Hong Gil Dong (2008)

they're the 2 best "historical" drama, I've seen. We can laugh and cry. The actors are really good too. So if you loved Hong Gil Dong, you'll love The Moon that Embraces the Sun !

Both heroes are charismatic, and both of them are Robin Hood type. a hero fighting against the selfish and corrupt government to save the ordinary peasants.

It is another period piece (although much more modern than Hong Gil Dong) that was written by the amazing Hong sisters. The lead actor is also the same as in Hong Gil Dong: Kang Ji Hwan.

These two dramas are so similar, I'm surprised this recommendation hasn't been made before. The romance is lovely, but not the main focus. The sense of fellowship is endearing. The story is organized into arcs that develop the underlying story and help along character development. They both have a fair amount of action, and intelligent scheming. If you liked one, I can guarantee you'll like the other.

Got a serious case of second lead syndrome? Cure it by watching this second lead get the girl. This is another Hong Sister drama and it is delightful.

The plot is quite similar in some ways although there are more characters in the Rebel that will surely make you laugh especially with the ML character

Both historical dramas about RobinHood-ish protagonists.

Hong gil dong is the son of a wealthy man, but he is the leader of a band of thieves that stops political corruption.

Both shows are about a legendary historical figure fighting for the good of the people against corrupt officials. Along the way, both of them fall for spirited, inspiring young women. Both include heaps of romance, action, tragedy, and beauty. I would say both of them are just great stories in general.

It is also a rom-com historical drama, but contains more actions. The main girl here also surrounds a birth secret that she does not know of until the romances between the three main characters develop (the other one is a second male lead played by Jang Geun Suk). In LITM, it is Byung Yeon who finds out Ra On's true identity, but in HGD, it is Lee Chang Hwi (played by Jang Geun Suk) who finds the true identity of the main girl. Hong Gil Dong may not be a crown prince, but he is a illegitimate son of a high rank minister. Also, the main girl played by Sung Yu Ri knows martial arts and can beat most of the men she fights. She is a cute strong-willed girl who is free-hearted to all the people she meets.

I found the two series relatively similar, the men are strong fighters, you cry your eyes out watching random scenes (either because you cringe for the bad acting or fangirl over touching that man's perfect body), as always the main girl is annoying, stubborn as a mule and won't take no for an answer. The perfect nosy woman that people like for no apparent reason.

The difference between the two of them is the fact that Suzy can't act and Jang Geun Suk is cutter than Lee Seung Gi.

Conclusion?! Just watch Hong Gil Dong it's actually much much better..

they both have opposite male characters. It's interesting that both of them love the same woman and try to protect her in their own way. But, Warrior Baek Dong Soo deals with friendship and political power struggles while Hong Gil Dong with rightness and beliefs.

Hong Gil Dong is the father-figure of Jeon Woo-Chi

Both stories revolve around heroes who evolved into the roles from being really pathetic jerks in the beginning. The romance is pretty flat in both stories and is replaced by a greater cause than the hero's personal needs.

Both are the stories about Hong Gil Dong. Main character fights for the poor and opressed while stealing from the rich.