I also recommended the Chinese remake of this k-drama which is called “Love The Way You Are” (2022). If you want the same vibe of forbidden/taboo couple and non-blood related sibling-like relationship, SITR is a good option. However, SITR is way more heavy in terms of the drama/melodrama, does not have as much of an innocent feel since the characters are older/more mature, and there is way more parent opposition which is a huge part of the plot. SITR and LTWYA are also both noona romances.
Here’s the plot summary: Yoon Jin Ah is a woman in her mid-30s who doesn’t know yet what it’s like to date a man. She’s been dumped by a man many times because of her clumsy, reckless, and foolish behavior. And again, a man she wanted to marry dumps her for the worst reason ever: that she’s like bland, tasteless devil's-tongue jelly, which means she’s not attractive at all as a woman. Just then, Joon Hee appears before her with a broad smile on his face. He’s as refreshing as a soft drink. Joon Hee is Jin Ah’s childhood friend's younger brother, who used to live next door. Jin Ah has always remembered him as a little kid, but one day, he comes back as a really masculine man. When she is surprised by his change, her gut feeling tells her that she would truly fall in love this time.
Here’s the plot summary: Yoon Jin Ah is a woman in her mid-30s who doesn’t know yet what it’s like to date a man. She’s been dumped by a man many times because of her clumsy, reckless, and foolish behavior. And again, a man she wanted to marry dumps her for the worst reason ever: that she’s like bland, tasteless devil's-tongue jelly, which means she’s not attractive at all as a woman. Just then, Joon Hee appears before her with a broad smile on his face. He’s as refreshing as a soft drink. Joon Hee is Jin Ah’s childhood friend's younger brother, who used to live next door. Jin Ah has always remembered him as a little kid, but one day, he comes back as a really masculine man. When she is surprised by his change, her gut feeling tells her that she would truly fall in love this time.
This comparison may be a stretch in that it’s more broad, but while I was watching EF I thought it had the same vibe as this drama. These are both dramas with very sweet moments that’ll have you grinning, giggling, and kicking your feet. EF and NBY both incorporate a taboo/forbidden romance and both I would say have light drama. NBY is taboo in that it’s boss/employee and younger man/older woman. However, they are different in that the characters in NBY are in a sports drama and the characters are older.
Here’s the plot summary: Liang You An, an executive assistant to a powerful boss has been stagnant in her position that was going nowhere. With plans to resign, she got her opportunity by meeting Song San Chuan, a professional badminton player going through a traumatic period in his life which rendered him stuck. Their chance encounter sent both on life and career altering paths that had them first becoming acquaintances, then friends, and then slowly growing into something more. While she encouraged him to be the first person ever to transfer from professional Badminton to professional Tennis, he at nearly 10 years her junior provided support and uncharacteristic wisdom. Could these two seemingly different people ultimately succeed in their goals, life, and love?
Here’s the plot summary: Liang You An, an executive assistant to a powerful boss has been stagnant in her position that was going nowhere. With plans to resign, she got her opportunity by meeting Song San Chuan, a professional badminton player going through a traumatic period in his life which rendered him stuck. Their chance encounter sent both on life and career altering paths that had them first becoming acquaintances, then friends, and then slowly growing into something more. While she encouraged him to be the first person ever to transfer from professional Badminton to professional Tennis, he at nearly 10 years her junior provided support and uncharacteristic wisdom. Could these two seemingly different people ultimately succeed in their goals, life, and love?
Exclusive Fairytale hasn't aired yet but it should be coming out soon and as a youth drama it has some similarities with Our Secret
- handsome male lead popular at school
- FL and ML being neighbors
- family issues when it comes to ML family
- doting ML
- main plot from being teenagers to university and then adulthood
- smart male lead who helps female lead study
- group of friends living thru their highschool life
- handsome male lead popular at school
- FL and ML being neighbors
- family issues when it comes to ML family
- doting ML
- main plot from being teenagers to university and then adulthood
- smart male lead who helps female lead study
- group of friends living thru their highschool life
the story starts in high school days and their love fully blossoms when they go to to university although in forever love they are are not childhood friends i believe they act the same was as the main couple in exclusive fairytale and both of these dramas have the same vibe and feel. i believe forever love is a great after watch if you like this drama
There are similarities with the college years scenes and interactions with roommates and overall scenes
Like the four guys in Love O2O, these four guys also do computing and go on to work together as adults
Both dramas have a ML who falls first and makes the relationship happen
Both dramas are low angst and once together they stay together
The whole vibe and "surface-level" characters are similar.
Like the four guys in Love O2O, these four guys also do computing and go on to work together as adults
Both dramas have a ML who falls first and makes the relationship happen
Both dramas are low angst and once together they stay together
The whole vibe and "surface-level" characters are similar.
A love story revolving around childhood sweethearts, Ling Chao and Xiao Tu, who journey through youth and share experiences in sadness and joy together. Since he was a child, Ling Chao always knew that his mother preferred daughters. Coincidentally, their neighbor's family has a daughter, Xiao Tu, who is the same age as him. Ling Chao eventually became her god-brother. The both of them have grown up competing with each other, so he demands perfection in everything. He is the smartest child in kindergarten with a high IQ, but his outstanding performances are not as good as Xiao Tu in the eyes of his mother. Due to the lack of love from his father, Ling Chao developed a sensitive, independent, and precocious personality. His only friend is Xiao Tu, and only Xiao Tu is in his heart. When he grows up, he understands that he can't do anything without Xiao Tu, because he has unexpectedly fallen in love with her, but he has never admitted it.
True Beauty" is a romantic comedy about a high school girl, Lim Ju Gyeong, who rises to pretty girl fame after she masters the art of make-up from YouTube. She turns into a goddess because of her makeup skills, but would rather die than reveal her bare face to anyone. It tells her love story with the only boy that saw her without makeup, Lee Su Ho. Lee Su Ho is an attractive and handsome boy who appears cold because of his dark past but is actually very caring. They grow when they meet each other, share their secrets and find love with each other, but can Su Ho make Ju Gyeong find her true beauty?
Exclusive Fairytale will air in 2022. As someone who enjoyed Summer Again, I would recommend everyone to watch Exclusive Fairytale when it airs because:
- both dramas have childhood friends to lovers
- focus on school
- funny female leads
- power of friendship
- both are the stories about youth and talk about problems typical for young people
- both dramas have childhood friends to lovers
- focus on school
- funny female leads
- power of friendship
- both are the stories about youth and talk about problems typical for young people
