Both dramas start with ML and FL being a married couple in an unhappy marriage. The story revolves around them and viewers will learn more hidden story behind.
- Both are romantic thrillers with a dark vibe;
- in both series, there are secrets between the spouses;
- both dramas deal with mental health issues;
- in both series, there are secrets between the spouses;
- both dramas deal with mental health issues;
Similar Genre
Both series delve into the darker aspects of human nature, whether it's the psychological toll of betrayal or the manipulative tactics used by antagonists
Both have themes of revenge and betrayal
Both series delve into the darker aspects of human nature, whether it's the psychological toll of betrayal or the manipulative tactics used by antagonists
Both have themes of revenge and betrayal
In Ji works for a contract marriage provider in NM. The company provides its clients with a spouse for a fixed-term 1-year contract marriage. In Ji has finished her 4th contract marriage. She meets Jeong Won for her 5th contract marriage. Jeong Won works as a music producer. His life is filled with anxiety and loneliness due to the pain from his past. He still badly misses his ex-wife, Seo Yeon, who applied for the spouse-providing company NM for him.
Jeong Won meets In Ji from NM, and he begins his second marriage with her. They get to know each other and get used to each other as time passes. One day, a mysterious trunk is recovered from a lake. This leads them into a whirlwind of secrets behind the NM company.
Jeong Won meets In Ji from NM, and he begins his second marriage with her. They get to know each other and get used to each other as time passes. One day, a mysterious trunk is recovered from a lake. This leads them into a whirlwind of secrets behind the NM company.
Same premise of thriller romance. I get the same vibe with the plot with having a delicate female lead at front but badass strong on the inside.
It also has the female lead kidnapped troop .And the main leads is also living in a dead married life without any love between them .After the female is kidnapped,the male lead understands his true feelings for her.
"Behind your Smile" is a thriller with romantic elements, just like WTPR. The ML in this story is like Baek Sa Eon rather cold and dark. However, he is obsessed with revenge and wants to get back at the FL who is very innocent and naive. Their relationship slowly changes. The drama is mainly carried by Marcus Chang's acting and his amazing chemistry with his co-star.
Both ml give same vibe.
What's wrong with secretary kim. Fl wants to resign from job and get married. Ml her boss proposed her to marry him without confessing he likes her.
When the phone rings: same. We viewer's know ml likes fl. But ml never confessed and fl is clueless.
Both are Adapted from webtoon.
What's wrong with secretary kim. Fl wants to resign from job and get married. Ml her boss proposed her to marry him without confessing he likes her.
When the phone rings: same. We viewer's know ml likes fl. But ml never confessed and fl is clueless.
Both are Adapted from webtoon.
When the Phone Rings" and "Love's Ambition" share thematic and narrative similarities despite their different contexts and characters. Here's how they are similar:
Marriage of Convenience vs. Superficial Relationship:
Both stories portray relationships that appear strong or perfect to outsiders but are fraught with underlying issues. In When the Phone Rings, the marriage between Baek Sa Eon and Hong Hui Ju is one of convenience and lacks genuine emotional connection. Similarly, in Love's Ambition, the marriage between Xu Yan and Shen Hao Ming is built on appearances and control rather than mutual understanding.
Superficial Masks and Rediscovery:
Both narratives explore the theme of shedding facades. In Love's Ambition, the characters rediscover their true selves and each other as they confront their differences. In When the Phone Rings, the kidnapping event forces Sa Eon and Hui Ju to reevaluate their relationship and themselves.
Professional and Social Challenges:
Both feature protagonists whose careers place them in the public eye—Hui Ju as a sign language interpreter and Xu Yan as a TV anchor. Their professional lives and public images significantly influence their personal relationships.
Themes of Emotional Growth and Healing:
Both stories involve the characters navigating personal growth and emotional healing. In When the Phone Rings, the incident leads to potential healing in Sa Eon and Hui Ju's relationship. Similarly, Love's Ambition focuses on Shen Hao Ming’s realization of love and their journey toward reconciliation.
Strong Female Leads in Media Roles:
Both Hui Ju and Xu Yan are career-driven women working in media-related fields. Their strength and independence are central to the plot and their evolving relationships with their spouses.
Marriage of Convenience vs. Superficial Relationship:
Both stories portray relationships that appear strong or perfect to outsiders but are fraught with underlying issues. In When the Phone Rings, the marriage between Baek Sa Eon and Hong Hui Ju is one of convenience and lacks genuine emotional connection. Similarly, in Love's Ambition, the marriage between Xu Yan and Shen Hao Ming is built on appearances and control rather than mutual understanding.
Superficial Masks and Rediscovery:
Both narratives explore the theme of shedding facades. In Love's Ambition, the characters rediscover their true selves and each other as they confront their differences. In When the Phone Rings, the kidnapping event forces Sa Eon and Hui Ju to reevaluate their relationship and themselves.
Professional and Social Challenges:
Both feature protagonists whose careers place them in the public eye—Hui Ju as a sign language interpreter and Xu Yan as a TV anchor. Their professional lives and public images significantly influence their personal relationships.
Themes of Emotional Growth and Healing:
Both stories involve the characters navigating personal growth and emotional healing. In When the Phone Rings, the incident leads to potential healing in Sa Eon and Hui Ju's relationship. Similarly, Love's Ambition focuses on Shen Hao Ming’s realization of love and their journey toward reconciliation.
Strong Female Leads in Media Roles:
Both Hui Ju and Xu Yan are career-driven women working in media-related fields. Their strength and independence are central to the plot and their evolving relationships with their spouses.
