Both protagonists are misunderstood individuals who are desperately trying to restore their reputations after a significant fallout that turned public opinion against them. They both have deeply loyal romantic partners, as well as a cast of quirky supporting characters. Interestingly, both villains in the story are portrayed by the same actor. The climaxes of both narratives share a similar flair.
The main protagonists share similar skills and are recruited for their fighting abilities. They both face a sadistic villain who not only targets their families but also engages them in a cat-and-mouse chase that culminates in a dramatic and grim conclusion. Additionally, they have a supportive team of individuals who assist them as needed.
A team was recruited based on certain characteristics that enable them to solve a highly specific case tailored to those traits. I would say "Good Boy" is lighter in tone and features more likable characters. However, both this story and the other share common themes: a toxic villain, an eclectic team of eccentric individuals, and the reluctance and pushback from law enforcement and high court officials. The justice system is portrayed as corrupt in both cases, with the groups being underestimated, underfunded, and dismissed, yet they share an incredible chemistry.
- Both characters seek justice in very similar ways.
- Their tones are edgy yet carefree.
- Each protagonist genuinely believes in doing what is right, but they can be ruthless when necessary.
- Both protagonists have lost their mothers.
- They share many similarities.
- Each has a loyal crew supporting them.
- Their love interests have many traits in common as well.
- Both dramas are among my favorites.
- Powerful individuals abuse their authority and misuse their roles as civil servants.
- The theme of corruption is prevalent.
- Their tones are edgy yet carefree.
- Each protagonist genuinely believes in doing what is right, but they can be ruthless when necessary.
- Both protagonists have lost their mothers.
- They share many similarities.
- Each has a loyal crew supporting them.
- Their love interests have many traits in common as well.
- Both dramas are among my favorites.
- Powerful individuals abuse their authority and misuse their roles as civil servants.
- The theme of corruption is prevalent.
Both revolve around female friendship, protests, and outside forces that threaten to tear them apart when things are going good. The girls love to dance together and fight their rivals. The leader is confident and sassy.
Both couples have similar misunderstandings due to having married young and “wasted their youth” for/on each other. Both couples realize they still love each other and only resolve misunderstandings (and understand each other) after they part. No serious second lead love triangles. The supporting cast and friends are funny.
Same quirky vibe w/ crazy supporting characters. A cheating spouse(s), rich people, and materialistic individuals from all walks of life. But the romance trumps all. Cute and sweet. Seriously.
If you have seen both movies, you’ll understand. The main characters find out that their respective significant others are in an entanglement. Proceeding the news, both MCs talk about their SOs and perform a lot of charades. The romance is subtle, thoughtful, innocent, and fresh.
Main adult female character is tough and can fight, and befriends a high schooler. This movie is a lot more on the lighter side, but the the main character has a similar vibe to the MC in Brave Citizen.
The Japanese version has the same premise as the Korean version (the Korean version is adapted from this movie).
Similar themes and devices:
Adult is inspired to fight a rich schoolboy who is a menace to those around him. A big event is thrown to showcase the fight.
Similar themes and devices:
Adult is inspired to fight a rich schoolboy who is a menace to those around him. A big event is thrown to showcase the fight.
An adult is inspired to fight a rich and pompous school boy who gets away with assaulting others. The ending is similar.
A down on her luck female is challenged to fight a male who’s a menace to those closest to her.
- both women come from lower-class
- both women made a lot of sacrifices for those they love
- both women have shaky relationships with their parents
- both women challenge gender norms
- both endings have a similar energy
- both women come from lower-class
- both women made a lot of sacrifices for those they love
- both women have shaky relationships with their parents
- both women challenge gender norms
- both endings have a similar energy
