1. Boss & Me (Sam Sam Is Coming) - 2014
Boss & Me, originally titled Sam Sam Is Coming, is a Chinese romantic comedy-drama that began filming in December 2013 and finished in March 2014. It first aired on BTV (Beijing Television) and HTV3 in Vietnam.
This series tells the story of the unlikely romance between the cold-hearted CEO Feng Teng (played by Zhang Han) and the naive and sweet Sam Sam (played by Zhao Liying). After donating blood to Feng Teng’s sister, Sam Sam is hired by his company. Despite his stern exterior, Feng Teng secretly enjoys her presence as she becomes an essential part of his life, and Sam Sam slowly falls for her boss's charms.


2. The King: Eternal Monarch - 2020
The King: Eternal Monarch is a South Korean television series that aired in 2020, starring Lee Min-ho, Kim Go-eun, and Woo Do-hwan. It was broadcast on SBS every Friday and Saturday night, starting from April 17, 2020.
The show is set in two parallel worlds: one is our real world, and the other is a world where the Korean Peninsula is a constitutional monarchy, known as the Great Han Empire. In this world, a supernatural force opens a portal to our world with the intention to conquer it.
Faced with this demonic plot, Emperor Lee Gon of the Great Han Empire and Detective Jung Tae-Eul (played by Kim Go-eun) from the real world work together to find a way to close the portal between the two worlds to protect their countries and the people Tae-Eul loves.


3. Summer's Desire - 2018
Summer's Desire (Bong Bóng Mùa Hè) is a romantic drama from 2018, centered around the complicated love triangle involving three main characters. When Ha Mat (played by Trương Tuyết Nghênh) was 15, her family adopted Lac Hi (played by Huỳnh Thánh Tri). Initially, Ha Mat was skeptical about this unexpected brother, but after Lac Hi saved her life in a dangerous accident, she gradually opened her heart to him.
Ou Shen (played by Tần Tuấn Kiệt) is the heir of the Ou Group and the object of Ha Mat's affections. Driven by jealousy and rivalry, he orchestrates a plan to send Lac Hi abroad for studies. Ha Mat's life seemed peaceful, but this event marked the beginning of a turbulent journey. When she faced the possibility of giving up, Lac Hi returned to help her, reigniting the love triangle and setting the stage for more emotional turmoil.


4. Fated to Love You - 2014
Fated to Love You (Định Mệnh Anh Yêu Em) is a beloved Korean drama that follows the classic Cinderella story. The two main characters' relationship begins with a comical accident. Lee Gun (Jang Hyuk) is a wealthy, arrogant man, while Kim Min Young (Jang Nara) is a poor office worker, always being treated as a subordinate at her company.
After a drunken one-night stand and a mix-up with their hotel rooms, Min Young finds herself pregnant, forcing them to live together. As they navigate their awkward and complicated situation, they uncover each other's hidden struggles. Despite all the challenges and heartbreak, their journey leads them to understand and love one another with genuine affection.


5. Boys Over Flowers - 2009
Boys Over Flowers (Vườn Sao Băng) is the quintessential Cinderella story in Korean drama. Upon its release, it quickly became a phenomenon across Asia, perfectly capturing the ‘prince and Cinderella’ trope. The story centers around the romance between the wealthy and arrogant Goo Jun Pyo (Lee Min Ho) and the humble, poor Geum Jan Di (Goo Hye Sun).
Geum Jan Di comes from a poor family, with her parents working as laundromats. She's not exceptionally brilliant but has a kind and honest personality. Due to a twist of fate, Jan Di finds herself enrolled in a prestigious school for the rich.
There, she encounters four handsome, wealthy, and influential boys. Goo Jun Pyo, the leader of the powerful F4 group at the school, is drawn to her. Before they can have their happily-ever-after, the couple faces numerous misunderstandings and obstacles, particularly from Jun Pyo's overbearing mother. This drama also launched the careers of its lead actors into stardom, making them A-list celebrities in South Korea.


6. The Heirs - 2013
The year 2013 marked the peak of the Cinderella story genre in Korean dramas, with several hit shows following this familiar pattern. Among them, The Heirs (Những Người Thừa Kế) became a massive success, written by the famous screenwriter Kim Eun Sook.
The show follows the love story between Kim Tan and Eun Sang. Kim Tan (Lee Min Ho) is the heir to a vast fortune, having everything a person could ever want. Yet, he longs for love and freedom, trapped by the expectations of his wealthy family.
Cha Eun Sang (Park Shin Hye), on the other hand, comes from a humble background as the daughter of a maid serving Kim Tan's family. She works tirelessly, striving for a better life. Destiny brings the two together, sparking a romantic journey filled with emotional twists that captured the hearts of young viewers.


7. Don't Kiss Me, Evil Young Master
The drama 'Don't Kiss Me, Evil Young Master' tells the story of a young woman named An Se Ha, who has always depended on her mother. However, her life takes a tragic turn when she loses her mother in an accident. Before her death, An Se Ha’s mother entrusted her daughter to a wealthy family.
Se Ha is then taken into the Han family and becomes engaged to their son, Han Shi Liu, in order to gain entry into an elite academy. Despite their mutual dislike for each other, Han Shi Liu and An Se Ha are pushed together by Han’s mother. Over time, Se Ha earns the affection of three men: Han Shi Liu, Lang Han Wu, and Jiang Shen Xuan.
However, her challenges are far from over, as numerous hidden plots begin to emerge against her. Stay tuned to see how the story unfolds!


