When romance is thrown in the turmoils of history.
Both dramas start like your typical romcom, boy meets girl, girl dislikes boy... (Granted, in My Dearest the FL is wearing a hanbok while in Youth of May, she's running around in jeans.)
But then, history with an H intervenes. For Youth of May, the dictature and the shadow of the Gwangju massacre are looming over the happiness of our protagonists. For My Dearest, it's the Qing invasion that sweeps them away. So, if you like a *somewhat* realistic period piece that isn't all political and that still has time for some cutesie lovey dovey stares between the lead, these dramas are for you.
In both you have the perfect balance of lightheartedness and Melo
Both dramas start like your typical romcom, boy meets girl, girl dislikes boy... (Granted, in My Dearest the FL is wearing a hanbok while in Youth of May, she's running around in jeans.)
But then, history with an H intervenes. For Youth of May, the dictature and the shadow of the Gwangju massacre are looming over the happiness of our protagonists. For My Dearest, it's the Qing invasion that sweeps them away. So, if you like a *somewhat* realistic period piece that isn't all political and that still has time for some cutesie lovey dovey stares between the lead, these dramas are for you.
In both you have the perfect balance of lightheartedness and Melo
Both shows revolve around not so normal high school students.
Both shows feature some sweet slight romance between traumatized kids ( oh the angst ! )
Both shows are fast paced action thriller.
Both FL are driven by revenge while the ML kinda just wants to help.
Both shows feature some sweet slight romance between traumatized kids ( oh the angst ! )
Both shows are fast paced action thriller.
Both FL are driven by revenge while the ML kinda just wants to help.
Both are dark, violent and grim tales, one of revenge, another of corruption. If you loved to watch Han So Hee hack her way through a small army of gangsters in my name, you'll similarly enjoy Namkoong Min shoot every spook in Seoul.
Both dramas are visually stunning and have hypnotizing osts and overall similar bloody-vibes.
Both are action-packed thrillers
Both dramas are visually stunning and have hypnotizing osts and overall similar bloody-vibes.
Both are action-packed thrillers
Both are action-packed shows set during the Japanese occupation of Korea. Both have an enjoyable romance subplot in the mist of all the fighting and killing.
Both feature badass fighter female leads.
While 'Gyeongsag creature' is more horror themed, 'Song of bandits' has a strong western vibes.
Both feature badass fighter female leads.
While 'Gyeongsag creature' is more horror themed, 'Song of bandits' has a strong western vibes.
Both are gripping revenge stories. Both are thrilling with the same somber feel. You get the grim satisfaction of seeing the bad guys lose their shit and despair when they are ultimately punished.
The visuals and soundtrack in "the Glory" are a bit better but "reborn rich" is still stunning
The visuals and soundtrack in "the Glory" are a bit better but "reborn rich" is still stunning
