Both dramas feature an FL who is good with children and enjoys educating, and an ML with a tough reputation that precedes him. The humour is fantastic in both shows. Highly recommend both of these.
Both are law genre with high emotional stakes involved. Both MLs get to start again from a point in their life before things went wrong and get to bring themselves and others justice for what they went through in their past life.
These were both written by the same scriptwriter and involve societal commentary on a range of topics relevant to modern day Korea. Both MLs are judges who learn how to make true friends over the course of the series.
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.
Both are set in the workplace, with fake relationships and melodramatic dangers galore. If you enjoy giggling and kicking your feet at the romcom clichés of Dynamite Kiss, then you will also enjoy When the Phone Rings.
Both of these dramas are about a man trying to prove his innocence while conspiracies and merciless villains try to tear him down.
Both have a fantasy ML who's goofy and a cold FL that becomes warm. The celestial fighting is fab and both couples fall in love so naturally.
In both shows, ML is hiding his identity and keeping a low profile due to incidents in his past that receive criticism, even though he has achieved fame/success anonymously.
Healing vibes are really strong in both shows and they are both comfortable autumn watches.
Healing vibes are really strong in both shows and they are both comfortable autumn watches.
The main character of The King and The Clown is based on the same person in history as the jester in Bon Appetit. It is set in the same period of time and of course, both kings are based on the same historical king. They mention this incredible movie in Bon Appetit so I think people should watch it to understand the reference and also because the movie is really good and was a cultural touchstone in Korean society. They both take a look at the romantic life of the King in different ways. I highly, highly recommend.
Death's Game (parts 1&2) is another fantasy action/thriller drama with a superb and huge cast lineup. Both shows also have Seo In Guk.
Both shows are about pressure for societal change, urged on through violence on the wings of journalism that is morally dubious to say the least. Both shows have themes of revenge and justice and are fast paced.
In both shows, the FL is secretly (due to unbelievable or controversial reasons) protecting and looking after the ML. They both have a school setting, a love triangle, an athlete ML, and really great cinematography. Highly recommend both of these shows.
