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There are a few similarities.
- Both movies centered on money scams
- Both movies highlight how the police don't take the scam cases seriously, putting blame on the victims instead
- The main cast in both movies are trying to bring down the scammers

Both series are a very dark disturbing gay BL romance, about prostitution, blackmail, debt, trauma, sadism, violence and flashbacks to the past. Also a plot about joining an explicit club where they use boys. Psychological issues story between the main leads, who suffered a lot. And one character has a deep trauma because he was sold out to other people who abused him.

They both have the same premise of a character dying and coming back as someone else. In their new lives they work their way up, navigate business politics and find out some truths.

Both shows:
- lean more into comedy and positive vibes with a basic political espionage back-drop.
- have clever female leads with pure but also mischievous hearts
- have a HEA

Set in the fictional city of Benkha, the story centers on two mothers united by hatred, seeking revenge for their daughters caught in a fraud and kidnapping case. With help from a mysterious goddess, they revive the deceased ringleader of the fraud scheme to punish him. Yet, despite inflicting relentless pain, their fury remains unquenched. As dark secrets unravel, their alliance is tested, forcing them to confront the limits of justice and their own morality.

Both films share a similar appeal because they blend romantic tension, humor and heartfelt emotion. In both stories, two very different people are brought together and what begins with uncertainty, annoyance and bickering slowly develops into a meaningful connection which neither of them was open to at first.

They both share the same slow appreciation of nature and the landscape. Little Forest could easily be one of the places visited in Aruku Hito

Though instead of the FL having hearing disability, its the male lead that has it. The FL learns sign language to communicate with ML, slowly approaching him as she becomes interested in him. ML struggles and debates to open his heart to her since he has a disability...

Feng Miao Jun, the exiled princess of the fallen Anxia Kingdom, unexpectedly crosses paths with Yun Ya, a ruthless and enigmatic master from the Wei territory. Although their initial encounter is marked by suspicion and tension, destiny gradually binds their paths together. Alongside the composed Master Mo Ti Zhun and the mysterious Saintess Han Yue, they form an unlikely alliance in the fight against the powerful and destructive Heavenly Demons. As they face countless trials and forge deep bonds through shared struggles and growing affection, each of them begins to awaken extraordinary strength within themselves and in each other, preparing them for the battles that lie ahead.

In the boundless Jianghu, strange cases arise without warning, one more deadly and inexplicable than the last. And wherever the truth hides, Lu Xiao Feng follows.

With a sharp mind and his famed "Lingxi Finger", Lu Xiao Feng walks unafraid into danger. Yet what defines him is not skill alone, but the friends who stand beside him: Hua Man Lou, blind yet clear of heart; Ximen Chui Xue, whose cold sword knows no equal.

Together, they face conspiracy, betrayal, and bloodshed, unraveling impossible mysteries and confronting a shadow long growing within the martial world—where justice is fragile, and loyalty is everything.

Because in this drama, the main lead also travels back in time, the story unfolds with a deeper sense of mystery and purpose. As he steps into the past, he begins to uncover hidden truths that were buried beneath layers of lies and misunderstandings. Each moment reveals clues that slowly connect the present to the past, making his journey both emotional and intense. Along the way, he faces difficult choices, unexpected betrayals, and moments of realization that change his perspective forever. Ultimately, his time-traveling quest becomes not just about discovering the truth, but also about understanding himself and the consequences of fate.

Shards of Her is the modern day post-script to The Imperial Doctress. The drama is a sincere and complex depiction of a woman struggling with the psychological consequences of sexual assault.

A woman with a promising future grinds her way forward even as the man she loves drags her down every step of the way. If you love bittersweet tragedy with a sprinkle of Wallace Huo, this drama is for you.

It is also an explicit series with BL romance. They are both are very similar in style, focuses on the explicit stuff but then it turns into a romance. 2 guys make love first and in the end they both fall in love. Both 18+

Same dark fantasy gothic vibe. It’s just beautiful !
In that the ML is the devil lord and the FL is a goddess. While here he is a ruthless general and she is a ghost.
They both are beautifully created fantasies!