Turbulent times. The modern and the old coexisting and clashing. Old ways and old customs are portrayed in a way that make them look strange and exotic.
Recommended by Choi Yoon is my life
It gave off the same feels. Both have the idea of fighting against the Japanese occupation. Both have that forbidden love.
Recommended by Cimaco
Both are historical dramas with strong female leads. You end up loving the main characters as well as the side characters and feel invested in their stories. The pacing in both is fast and you are hooked. Also, SO MUCH BROMANCE.
Recommended by ClassyApples
Another period drama with a strong female lead and a similar male lead. Both plots are very addictive and the cast in both dramas are well known actors or idols.
Recommended by AnjaliHaridas
uncle samsik is like a continuation of mr sunshine, one set in 1900-20s while the other is around 1940-60s
uncle samsik isn't as "romanticized", and more political scheming, but the addition of byun yohan really makes it feel like a sequal
Recommended by XingBack
Both have very brave female leads. Both during war time. Male leads in military or police. Lots of scary and dangerous moment. War is tragedy
Recommended by Chia6
Recommendations are more than similarities between 2 dramas..
At 1st glance they share nothing in common but manwol is kinda similar to hina from mr sunshine. They both own a hotel, they have a similar taste in fashion and they are both strong female worriers though hina is slightly more "playful"..
If you loved and missed hina then this is a great drama~
Also both are really aesthetically appealing..
Recommended by XingBack
Around the same time period. Features strong fighting women and focuses on patriotism. A lot of conflict between Japan and Korea.
Recommended by Bloom C
Both revolve around Japanese occupation of different countries, and are based on female leads who are privileged but also want to do something to change the state of affairs in their countries.
Recommended by Prasanth
both River Where the Moon Rises and Mr. Sunshine are similar in their amazing strong warrior female leads that can fight on their own
Recommended by XingBack
It is a Joseon-period historical drama. I would love for this show to be picked up by Netflix so that I could watch it with English subtitles. I love other Korean historical dramas, e.g., Mr. Sunshine, Mr. Queen, The King's Affection, and Rookie Historian! More, please! I am an English-speaking US citizen hooked on South Korean TV shows. I am learning a little bit about the Korean language, culture, and history as I watch.
Recommended by cmstanford2023
Same theme - korean independence army fighting against Japan, strong female lead, characters you have to love, packed with action and beautifully shot scenes.
Recommended by boomdacake
Em ambos os dramas predominam o contexto histórico, cenário de guerra, militarismo, perdas. Em ambos os amantes não ficam juntos e há muitas tragédias.
Recommended by Haru Haru
Similar setting, both portray the struggle and courage of the people against the Japanese occupation. One has fantasy elements, while the other is realistic.
Recommended by emeraldarrows
They both are focus on political drama centered around the strong female lead on a mission, with really strong chemistry and some dash of comedy. The overall vibe of both drama is the same although the plot and character are a bit different.

They both have similar power couple with their unique quirkiness which make them very loveable. Although, there are kinda a SML and even a 3rd one, unlike in A journey to love where there are multiple potential couples one could ship for. (none of mine set sail T_T or reach the destination).

I am surprised no one is mentioning this gem.
Recommended by Your Papa
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