K-Dramas like Zao Gao! Gong Zhu Yang De Men Ke Jing Shi Yu Mian Yan Luo

12 shows with a similar feel

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  The Longest Promise (2023)Also sci-fi & fantasy

  From the Kong Sang Continent comes the tale of the tumultuous love story of Princess Zhu Yan of the Chi Yi Tribe and Royal Prince Shi Ying, The framing of the Queen results in the Prince being banished to Jiu Yi Mountain to cultivate. Once solely focused on his tasks, he develops romantic feelings for his disciple Zhu Yan. But their student/teacher relationship prevents either from expressing their true feelings. Fate then works against them when they choose opposing sides in a political struggle of life and death proportions. Eventually, putting aside their issues, they pledge to protect their beloved Kong Sang Continent.

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  The Immortal Ascension (2025)Also sci-fi & fantasy

  Han Li, an ordinary, poor boy from a mountain village, joins a small martial arts sect by chance. Despite his mediocre talent, he eventually cultivates himself into an immortal through hard work and careful planning.

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  Joy of Life (2019)Also sci-fi & fantasy

  Zhang Qing, a present-day college student in culture and history major wants to study in professor Ye's postgraduate class, so he decides to write a historical fiction to elaborate his perspective of analyzing ancient literature history with modern concept. In the fiction, Zhang himself acts as a young man Fan Xian with mysterious life who lives in a remote seaside town of Kingdom Qing in his childhood, under the help of a mysterious mentor and a blindfolded watchman. Fan goes to the capital when he grows up, where he experiences plenty of ordeal and temper. Fan persists in adhering the rule of justice and goodness and lives his own glorious life.

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  Eternal Love of Dream (2020)Also sci-fi & fantasy

  Having been saved by Emperor Dong Hua from a vicious monster attack, Princess of Qingqiu, Bai Fengjiu becomes immensely indebted to him. To repay him, Fengjiu follows Donghua around on his adventures to eliminate evil but unwittingly realizes that her feelings of gratitude towards him has turned to romantic. However, after a hundred thousand years of fighting evil, Donghua has long forgotten the meaning of “love". To protect Fengjiu, Dong Hua sends her to the human world but accidentally causes the death of Fengjiu’s friend. Fengjiu enters the dream of Ah Lan Ruo to search for the fruit that will be able to resurrect her friend. However, Fengjiu ends up getting trapped in the dream. Dong Hua comes to rescue, and realizes he has fallen in love with Fengjiu…
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  Derailment (2023)Also sci-fi & fantasy

  Do you believe that there exist countless parallel universes that are exactly like the world you live in? Jiang Xiaoyuan finds herself struggling with her identity as she travels across parallel universes that never seem to intersect. In her original world, she is an invincible wealthy daughter, but in another place, she becomes an ordinary working girl who has absolutely nothing. Along the way, she meets the mysterious Qi Lian and together, they search for the truth involving the mystery surrounding her. Stripped of wealth, family background, appearance, and education, Jiang Xiaoyuan sets herself on a journey to find pieces of her "real" identity.
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  炮灰女配逆袭成了太子妃 (2025)Also sci-fi & fantasy

  As a cannon-fodder side character, Su Niao was framed and poisoned by the female lead. After being reborn, Su Niao vows to take revenge — but unexpectedly crosses paths with the Crown Prince Xie Chen Yan, beginning a fateful and extraordinary romance.
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  Winning Your Heart (2024)Also sci-fi & fantasy

  It tells the story of a female protagonist who, for various reasons, is repeatedly late for her appointments with the male protagonist, yet inadvertently captures his heart. Throughout the story, the two navigate misunderstandings, challenges, and trials, their feelings gradually blossoming.
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  Chong Hui Qi Ling Wo Neng Wu Xian Chou Jiang (2025)Also sci-fi & fantasy
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  Blade of the Immortal (2019)Also sci-fi & fantasy

  Manji is a crass, violent samurai with a special ability: he cannot die. Cursed with immortality by the nun Yobikuni as punishment for his ruthless deeds, he has grown weary of his ageless life. The only way to lift the curse is to slay 1,000 evil men. So Manji wanders Japan, shedding the blood of the wicked on his quest to finally die.
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  Wake Up as My Enemy's Wife (2025)Also sci-fi & fantasy

  Shen Yan, who was deeply in love, went to meet Fu Feng's parents. She was humiliated by Fu Qing Zhou and then had a car accident. When she woke up, it was five years later. She had become Fu Qing Zhou's wife and had a son. While exploring the truth, she had constant disputes with Fu Feng and others.
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  Ephemeral Existence Pipa Dreams for Thousands of Years (2025)Also sci-fi & fantasy
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  Rise of the Forsaken Consort (2025)Also sci-fi & fantasy

  Ling Zhiyan transmigrates into ancient China as a princess consort everyone takes for a simpleton — then answers her husband's contempt and his consort's abuse with ruthless efficiency. She means to settle the inner court, leave the manor, and build her own power. Instead she becomes the prize the imperial princes fight over.