The plot are about the same. Ji Sung in both drama, one was second lead one was main lead. Both partially filmed abroad. Both has gambling genre. Both has romance
Both dramas are from the same director, and follow the same kind of story line. There are some differences among the two (I personally liked All In best) but, same premise.
This anthology love story is set in a lakeside hotel that was converted from a closed elementary school. During the pre-opening, which invites alumni and people with ties to the school, the characters arrive at various times with their families, friends, and partners. Some guests are staying with their significant other for the first time, some are reminiscing about their late wife, and some are reuniting with estranged childhood friends. The story follows the guests as they spend time in a place full of memories, and depicts the various forms of love.
Heir Goo Won, known for his brilliance and charm, despises fake smiles but is captivated by Cheon Sa Rang’s genuine one. As they bond over their shared desire for true happiness, Goo Won is thrown into an inheritance battle at King of the Land, an exclusive lounge owned by The King Group.
Cheon Sa Rang, with her radiant smile, lands a job at King Hotel, a place full of childhood memories. However, she must set those memories aside and quickly adapt to the challenges and prejudices she faces at work.
Cheon Sa Rang, with her radiant smile, lands a job at King Hotel, a place full of childhood memories. However, she must set those memories aside and quickly adapt to the challenges and prejudices she faces at work.
1. **Revenge and Redemption**: Both dramas delve deeply into themes of revenge and redemption. In "Lucifer," the protagonist seeks vengeance for his brother's death, while in "All In," the main character's life is shaped by his quest for revenge and his subsequent journey towards redemption.
2. **Dark and Intense Atmosphere**: Both series have a dark and intense atmosphere, with intricate plots that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. "Lucifer" is more of a psychological thriller, whereas "All In" combines elements of romance and action with its dramatic storyline.
3. **Complex Characters**: The characters in both dramas are multi-dimensional and undergo significant development. They face moral dilemmas and personal struggles that add depth to the narrative.
4. **Tragic Elements**: Tragedy plays a significant role in both dramas. The male protagonists (Lee Byung-Hun and Ju Ji-hoon) experience profound losses and hardships, which drive the story forward and evoke strong emotional responses from the audience.
2. **Dark and Intense Atmosphere**: Both series have a dark and intense atmosphere, with intricate plots that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. "Lucifer" is more of a psychological thriller, whereas "All In" combines elements of romance and action with its dramatic storyline.
3. **Complex Characters**: The characters in both dramas are multi-dimensional and undergo significant development. They face moral dilemmas and personal struggles that add depth to the narrative.
4. **Tragic Elements**: Tragedy plays a significant role in both dramas. The male protagonists (Lee Byung-Hun and Ju Ji-hoon) experience profound losses and hardships, which drive the story forward and evoke strong emotional responses from the audience.
Both dramas center on protagonists whose lives are turned upside down by violent, life-changing events and who must fight against powerful forces and injustice as they claw their way back into the world.
In All In, Kim In-ha rises from a rough, vindictive act and prison to become a formidable figure in the high-stakes gambling underworld, facing rivalry, betrayal, and life-or-death struggles for success and love. Similarly, Green Rose’s Lee Jung-hyun is wrongfully framed for murder, endures hardship and near death, survives in a harsh foreign land, then returns with a new identity to navigate a brutal world of crime, corporate corruption, and revenge while trying to clear his name and reclaim his life.
Both series feature gritty, character-driven journeys where the leads endure betrayal, moral ambiguity, and relentless conflict in worlds where survival and redemption are earned the hard way — blending suspense, action, and intense emotional stakes rather than simple melodrama.
In All In, Kim In-ha rises from a rough, vindictive act and prison to become a formidable figure in the high-stakes gambling underworld, facing rivalry, betrayal, and life-or-death struggles for success and love. Similarly, Green Rose’s Lee Jung-hyun is wrongfully framed for murder, endures hardship and near death, survives in a harsh foreign land, then returns with a new identity to navigate a brutal world of crime, corporate corruption, and revenge while trying to clear his name and reclaim his life.
Both series feature gritty, character-driven journeys where the leads endure betrayal, moral ambiguity, and relentless conflict in worlds where survival and redemption are earned the hard way — blending suspense, action, and intense emotional stakes rather than simple melodrama.
Both series thrust their protagonists into harsh, high-stakes worlds where their lives are upended by tragedy and they must fight against powerful, corrupt systems rather than settle for passive suffering. In Vagabond, stuntman Cha Dal-gun’s world collapses when his nephew dies in a mysterious plane crash, driving him into a dangerous conspiracy filled with espionage, political cover-ups, and relentless action as he seeks the truth and justice, with gritty chase sequences and brutal confrontations throughout the series. Meanwhile in All In, the lead rises from crime and the gambling underworld, facing betrayal, revenge, and personal redemption through intense competitions and violent conflict. Both shows focus on action-oriented survival, morally complex characters confronting corruption, and gritty, tension-filled storytelling that emphasizes fight-for-truth and fight-for-self arcs rather than easy answers or light drama.
Both dramas feature central characters who are thrust into dangerous, high-stakes battles against powerful systems and corruption rather than living peaceful lives — in Payback: Money and Power, a group of people including a savvy money trader and a prosecutor fight a corrupt money cartel colluding with the law and risk everything to bring justice in a world of greed and powerful enemies, blending crime, action, and suspense with personal motivation and calculated retaliation, while in All In the lead rises through the gambling underworld and confronts betrayal, revenge, and the harsh realities of his world with grit and resolve.
