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• Both revolve around crime investigations where the protagonists dig through clues to uncover the truth.

• Each story focuses on hidden pasts and long-buried secrets that resurface through the cases.

• They mix procedural investigation with human emotion, exploring the psychological impact of crime on both victims and investigators.

• Both have a dark, serious mystery tone, centering on unraveling complex cases rather than light or episodic storytelling.

Both revolve around marriage by duty and love growing from obligation. Padiwaradda is emotional and serious; My Sassy Wedding is playful and romantic.

Another James & Bella lakorn!

Both feature arranged/fated marriages, noble settings, and bickering leads who fall in love. Buppe Sanniwat adds time-travel and destiny, while My Sassy Wedding stays comedic and light.

Bonus: An equally energetic Bella in both lakorns!

• Both feature a brave female lead who enters a military setting where women aren’t expected to be.

• Disguised identity / mistaken identity plays a key role in keeping the heroine’s position.

• The military training scenes bring action, discipline, and teamwork vibes.

• Romance develops with a strong male lead who admires the heroine’s courage and skills.

• Themes of loyalty, patriotism, and proving oneself run through both stories.

A good mix of action, heartfelt moments, and light humor.

• Both dramas have a strong and gutsy female lead who isn’t afraid to break rules.

• The heroines step into worlds dominated by men (military academy vs. imperial college) and prove themselves.

• There’s a hint of disguised identity / going against societal expectations which makes things fun to watch.

• Romance with a high-status male lead who starts off either proud or aloof but eventually softens up.

• Light-hearted and comedic moments balance out the historical setting.

• Both are about growth, confidence, and showing everyone that the heroine can do just as well (if not better) than the guys.

> In both dramas, the FML moves to the countryside (albeit for different reasons).
> The MLs are revered by the townsfolk.
> Meet Yourself is heartwarming & cozy; MLITCS is more of a rom-com with family drama.
> The FML in Meet Yourself is super confident and independent. While in MLITCS, the FML has a character development where she slowly starts to believe more in herself.

? Both dramas fall within the romantic comedy genre, focusing on lighthearted and sweet romantic relationships with humorous elements.

? In both dramas, the main characters start off with a history of knowing each other since childhood or youth, eventually growing into a romantic relationship. This "friends-to-lovers" progression is central to the plot.

? In both series, the female protagonists are portrayed as smart, ambitious women. In Love is Sweet, the female lead works in the financial world, while in Exclusive Fairytale, the female lead has her own personal goals and dreams.

? The male lead plays a supportive role, encouraging and helping the female lead achieve her dreams, while also developing feelings for her. They are protective yet respectful of her independence.

? Family plays an important role in shaping the dynamics of the characters' relationships, adding emotional layers to the narrative in both dramas.

• Both are based on Ding Mo's works.
• Although in LMIYD, Simon's character seems to be more intense than our captain in WASFIL, both are haunted by a past which motivates them to be best at what they do.
• We see many cases being solved in both, ultimately leading to the one main case.

• The female leads in both are well established personalities in their respective industries.
• The male leads are introduced as interns at the FMCs workplaces.
• Age gap couple - Older Woman × Younger Man
• Man chases woman first. MCs in both series give the 'golden retriever' - extremely devoted to their love interests.

• ML in IIMH can see the past, while the lead in IHYV can read other people's thoughts.
• MLs have had a life-altering encounter with the FMCs in the past.
• The FMCs are strong, independent women who are great at what they do.
• The couples in both series work together to overcome their adversities.

• The main lead of RLP (Pian) is extremely similar to the main lead in Tawipob. Makes me wonder if they were actually inspired by Tawipob, what with the number of times it's mentioned throughout RLP.

• The MCs temporarily get a chance to come to the modern world - soak in all the changes in the world in an innocent child-like awe. Both of them hold huge respect for their country & its well-being.

• Both have Older Woman/Younger man tag.
• FLs in both treat the ML as a little brother.
• Strong female leads.
• Childhood Sweethearts.
• Families of the leads are involved in their lives.