Both True Beauty and Namib explore how harsh Korean idol industry is. Idol industry in True Beauty is a side story but overall affects the characterization of both male leads. However, idol industry in Namib the center of the whole drama.
We need Han Seojun and Yoo Jinwoo (I mean Goo Jasung and Hong Siwoo, both are from 18 again kdrama) to have a collaboration please
We need Han Seojun and Yoo Jinwoo (I mean Goo Jasung and Hong Siwoo, both are from 18 again kdrama) to have a collaboration please
In both dramas one of leads has issues with hearing, though plots and genre are different.
See your love - Taiwanese BL, with one of MLs using sign language and completely death.
Namib - SML (son of FL) lost hearing and barely can hear, being surrounded by family and ML, who protects him as a brother
See your love - Taiwanese BL, with one of MLs using sign language and completely death.
Namib - SML (son of FL) lost hearing and barely can hear, being surrounded by family and ML, who protects him as a brother
If we're recommending Ryeoun shows, then Adult Trainee ep 3-5 is a must watch. Completely different character but amazing chemistry.
Namib is a much more vulnerable drama where his character is really at the mercy of other toxic individuals. Meanwhile Adult Trainee, a lot of his problems are self-inflicted from being a teenage boy.
Namib is a much more vulnerable drama where his character is really at the mercy of other toxic individuals. Meanwhile Adult Trainee, a lot of his problems are self-inflicted from being a teenage boy.
Misa, who works at a production company, is approached by her favorite actor, Yuki, who comes in for a part-time job interview. Driven by her own desires, she immediately hires him, and they start working together, but she's so nervous she can't concentrate on her work.
Meanwhile, Sana, an idol also working part-time, starts openly approaching Yuki and closing the distance between them... A love battle begins between Misa, who hasn't been in a relationship in a while, and Sana, the love expert.
Meanwhile, Sana, an idol also working part-time, starts openly approaching Yuki and closing the distance between them... A love battle begins between Misa, who hasn't been in a relationship in a while, and Sana, the love expert.
Both shows have a similar starting point in terms of plot: FL is older, married and an experienced manager in showbiz who picks the ML and guides them into becoming a star. Bijo to Danshi is about the hard work and challenges involved in this journey and how the FL manages her personal life alongside all of it. There is also a hint of romance, but it's not the main plot.
This is more of a warning than a rec, TBH - for those who are NOT into misery porn. These dramas appear to be filled with it (I'm certain on Namib's part, I've already watched it, getting a very similar vibe from The Defects, based on the first two eps).
The plots don't have much in common, except for the anguish element - each of the victims/vigilantes in The Defects seem to be in constant pain (and mental distress) from their experiences, much as the MC of Namib. In both cases, the people responsible for it are people who are supposed to be the characters' best help, parents or legal guardians.
So just an advice - if you're really NOT into watching people suffer through no fault of their own as a main plot device, consider giving these two dramas a pass.
The plots don't have much in common, except for the anguish element - each of the victims/vigilantes in The Defects seem to be in constant pain (and mental distress) from their experiences, much as the MC of Namib. In both cases, the people responsible for it are people who are supposed to be the characters' best help, parents or legal guardians.
So just an advice - if you're really NOT into watching people suffer through no fault of their own as a main plot device, consider giving these two dramas a pass.
Ryeoun seems playing similar character, like dealing with deaf character and musical aspiration. His interaction with his mom at this drama reminds me of his interaction with his dad in Twinkling Watermelon. His interaction with the other Jinwoo reminds me of his interaction with Yoon Chungah. But the most important is Ryeoun always have great chemistry with his fellow casts either male or female. However, Namib, along with Twinkling Watermelon and 18 Again shows Ryeoun's strong bromance chemistry with his fellow male actor
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
Very similar concept, both dramas have an experienced idol manger who gets betrayed by the company they helped build. In entertainer the ML makes a band whilst the FL in Namib has only one individual talent so far. The ML in entertainer also has a romantic interest (the manager of the new group he's making). Both the leads mentor a struggling young trainee into becoming a star, the entertainer also has a lot more bromance
it's similar in a way that its journey of an underdog that becomes successful after facing a lot of struggles .
in both dramas the lead has some people who support them while achieving their dreams
both dramas are similar in many ways
both are the story of a singer
there is audition in both
the difference is Namib is more on the reality side while castaway diva is more on a fictional side
in both dramas the lead has some people who support them while achieving their dreams
both dramas are similar in many ways
both are the story of a singer
there is audition in both
the difference is Namib is more on the reality side while castaway diva is more on a fictional side
