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In the 1970s, Korea is under the absolute control of President Park who controls the KCIA, the organization with an edge over any branch of government. The director of KCIA, Kim Gyu Pyung, is the seemingly most prospective second-in-command. In the midst of the reign of fear, a former KCIA director, Park Yong Gak who knows all about the government’s obscure operations, exiles to the U.S. where the investigation of ‘Koreagate’ is underway. As the tension escalates, the stifling political maneuvering by all second-in-command’s unfolds.

Set in Busan, South Korea during the 1970s, Lee Doo Sam works as a drug smuggler. Kim In Goo, a public prosecutor, attempts to take down Lee Doo Sam.

An Sang Gu is a political hoodlum who takes dirty jobs from powerful people (carries out an array of underhanded schemes for corrupt politicians). When he becomes ruined, An Sang Gu plots his revenge after his downfall.

Born in a poor family, Park Tae Soo learns that power is the most important thing in life and decides to become a prosecutor, the biggest symbol of power in the ’90s. After entering the most prestigious law school, experiencing democratic resistance in Korea, Tae Soo finally reaches his goal of becoming a prosecutor but his life is no better than a salaryman. By chance, he joins a clique of powerful prosecutors with wealth and authority. He finally gets a taste of a life of the top hierarchy, but as he enjoys the sweetness of supremacy, he also sees the cruel side of it.

The first drama that came into my mind while watching WDBD is LBFAD
-- ml was sealed for a very long time , kind of similar personality .
-- funny fl
-- Both have really good + similar chemistry .
-- fl has a hidden identity (mystery)
-- Demon x immortal
comedic at first but gets darker , perfect mixture of comedy with angst.........

With an amazing ost, wholesome casting and multiple storylines without overlapping eachother giving everyone the perfect amount of screen time, so many iconic scenes

Veteran detective In Ho receives a report from a man about an airplane terrorist attack. While investigating, he finds out that the suspect boarded the KI501. Despite his phobia of airplanes, Jae Hyuk decides to go to Hawaii for his daughter. At the airport, Jae Hyuk is distracted by a suspicious man with a threatening tone walking around. The KI501 flight departs Incheon Airport and heads for Hawaii, but soon a man dies for an unknown reason, and the situation of fear and confusion spreads not only on the plane but also on the ground. Upon hearing the news, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Sook Hee, formed a counter-terrorism countermeasure headquarters and convened an emergency response meeting to find a way to land the KI501.

In the 1970s, Korea is under the absolute control of President Park who controls the KCIA, the organization with an edge over any branch of government. The director of KCIA, Kim Gyu Pyung, is the seemingly most prospective second-in-command. In the midst of the reign of fear, a former KCIA director, Park Yong Gak who knows all about the government’s obscure operations, exiles to the U.S. where the investigation of ‘Koreagate’ is underway. As the tension escalates, the stifling political maneuvering by all second-in-command’s unfolds

Female lead goes back in time to change her faith while everything obviously turns out not as planned. Female leads in both series has 2 romantic interests, one hateful relationship, one guy's who loved her from day one despite her best efforts, a brother and best friend who has romantic relationship with her brother as a result of her involvement. I would say Lovely Runner is upgraded rip-off of Legally Romance how similar they seem to be, like I'm watching a remake.

In 1971, former Korean Air Force fighter pilot Tae In works as a pilot for a commercial airline. He faces a crisis inside a hijacked flight with the passengers, including Yong Dae, and his crew members, including captain Gyu Sik and flight attendant Ok Sun.

A drama about a strong female lead who is passionate about her job, breaks up with her ex-fiancee, and shows her family that she doesn't need a man. She does end up falling in love, but it's more so a side plot. The main plot is about her character development to become a strong, confident, independent woman.

Also a villager and farming story, set in rural China. Xiuxiu and Shuihua both get forced into an unwanted marriage and become farmers to make a living.

- FLs are sort of forced to drop out of art/music school in Europe to become the heiress of a company even though she has zero clue about running it
- The full drama package: car crashes, stabbings, kidnappings, psychotic characters, misunderstandings, and unnecessary breakups.
- The logic of both shows: falling in love with a woman who looks exactly like his sister is fine because he never met her before; and falling in love with your fake niece is fine because, well, no blood relation.
- The FLs have sassy best friends with a short, pixie-style haircut
- Good chemistry between the leads.
- Over-the-top bright lighting that makes everyone look a bit vampire-ish.
- Plenty of sparkly light effects during the “romantic” moments.

Both dramas have immortal male lead who had basically lost his meaning of life until a young strong-willed female lead appears in his life and changes everything.

The Republican era and location setting is very similar, actors like Qin Hailu did both dramas, the plotline also has similarities in that the FL's dad treats their daughter misogynistically whether it's selling their daughter away or refusing to save their kidnapped daughter.