Both dramas have fantasy, friendship, comedy, wuxia, martial arts and youth elements. Both dramas have past stories and developing plots. There are multiple main leads and there is light slow burn romance. The plot involves people hating and hunting demons, while the main characters try to unfold the real villian's grand plot.
They have similar stylistically choreographed and filmed fight scenes and both dramas feature balanced tonal shifts, they both have darker themes but are also comedic. The dramas also concentrate more on camaraderie and character development rather than being romance-centric. Not mention both dramas feature Neo Hou or Hou Minghao.
Although they are from different countries (one is Korean, the other Chinese), I have to say both are masterpieces. The fantasy element is what really stands out in these dramas. The acting is top-notch in both, and they share common themes such as mystery, powers, romance, friendship, strong lead characters, and humor. If you liked one, you'll undoubtedly like the other.
During the Zhenyuan era, the accidental death of the Bai Ze goddess, who governed the realms of humans and demons, causes the disappearance of the Bai Ze Order, leading to chaos from rampant demon beasts. In response, the demon leader, Zhu Yan, disguised as Zhao Yuan Zhou, volunteers to help form a demon-hunting bureau.
Wen Xiao, suspicious of Zhao Yuan Zhou, joins the bureau alongside her childhood friend Zhuo Yi Chen, a skilled detective and swordsman, the aloof archer Pei Si Jing, and the timid doctor Bai Jiu. Together, they confront demon beasts from "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" and uncover the truth behind their violent actions. As they face great responsibility and personal loss, will their friendship and the love between the top demon beast and the goddess overcome the challenges they face?
Wen Xiao, suspicious of Zhao Yuan Zhou, joins the bureau alongside her childhood friend Zhuo Yi Chen, a skilled detective and swordsman, the aloof archer Pei Si Jing, and the timid doctor Bai Jiu. Together, they confront demon beasts from "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" and uncover the truth behind their violent actions. As they face great responsibility and personal loss, will their friendship and the love between the top demon beast and the goddess overcome the challenges they face?
Similarities:
Genres of both dramas are fantasy, wuxia and romance.
Both dramas have element of xianxia and comedy
Both dramas has strong badass great demon ML and determind bold FL.
Main leads go through many hardships together.
Both dramas involves humans, demon, gods, immortals.
Demon ML and FL learn to trust and understand each other after facing many obstacles and their love become strong enough to overcome any limitations.
Amazing sound/visual effects, gorgeous costumes and top tier cinematography.
Both dramas are released by IQIYI.
Genres of both dramas are fantasy, wuxia and romance.
Both dramas have element of xianxia and comedy
Both dramas has strong badass great demon ML and determind bold FL.
Main leads go through many hardships together.
Both dramas involves humans, demon, gods, immortals.
Demon ML and FL learn to trust and understand each other after facing many obstacles and their love become strong enough to overcome any limitations.
Amazing sound/visual effects, gorgeous costumes and top tier cinematography.
Both dramas are released by IQIYI.
? 1. Tragic Fated Love
Fangs of Fortune: The romance is steeped in destiny, betrayal, and impossible choices. The lovers are drawn together but are ultimately torn apart by duty, power, and fate.
Goodbye My Princess: Xiaofeng and Li Chengyin fall in love, but their love is doomed from the start. Political ambition destroys what they could have had.
? Both stories are about people who were never meant to be, but couldn’t help loving each other anyway — and paying the price for it.
? 2. Emotional Intensity & Gut-Wrenching Scenes
Fangs: Full of intense sacrifices and beautifully painful moments — think Zhou Yichen’s grief, Zhu Yan’s sacrifice.
Princess: The bridge scene? The final goodbye? Absolutely soul-crushing.
? Both dramas ache — and leave you thinking, "Was it worth it?"
If Goodbye My Princess hurt you in the best way, Fangs of Fortune will do it too — just with swords, demons, and a little more magic. Let me know if you want a list of moments that mirror each other emotionally or symbolically!
Fangs of Fortune: The romance is steeped in destiny, betrayal, and impossible choices. The lovers are drawn together but are ultimately torn apart by duty, power, and fate.
Goodbye My Princess: Xiaofeng and Li Chengyin fall in love, but their love is doomed from the start. Political ambition destroys what they could have had.
? Both stories are about people who were never meant to be, but couldn’t help loving each other anyway — and paying the price for it.
? 2. Emotional Intensity & Gut-Wrenching Scenes
Fangs: Full of intense sacrifices and beautifully painful moments — think Zhou Yichen’s grief, Zhu Yan’s sacrifice.
Princess: The bridge scene? The final goodbye? Absolutely soul-crushing.
? Both dramas ache — and leave you thinking, "Was it worth it?"
If Goodbye My Princess hurt you in the best way, Fangs of Fortune will do it too — just with swords, demons, and a little more magic. Let me know if you want a list of moments that mirror each other emotionally or symbolically!
"The Legend of Shen Li" and "Fangs of Fortune" are both romantic, fantasy and wuxia dramas featuring teasing, playful main couples in a fantasy universe. The male and female leads are independent and capable, and their romance develops slowly amidst cute moments and adventurous challenges.
The protagonists find themselves embroiled in escalating conspiracies involving deadly betrayals and struggles for power.
The protagonists find themselves embroiled in escalating conspiracies involving deadly betrayals and struggles for power.
