I thought of Start-Up while watching L&P. Both have good storylines and acting. MLs are both in IT. FL are both nice and sassy although the FL in LP chased the ML a lot more than Start Up. The OST is good in both and added to the show. There is a lot more humour in Start UP in the beginning. The chemistry is similar in that it is slow burn and really good. There is a also a start up in both shows and a time jump.
the SML in Start up is much much more interesting character than Start Up.
Lastly the ML in Start Up is way way nicer than the ML in LP.
the SML in Start up is much much more interesting character than Start Up.
Lastly the ML in Start Up is way way nicer than the ML in LP.
They are both revenge-melodrama type but L&P revolves around univ days and after, while Innocent Man is more on corporate, chaebol kind of life of main characters esp. the FL. Both have similarities also when it comes to the characters’ social status, both MLs are from a poor family while the
FLs have a higher status in the society.
Angsty is what I love the most and both have it.
FLs have a higher status in the society.
Angsty is what I love the most and both have it.
Both dramas are set during school/college days
The leads have a love-hate relationship at first that turns into romance
The leads are separated due to mishaps showing up but keep loving each other and meet up again in the future
The characters in both have heavy baggages from their past and have been through trauma
The leads become colleagues too
The leads have a love-hate relationship at first that turns into romance
The leads are separated due to mishaps showing up but keep loving each other and meet up again in the future
The characters in both have heavy baggages from their past and have been through trauma
The leads become colleagues too
Both dramas have similar elements:
- Enemies to lovers trope with sizzling and natural chemistry
- ML with a "bad boy" image, a smart, cold and alluring guy, difficult, cunning and anti-social personality and self destructive tendencies
- FL is a "good girl", has a big heart
- Realistic depiction of relationships
- Family of FL doesn't approve of her relationship with ML
- Tragic past of ML which left him scarred/traumatized
- ML commits a crime
- FL is a ride or die type of girlfriend
- Contains cute intimate scenes between ML/FL but is also angsty
The difference is: The Smile Has Left Your Eyes is heavier in tone, has a heavier message (on the topic of abandoned children and trauma) and the ending are completely different. TSHLYE is much sadder. But it's one of my favorite Kdramas, especially for people who enjoy the above mentioned elements and more realistic type of dramas.
- Enemies to lovers trope with sizzling and natural chemistry
- ML with a "bad boy" image, a smart, cold and alluring guy, difficult, cunning and anti-social personality and self destructive tendencies
- FL is a "good girl", has a big heart
- Realistic depiction of relationships
- Family of FL doesn't approve of her relationship with ML
- Tragic past of ML which left him scarred/traumatized
- ML commits a crime
- FL is a ride or die type of girlfriend
- Contains cute intimate scenes between ML/FL but is also angsty
The difference is: The Smile Has Left Your Eyes is heavier in tone, has a heavier message (on the topic of abandoned children and trauma) and the ending are completely different. TSHLYE is much sadder. But it's one of my favorite Kdramas, especially for people who enjoy the above mentioned elements and more realistic type of dramas.
In Both dramas the leads are acquainted in the past( L&P leads are lovers in college but MLH the ML has an unrequited love since childhood)
My little happiness is sweet and fun, while lighter and princess is a little dark and thorough
The leads are reunited while they are older and become colleagues
My little happiness is sweet and fun, while lighter and princess is a little dark and thorough
The leads are reunited while they are older and become colleagues
Both dramas was set in the main leads' past lives, not so happy one. The story of young people in love.
Female lead was Male lead first love and vice versa.
ML was a genius but did not know how to treat FL better because he was so clueless when it came to love but did not want to look weak for her.
They would be separated but be together again.
Female lead was Male lead first love and vice versa.
ML was a genius but did not know how to treat FL better because he was so clueless when it came to love but did not want to look weak for her.
They would be separated but be together again.
That undeniable natural chemistry can not be beaten in both of these dramas. I won't say that story is similar but rather, a good story, friendship, supportive character, and the main similar part is one lead leaving the other to not let the other suffer in longing. Go..just go watch it. Reading here will spoil the fun.
