Autumn Tale

Yoon Joon Suh and Yoon Eun Suh grew up as siblings but Eun Suh was in fact from a different family as there was a mix up at the hospital where she was born. The switch came to light when Eun Suh was involved in a car accident and it was discovered that her blood type was different from her parents. Eun Suh's life took a complete turn when the 2 girls were returned to their respective families. Soon after, the Yoon family left for the States and Eun Suh was left living in sordid condition with her real family in Korea. Years after, Joon Suh returned to Korea and by chance the two former siblings were reunited.

A popular teenager inexplicably finds herself in the body of an unpopular classmate - and her body's new owner has no intention of switching back.

The series centers on Ayumi Kohinata, a first-year high school student who has a cute and shy personality. She's excited that she just started dating her first boyfriend, but on the day of their first date, she gets a mysterious call from her classmate Zenko Umine. Zenko says she's going to die, and Ayumi witnesses Zenko jumping from a building. The next thing she knows, Ayumi wakes up in a hospital, but in Zenko's body.

Both are melodramas about two people with no real kinship that are raised as siblings and fall in love in the path. In both cases, the lovers hide the truth to not hurt their families, except that in "Piano" the protagonists share a sister, causing that society really sees them as part of the same family. Sad endings.

Zhang Jing Yi is the FL in both. The chemistry is natural. The relationship had depth. However, BEITD does not have a satisfactory ending.

The story centers on a girl who is told she only has six months to live. In the spring of her first year of high school, she confessed to a boy who is in the same class, even though it's their first time meeting. The two gradually grow closer as lovers, and on her birthday, they go to see the 'Strawberry Moon', which is said to be a time when you will be forever bound to the person you love if you watch it together.

A forbidden love between a stepsister and stepbrother who love each other.

If you want to try the melodrama version of this so-called "Fake Siblings at First" then this series is good for you.
-It maybe old but gold.
-Many adaptations/remake were made from this series (Chinese, Korean, Thailand).
-You can also check the Chinese Movie of this series which is released last year entitle "Autumn's Fairy Tale".

A stepbrother and stepsister fall in love even though they are not blood related, their love is still forbidden.

In both dramas the main lead actress is abandoned by her family.
Both dramas give you the same feeling, but I find beautiful days better

If you liked one you'll like the other. Both center around the theme of forbidden love between siblings. In both stories they are adopted and brought into the same household in their youth, then torn apart only to reunite much later in their adult lives.

- Two friends love the same girl
- love square
- same vibe
- one of the main character in absent for a long period

**Autumn in My Heart** and **Queen of Tears** share some similarities, making them appealing to fans of emotional K-dramas. Let's explore these connections:

1. **Heartfelt Love Stories**:
- Both dramas focus on intense love stories that transcend societal barriers and personal struggles.
- In **Queen of Tears**, the troubled marriage between lawyer Baek Hyun-woo and rich CEO Hong Hae-in serves as the central premise. Their love deepens as they navigate hardships, especially when Hae-in faces a serious illness¹.
- Similarly, **Autumn in My Heart** (2000) follows the love story between Yoon Joon-seo and Yoon/Choi Eun-seo. Raised as siblings, they later discover their true feelings for each other, leading to complications and heartache. Eun-seo's battle with leukemia adds emotional depth to the narrative¹.

2. **Melodrama Elements**:
- Both series fall into the melodrama genre, emphasizing emotional intensity, sacrifice, and heart-wrenching moments.
- Like Hyun-woo in **Queen of Tears**, Joon-seo from **Autumn in My Heart** goes to great lengths to save his beloved. His controversial decision not to visit Eun-seo at the hospital reflects the depths of his devotion¹.

In summary, both dramas tug at the heartstrings, portraying love's resilience amidst adversity. If you enjoyed one, you'll likely appreciate the emotional rollercoaster of the other!

Matsumura Ryouko is a popular novelist in her 50s who has just found out that she has Alzheimer’s disease. In order to gain some fulfilment in her life, she decides to be a guest lecturer at a university. Through one of her students, she meets a South Korean exchange student, So Chan Hae. As they become closer, they fall in love.

Hyun Jae is only 19-years-old, but he has a terminal illness and he does not have much time left to live. He leaves the hospital and goes back to high school. There, he falls in love with Soo Min.

Xiao Lei and Xiao Feng are brothers who depend on each other. They live in an orphanage and have been abused by the headmaster of the place. One day, Xiao Lei sets out to find the Snow Angel who he believes will be able to help make his wish come true. On the way, he meets a girl named Xue Tong. Xue Tong lost her mother and was severely devastated that she stopped talking. The two went hand in hand, although they could not find the Snow Angel in the end, through this encounter they forged a friendship.
Fast forward to their adult years, Xiao Lei with a new name called Ji Teng, meets Xue Tong by accident and they form a bond again. At the same time, Xiao Feng who is now named Xing Feng, also has a crush on Xue Tong. He attempts to prevent Ji Teng and Xue Tong from falling in love.