The Sound of Magic

I don't know why but the psychological aspect with the peter pan syndrome reminds me "its okay to not be okay" I also draw attention to the visuals of this drama which has a magical side although "darker" than « THE SOUND OF MAGIC »

She is not a magician but she is a witch who uses magic. The visuals is fantasy : tree who speaks), the story is interesting.

Premises are very similar! Both have a FL that's in high school and is really smart but dealing w bullying, absent parents, and financial struggles. FL in both find help/comfort in a guy who is otherwise an outcast and looked down on in society.

Sound of Magic doesn't really have romance while Better Days kinda does, but they tackle the same social issues.

The main leads of "The Sound of Magic' is featured in the show.
In case you watched Youth MT because of a certain actor/actress and you loved their chemistry, watch their dramas. :)))))

Drama Same theme
lead who wants to learn magic
Brave lead female with strong personnality
Friendship

Magic theme
Lead magician like Ji Chang Wook in The Sound of Magic
Close relationship with a girl
Handsome appareance
Visuals

If Extraordinary You made you ache to rewrite your story, The Sound of Magic invites you to believe in your own unseen magic, even when the world demands you grow hard and small.

? If you listen close, the echoes lead somewhere. I map these quiet rebellions on my profile.

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

In terms of fantasy, totally not similar ofcourse.. But remove fantasy or magic thing, these very similar: the protagonist/lead, and the vibes about dark concept in life (slice of life thing) about the society issues.

One thing that very remarkable.. The lesson of the drama or these two series.. 'One day/someday, you meet someone that gives you comfort/peace, or helping hands to overcome the hardships and become better person to face the life ahead of you. Just don't give up and continue to fight. ONE DAY OR SOMEDAY.. Fighting!!'

they‘re both off-beat fantasy/magical short school dramas based on popular webtoons.

Although they’re very different in terms of plot, they remind me of each other in the way the story is told and the school setting.

The phycological side & plot twist in the end
Sweet in the beginning, But dark in the end
In these aspects they are similer in my opinion

Just kind of felt similar. When I was watching The Sound of Magic I was reminded of Goblin even though it is not similar but kinda is.

- Contemporary fantasy
- Both are magical, whimsical, and a little bit surrealist (xxxHolic is more dark fantasy)
- Down-on-their-luck MC in high school (ML in xxxHolic, FL in TSoM)
- Supernatural/magical being SMC that behaves kind of like a genie (magician ML in TSoM, witch/deity FL in xxxHolic) and mentors and protects the MC
- Close non-romantic M/F dynamic
- Butterfly symbolism
- HS setting
- Psychological

Both have their differences, xxxHolic leans more into surrealism and isn't a musical. xxxHolic follows a common ML meeting a supernatural FL while the opposite is the case in TSoM.

- Contemporary fantasy
- Both are magical, whimsical, and a little bit surrealist (xxxHolic is more dark fantasy)
- Down-on-their-luck MC in high school (ML in xxxHolic, FL in TSoM)
- Supernatural/magical being SMC that behaves kind of like a genie (magician ML in TSoM, witch/deity FL in xxxHolic) and mentors and protects the MC
- Close non-romantic M/F dynamic
- Butterfly symbolism
- HS setting
- Psychological

Both have their differences, xxxHolic leans more into surrealism and isn't a musical. xxxHolic follows a common ML meeting a supernatural FL while the opposite is the case in TSoM.

Both dramas have a similar feel due to being fantasy based with the characters having inexplicable powers.