My Name (2021) and Ballerina (2023) are both South Korean action-thriller projects featuring strong female leads who embark on a journey of vengeance.
1. Lead Actress:
In both projects we can see a tough protagonist, portraying fierce, action-driven female characters seeking revenge.
2. Revenge Thriller Theme:
My Name follows a woman who infiltrates the police to avenge her father’s death.
Ballerina follows a woman avenging her friend’s death.
3. Intense Action and Gritty Storytelling:
Both feature brutal fight scenes, neon-lit aesthetics, and themes of crime and vengeance.
4. Netflix Originals:
Both are Netflix-produced, contributing to their global popularity.
While they aren’t directly connected story-wise, their similarities make Ballerina feel like a spiritual successor to My Name, especially with Jeon Jong-seo’s intense performance.
1. Lead Actress:
In both projects we can see a tough protagonist, portraying fierce, action-driven female characters seeking revenge.
2. Revenge Thriller Theme:
My Name follows a woman who infiltrates the police to avenge her father’s death.
Ballerina follows a woman avenging her friend’s death.
3. Intense Action and Gritty Storytelling:
Both feature brutal fight scenes, neon-lit aesthetics, and themes of crime and vengeance.
4. Netflix Originals:
Both are Netflix-produced, contributing to their global popularity.
While they aren’t directly connected story-wise, their similarities make Ballerina feel like a spiritual successor to My Name, especially with Jeon Jong-seo’s intense performance.
