hidden identity korean drama

Wen Li wakes up inside a novel and discovers she's the story's doomed side character. On her wedding day, the male lead, Gu Yanzhi, abandons her for his true love, turning her into a joke. Later, he abuses her to help his lover rise in status, even pushing her to suicide. But this time, Wen Li decides to change her fate. She marries Gu Yanzhi's younger uncle instead and becomes their aunt, ready to teach them both a lesson. Meanwhile, Song Xuening, the capital's famed miracle doctor, claims to heal the incurable—until Wen Li revives someone she couldn't save. When Wen Li's true identity is revealed, Song Xuening's reputation crumbles.

Maya Thornton, the Marquis Valen, is reborn six years after her death. Six years ago,moments after giving birth, she was murdered by her husband and his mistress while lying weak and vulnerable. Now, she wakes in the body of Talia York, a delicate and vain daughter of a military household. The original Talia has betrayed her fiancé, Tristan Wren, the Deputy Commander of the Regal Army, and become entangled with a frivolous young man. With her soul now in Talia's body, Maya secretly follows Tristan to the military camp while disguising herself as a man. There, on the very training grounds she once commanded in her past life, she throws herself into grueling training. She is determined to reclaim her martial prowess and returns to the capital to take her revenge and once again protect the realm.

Just when Angie Stone feels her life is perfect—enjoying the warmth of her family and the success of her career—a sudden twist of fate pulls her from the clouds and plunges her into an abyss. A hidden conspiracy quietly unfolds, and she is ruthlessly thrown into a dark, secret room, completely isolated from the outside world. The only link to the outside is a two-way mirror, offering a glimpse of the world beyond. Through it, Angie is horrified to realize she is trapped behind the walls of her own bedroom.

Nolan drunkenly rushed home, blaming Heather, his mother, for stopping him from being with Winona in the past. Now, the Shaw family had become the richest in the city, and he had missed the opportunity to be a wealthy son-in-law. In the midst of their argument, Nolan killed Heather by accident. And then Heather was reborn. Nolan chose to leave his stable job to pursue Winona. Heather agreed but coldly laughed at his decision. After he left, she began to dress up, determined that this time she would live for herself rather than for her son. She later got married to Sam. When Sam returned to the company, he learned that Heather’s son, Nolan, was dating Winona, who was connected to one of his subordinate's partnerships. He instructed his assistant to subtly assist the Shaw family. At a banquet, Heather faced humiliation, but Sam fiercely defended her while concealing his identity as a global billionaire. It wasn’t until the final reveal that he disclosed his true status.

Laura married Felix for love, but this scoundrel not only plotted to murder her to seize her family's wealth but also killed her parents. Luckily, Laura survived, underwent plastic surgery, and changed her identity to become Felix's personal secretary, Mandy. During her quest for revenge, she discovered that her childhood friend Tedric deeply loved her. Tedric helped her in her pursuit of vengeance, ultimately sending Felix to prison.

After an unexpected encounter, Adelyn slept with Trent. Adelyn intended to forget everything, but Trent re-entered her life as her fiancé's uncle. To make matters even more complicated, Adelyn discovered she was pregnant with Trent's child. This set off a tangled web of emotions, leading them both into a passionate and reckless love affair.

Eric Carl, a food delivery rider, discovered during his work that he had found his long-lost family. Excited to reunite, he mistakenly believed they were wealthy due to the location of their reunion. Upon meeting, he realized his mother was a cleaner. Adjusting his mindset, Eric embraced the reunion with his mother. Julie Bell, daughter of the Bell family, approached Eric with an offer of one million yuan to pretend to be her boyfriend and the father of her child. After some consideration, Eric agreed. At the same time, Wilson Hawk, who had long admired Julie, confessed his feelings again. Julie publicly announced Eric as her boyfriend and claimed he was a descendant of a hidden noble family. Embarrassed and angry, Wilson declared he would propose publicly at Julie’s birthday banquet the next day and challenged Eric to do the same. Though intimidated, Eric was pressured by Julie to propose at the banquet. To appease Julie’s parents, Eric pretended to be a descendant of a hidden noble family. Eric later discovered a gift from the Leons at his mother’s place. Believing it to be a fake, he planned to use it as a betrothal gift. At the birthday banquet, Wilson confidently presented lavish betrothal gifts worth hundreds of millions, convinced Eric would not dare to show up. Just then, Eric appeared with his own gift.

The short drama follows the lives of Sandy Wood and Dave Carter, shedding light on the complex and often conflicting aspects of family duty. Before their marriage, Dave is hailed by everyone as a reliable, dutiful man, someone who embodies devotion and is expected to become the perfect husband. Yet, once married, Sandy begins to see another side of him. His so-called "honesty" masks a deeper flaw - blind, unquestioning obedience to his parents. Dave sacrifices their marriage and Sandy's happiness, putting his parents' wishes above all else. His submission leaves him helpless in the face of family tensions, and it forces Sandy to endure constant injustice and pressure from her in-laws. Over time, this silent suffering builds until Sandy reaches her breaking point and finds the courage to break her silence, seeking change and her own liberation.

