I would bet good money that Kim Ji Woo watched "One Million Stars" before writing "The Devil". There are numerous parallels between the plots, characters and themes as both shows explore issues of moral culpability and the lasting impact of violence. There are significant differences as well, and it's fascinating to watch how the shows diverge despite starting with similar premises.
1) They are revenge drama
2) Both involved an unsolved murder
3) The main character mission for revenge started when he was a teenager.
4) The main character sends clues to certain people.
5) The author uses western style art as a medium in Shark case it is Greek Mythology and in The Devil case it is Dante's Inferno.
6) Both men stare at the same potrait to get inspiration
2) Both involved an unsolved murder
3) The main character mission for revenge started when he was a teenager.
4) The main character sends clues to certain people.
5) The author uses western style art as a medium in Shark case it is Greek Mythology and in The Devil case it is Dante's Inferno.
6) Both men stare at the same potrait to get inspiration
Inagaki Sakura is a dedicate girlfriend, supporting her infamous actor boyfriend, Yokota Kohei, on a low pay rate. But as he became famous, her dumped her for the influencer, Inoue Madoka. Sakura plans revenge, and the millionaire, Ichinose Keita, offers help, but in return, signs a contract with the devil. Sakura doesn't hesitate to accept and starts her revenge.


