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cocky male lead at first but have understanding nature
always wanted to carry everything by himself but after became to relax and feel things
can do anything for their love
female lead also mature and try to help their partner in their bonding

about food
survival based on cooking practice
fantasy setting
so damn funny
you will want to try that food to cook by yourself

SAME MALE LEAD
LOVE TAKES TIME
FEMALE LEAD FELL FIRST
FEMALE LEAD UNDERSTANDS THE SITUATION OF MALE LEAD

the Japanese one is the adapt from your sky thai, both have similar story but if you didn't watch any of them yet and not a friend of long series then you might like japanese one but you are oky wwith ling series like 12 epissode and want to understand story more deeply then go for thai one, i personally like both Japanese and Thai version

gay romance stories/media
characters know each other from school/uni and liked each other then (in His they were dating) but lose touch after. One of the ML gets with a girl in the mean time but does not find the relationship fulfilling (he more so finds it suffocating).
Now as adults they meet again and rekindle as their romantic attraction to each other is still strong

both drama follow a man and a woman who meet again as adults. they carry old hatred toward each other because of what happened in their past. their initial interactions are filled with arguments and misunderstandings. they also keep up this playful and childish teasing that shows how much they once disliked one another. the female leads are both a teacher and the male leads are rich.

both the winning try and racket boys center on young people who pour their heart and effort into sports and grow stronger through every challenge. they follow teammates who learn to work together and build deep friendship while pushing past difficulties to improve and succeed. both dramas show hard work, team spirit and warm bonds that grow along the way as they chase their goals.

both the story of park's marriage contract and my royal nemesis start in historical times then shift to the modern world where the female leads travel through time. as the story moves on they slowly discover everything that really happened and the problems they faced back then. they also come across the same villains from history who exist in this modern time too. both dramas follow this time travel path that links their past and present lives together.

To protect her family's noble title, He Yan, the eldest daughter of the He family, is forced to don a mask and pose as the family's eldest son, "He Ru Fei." As a young girl, He Yan first meets the brilliant scholar Xiao Jue at Xianchang Academy. Determined to escape her family's fate, she leaves the academy and heads to the battlefield. Years later, He Yan returns home as a celebrated hero, only to be betrayed by her family when her brother He Ru Fei reappears. Surviving the treachery, He Yan assumes a new identity as He Yan, the daughter of a city gate officer, and disguises herself as a man to join the military in Yezhou, vowing to reclaim everything that was taken from her. In Yezhou, He Yan befriends the gentle and refined Chu Zhao and once again crosses paths with Xiao Jue. However, Xiao Jue suspects He Yan of being a spy and constantly tests her. Despite his suspicions, He Yan clings to Xiao Jue and proves her abilities by becoming the top soldier in Yezhou's defense force. Through various trials, including the Sun family incident, the Ji Yang Princess affair, and the battle to defend Rundu, the two face life and death together and gradually come to understand each other's true feelings.

Same FL.
Both are historical and romantic dramas with political intrigue.
FL is bright, sharp and charming.

MLs are valiant, loyal and initially completely at a loss as to how to deal with witty and determined FLs.

Both MLs are head over heels and show deep devotion.
No toxicity and satisfying endings.

Same ML.
Both are historical, romantic and revenge-driven dramas with political intrigue.
Both FLs are strong, no-nonsense, young and charming beauties.
ML is valiant, loyal and initially completely at a loss as to how to deal with determined FLs.

No main leads toxicity and satisfying endings.

both the matchmakers and flower crew: joseon marriage agency center on people who dedicate their time to finding the right partners and arranging proper marriages back in the joseon era. they handle strict customs and tough situations to bring people together and create happy unions while working through all sorts of unexpected twists and challenges along the way.

both the haunted palace and the east palace tell the story of fighting to get rid of vengeful spirits that hate and chase after the royal family. these spirits carry deep anger from the past and want to cause harm to the palace people. the stories happen in old royal grounds and the main pair work well together and have a nice connection that feels natural. there is also light comedy placed throughout the show so it feels fun and easy to watch even while dealing with dark and scary supernatural forces that threaten everyone living inside the palace walls.

both moving and family matters center on ordinary-looking people who hide extraordinary powers and keep deep secrets to protect the ones they love, both show how family members look out for each other and face great danger together, and both prove that love and bond between people matter more than anything else when threats come close to home.

both vigilante and a bona fide killer follow main characters who live normal public lives but secretly go after dangerous criminals the law failed to punish, both show the struggle to keep their secret while being chased by authorities and reporters, and both explore the truth that taking justice into your own hands brings big risks and hard choices when the system does not work right.