Recommendations

Both are Thai BL dramas that are action/crime themed with an enemies to lovers plotline. Dare You to Death has a more detective plotline while The Wicked Game has a more bodyguard/mafia plotline.

Both are Thai BL dramas that are action/crime themed with an enemies to lovers plotline. The Heart Killers has more rom-com elements while The Wicked Game is expected to be darker and more serious.

Both are BL dramas with a enemies/rivals to lovers storyline with a dark action and thriller theme. Long Time No See is a Korean BL while The Wicked Game is a Thai BL.

two sisters competing, dying, reincarnating and starting the competition all over again? It's August 2025 and this is a second time I see the same trope

Both films explore the inner lives of emotionally reserved men through stillness, routine, and human connection. If you appreciated Drive My Car for its quiet grief, subtle character work, and visual storytelling, Perfect Days delivers a more stripped-down but equally moving experience. It’s about how we carry sorrow, seek beauty in simplicity, and remain open—however softly—to the people life places in our path.

- both are fantasy with a slice of life disposition and an almost leisurely pace
- both male leads are the most powerful in the realm
- both have mature cps with similarly amusing interactions
- both have a lead who is lazy and unbothered
- mls turn fls into a pet at some point
-both have leads who love food
-both have lonely mls

It's also a coming-of-age story, and the interactions between the main leads are just as sweet. I would argue that the acting in Meeting You might be a little bit better. The friend group dynamic is also similar in that they're supportive of each other. Ml a little reserved, fl outgoing.

Although Healer and When Life Gives You Tangerines differ greatly in genre, pacing, and overall style, both series share a thoughtful engagement with Korea’s past era in the background and the parent issues. I was intrigued by getting a glimpse of the parents’ youth in Healer.

Although the two dramas differ greatly in theme and tone, they share certain emotional undercurrents. Both highlight characters whose passion, dedication, and courage drive them forward, while also portraying the complexities of parent–child relationships. Pinocchio additionally weaves in glimpses of first love and youthful memories, echoing the tender nostalgia found in When Life Gives You Tangerines. It’s been years since I last watched Pinocchio, yet I can still recall how profoundly it moved me.

-family dynamics,
-individuals from different generations,
-tough life struggle,
-losses,
-first love,
-healing,
-different time periods..

- Revenge
- Mistreated ML
- Badass and bloodthirsty FL that lets no one walk over her
- ML comes from a wealthy family (royal in DLX, business family in SoND)
- FL is ML's maid
- ML falls in love first and hard, FL teases him
- Clingy ML
- Us-against-the-world romance
- FL is the mastermind and leader of their revenge while ML mostly obeys her orders
- Power couple
- Both are dark, moody, and melancholic
- Gender role reversal themes in both (more prominent in DLX)

Similarities:
- Same male lead
- Both are youth romance dramas starting in high school and continuing into university
- Feature a bright, cheerful female lead and a reserved, intelligent male lead
- Focus on innocent first love and the challenges of young relationships
- Highlight academic life and the pressures faced by students
- Include themes of friendship, trust, and emotional growth
- Show the slow development of the main couple’s relationship
- Emphasize heartfelt, wholesome storytelling with a sweet tone
- Include strong supporting characters who add depth to the story
- Based on popular youth romance novels with devoted fans
- Portray the balance between personal dreams and romantic relationships

Similarities:
- Both are school romance dramas starting in high school.
- Female lead lives with male lead for some time.
- Leads start as desk mates, which sparks their close connection and gradual romance.
- Feature a smart, quiet male lead and a kind, determined female lead.
- Focus on the slow-burn development of a first love.
- Highlight school life, academic pressure, and emotional growth.
- Include time skips showing the relationship continuing after school.
- Center on mutual support and helping each other mature.
- Emphasize wholesome, feel-good storytelling with emotional depth.
- Strong chemistry between leads drives the emotional core of the story.
- Based on popular youth romance web novels.

Similarities
- Same female lead
- School life and youth are central themes
- Male leads initially come off as distant or emotionally reserved
- Female leads are cheerful, bold, and initiate the connection
- Friendship gradually deepens into romantic love
- Shared school experiences and group dynamics build intimacy
- Coming-of-age journey set against an academic backdrop
- Both explore self-discovery and emotional growth during adolescence
- Close-knit friend groups offer emotional support and comic relief
- Mutual admiration and subtle encouragement shape the relationship
- Themes of innocence, first love, and emotional vulnerability are key

I would say,,, the similarities goes to the strong female lead… if the power of Do Bong Soon is the super power… Su Cheng Cheng has filter as the sort of super power…. all in all I love both lifting or carrying scene ???