18 Again and Reply 1997 share similarities in that they both explore youth and nostalgia through touching stories that blend humor, emotion, and innocent romance. Both series emphasize the importance of family and friendship, while also teaching lessons about self-discovery and the value of the present through looking back at the past.
Yoon Sang-hyun and Ryeoun were playing as father and son in 18 Again, this drama serves as their reunion.
Yoon Sang-hyun's characters in both dramas have anger issues and communication issues toward their own wives to the point their marriages are crumbling.
Both of Yoon Sang-hyun's onscreen sons in Namib (Shim Jinwoo) and 18 Again (Hong Siwoo - coincidentally was Ryeoun's character) has a lot of similarities like grew into timid boys with lack of confidence, seeing their parents fought every day, being bullied at school until other guys (Hong Daeyoung - whose older version was portrayed by Yoon Sang-hyun but the one who protected was Lee Do-hyun, the younger version but under name of Go Woo-young ; Yoo Jinwoo - portrayed by Ryeoun) protects them from their own bullies.
Namib, Twinkling Watermelon and 18 Again shows Ryeoun's strong bromance chemistry with his fellow male actors
Yoon Sang-hyun's characters in both dramas have anger issues and communication issues toward their own wives to the point their marriages are crumbling.
Both of Yoon Sang-hyun's onscreen sons in Namib (Shim Jinwoo) and 18 Again (Hong Siwoo - coincidentally was Ryeoun's character) has a lot of similarities like grew into timid boys with lack of confidence, seeing their parents fought every day, being bullied at school until other guys (Hong Daeyoung - whose older version was portrayed by Yoon Sang-hyun but the one who protected was Lee Do-hyun, the younger version but under name of Go Woo-young ; Yoo Jinwoo - portrayed by Ryeoun) protects them from their own bullies.
Namib, Twinkling Watermelon and 18 Again shows Ryeoun's strong bromance chemistry with his fellow male actors
Both couples have similar misunderstandings due to having married young and “wasted their youth” for/on each other. Both couples realize they still love each other and only resolve misunderstandings (and understand each other) after they part. No serious second lead love triangles. The supporting cast and friends are funny.
The similar points between shows are highliting the married life of female and male leads couple.
Female leads who were a devoted wife but unlucky in their married life.
Female leads who gave up their career in order to raise their childs and being a loyal housewife.
Second chance who let the female leads to practice their preferred career (journalist/doctor) after struggling with male leads.
Female lead who met in their journeys the second male leads who seem interested in their characters.
Female leads who were a devoted wife but unlucky in their married life.
Female leads who gave up their career in order to raise their childs and being a loyal housewife.
Second chance who let the female leads to practice their preferred career (journalist/doctor) after struggling with male leads.
Female lead who met in their journeys the second male leads who seem interested in their characters.
It takes another Masterpiece to take you out of the slump, doesn't it?
I could be talking about you after finishing either drama and are trying to find something to fill in the void which was left by these ALMOST PERFECT drama journeys!
18 Again, like Flower of Evil is a heartwarming MELODRAMA full of heartbreaks. Painful cracks to Beautiful mends, even tho there's no action, chase scenes or thriller, there's still a huge amount of beautiful scenes of care, sympathy and extremely meaningful family moments! There's also child upbringing theme in both and the realization of what's the most important to one only after one's about to lose those all!
What's more similar is the way both drama are executed! They use flashback scenes to show the viewers the most bare, unmasked pure feelings of the main characters and dive into the episode to further explain the butterfly effect of those past actions and how they in a way become a guide and also comfort to keep them on track and live through today just well! In a way, those flashbacks are the most unforgettable gem of moments of the shows!
BOTH ARE A MUST-WATCH for fans of ALL KINDS! Even if you didn't like one of them like I do, you might still LOVE the other!
I could be talking about you after finishing either drama and are trying to find something to fill in the void which was left by these ALMOST PERFECT drama journeys!
18 Again, like Flower of Evil is a heartwarming MELODRAMA full of heartbreaks. Painful cracks to Beautiful mends, even tho there's no action, chase scenes or thriller, there's still a huge amount of beautiful scenes of care, sympathy and extremely meaningful family moments! There's also child upbringing theme in both and the realization of what's the most important to one only after one's about to lose those all!
What's more similar is the way both drama are executed! They use flashback scenes to show the viewers the most bare, unmasked pure feelings of the main characters and dive into the episode to further explain the butterfly effect of those past actions and how they in a way become a guide and also comfort to keep them on track and live through today just well! In a way, those flashbacks are the most unforgettable gem of moments of the shows!
BOTH ARE A MUST-WATCH for fans of ALL KINDS! Even if you didn't like one of them like I do, you might still LOVE the other!
