Provoke (2023)

To avenge her family, beautiful and glamorous Wen Yu Nong became a spy with a talent for disguise. Now, for her revenge, she must use her talent and pretend to be someone else while reuniting with the man she once loved.

Both are Republican Era dramas in which the FL is trying to right the wrongs done to her family, and the ML is a somewhat dangerous figure who she becomes involved with.

Nan Yu, the Mary Sue protagonist of a game whose only mission is to pursue boys, wakes up in the Republic of China as a forensic doctor examining corpses. A mysterious will dictates that she must solve a murder case to return to her original world. However, she must also compete with Gao Han, the male protagonist of a detective game, for control of their body, and only one of them can return home.

Given Nan Yu's expertise on love, and Gao Han, devoting his life to solving murder cases, Nan Yu recognizes her disadvantage and seeks an alternative approach. However, the case proves more complex than anticipated, with societal intricacies mirroring Al's world. Left with no choice, Nan Yu proposes an alliance with Gao Han, recognizing their mutual need.

Both are Republican Era dramas in which the FL approaches the ML as part of her revenge plot of taking down his family who destroyed her family.

Both have great chemistry between the leads…OMG it’s burning when they just stare at each other. Both ML are a great fighter and protect the FL.

Main difference is ZGZZS doesn’t have revenge plot + Although they are historical romance, both are set in different time period.

Both FL seek revenge for their family. Both FL are drop-dead gorgeous + ML are both handsome. They have great chemistry together. Both ML are strong fighter and try their best to protect the FL.

Although they are historical romance, both are set in different time period…Tang Dynasty vs Republican Era. TLB is a long drama vs Provoke is shorter and you can binge watch in one day.

Zhang Jing Yi is the FL in both. The chemistry is natural. The relationship had depth. However, BEITD does not have a satisfactory ending.

Similar premise/storyline. The son (ML) returning to get revenge against his 'father' with the help of his childhood friend (FL).

Police officer Pang Hong Mei amid the many obstacles created by U.S. and Jiang spy agents, rescued Ji Danyang, a patriotic scientist who returned from the United States from the enemy spy. She accompanied Ji Danyang to Lumen City to participate in the "Water Drop Project". Enemy special forces formulated a sabotage plan codenamed "Operation Rock" and concentrated their forces and tried to destroy the "Water Drop Project." Pang Hongmei and Ji Dan Yang fought a life-and-death battle with enemy agents in Lumen, thwarted the enemy's conspiracy, protected the "Water Drop Project" and finally achieved the expected success. The couple who went through the test of life and death, also realized their dreams and firm ideals.

Zhao Yi Qin as Male lead. You should check this out if you liked hot ML with challenging personality. Their romance story is full of temptation.

Both are Republican Era mini dramas where the FL is out for revenge for her family and is initially distrusting of but involved with the ML as part of her scheme. She later finds out the ML and she knew each other as children and he recognized her first.

Similar constellations, but different era

-a woman gets married for revenge and political reasons
-the son/son-in-law of her new husband gets between the mismatched couple
-tensed situations and life threatening moments ensue

Both are Republican Era mini dramas where the FL hides her identity and enters a household in order to get revenge.

Shanghai, early twentieth century. Jiang Ying, a singer at a local club, begins to be linked with a local entertainment mogul, Du Jing Chuan. However, no one knows that the woman, faking her occupation, instead of loving raptures, wants to get closer to the man in order to take revenge on him for the harm done to her family.

In the process of carrying out her plan, Du Xun Yu, the son of her nemesis, stands in her way. A man, who was miraculously found two years ago after he disappeared. However, he also hides some secrets, because the real Du Xun Yu has been dead for a long time, and the man only claims to be him. Soon, connected by a common enemy and goal, the pair join forces and begin to work together. What they don't expect, however, is that in addition to revenge, they will also be connected by love. However, can two deceivers, now in disguise of stepmother and stepson, trust the sincerity of it?

When I saw the preview of Circle of Love, I automatically thought of Provoke. They are in the same time period and are both short series with hot male leads.