Sibling Dynamics
A list compiling all sibling dynamics in the dramas I've seen, because those are easily among my favorite dynamics to see and explore. The list will be categorized by order of relationship importance in regards to the plot.
Main Plot - The sibling dynamic is a main arc/part of the main arc.
Secondary Main Plot - The sibling dynamic is one of the main arcs.
Sub-Plot - The sibling dynamic is a side/sub-plot.
Mentioned - A MC has a sibling who is a prominent supporting character, but their dynamic isn't developed a lot/at all.
✓ - Positive relationship - Affectionate, supportive, etc.
✗ - Negative relationship - Sibling rivalry, hatred, etc.
★ - It's complicated - The relationship goes through a lot, their feelings are complicated, etc.
Includes: Brothers, sisters, brother-sister, adoptive siblings, step-siblings, and half-siblings ||| Does NOT include: Incest, bromance, sismance.
Titles where the leads have siblings but there are barely any relevant interactions, will not be included.
List is WIP.
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![The Embers]()
1. The Embers
Chinese Drama - 2025, 28 episodes
Main plot | Older brother/younger brother | ✓/★
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![Yume de Mita Ano Ko no Tame ni]()
2. Yume de Mita Ano Ko no Tame ni
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Main plot | Twin brothers | ★
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![Our Dining Table]()
3. Our Dining Table
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Main-Plot | Older brother/younger brother (age gap) | ✓
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![De Musica Mundana]()
4. De Musica Mundana
Hong Kong Movie - 2020
Main Plot | Older brother/younger sister | ★
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![Blind]()
5. Blind
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Main Plot | Older brother/younger brother (adopted) | ★
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![The Romance of Tiger and Rose]()
6. The Romance of Tiger and Rose
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
Secondary Main Plot + Sub-plot | Older sister/younger sisterS | ★
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![Joy of Life]()
7. Joy of Life
Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes
Sub-plot | Older brother/younger sister/younger brother | ✓
Sub-plot | Older brother/younger brother | ✗/★
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![Joy of Life Season 2]()
8. Joy of Life Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
Sub-Plot | Older brother/younger sister/younger brother | ✓
Sub-Plot | Older brother/younger brother | ✗/★
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![Princess Jellyfish]()
9. Princess Jellyfish
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
Sub-Plot | Older brother/younger brother | ★
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![Kill My Sins]()
10. Kill My Sins
Chinese Drama - 2025, 30 episodes
Sub-Plot | Older brother/younger brother +adopted brother | ✓
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![Pilot]()
11. Pilot
Korean Movie - 2024
Sub-Plot/Mentioned | Older brother/younger sister | ★
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![Master's Daughter]()
12. Master's Daughter
Japanese Drama - 2022, 7 episodes
Sub Plot | Twins (brother/sister) | ✓
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![Princess! You Have Five Husbands!]()
13. Princess! You Have Five Husbands!
Chinese Drama - 2021, 39 episodes
Secondary Main Plot | 5 brothers | ✓
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![Wisher]()
14. Wisher
Chinese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Sub-Plot | Older brother/younger sister | ✓
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![The Eternal Love Season 3]()
15. The Eternal Love Season 3
Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes
Sub-Plot | Older brother/younger brother | ★
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![The Imperial Coroner]()
16. The Imperial Coroner
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
Sub-Plot | Older brother/younger brother | ✓
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![The Tale of Lady Ok]()
17. The Tale of Lady Ok
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Sub-Plot | Older brother/younger brother (+age gap) | ✓/★
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![Flower of Evil]()
18. Flower of Evil
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Sub-Plot | Older sister/younger brother | ✓
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![Memorist]()
19. Memorist
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Sub-Plot | Older sister/younger brother | ✗
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![The Princess Royal]()
20. The Princess Royal
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
Sub-Plot | Older sister/younger brother | ✓/★
Secondary sub-plot | Older brother/younger brother | ✓
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![4Minutes]()
21. 4Minutes
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Sub-Plot | Older brother/younger brother | ✓
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![A Man Who Defies the World of BL]()
22. A Man Who Defies the World of BL
Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
Sub-Plot (main plot for 1-2 eps) | Older brother/younger brother | ✓
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![A Man Who Defies the World of BL Season 2]()
23. A Man Who Defies the World of BL Season 2
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
Sub-Plot (main plot for 1-2 eps) | Older brother/younger brother | ✓
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![Ho Goo's Love]()
24. Ho Goo's Love
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
Sub-plot | Older sister/younger brother (half brothers iirc?) | ✓
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![Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo]()
25. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Sub-plot | Older brother/younger brother | ★
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![Learning to Love]()
26. Learning to Love
Japanese Drama - 2025, 11 episodes
Sub-Plot | Older brother/younger brother (age gap) | ✓
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![Flex X Cop]()
27. Flex X Cop
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Sub-Plot | Older brother/younger brother (age gap) | ✓/★
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![Family Matters]()
28. Family Matters
Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Sub-Plot | Twin brother-sister | ✓
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![Hear Me]()
29. Hear Me
Taiwanese Movie - 2009
Sub-Plot | Older sister/younger sister | ✓
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![An Ancient Love Song]()
30. An Ancient Love Song
Chinese Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
Sub-Plot/Mentioned | Older sister/younger brother | ✓
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![Black Knight]()
31. Black Knight
Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
Sub-Plot/Mentioned | Older sister/younger brother (adopted) | ✓
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![My Uncanny Destiny]()
32. My Uncanny Destiny
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
Mentioned | Older brother/younger sister | ✓
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![A Dream like the True Love]()
33. A Dream like the True Love
Chinese Drama - 2025, 24 episodes
Mentioned | Older brother/younger sister (age gap) | ✓
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![Ready, Set, Love]()
34. Ready, Set, Love
Thai Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Mentioned | Older sister/younger sister | ✓
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![Double Me]()
35. Double Me
Thai Special - 2022, 1 episode
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![Moonstruck]()
36. Moonstruck
Korean Special - 2022, 1 episode
