K-Dramas like Surrogate Heir

12 shows with a similar feel

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  Forever Love (2023)Also drama

  Lin Zi Tong is the rich young heiress of the Li group: she is beautiful, cheerful, smart and straightforward. She has everything for her, including a devoted boyfriend, Chi Shan. But when she goes through family changes, this innocent young miss has to become stronger to not only face adversity but also the betrayal of her boyfriend, Chi Shan, and her so-called best friend, Xia Yu Wei, a deceitful hypocrite who on the surface treats Lin Zi Tong like a sister but is actually very jealous and wants to steal everything from her. Sheng Mo Yao is a brilliant medical student who succeeds in everything he does. He is handsome, appears sharp, cold and mysterious and is willing to do everything to protect Lin Zi Tong and help her in the shadows.

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  Love Between Lines (2026)Also drama

  Xiao Zhiyu and Hu Xiu are brought together by a Republic of China-themed murder mystery game. In the scripted NPC game filled with falling snow and spies in the shadows, the two ignite a fateful spark. An unexpected reunion in the real world reveals the mystery of each other's identities. The two shuttle between the misaligned time-spaces of reality and the script, and finally achieve two-way growth in the cross-dimensional bond, completing the transformation of love and self.

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  Shine on Me (2025)Also drama

  Her heart was anchored in an unrequited love, while the one who truly saw her from the beginning waited in the wings. A tale of a fateful first encounter that changes everything—and a second chance at a love that was always meant to be.

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  Ode to Joy (2016)Also drama

  Five independent, career-driven women living in the Ode to Joy apartment building navigate love, ambition, and personal growth as they chase fulfillment on their own terms. As they try to make it in the big city, each faces unique challenges and romantic entanglements while discovering who they truly want to be.
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  Lighter and Princess (2022)Also drama

  As soon as Zhu Yun started college life, the world was completely turned upside down by the intrusion of "bad boy" Li Xun. He was regarded by Zhu Yun as a rich, ignorant and incompetent son, but his real identity was actually a special admissions student who was admitted by the school, and a rare programming genius. After several confrontations, the two have some appreciation for each other. The senior Fang Zhijing made things difficult for Zhu Yun many times, Li Xun took action to protect Zhu Yun, and invited her to join the preparation team he set up to win a major programming competition on behalf of the school.

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  The Rise of Phoenixes (2018)Also drama

  When a secret from the past rears its head, respected warrior Feng Zhiwei is forced to choose between revenge and her loyalty to ruling prince Ning Yi.
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  More Than A Childhood Friend (2025)Also drama

  Two longtime childhood friends drift apart when Cheng Xia gives up on her unrequited love, only to reconnect with Xu Jingxiao, another childhood companion, whose sincere pursuit changes her life. As old regrets collide with new romance, she finally finds real love and a fresh start in both career and heart.
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  Boy's Abyss (2022)Also drama

  Kurose Reiji is a 17-year-old high school boy whose family members are full of problems. Due to this circumstance, Reiji has no particular dream and wants to get a job instead of going to college to make his mother's life easier. Just as Reiji was spending his days vaguely, he had a fateful encounter with an idol called Aoe Nagi, who proposed to Reiji that they commit suicide together. Will Reiji be able to find the light in his life after all the problems occurring one after another around him?
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  问厨哪来清如许 (2024)Also drama

  Gu Xiaosu, a skilled and enigmatic chef, enters the imperial city’s renowned chef tournament alone. She soon joins forces with restaurant owner Qiao Ruyu, and together, they tackle a series of culinary challenges—at sea, in forests, and in a grand showcase. As they inch closer to victory, Xiaosu’s hidden past begins to unravel, bringing new revelations and deepening their bond.
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  Agarwood Like a Dream ‎ (2024)Also drama

  Talented perfumer Ying Hemeng marries into the rival Ye family, determined to clear her late mother’s name. As the concubine of heir Ye Buhan, their relationship is fraught with hidden agendas and tense encounters. Yet, amidst their schemes, unexpected feelings arise, and together they navigate a complex web of love, betrayal, and secrets to uncover a long-buried truth.
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  Lord of All Worlds (2024)Also drama

  Young Luo Lie was accidentally selected to be summoned to the other world to live in the identity of others. The large and small forces in the other world are divided, and there are hidden killing opportunities everywhere. The homesick Luo Lie relied on his tenacious character and mysterious ability acquired when he wore his soul to overcome many difficulties in the treacherous situation, break through his own limits, and make a name for himself. However, the dangerous predicament, treacherous and cunning tricks are pressing on him step by step, with the help of his childhood sweetheart, Luo Lie, who has no intention of becoming a hero, unexpectedly embarked on a heroic road, what awaits him in front of him is the abyss of no return, or the light that clears the clouds and sees the sun?
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  The Fairy Lake (2012)Also drama