The Genius of Girlfriend

Both dramas are set in school/university settings where the leads start off as rivals and slowly grow closer. In both series, competition plays a big role in pushing the characters forward and deepening their connection. They also share a focus on the characters’ hidden struggles and emotional growth.

Both series address mathematical problems and challenges faced by geniuses who are socially withdrawn or socially awkward, and their growth on the path to socialization.

In both stories, the characters develop a relationship over time, which gradually evolves into romantic feelings through close interactions. Additionally, separation, obstacles, and the possibility of reuniting form the shared theme of both narratives.