Bittersweet Love Triangles

List of drama with bittersweet love triangles.In some dramas, the love triangle is just a brief arc that adds tension, while in others, it’s the emotional core of the entire story, shaping every choice and relationship.

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  • Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1

    1. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes

    9.5
    •  A layered triangle where different male leads reflect the FL’s growth and emotional choices.

  • Go Ahead

    2. Go Ahead

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 46 episodes

    9.5
    •  A soft, emotional triangle born from family bonds slowly turning into romance.
  • Extraordinary You

    3. Extraordinary You

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    9.5
    •  A fate-driven triangle that plays with destiny, longing, and self-awareness.

  • The Heirs

    4. The Heirs

    Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes

    8.5
    • A classic rich-vs-poor rivalry triangle fueled by status, jealousy, and power.

  • True Beauty

    5. True Beauty

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    8.0
    • A heartfelt triangle between first love, comfort, and personal acceptance.
  • Our Secret

    6. Our Secret

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

    9.0
    • A gentle triangle shaped by timing, quiet jealousy, and growing emotional awareness.

  • Destined with You

    7. Destined with You

    Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

    10
    • A supernatural-tinted triangle where fate clashes with unresolved past feelings.

  • Lost You Forever

    8. Lost You Forever

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 39 episodes

    10
    • A powerful multi-angle love web full of devotion, sacrifice, and painful choices.

  • Princess Silver

    9. Princess Silver

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 58 episodes

    10
    • A political and emotional triangle driven by loyalty, obsession, and destiny.

  • Sweet Teeth

    10. Sweet Teeth

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 22 episodes

    8.5
    • A light, low-angst triangle that adds small tension without overpowering the romance.

  • Always Home

    11. Always Home

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 30 episodes

    10
    • A realistic triangle born from friendships, hesitation, and emotional maturity.

  • Love between Fairy and Devil

    12. Love between Fairy and Devil

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes

    9.0
    •  A destiny-heavy triangle balancing duty, love, and transformation.

  • Love the Way You Are

    13. Love the Way You Are

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes

    8.5
    • A subtle triangle based on misunderstanding and emotional timing.

  • Love in the Clouds

    14. Love in the Clouds

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes

    10
    • A dramatic triangle shaped by power, longing, and personal growth.

  • Shadow Love

    15. Shadow Love

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 38 episodes

    10
    •  A morally-grey triangle fueled by secrets, attraction, and survival instincts.

  • Poisoned Love

    16. Poisoned Love

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    8.0
    • A tense triangle built on manipulation, emotional wounds, and blurred trust.
  • The Rise of Ning

    17. The Rise of Ning

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

    8.5
    • A slow-burn triangle shaped by class, ambition, and guarded hearts.

  • A River Runs Through It

    18. A River Runs Through It

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes

    9.0
    • A youth triangle driven by growth, friendship, and unspoken affection.

  • My Fated Boy

    19. My Fated Boy

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 29 episodes

    10
    • A sweet triangle balancing first love, maturity, and emotional timing.

  • The Princess Wei Young

    20. The Princess Wei Young

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 54 episodes

    8.5
    • A high-stakes triangle fueled by power, devotion, and sacrifice.

  • Lovely Runner

    21. Lovely Runner

    Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes

    10
    • A time-crossed triangle between destiny, memory, and enduring love.

  • Someday or One Day

    22. Someday or One Day

    Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 13 episodes

    10
    • An emotional, time-loop triangle filled with longing, identity, and fate.

  • An Incurable Case of Love

    23. An Incurable Case of Love

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    9.5
    • A light triangle where persistence, admiration, and professional rivalry test feelings.

  • Falling into You

    24. Falling into You

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 26 episodes

    10
    • A mature triangle shaped by ambition, healing, and emotional timing.

  • As Beautiful as You

    25. As Beautiful as You

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

    8.0
    • A soft workplace triangle built on slow attraction and unspoken competition.

  • Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo Season 2

    26. Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo Season 2

    Japanese Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

    9.0
    • A deeper triangle where marriage, insecurity, and emotional maturity collide.

  • Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo

    27. Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 16 episodes

    9.0
    • A classic youth triangle fueled by one-sided love, growth, and jealousy.

  • Her Private Life

    28. Her Private Life

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    10
    • A gentle triangle based on misunderstandings, hidden identities, and quiet devotion.

  • My Little Happiness

    29. My Little Happiness

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 28 episodes

    8.5
    • A playful triangle mixed with childhood ties and irresistible chemistry.

  • Begin Again

    30. Begin Again

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 35 episodes

    8.5
    • A contract-marriage triangle tangled with family pressure, past love, and responsibility.

  • She Was Pretty

    31. She Was Pretty

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    8.0
    • A classic workplace triangle fueled by nostalgia, self-worth, and second-lead syndrome.

  • My Demon

    32. My Demon

    Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

    8.5
    • A fantasy triangle mixing contracts, fate, and dangerous attraction.
  • Business Proposal

    33. Business Proposal

    Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    9.0
    • A fun corporate triangle created by fake dating and unexpected emotional stakes.

  • What's Wrong with Secretary Kim

    34. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    9.0
    • A light office triangle born from ego, memory, and romantic rivalry.

  • Doctor Stranger

    35. Doctor Stranger

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    8.5
    • A dramatic triangle driven by separation, loyalty, and political tension.

  • Queen of Tears

    36. Queen of Tears

    Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes

    10
    • A subtle emotional triangle layered with marriage strain and unresolved feelings.

  • My Love from the Star

    37. My Love from the Star

    Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes

    8.5
    • A triangle touched by time, fame, and an otherworldly kind of love.
  • Love and Redemption

    38. Love and Redemption

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 59 episodes

    10
    • A painful triangle shaped by destiny, sacrifice, and misunderstood devotion.

  • Fated Hearts

    39. Fated Hearts

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 38 episodes

    9.0
    •  A destiny-driven love triangle where past ties and emotional choices collide.

  • The Unexpected Marriage

    40. The Unexpected Marriage

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes

    8.5
  • Shine on Me

    41. Shine on Me

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes

    9.0

    A Romance Built on Patience and Growth

    Shine on Me is a beautifully written slow-burn romance with healthy communication and glowing chemistry. The ML is a total green forest and the FL’s growth feels natural and inspiring. Warm, patient, and deeply satisfying.

  • Sniper Butterfly

    42. Sniper Butterfly

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 30 episodes

    7.5

    Age Fap Slow Burn Love Story That Feels Soft Yet Underwhelming

    A calm, slow-burn age gap romance with a soothing atmosphere and sincere performances. The female lead feels realistic and emotionally grounded, while the male lead is warm and supportive. Unfortunately, after a strong start the story loses momentum and becomes too work focused, making the romance feel underwhelming by the end.

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