K-Dramas like Red Balloon

12 shows with a similar feel

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  The Untamed (2019)Also drama

  In a magical world of inter-clan rivalry, two soulmates face treacherous schemes and uncover a dark mystery linked to a tragic event in the past.

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  Double Helix (2026)Also drama

  Years after being torn apart by family and fate, two former lovers reunite as boss and employee, forced to confront a love they can't escape.
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  Revenged Love (2025)Also drama

  After Wu Suo-wei's girlfriend dumps him, he decides to get revenge by seducing her new boyfriend, Chi Cheng! It started as a game, but falling in love was never part of the plan.

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  Our Secret (2021)Also drama

  Zhou Siyue, a rebellious genius, and Ding Xian, a strong-willed and charming “Cinderella,” start off as unlikely seatmates. But through daily interactions, they slowly come to understand and support each other, forming a bond that stands the test of time.
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  Meteor Garden (2018)Also drama

  An ordinary girl is admitted to the most prestigious school in the country where she encounters F4, an exclusive group comprised of the four wealthiest and handsomest boys in the school - Dao Mingsi, Hua Zelei, Xi Men and Mei Zuo.
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  Speed and Love (2025)Also drama

  After her parents' divorce, Jiang Mu reunites with her adopted brother Jin Chao, now a hardened young man living a dangerous life in Thailand. Despite their growing distance, Jiang Mu's unwavering love helps bridge the gap between them, leading to a journey of healing and redemption as they fight to rebuild their bond and face their struggles together.

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  The Long Season (2023)Also drama

  The 12-episode series follows Wang Xiang, an ex-train driver who had worked his whole life at the steel plant in a fictional small town in North China, as he attempts to solve the mystery behind a brutal murder during the autumn of 1998. For more than 20 years, the murder has haunted him and other people who worked at the steel plant as they struggled to come to terms with the loss they’ve experienced.
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  Unknown (2024)Also drama

  Wei Qian, thrust into adulthood after losing his parents, faces turmoil when his adopted brother Xiao Yuan confesses feelings, challenging family bonds and emotions.
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  Stay With Me (2023)Also drama

  Su Yu’s simple high school life is turned upside down when his aloof stepbrother Wu Bi enters the scene—and a sudden accident unveils long-hidden secrets.
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  Intoxicating Deja Vu (2026)Also drama

  After being abandoned on her wedding night, Qing-era bride Yun Jiao dies with resentment—only to be reborn a decade later as Republican-era student Lin Yunzhi. When she unexpectedly crosses paths with her former husband, Shen Yifu, now a respected academic official, their past collides with new threats surrounding her adopted family.
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  The Next Station is Marriage (2015)Also drama
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  My Prince's First Love (2022)Also drama