Mr. Sunshine

미스터 션샤인 ‧ Drama ‧ 2018
Covers the same period of history. Fictionalised take on the same era but with many true elements. Very high production values. Great acting and chemistry from the leads. Rich in symbolism - multi-layered drama of a high standard.
Recommended by BiZ_R
Both stories have a war background in which lead actresses are skilled in gunnery.
YNS is based on a true story. The acting and cinematography are very good in this drama too.
Recommended by Shaky
Zhang Jing Yi is the FL in both. The chemistry is natural. The relationship had depth. However, BEITD does not have a satisfactory ending.
Recommended by XingBack
both dramas happen around the same time period of the japanese occupation, also they share the same westernized modernized costumes and the settings...
Recommended by XingBack
All the gods will be leaving before the last rain of doomsday. However, an ordinary human girl unexpectedly puts a dent in their plans to retreat thus causing the world to move towards the unknown. Based on the animistic mythology of the Amis tribe, the gods are no longer willing to bless the land that is plagued with environmental issues. One by one, the gods depart the world they once loved. A human girl discovers that the opportunity to reverse her destiny lies within herself and her guardian. Before the final day of judgment, a love story between human and god unfolds.
Recommended by 73n5h1k015h173
Both star a noble young lady who secret leads the live of a warrior and fell in love with another warrior socially beneath her. Lots of action sequences, many of them on rooftops, and also stunning photography. The drama is heavier on romance, the film is heavier on the action but both share a good number of thematic connections
Recommended by HaroldoNVU
Its really good and is also set in nearly the same time period and conflict with Japan yet in Korea. Female lead is super badass too
Recommended by natasha22
recommendations are not just about similarities. if you watched mr sunshine 1st, then her private life could be like healing medicine?, and if it's the other way around then please beware, mr sunshine is not a romcom ;p
but both male leads have that serious yet dorky side? and both female leads are strong and independent women~
Recommended by XingBack
I'm not halfway through yet, but it's reminding me of Mr. Sunshine in quite a few ways.

In both dramas, the protagonist is a strong woman with her own ideals who is not guided by anything or anyone.
Recommended by sandarazone
Both historical dramas, highly recommend watching, it takes place after the Joseon dynasty during the Japan colonization so it kind feels like it is continuing the story from another point of view
Recommended by CIXified
Both dramas deal about a group of people that tries to fight for koreas sovereignty. Both are quite powerful when it comes to father land, fighting for what one believes to be right and international relations.
Both dramas have well thought through stories with people that jump between the sides. Also both have quite interesting spies.
Recommended by Lou
Strong FL and ML. Amazing cast that ultimately makes you like everyone and hate who you hate. Historical setting with treacherous love involved. Absolutely amazing dramas, both of them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Recommended by pinkcupcake
They're completely different plots, but I immediately got similar vibes from the first episode of The King. The aesthetics in both are very similar and give the same kinda feel. I've only seen the first episode of The King, but so far, both male leads have been hurt and wronged in their childhood as well as both of their parents were killed. The female leads also have similar strong personalities and aren't afraid to get hurt. They're also both good shows and are on Netflix ;)
Recommended by The girl
Both have this dramatic feel about them
Intense sacrificial love between the leads
both around the era when japan invaded Korea
cool sword fights
"warrior gives everything to protect the girl"
although note that the movie was made in 2009 so give the direction/production a pass
Recommended by Red Block
Also has a backdrop of real events and is a romantic action melodrama with similar themes of loyalty and righteousness.
Recommended by BiZ_R
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