If you’re looking for that trope where the male lead is falsely accused of a crime and the female lead—who’s also his lawyer and lover—stands by him to prove his innocence despite all the evidence stacked against him, Suspicious Partner delivers it really well. It’s an enjoyable romantic comedy, and in this aspect, both dramas share the same vibe.
Both of these shows dig deep into the Korean idol industry corruption and the negatives of fame, while showing the human side of celebrities. They both also contain the core message that it's never too late to develop the relationships that you really want in your life and to follow the dreams you've long held.
SIMILARITY
1. the judge from hell is so good and has the same male lead as this drama. kim jae yeong portrayed his character to a T. both dramas are heavier on emotional backstory, with loads of childhood trauma that makes you bawl your eyes out.
2. in this drama, he is a murder suspect, and in that one, he is investigating and trying to find his parents’ killer. he also suspects and stalks the FL because he thinks she is a murderer as well. that drama is similar to this one in both mystery and romance, and the romance there is so good—the chemistry is so hot, it takes time to build up, and he is cute and assertive there too.
3. kang bit na, portrayed by park shin hye, is a total psycho, an absolute nutjob, and she is so crazy you can’t help but love her. she is morally black, similar to how maeng sena here is portrayed as someone who would do anything for money.
1. the judge from hell is so good and has the same male lead as this drama. kim jae yeong portrayed his character to a T. both dramas are heavier on emotional backstory, with loads of childhood trauma that makes you bawl your eyes out.
2. in this drama, he is a murder suspect, and in that one, he is investigating and trying to find his parents’ killer. he also suspects and stalks the FL because he thinks she is a murderer as well. that drama is similar to this one in both mystery and romance, and the romance there is so good—the chemistry is so hot, it takes time to build up, and he is cute and assertive there too.
3. kang bit na, portrayed by park shin hye, is a total psycho, an absolute nutjob, and she is so crazy you can’t help but love her. she is morally black, similar to how maeng sena here is portrayed as someone who would do anything for money.
SIMILARITY
1. both dramas reveal the complex and messiest details of the industry, showing how dark and evil it can be, along with the jealousy, competition, and the way friendships get ruined, like what happened between jae hee and raik.
2. both stories focus on powerful and influential main characters. although the female lead wasn’t powerful at first and struggled her way to the top, the male lead is the richest and most influential of them all, and is extremely obsessed with and protective of the female lead.
3. the main theme in both dramas is mystery, revolving around the death of someone (possibly the heroine—no spoilers), which keeps the story intense and engaging throughout, despite having a happy ending.
4. both dramas have strong soundtracks, but celebrity stands out with its sharp, intense visuals that make the scenes even more gripping and keep you completely hooked.
1. both dramas reveal the complex and messiest details of the industry, showing how dark and evil it can be, along with the jealousy, competition, and the way friendships get ruined, like what happened between jae hee and raik.
2. both stories focus on powerful and influential main characters. although the female lead wasn’t powerful at first and struggled her way to the top, the male lead is the richest and most influential of them all, and is extremely obsessed with and protective of the female lead.
3. the main theme in both dramas is mystery, revolving around the death of someone (possibly the heroine—no spoilers), which keeps the story intense and engaging throughout, despite having a happy ending.
4. both dramas have strong soundtracks, but celebrity stands out with its sharp, intense visuals that make the scenes even more gripping and keep you completely hooked.
