In both series the ML met the FL when she was young. Having to face the struggles of life alone, both ML find solace in the FL through her words, gestures, company, and personality per sé.
In 25,21, they started as friends. In Hidden Love, they started like big brother-little sister.
In both series, there’s a physical separation until they meet again as adults. Then romance will blossom after some time and realizations.
Recommended by annie
They have the same vibe.
Both Dramas are heartwarming.
Both Dramas also have Sports in it.
And the Characters never give up in both drama.
Recommended by Shino
•Slow-burn love
•age gap (4 and 5 years)
•work issues as the first experience
•deep friendship in a group
•distance and being in love
•character developing by passage of age
•family problems and solutions
•encouraging each other to go on
•helping each other in hard times
•heart-touching dialogues
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Another Korean drama of Kim Tae Ri who took on the main protagonist role who strived for their goals and faced obstacles they had alongside the way
Recommended by Farah Safi
18 again is more a family genre and its a total drama with so many happy moments. I recommend it because for me while i was watching it, it was a roller coaster of emotions. I cried with it out of joy or sadness… it showed family love so well! The only reason why i recommended this is the roller coaster thing… :) and good feeling
Recommended by Mhd
From the same writer.
Heaps of beautifully written female characters
The dialogues are smooth.

Digitally in contrast:
WWW is more modern and 2521 is retro.

Age range in contrast:
WWW is about people who are seasoned and expert in their field, 2521 takes on the young and naive concept.

Nevertheless, they are both an encouragement dramas.
Recommended by 1259
In this drama based on basketball (and somewhat on the anime Slam Dunk), a Taiwanese national team basketballer.
Duan Chen Feng, whose world consists of his 2 greatest loves: basketball and his girlfriend, Xiao Xi. They find their perfect world shattered, however, when on the day of his most important match, Duan Chen Feng has an accident on his way to the competition, and paralyses Angel, who just happens to be the sister of Iceman, his biggest opponent since they were young.

To shoulder his responsibilty, Chen Feng leaves school and his basketball so that he can take care of Angel. Xiao Xi, who does not know the reason behind Chen Feng's leaving school and giving up his beloved basketball, is heartbroken and bewildered. At about the same time, Tai Zi, falls in love with Xiao Xi's plucky and determined character.
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Narukawa Sana is a young CEO who founded the startup "Dream Pony" that deals with educational apps when she was 23. Although reckless, Narukawa has a goal and that is to make "Dream Pony" into a unicorn company and that its business is available to everyone all over the world within 10 years. The company did well when it was first launched but Narukawa became frustrated as there hasn't been any huge growth. Narukawa dedicates her time mostly on her work and has been neglecting her private life and romance. One day, a middle-aged salaryman Kotori Satoshi decides to change his job and starts working at "Dream Pony". At first, Narukawa is not fond of Kotori but the two become closer as Kotori helps Narukawa by giving advices based on his experiences. Meanwhile, Narukawa's co-founder Suzaki Ko has been in love with Narukawa but he is unable to suppress his feelings after the arrival of Kotori. The team now gets caught in a triangle between work and love.
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Izumi Hidaka is 36-years-old and the CEO of start-up game company Pegasus Ink. Four years ago, she developed the game Love My Pegasus, which was targeted towards women and became very popular. Since then, she has been obsessed with the character Kento-sama from Love My Pegasus. One evening, Wataru Igarashi suddenly appears in front of drunken Izumi Hidaka. She is shocked by Wataru Igarashi’s appearance, which is just like her game character Kento-sama. Wataru Igarashi is a 23-years-old man. But, Izumi Hidaka is disappointed with Wataru Igarashi. Except for his physical appearance, Wataru Igarashi is the opposite of her well-mannered, cultured, and vivacious game character Kento-sama.
Recommended by 73n5h1k015h173
Izumi Hidaka is 36-years-old and the CEO of start-up game company Pegasus Ink. Four years ago, she developed the game Love My Pegasus, which was targeted towards women and became very popular. Since then, she has been obsessed with the character Kento-sama from Love My Pegasus. One evening, Wataru Igarashi suddenly appears in front of drunken Izumi Hidaka. She is shocked by Wataru Igarashi’s appearance, which is just like her game character Kento-sama. Wataru Igarashi is a 23-years-old man. But, Izumi Hidaka is disappointed with Wataru Igarashi. Except for his physical appearance, Wataru Igarashi is the opposite of her well-mannered, cultured, and vivacious game character Kento-sama.
Recommended by 73n5h1k015h173
Both are coming-of-age dramas and somehow give the same vibe. They grow up together, fall in love, and break up. they have family issues, they have dreams to fight for.thesedramas got so much in common
Recommended by YING the light
Tsuchiya Tomomitsu is the captain of his high school basketball team. He is also a senior at his school. Even though he is not that good in basketball, he is selected as bench player for the prefecture qualifying round. The underclassmen on his team, who are all better than him, are not happy about his selection.
Tomomitsu then meets Hatori Sae. She is also a senior at the same high school. She keeps watching Tomomitsu shoot three pointers. They become closer and develop a romantic relationship. Suddenly, Sae transfers to another school without saying a word.
Recommended by 73n5h1k015h173
In both drama you see the characters' growth through a very realistic perspective. You may not agree or be satisfied with how things are handled especially towards the endings but you have to admire the realism.
Recommended by kasumii
Both are about 2 people who were in a relationship from a young age, both had that stage to stage feel and well I don't want to spoil but


OYWD is like the missing mid point of 2521
Recommended by XingBack
- Slice of life retro romance comedy drama
- Flashback and makes the audience wonder who's the husband of the female lead
- Absurd female lead
- Friendship, family
Recommended by Cherrymotion
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