Episodic saga from the first half of the 20th century follows Hero Hua from an ill-omened June day in his youth to a showdown 17 years later with a disaffected member of his martial-arts school, a Japanese named Invincible. Tensions between Chinese and Japanese, plus U.S. racism, mark the tale. Hero marries Jade, leaves her in China when he goes to America as an indentured servant, rebels against cruel labor conditions, and is joined by her in New York City where she has twins. Jump ahead 16 years: their son Sword comes to New York looking for his father. There, Sword hears many stories of his father, which we see in flashbacks, and the stage is set for the battle with Invincible.
It tells the story of the soul exchange between a prince who has lost his smile and a saddle-carrying merchant who has lost her memory.
Joseon Crown Prince Yi Gang, who lost his crown princess, gave up his own happiness and only thought about revenge. When Yi Gang's long-planned revenge plan finally took the first step, he met the saddle-carrying merchant Park Dal I who looked exactly like the deceased crown princess, and exchanged bodies for unknown reasons, falling into a series of chaos.
Joseon Crown Prince Yi Gang, who lost his crown princess, gave up his own happiness and only thought about revenge. When Yi Gang's long-planned revenge plan finally took the first step, he met the saddle-carrying merchant Park Dal I who looked exactly like the deceased crown princess, and exchanged bodies for unknown reasons, falling into a series of chaos.
From the first episode of My Dearest I was reminded of The Princess’s Man. Both are romance-centered historical dramas that begin with a light-hearted youthful feeling, but are set against the backdrop of serious historical events that darken the tone and bring the angst as the story goes on. Both take liberties with the time period, but not in a way that feels like the setting has been completely thrown out to just dress up a contemporary drama in period clothes. I even felt there were some similarities in certain scenes and aspects of the lead characters. The Princess’s Man is a beloved classic, though (so far) I think My Dearest surpasses it in the quality of the plot and depth of the story.
Despite their time period differences, the male protagonists face similar issues/problems. Both try to seek individuality and avenge their loved ones.
The female characters are also alike in the sense that they're strong and kicka**. They are definitely unconventional characters for women set in those time periods.
Bridal Mask and The Princess's Man consist of cliffhangers at the end of every episode. There is constant suspense in both dramas. The division b/w drama, action, politics, and love are also mixed very well together.
The female characters are also alike in the sense that they're strong and kicka**. They are definitely unconventional characters for women set in those time periods.
Bridal Mask and The Princess's Man consist of cliffhangers at the end of every episode. There is constant suspense in both dramas. The division b/w drama, action, politics, and love are also mixed very well together.
859 AD. The once-great Tang Dynasty is now declining. Numerous rebel groups have formed, the largest of which is the House of Flying Daggers, based in Feng Tian county. They steal from the rich and give to the poor, gaining the support of people. The local deputies have managed to kill their former leader, but the rebel group only becomes stronger, due to a mysterious new one. Jin and Liu, two police captains, are ordered to kill the new leader within ten days.
As Oda Nobunaga's unification of Japan looms large, a mysterious religion called "Kinmekyo" spreads across the southern part of Lake Biwa. Those who do not believe in it are said to suffer a horrible curse. Determined to uncover the truth, Nobunaga secretly calls upon a masked ninja to investigate the Kinmekyo. Thus begins the tale of a young shinobi, who rises from the shadows to become none other than Masked Ninja Akakage. (Source: Japanese = TV Asahi || Translation = MyDramaList)
I know the dramas are kinda random, but I just want more people to discover more of Moon Chae Won's works. The few similarities of both stories include a love story where the male leads have great chemistry with Moon Chae Won, a couple whose love must face a lot of difficult challenges, one of the main leads lies to the other about his/her real identity which causes problems later. In addition, both dramas also show Moon Chae Won's character being a strong female lead, at one point we can see her saving the male lead (Bonus: the male leads in both dramas actually acted together in 2008 kdrama Iljimae, so watch that if you want to see both guys act together). I find it also interesting that the male leads in the drama also have good friends who are both very persistent in loving their own respective love interests who are reluctant in accepting them at first
For Flower of Evil Fans -> you can see in Princess Man Moon Chae Won's top notch acting, Princess Man should be the first of her other dramas you watch since she won or is nominated for more awards for this show than any of her dramas as leads (including 2012's Innocent Man).
For Princess Man Fans -> as you've seen Moon Chae Won's great acting already, you can see in Flower of Evil her most recent work (2020). It's the drama that is worthy of her acting skills and her first and most acclaimed drama after 2013.
Trivia: Producer Yoo Sang Won is a producer involved in both dramas. He also did Lee Joon Gi's 2014 drama Gunman in Joseon
For Flower of Evil Fans -> you can see in Princess Man Moon Chae Won's top notch acting, Princess Man should be the first of her other dramas you watch since she won or is nominated for more awards for this show than any of her dramas as leads (including 2012's Innocent Man).
For Princess Man Fans -> as you've seen Moon Chae Won's great acting already, you can see in Flower of Evil her most recent work (2020). It's the drama that is worthy of her acting skills and her first and most acclaimed drama after 2013.
Trivia: Producer Yoo Sang Won is a producer involved in both dramas. He also did Lee Joon Gi's 2014 drama Gunman in Joseon
Historical setting. Supporting male character is murdered. The main couple's relationship and devotion to each other reminded me of the other couple in that the man has become a hardened warrior who no longer cares if he lives or dies and the woman gives him a will to live and change. Both are heartbreaking, beautiful dramas with slightly bittersweet but overall happy endings.
A popular teenager inexplicably finds herself in the body of an unpopular classmate - and her body's new owner has no intention of switching back.
The series centers on Ayumi Kohinata, a first-year high school student who has a cute and shy personality. She's excited that she just started dating her first boyfriend, but on the day of their first date, she gets a mysterious call from her classmate Zenko Umine. Zenko says she's going to die, and Ayumi witnesses Zenko jumping from a building. The next thing she knows, Ayumi wakes up in a hospital, but in Zenko's body.
The series centers on Ayumi Kohinata, a first-year high school student who has a cute and shy personality. She's excited that she just started dating her first boyfriend, but on the day of their first date, she gets a mysterious call from her classmate Zenko Umine. Zenko says she's going to die, and Ayumi witnesses Zenko jumping from a building. The next thing she knows, Ayumi wakes up in a hospital, but in Zenko's body.