Cyrus Kenly, born into immense wealth with the world's richest mother and influential aunts, was injured saving his childhood sweetheart Ellen Steel from a car accident. He was initially diagnosed with permanent paralysis, but his mother's elite medical team cured him. To test Ellen's character, Cyrus continued pretending to be paralyzed while dating her. Before their wedding, when he planned to reveal his true condition, he discovered Ellen's affair with his close friend Skyler Buck, along with her arrogant attitude. Restraining his anger, Cyrus decided to transform the wedding into a divorce announcement. During this low point, he helped Averi Peterson recover her stolen purse. Learning of his situation, Averi agreed to marry him. At the wedding, Cyrus announced his divorce from Ellen, who promptly had Skyler propose to her, turning the event into a battle of weddings.

When Jude Cohen is still a child, Hooper Group uses malicious competitive tactics that lead to Jude's father being convicted and dying by suicide, leaving young Jude's family devastated and broken. After reaching adulthood, Jude conceals his identity and takes a job at Hooper Group as a regular employee in the audit department. Through a series of overt and covert power struggles, Jude eventually rises to become the chairman, gaining complete control of Hooper Group. Jude then holds accountable those who had harmed his family years ago, while also reforming the company's culture. Under Jude's leadership, Hooper Group is transformed into an exemplary and ethically responsible enterprise.

Esther Yale grew up relying solely on her father, Edmund Yale, after her mother, May Dayne, left the family. Years of overwork took a toll on her health, and Esther developed cancer. Struggling to afford her father's medical expenses, she reluctantly sought help from her estranged mother, who had built a new life for herself. However, her attempt to reconnect was met with staunch opposition from her grandfather. After Edmund's tragic passing, Esther, burdened by grief and resentment, accepted a job as a caregiver in the Dayne Residence. Immersed in her mother's world, she began to uncover the depths of May's hidden love and sacrifices. Slowly, Esther's hatred gave way to understanding and forgiveness. When faced with a terminal diagnosis, Esther made the ultimate sacrifice to save her younger brother, leaving behind a legacy of love and reconciliation.

At 25, Ariel Laurel is a brilliant lawyer and PhD candidate—but secretly, she’s also a world MMA champion. A blind date leads to marriage with Eric Blaine, a renowned philanthropist. Yet beneath his charm lies a dark truth. His daughter and mother suffer in silence, while his family thrives on violence. Refusing to stand by, Ariel uses her intellect and strength to expose their sins, rescue the innocent, and fight for justice.

After Julia Mason awakens from eight years in a coma during which Aaron Hall loyally cared for her, she decides to marry him with an extravagant dowry to show her gratitude. Aaron's family, unaware of Julia's true identity, skeptically but happily prepare for the wedding. However, Aaron's materialistic cousin Lily and her family cause trouble by showing up uninvited. At the wedding banquet, Lily and other relatives mockingly suggest Julia cannot afford the promised dowry, but Julia makes a dramatic entrance that silences all critics and reveals her true wealth and status.

Emily Carter is a renowned surgeon and the heir to the immensely powerful Carter family. While pregnant and taking care of her family, she unexpectedly discovers that her husband, Ryan, is having an affair with his stepsister, Samantha. Completely unaware of Emily's true identity, Ryan and Samantha slander and bully her, ultimately causing her to miscarry and leading to her divorce from Ryan. With her childhood friend, James Thompson, and other members of the Carter family returning to support her, can Emily make a comeback and reclaim her former glory?

Mark Cowell, an ordinary office worker, was lured into an underground billiards scam and lost his entire fortune, even mortgaging their home. His wife Celine discovered the setup and decided to take revenge herself. Posing as a beginner,she returned to the den, winning game after game with ""beginner's luck""—until the stakes soared.Celine then revealed her true skills, attracting the attention of the mastermind—Lucy, her own younger sister and the underground billiards queen. Fueled by jealousy over Celine's past as a three-time world champion, Lucy had set the trap to drag her back into the game.A high-stakes showdown began, with life-altering wagers. At the climax, Mark revealed he was an undercover cop. Celine defeated Lucy with her blindfolded technique, and police raided the den. The couple reclaimed their home and peace, while Lucy was brought to justice.

Jackson Tiller and Emily Gateley break down the chaos of filming the viral show "Uncle Richard Is My Baby Daddy," sharing behind-the-scenes stories, on-set chemistry, and the wild ride of acting for vertical TV. Raw, funny, and unfiltered—this is where drama meets real talk.

In her past life, Wendy Croft was a bright and beloved college student, cherished by her family. Yet her trust was betrayed—by a biased fiancé, and Vicky Bush, who stole her college admission letter and condemned her to a tragic marriage, drowning her in endless children birth. Given a second chance, she refused to relive the same nightmare. When her fiancé conspired to harvest her brother's heart for Vicky, Wendy decisively signed the organ donation form herself, turning the tables. Before Vicky could steal her identity to attend university, Wendy secured her own rightful place, crushing Vicky's ambitions. And when faced with her fiancé's manipulative mind games and the deceit of a two-faced rival, she ensured they reaped what they had sown. Determined to walk her path alone, she never expected to catch the eye of the campus heartthrob—only to discover he had been silently guarding her, life after life...

Rory Taylor, the future Lord of the Divine Order, once spent three years undercover, mistaken by everyone as an ex-con and lowlife. After returning, he found his mother being abused by his stepfather—and without hesitation, he stepped in to protect her and taught the abuser a harsh lesson.But his stepfather's family ruled the local underworld and came after Rory for revenge. With unmatched personal strength and the hidden power of the Divine Order, Rory brought them all to justice.Later, when the infamous "King of Hell," Kyle Joust,bullied Rory's classmates, and even Rory's own cousin used his name to act arrogant and lawless, Rory never strayed from his sense of justice. One by one, he wiped out every trace of evil in his path.