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Mikami Nana, told she has only six months to live, is plunged into the depths of despair after her lover’s betrayal leaves her saddled with a staggering 100-million-yen debt. Into her life steps Kamishiro Shun—a former classmate who has since become the most ruthless underboss of the Kowloon Syndicate, a group notorious in the criminal underworld. "I’ll pay off 100 million yen in six months. If I’m ready to die for it, I can do anything." — Nana plunges into the brutal world of nightlife to reclaim her life. Amidst a whirlwind of vengeance and passion, Nana finds herself increasingly drawn to the ruthless Kamishiro after glimpsing the "deep love" he harbors. However, the two are cornered by the relentless schemes of his deranged ex-lover and Kokonoe Sara—a yakuza boss's daughter determined to marry Kamishiro. With a deadly deadline looming, a life-or-death romance blossoms in the shadows. Standing on the brink of despair, a woman joins forces with the most ruthless of men to carve out her own destiny—a perilous yet intoxicating tale of love, revenge, and suspense!

Mikami Nana, told she has only six months to live, is plunged into the depths of despair after her lover’s betrayal leaves her saddled with a staggering 100-million-yen debt. Into her life steps Kamishiro Shun—a former classmate who has since become the most ruthless underboss of the Kowloon Syndicate, a group notorious in the criminal underworld. "I’ll pay off 100 million yen in six months. If I’m ready to die for it, I can do anything." — Nana plunges into the brutal world of nightlife to reclaim her life. Amidst a whirlwind of vengeance and passion, Nana finds herself increasingly drawn to the ruthless Kamishiro after glimpsing the "deep love" he harbors. However, the two are cornered by the relentless schemes of his deranged ex-lover and Kokonoe Sara—a yakuza boss's daughter determined to marry Kamishiro. With a deadly deadline looming, a life-or-death romance blossoms in the shadows. Standing on the brink of despair, a woman joins forces with the most ruthless of men to carve out her own destiny—a perilous yet intoxicating tale of love, revenge, and suspense!

PoliticaLupin - FL sets her sights on "political money" and organizes participation in elections to steal it
The apartment job - ML runs for apartment residents’ association president to get his hands on the building’s hidden money

Both Love Me Like I Do (Chinese) and Take Charge of My Heart (Korean) feature unusual romantic relationships built around extraordinary circumstances. Both male leads are powerful, wealthy men whose lives are far from ordinary, while the female leads bring something unexpected into their worlds. Their relationships involve initial tension, unexpected closeness, and gradually developing feelings. Both dramas mix romance, comedy, and elements of fantasy or science fiction. What makes them particularly similar is the idea that love goes beyond ordinary attraction: the female leads become deeply important to the male leads' lives, changing them in unexpected ways.

the scenes are so similar... i actually tought that School Trip is a copy, but it just turns to me its not.
btw, i like both (i cannot reach you is my favorite japanese bl).

If you enjoyed The Lament of the Autumn, you might like Arsenal Military Academy (2019), starring Bai Lu and Xu Kai.

Set in China in the 1910s, it follows a young woman who disguises herself as a man to enter a military academy. There she encounters friendship, romance, rivalry, political conspiracies and plenty of military action.

Like The Lament, it features strong characters, romantic tension, military conflicts and a fascinating Republican-era setting. However, its tone is lighter, with more humour, adventure and camaraderie.

A different story, but perhaps just what we need after all that emotional suffering in Nanhuai!

After a car accident, Ki Ha Neul wakes up at age 29 with only the memories of his 19-year-old self, losing an entire decade of his life. The biggest shock comes when he learns that during those missing years, he was in a seven-year relationship with his lifelong rival, Yeo Sae Byeok.

While photos, messages, and even his own instincts suggest they were deeply in love, Ha Neul remembers him only as the enemy who overshadowed him throughout childhood. As fragments of memory slowly return, he begins to suspect that their relationship ended for a reason and that Sae Byeok may be hiding the truth.

A queer show about leading actors where one is a fan of the other. They both also get into shipping culture and feature behind the scenes. Also! The shows the actors are acting in within the show are also costume dramas.

Both are BLs that feature protagonists who are actors. They also both feature one protagonist with more haters than the other, and a skill-level difference where one actor is more practiced than the other. They also both have a misunderstanding plotline.

Both of these low-budget queer shows looks at the behind the scenes of actors' lives. They also involve one protagonist being a fan of the other. There's a silly vibe as well, that attaches itself to the tension between the protagonists.

Both My Rival & Me and Lovely Writer share a playful, behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry, using lighthearted comedy to explore the chaotic pressures of fame, media perception, and public image. If you enjoyed the witty bantering, idol culture dynamics, and showbiz backdrop of My Rival & Me, Lovely Writer is the perfect next watch. It parodies the BL genre while delivering top-tier romantic comedy, featuring a charming blend of playful deceit, industry satire, and undeniable romantic chemistry. It captures the exact same fun, fast-paced, and hilarious energy that makes rivalries in showbiz so addictive.

After an accident leaves Shen Mo with amnesia, he mistakes Ji Ming Xuan, the man who saved him, for his lover. But when Shen Mo regains his memories, the six months they spent loving each other become completely erased. Desperate to keep Shen Mo by his side, Ji Ming Xuan proposes a three-year “contract lover” arrangement. When two people are already in love, can a contract still keep their hearts in check?

Cheng Feng is of the son of a disgraced official who assumes a fabricated identity and takes the place of an undercover agent within the Jinyiwei. He becomes entangled in the power struggle between the Noble Consort and the Crown Prince’s factions. Relying on his exceptional “confiscation” skills, he investigates and raids corrupt officials and powerful elites along the way

Cheng Feng is the son of a disgraced official who assumes a fabricated identity and takes the place of an undercover agent within the Jinyiwei. He becomes entangled in the power struggle between the Noble Consort and the Crown Prince’s factions. Relying on his exceptional “confiscation” skills, he investigates and raids corrupt officials and powerful elites along the way

Cheng Feng is the son of a disgraced official who assumes a fabricated identity and takes the place of an undercover agent within the Jinyiwei. He becomes entangled in the power struggle between the Noble Consort and the Crown Prince’s factions. Relying on his exceptional “confiscation” skills, he investigates and raids corrupt officials and powerful elites along the way