The Tale of Nokdu (2019)

Has humor, tragedy, love. The main leads have undeniably chemistry. The plot is very good with unforgettable characters. Strong female leads who will fight for justice and not run away from the brawl.

Both have Kim So Hyun and the "kings" in both are really similar, both are easily manipulated, weak and horrible fathers
TTN was more light and romance focused while RWMR might be more political

Same plot
same costume drama
different nationality for both but the same theme
cross-dressing comedy

My Country is a lot more of a tragedy, however, there were similar plot points such as a gisaeng house that is *more* than it appears (spies/assassins), a fight for the throne and I think that Nokdu and Hwi (main character in My Country) were very similar characters. Also Woo Do Hwan as Seon Ho (in My Country) is literally INCREDIBLE, so I would recommend this drama based on his performance alone anyway.

Both have rich narratives that intertwine historical contexts with elements of romance and mystery, providing a captivating viewing experience for fans of the genre.

Similarities: comedy, past connections, good chemistry, a good story, great supporting characters

If you are particularly looking for a stress free historical kdrama with a satisfying ending, do watch The Tale of Nokdu

Both kdramas deal with secret identities, however in the tale of nokdu both the ML and FL cross dress while in check in hanyang, only the FL cross dresses but the ML hides his identity as a prince. There are also mysteries, traitors, and secret coups brewing in each drama. Definitely give both shows a shot!

I don't know why but they give me the same vibes for some reason. They're both obviously rom-coms and although Tale of Nokdu is a historical drama it takes a really unique twist to it which makes it feel more modern. I know this explanation sucks, but I promise you won't regret watching The Tale of Nokdu, the best explanation I can give for why I think you'll like this if you liked Extraordinary You is that I felt the same utter adoration and fuzzy feels for both dramas.

- Both are comedy historical dramas
- Both have cross-dressers (though there is only slight in Under the Queens Umbrella)
- The main male protagonists are street smart and both grew outside the palace but were involved in palace power struggles later on
- Both have strong female protagonists

- Both focus on the love story of the leads and how they protect each other
- Both second male leads are jerks
- Both male leads are strategic thinkers that you would really root for
- Love the OST's!
- Both male leads deceived their beloved but for their own good
- Both kings want the male leads to be killed

Inspite of the similarities, they have their own charms and entertainment value that will make you feel all sorts of emotions :)

Both dramas feature a child of King Gwanghae who ended up being abandoned by their father. Both Nokdu and Sookyung ended up finding love with someone who turned out to be survivors of officials who had been executed due to being falsely charged with treason. Both dramas ending up with the abandoned children of King Gwanghae inevitably having a hand in aiding Prince Neungyang to take over the throne from the previous king. While the events playing in both dramas happened differently, it was interesting to see the different portrayals of King Gwanghae and Prince Neungyang and how that affect the story that unfolded.

both kinda break "gender roles"? SWDBS has a freakishly strong female lead that saved the day and caches the male lead when he falls. while TTON has a male lead that disguises as a woman and he looks soft and pretty.

both male leads are the sweet dorky kind. while the female leads are different from the usual representation of a female character in dramaworld.
both couple also are a "friends to lovers" kind of a ship~

Cross dressing by the girl but the male lead and the way he flirts and even looks is so similar to Nokdu ML.

Depiction of women's issues in the Joseon Era, there's a lot of funny scenes but the drama's main plot has a more serious tone, main leads bicker and fight when they first meet but end up falling in love, people in high positions are corrupted and the main leads fight against them.