Thirty but Seventeen (2018)

Just when I think Shin Hye Sun can’t be in a better show than 30b17, she wonderfully proves me wrong. Though the characters are almost polar opposites, showing how talented SHS is, they are both orphans with a very compelling story and amazing musical talents. Your senses will be alive and happy to watch this show. I can’t say enough good things about ALML. 20 out 10 ratings (yes 20).

- Both dramas depict lives of 30 year olds but portrays different struggles that equally resonates.
- Cohabitation
- Seemingly introverted / closed off ML
- Lovable side characters
- Filled with goofy, laugh out loud moments
- Both leads growing together
- and most importantly... FLUFFY PETS!!!

Thirty But Seventeen is currently the only drama I have ever felt that closely resembles Because This Is My First Life. There was even a instrumental cover of BTIMFL ost on one of the earlier episodes of Thirty But Seventeen that is absolutely delightful to hear :)

In reunited worlds it’s more magic how he came to the present. He basically time traveled. Where in thirty but seventeen she was in a 13 year old coma, and then came to present. Both main characters don’t know about present time.

Directed by the same PD .While not similar plotwise,you'll find the direction quite similar..Also,shares a beautiful OST as well

There is time travel in Somehow 18, and the male lead knows about the future. In thirty but seventeen she was in a 13 year old coma, so she’s doesn’t know anything.

Similarity : In both the shows, the leads have intertwined fate as teenagers and as they grow up. Both meet and grow fond of each other but part because of an accident as kids. And then they grow up and meet again. While the MLs blame themselves for the past, the FLs grows stronger through the trauma, and helps the ML grow stronger as well.

Difference : Come and Hug me is way more intense than Thirty but Seventeen. Thirty but Seventeen focuses on many characters including the leads and is more light hearted and warm. Come and Hug me is a dramatic romance-thriller that fills you with all kinds of emotions.

Final Point : Both are must watch as healing dramas. They are about overcoming the past and giving yourself a second chance.

If you liked this Page Turner you shoud check Thirty But Seventeen. It's kinda the same storyline which involves music.

[spoiler alert]
both couples previously met when they were younger and had exchanged a token then gets lost later on as they grew up. Fast forward to being adults, the female lead faces personal problems and meets their lover. They start out on bad terms but slowly fall in love as they get to know each other. Both male leads have lost their loved ones and struggling with personal issues (becomes strong when they fall in love with their lover).
Both dramas seem to also have various characters that protect the female lead. the lead female character is loved by everyone except for that 1 girl (who then accepts them later on).
the theme of art/creativity is in both dramas. TBS has music & design, while CFK has music & fashion.
The difference would be that TBS feels more like a real-life love story, while CFK is a fantasy love story between the rich and poor (reason why it's called cinderella). Both in my opinion really cute love stories. Both made me cry and laugh.

Both the ML is suffering from a Medical/Psychological condition which is central in the story.
Both have heartwarming scenes and life lessons.

> music as a important part of FL life
>FL needs to start anew
> Little naive and childish FL, but (imao more mature and interesting in 30 but 17)
>Cold ML decides to help FL
>common past of the main characters
> and even incredible Ye Ji Won is the common denominator

- Both female leads don't know how the modern world works.
- Both dramas includes friendship and eventually getting to know each other
- The Male Leads let the Female Leads stay at their house until they find the Female Leads' relatives.
- Destined love? They both met before but they don't know.
- Both Female Leads are bright and energetic.
- The Male Leads act mean but actually worry about the Female Leads.

-An mc who's confused in her new life
-A love for choco pie
-A similar relationship dynamic- with a cold and reserved ml and an upbeat fl
-Both mls have a rough past

The biggest difference: 30 but 17 is in a modern setting all throughout the drama!

They both have warm and sincere characters. Both drama have this family vibe, it's that type of drama that makes you feel warm inside! Both are really good dramas, definitely worth checking out!

In both shows...

1) Female lead missed out on her youth (though for very different reasons).
2) Female lead tries to figure out her place in the world and, as such, go through an identity crisis.
3) A situation forced the female lead to give up on her dream. For Twenty Again it was dancing, for Thirty but Seventeen it's playing the violin.
4) Female lead still have a "high schooler" personality, though it's more natural in Thirty But Seventeen than in Twenty again.
5) Female lead met the Male lead when they were young (highschool).
6) Female lead was Male lead's first love.
7) Male leads are both emotionally stunted.
8) Both series are lighthearted but so far Thirty but Seventeen's story is superior.

female lead of both shows fell into coma after an accident when they were young, woke up as an adult. + presence of male childhood friend as romance interest.