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Both explore the law from different points of view. Both are labeled as “romances.” BTB certainly has more elements of romance than JVJ and both hint at romance between the main leads, but I wouldn’t call these romances. Both feature a ML and FL who at the start have differing personalities and friction between each other.

Both dramas are inspired by European original stories (one an original drama, the other a novel). They also share a support actress and the director. Sadly, it looks like the technical team isn't the same in Mantis as in Black Out, because it definitely shows. So far (ep 1), Black Out is the better drama. But if you want an European-feeling in your police kdrama, this could also be it.

If you want another dating show with glimpses of "single-since-birth" members but with an addition of chaos that is the parents being the panel to comment and react on the participants,' activities, WOKFIL is another dating show to cleanse your palate in a world of Single's Inferno. TBH, I am not confident of having real endgame couples in this one but the commentary alone from the dads makes this viewing a pleasure.

This program have the same youth feeling into it. The cast of 19to20 are of the same age literally 19 going 20 while WOKFIL has the same age group (about 18-26). The most fun in 19to20 is that there is a transition period of becoming 'adults' and most are really sincere in this. In WOKFIL, the most fun is the panel which are the parents (mostly dads) of the cast who are also known in Korean media. It is fun when they tease the fathers about their daughter or son, like, "Is she really single since birth?" and see them reacting, "what is wrong with my daughter?". It's that fun, whether this produce end game couples or not, I'm satisfied.

Both dramas are Thai remakes of popular Korean series, each offering a distinct genre blend. Let’s Fight Ghost is adapted from the 2016 K-drama "Bring It On, Ghost", mixing horror, romance, comedy, and supernatural elements. Happiness, on the other hand, is based on the 2021 Korean drama of the same name, combining survival thriller and apocalyptic themes against the backdrop of a viral outbreak.
Saint Suppapong and Orn Patchanan reunite as the lead pair in both series. In Let’s Fight Ghost, they portray a ghost-exorcist duo in a quirky supernatural rom-com. In Happiness, they take on more intense roles as young police officers navigating a dangerous lockdown inside a quarantined apartment complex.
While the genres are vastly different, both stories challenge their characters’ resilience and highlight the deepening of emotional bonds forged through extraordinary circumstances.

Childhood lovers^^

Both FL named after a fruit and all in all they have an adventurous journey together ~

If the first episode of DMF was fun for you, what if instead of a friend, you see the reaction of the parents (mostly fathers)?! I watched the first episode of WOKFIL unsubbed and that's how badly I want to watch this. The fathers are known people in Korean media so the cast members are basically nepo babies. With that in mind, as early as now I do not expect a real couple in this show because they probably joined to get recognition, but most of them are really likeable that I can't turn away just yet.

very slow, healing and philosophical. i loved the quotes and poems in both. the female lead is also on the calmer side. a poem a day has more romance than MLJ but both are good!

You're going for a deep dive into what appears to be simple lives and simple investigations, but the ending will leave you guessing throughout the entire process about whodunnit. Directors want you to use your noggin' to do the guesswork while wrenching your heartstrings in the process.

Honestly the dramas are not all that similar in terms of plot but the vibes are similar. Both are quirky comedies with atypical elements and surrealism vibes. Both FLs are quirky and unlikely protagonists.

- Aloof MC teamed up with quirky and bubbly MC
- Quirky MC seems clumsy but is actually very competent
- MCs work for a secret organisation (detectives in RoOT, assassins in SKnKS)
- MCs work off the record
- Similar aesthetic
- Similar vibe overall though RoOT has less comedy

- Unlikely assassin MCs
- Quirky and atypical MCs that are kinda losers
- Quirky and bubbly MC teamed up with aloof and cold MC
- Black comedies about assassination

Warlord Male heroes.

Republic Era.

Revenge & Passion

Enemies to lovers.

Male hero is obsessed with FL.

Fervent Love is a Vertical drama.

In both dramas, the female lead takes a break from work and travels to the countryside/their hometown. Both female leads are overwhelmed with work and life and both dramas focus on their healing story. The female leads in the two kdramas also have a strained relationship with their mothers which is developed as the drama progresses. Very similar vibes and both have romance

- Grey, atypical MCs
- Both MCs are common people (doctor and magistrate in KMSins, bailif and judge in RT)
- Cold case investigation related to an arson case
- Tight and thorough plot with interesting twists
- Intimate and heartfelt storytelling
- Great acting and team dynamics
- Both are dark and gritty and deal with heavy themes