Star Crossed Lovers (Enemies to Lovers)
Enemies to lovers, but not necessarily in the sense that the leads hate each other in the beginning. More of a Romeo and Juliet situation. A pair that seems to be "thwarted by a malign star" and therefore doomed / impossible from the start.
The leads (knowingly or unknowingly) belong to rival groups (rival families, factions, tribes, nations, etc.) but end up overcoming the odds to become lovers anyway. The rivalry is bigger than the two individuals (i.e., it's not just rooted in their personal grudges or feelings). In some cases the leads might not even have any personal ill will towards each other.
Each lead has someone from their "group" that sees an enemy or a threat when they look at the other lead.
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1. The Princess Wei Young
Chinese Drama - 2016, 54 episodes
Kingdoms / royal families
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2. Coup du ciel
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
North vs South Korea
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3. Love in the Moonlight
Korean Drama - 2016, 18 episodes
Monarchy vs republican rebel leader
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4. Cang Lan Jue
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
Realms
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5. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Families
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6. Try the World
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
Kingdoms / royal families
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7. The Romance of Tiger and Rose
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
City states / royal families
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8. The Princess' Man
Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes
Minister / King's family vs rebel / attempted coup participant
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9. Yu Jiao Ji
Chinese Drama - 2022, 22 episodes
Immortal demon vs merman
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10. Empress Ki
Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes
Korean female tribute vs Chinese Emperor
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11. Alchemy of Souls
Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
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12. My Uncanny Destiny
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
Rival cities in the era of City-states
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13. Hei Yue Guang Wen Na BE Ju Ben
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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14. De Retour du Gouffre
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
Taoist / spirit
Lady of dark aura / purifying dragon