K-Dramas like A Lonely Hero's Journey

12 shows with a similar feel

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  Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty (2022)Also mystery

  General Lu Lingfeng and Detective Su Wuming uncover supernatural mysteries and hidden conspiracies threatening the empire during Emperor Xuanzong’s reign.

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  The Vendetta of An (2025)Also mystery

  Xie Huai'an, son of the Huben Army's creator, survives his family's massacre. After ten long years in hiding, he returns to Chang'an disguised as a lowly registrar, moving step by step through jianghu clashes and palace power plays in a tense battle of wits to avenge his family and safeguard the realm.

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  Love Between Lines (2026)Also mystery

  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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  Day and Night (2017)Also mystery

  Twin brothers Guan Hongfeng and Guan Hongyu find themselves caught up in a brutal massacre that destroyed their family. As they face off against a shadowy criminal organization, they join forces with others to uncover the truth behind the 213 massacre.
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  Mask (2019)Also mystery
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  The Rebel (2021)Also mystery

  After ten years of knowledge and choice, after the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan, Lin Nansheng has grown into a true Communist Party member. And at the critical moment of the War of Liberation, he made outstanding contributions to the party and the country.
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  Stitching Life and Death (2025)Also mystery

  Ma San, the heir to a mystical tailoring craft, uses his unique skills to save lawyer Song Yuan from a life-threatening ordeal. The duo teams up to unravel strange cases and deliver justice.
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  Couple of Mirrors (2021)Also mystery

  You Yi is a young, innocent, and kind-hearted socialite and a successful author, living with everyone's adoration and envy. Her perfect life is turned upside-down when she discovers a betrayal by the two most trusted people in her life. With no one left to turn to, she finds refuge in the friendship and support of Yan Wei, a young photographer with a cold personality. Unbeknownst to all, Yan Wei has a deadly secret identity.
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  Out of Control (2025)Also mystery

  In early Republican China, aspiring patrol officer Fan Ji'an and street hustler Xiao Langtou stage a fake case to secure a promotion. However, they become prime suspects in a series of real murders, including the death of a veteran police chief. As the investigation unfolds, they must clear their names and uncover the true killer before it's too late.
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  Excellent Women (2026)Also mystery

  Psychic Wu Yue joins forces with a policewoman, a forensic examiner, and a sketch artist to investigate a string of shocking cases, from fake resurrections to serial murders. As their all-female team digs deeper, Wu Yue crosses paths with wealthy heir Ji Wenxuan, whose carefully hidden secret draws them into a dangerous family conspiracy. With the truth slowly surfacing, the women must confront not only cunning killers, but the darker side of human desire and revenge itself.
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  Archives: The Nanyang Mystery (2026)Also mystery

  In the early days of the Republic of China, a mysterious murder at sea draws Zhang Haiyan and his partner into an investigation that quickly spirals into a dangerous conspiracy. What begins as a search for truth aboard the massive ship Nan'an becomes a fight for survival in a world of intrigue and betrayal.

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  Behind the Scenes (2024)Also mystery

  During the Republic of China era, Cheng Ru goes undercover as a nightclub singer to investigate her father’s death during a massive bank robbery. As she grows closer to merchant leader Yan Liang, unexpected emotions and shocking secrets about her fiancé come to light, uncovering a web of intrigue.