It has some particular things in similar. At first, we were shown a corpse with the FL stuff they found with the body. This makes us wonder is that the FL or not? It's kinda angst like that. The ML love the FL very much that they ain't scared of anything, while the FL take some more time to be honest with their feelings. The thing is, camellia is bright and fluff and comedic also a murder mystery in modern era while youth of may is more mellow, tragic, and involve real history thats set in 80s.
Recommended by tomatoblush
Both oasis and youth of may follow the same time period. The struggles, the political movement and the angst
Recommended by XingBack
Zhang Jing Yi is the FL in both. The chemistry is natural. The relationship had depth. However, BEITD does not have a satisfactory ending.
Recommended by Vanilla for Adi
-Star-crossed lovers
-Oh Man Seok's character again tries to separate the said star-crossed lovers, by playing a vile, creepy, villainous govt. agent all over again.
-A+ level of acting, will spot some veterans in both the shows.
-Accented/ Dialect Korean: YoM (Jeolla Satoori) versus CLoY (NK accent). Sounds *very* different from the Dialect spoken in Seoul (90% of k-dramas)
-Vintage fashion!!! <3 <3
-Amazing Soundtrack!
-Backdrop of Military Dictatorship: YoM (during the 80's in South Korea) and CLoY (present day, in North Korea). So lots of police patrolling, small-town/ semi-urban settings, curfew, random 'kidnappings' by govt. agents, etc.
-The MLs have a political/ arranged marriage planned for (aka, has a 'fiancée') but not interested in her at all.
-The FLs are pretty much 'stuck' and they wish to get out of the situation/ country: YoM (the FL wishes to leave SK to study abroad for Germany, but can't) & CLoY (FL is stuck in NK trying to get back home to SK)
-Both 'romances' have a tacit understanding that their togetherness is only a matter of time before they have to be separated (angst... yes)
-Overall vibe of CLoY is rom-com with angsty, serious melo in parts, whereas YoM is a melo sprinkled with sweet, vintage romance. Lands differently, but overall... very similar vibes.
-While CLoY has Seri's ducklings (the 4 adorable NK soldiers)... YoM has the two baby-brothers, and the two nice soldiers who bring in the cute :D
Recommended by Chibi
> Both drama is set during 1970's
> Both dramas contain poor female lead and rich male lead
> Both are sad romance
> Both dramas have propagandas about the anti-communist and the people who goes against it will be tortured even the innocent ones
> Both FL's are hardworking and have their younger brother
> Youth of May is more tragic than That Sun in the sky
> Both dramas have characters that contains toxic parents
> That Sun in the sky is more slow paced drama than Youth of May
> Both drama has the most people that surrounds the Fl's are against the romance to the rich man
> That Sun in the sky is makjang and Youth of may is just a melodrama
Recommended by Bingeul bingeul
Tragic Love: Both dramas explore heartbreaking love stories. In “Autumn in My Heart,” childhood friends Joon-suh and Eun-suh are separated due to family circumstances, only to reunite years later. Similarly, “Youth of May” portrays the love between Hae-ryong and Myeong-hee during the turbulent events of the Gwangju Uprising.

Fate and Coincidence: Both dramas emphasize fate and coincidence. In “Autumn in My Heart,” the characters’ lives intersect unexpectedly after years apart. In “Youth of May,” Hae-ryong and Myeong-hee meet during a time of political upheaval, highlighting the role of destiny.

Emotional Intensity: Both series evoke strong emotions. “Autumn in My Heart” is known for its tear-jerking moments, while “Youth of May” also tugs at viewers’ heartstrings with its poignant storytelling.
Recommended by Farah Safi
Both involve a sort of "forbidden love" and also have a very tragic romance plot, although Youth of May conveyed it more (personal opinion).
Recommended by rae on beat
They are both extremely sad watches (get tissues). Youth of May and The Classic are both set in the past. Youth of may was set in the 1980s and the Classic starts in 1968. Similar love stories
Recommended by mango head
both take place in the 19s and had a tragic ending. both couple met because the FL friend ask them for help (in a different way)
Recommended by green pizza
Base of both stories r same ,both are historical.both movies depicted the result of gwangju incident on people n a person in particular.both r tragic
Recommended by surbhi
Lee Dohyun and Go Minsi both act in these dramas together. However, in Sweet Home, they have a sibling relationship while in Youth of May, they are in a romantic relationship.
Recommended by cife
similarities:
1. both of these dramas take place in the past, around the same time give or take a few years. Love Rain takes place earlier in time (1970s) and Youth of May in 1980.
2. the love between the leads is deep, unexpected and life altering.
3. separation of the leads due difficult circumstances. the lovers never forgot each other till the present day, even though they have been separated for decades.
4. tragic ending - unfulfilled love.
Recommended by Mini-me
The relationship between the leads is very understanding and mature. There’s some miscommunication as well, but not of the type that makes it unrealistic. Their situations make it plausible for them to react that way.
Recommended by kdramas_stan
though set in different times, they are similar in their themes about freedom, fighting for one's country, and unity in crisis. bridal mask has a much darker tone compared to youth of may. the romance in bridal mask is also a lot more dramatic. youth of may has a more slice of life feel. but both dramas serve a similar purpose - to remind the people of today about the tragedy that happened in the past
Recommended by trunkenta18
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