Blade of Vengeance

Both is rooted in the wuxia genre, featuring a world of martial arts, chivalry, and a code of honor. They depict a complex martial world where personal skills, reputation, and morality are constantly tested. In both stories, the protagonists navigate this world while balancing personal goals, loyalty, and justice. Each story not only revolves around a central male protagonist whose decisions drive the plot, but also feature complex power struggles among rival factions.

Historical / Court Setting + Costume Drama
Both are set in historical/costume environments which has similar elements: power structures, court politics, hierarchies, intrigue, uniforms, rituals, etc.

Political Intrigue / Power Struggles
Legend of Zang Hai is heavy on court intrigue, conspiracy, betrayal, plots to ignite war. Bai Yi Gong Qing is considered to include political / palace intrigue. So that’s a strong overlap in terms of tone and stakes.

Likely Romantic Interest or Personal Relationships
Legend of Zang Hai has alliances, emotional relationships that intersect with the protagonist’s mission. Bai Yi Gong Qing is expected to combine politics and romance.

Strong Visual / Production Ambitions
Both seem set up to be more than just light romances: Legend of Zang Hai is very ambitious in world-building, aesthetic, political stakes. Bai Yi Gong Qing’s production team suggests attention to visual style and depth.

Both shows have court & political intrigue, strategist protagonist type, themes of loyalty & betrayal, romance interwoven with politics.

Both are depicted to have a serious, layered, and emotionally heavy tone, rather than being lighthearted historical romances.

- Political intrigue
- Clever protagonist
- Romance entangled with power struggles
- Themes of loyalty/betrayal.

- Both has Gong Jun as the male lead.
- Both stories revolve around martial arts sects, political factions, and power struggles.
- Both dramas have hidden identities, conspiracies, and betrayals shape the journeys of the leads.