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Chinese Historical drama
Same vibe
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- Transmigration / Entering Another World
Both use the “thrown into another world” setup as the spark for the story.
Both dramas revolve around the heroine’s unexpected romance with a powerful, charismatic male lead

Both are Chinese fantasy romance drama
The female lead of both dramas is Ju Jingyi


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Both dramas are set in imperial China and feature the same female lead, Chen Duling. Both are historical romance dramas, with The Glory focusing primarily on revenge, while the other explores political struggles

Both are Chinese Republican-era thrillers centered around espionage, with the main lead serving as a spy

If you enjoyed the chemistry between Chen Du Ling and Joseph Zeng in A Lonely Hero’s Journey, you should watch Veil of Shadows as well, since they reunite as the main leads with another love story together

Both dramas are directed by Guo Jingming, known for his distinctive style and high production values. They share a dark, stylish vibe, feature familiar faces from Hidden Shadow like Yan An, Zuo Ye, and Ai Mi, and showcase very attractive leads.

the similarities aren’t only thematic (fantasy, mystery, duality of light and shadow) but also creative continuity:
- Same director: Guo Jingming

Both dramas feature a brave heroine who disguises herself as a man to enter the military in a historical setting. Training camp scenes highlight action, discipline, and teamwork, while themes of loyalty, patriotism, and proving oneself run throughout. The female leads stand out for their strength and talent, earning admiration from a strong male lead and forming deep bonds of brotherhood with their comrades. The stories blend war, romance, heartfelt moments, and light humor.

- Xianxia
Both dramas are set in vast, magical realms where immortals, warriors, and mortals coexist.
- Strong Female Leads
In both, love is tested by lies, fate, and external pressures.

belong to the xianxia / fantasy romance genre
The male protagonists are not just love interests—they carry burdens of power, responsibility, or past wounds. Their relationship with the heroine is as much about healing and redemption as it is about romance.

Both dramas are xianxia, with the leads experiencing reincarnation and living multiple lives together, sometimes without remembering their past lives.