Both are dark and gritty dramas with a similar feel to them. They both have unconventional protagonists who are criminals/involved in the underground criminal world and deal with organized crime, are filled with action, and contain interesting plot twists throughout the series.
Recommended by Kanra
both drama revolves around undercover operations and jung kuyng ho plays in both.
Recommended by nad
written by the same writer, both dramas are filled with action and the dark side of the society. my beautiful bride is more a romance and is more of a single man show, where as cruel city makes you root for more than one single character. in my opinion cruel city has a much more superior storyline but my beautiful bride is also a worthwhile watch.
Recommended by tendele
Both deal with undercover crime investigations. Similar gritty and gripping stories. Cruel City was a little less organized with its plot and The Worst of Evil had a better setting/cinematography overall, especially being set in the 90’s. But if you liked one, you will probably enjoy the other.
Recommended by purtysunshine
Antihero male lead who is extremely physically capable.

Sizzling chemistry between male lead and older female lead.

Introduction of a younger female lead who is more innocent and serves as romantic interest.
Recommended by Irene
Both action dramas with breathtaking fighting scenes and all. Lee Min looks hella sexy just like Jung Kyung Ho <3
Recommended by Scarletx
Cruel city is so underrated but still holds the top spot for me after many years of drama watching the ride or die couple and cool/smart male lead are both major factors in these 2 dramas. Plot twists, intense ride, corruption, power play qnd psychological thrilling moments both are a must watch
Recommended by Forever_Shawol
Kill it gives me that same angsty dark vibed crime genre. Both male leads are not a simple good or bad type? And both female leads are cops and strong
Recommended by XingBack
They are both thriller, suspense and a noir drama. The male lead was also accused of committing a crime that he didn't do. He was similarly fighting against a powerful villain who wants him eradicated. The male lead is to boot an orphan like the male lead in Big Mouth.
Recommended by Allie
Not even close to the same kind of drama but two actors are in this drama as they are in falling for innocence.
Recommended by Yixings Pet
Revenge plot, hidden identity, struggle of FL to find her place. CC is darker (#melodrama and NOT as pleasant an ending) than HJS but they both have this edgy tone that keeps you tilting on the edge wondering what will happen next.
Recommended by MisD
the background and tone are completely different. so you may be surprised at my rec.
i don't what it is but i think both dramas share the inrigue and quality that i look for
Recommended by Mai
basically same plot just reversed:
main female lead loses family member because of a drug ring during investigation, she wants revenge and becomes an undercover agent


Recommended by S_A
Cruel City is very much inspired by Infernal Affairs and the Hong Kong crime noir.
Recommended by vienna
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