The Tale of Nokdu

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   2017 · Comedy, Romance · ended

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2. Love Mate

   2023 · Comedy, Romance · ended

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   An office push-and-pull romance between a tough iron-clad man who doesn't believe in love and a straight-forward man who is sincere in love. It depicts the story of team leader Seo I-joon and new employee Jeong Ha-ram, who are entangled in their first meeting, falling for each other and learning about true love.

3. Cherry Magic!

   2020 · Comedy, Romance · ended

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4. Sungkyunkwan Scandal

   2010 · Drama, Comedy, History · ended

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5. My Love Mix-Up!

   2021 · Comedy, Romance · ended

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   For longer than he'd care to admit, Sota Aoki has had a crush on his classmate Mio Hashimoto. Sitting next to her in class every day, Aoki wishes he could find a way to tell her how he feels but something keeps holding him back. Despite being unable to confess his feelings, he's at least able to talk to her about other, simpler things. He's even occasionally borrowed school supplies from her, which is why he didn't think twice about asking to borrow an eraser from her when he found himself needing one during class one day.Little did Aoki know that borrowing one simple eraser would change his life forever. Noticing Hashimoto had written something on the eraser he'd borrowed, Aoki is devastated to find that she had written "Ida-kun". Crushed by the realization that she has absolutely no romantic interest in him, Aoki finds himself so flustered that he accidentally drops the eraser. Much to his horror, the very same Kousuke Ida, picks up the eraser and hands it back to Aoki. Noticing his name on the eraser, Ida suddenly sees Aoki in an entirely different light.With Ida now convinced Aoki has a crush on him and Hashimoto wanting nothing more from him than their casual friendship, Aoki has no idea what to do next. Will he be able to clear up this misunderstanding with Ida, or will he find that fate has other plans?

6. Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to be Recognized

   2022 · Comedy, Romance · ended

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   Mamoru Nekoyashiki is a reclusive artist who makes doujinshi works: fan-created or self-published works. He has created a BL-themed manga series that he dreams of being able to sell in a special section for popular doujinshi titles in bookstores. Only a select few doujinshi artists are ever granted this rare honor – and being selected to sell his works in this manner would be a major source of recognition for his art.But his life turns upside down when he is suddenly reunited with Kazama Issei, a childhood friend that he used to have a crush on. The two parted in somewhat ambiguous circumstances when they had an exchange at their high school graduation ceremony. Since leaving school, Kazama Issei has become a pop star. He has now joined an all-male pop group named Shiny Smile, which is on the road to chart success. Will reuniting with Kazama Issei help Mamoru Nekoyashiki attain his dream – or could it lead the duo down an unexpected path to romance?

7. Sahara-sensei to Toki-kun

   2023 · Comedy, Romance · ended

   Recommended for similar Romance profile, hidden gem.

   Problem student Toki Kaneda seems to be a troublemaker, but he has an innocent nature despite it all. His day-to-day life changes completely when he meets his PE teacher, Ichiro Sahara, who even becomes his motivation to go to school! A somewhat awkward but sincere teacher-student romance is about to begin!

8. Free Agents

   2011 · Comedy, Romance · ended

   Recommended for similar Romance profile, hidden gem.

   This crooked workplace/romantic comedy proves you can try to put yourself back out there, but sometimes what you need is right in front of you. Even if it's a really bad idea.

9. Undateable

   2014 · Comedy, Romance · ended

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10. Rules of Engagement

    2007 · Comedy, Romance · ended

    Recommended for similar Romance profile, highly rated (8), hidden gem.

    A comedy that follows two couples and a single guy as they navigate the jungles of dating, engagement and marriage.