Easter Egg & References in Dramas/Movies

A list of dramas/movies with small Easter Egg/reference of other dramas, characters, etc. 

The explanations may contain spoilers, a [SPOILER] warning will be added if it contains a major one.

If you know any dramas or movies which have references, please feel free to tell me!

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  • Criminologista Himura e o Escritor de Mistério Arisugawa

    1. Criminologista Himura e o Escritor de Mistério Arisugawa

    Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes

    10

    Reference to : Kaitou Yamaneko

    Explanation :
    During the middle of episode 6, two familiars figures are seen walking and having a small discussion in a park. Those two characters are Katsumura Hideo (Narimiya Hiroki) and Kirishima Sakura (Nanao) from Kaitou Yamaneko.

  • Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger

    2. Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes

    8.5

    Reference to : Kamen Rider W

    Explanation :
    At the beginning of episode 29, Canalo (Hyodo Katsumi) encounters a girl named Yui (Yamamoto Hikaru). She's seen holding a familiar green slipper. This slipper is actually a reference to her character "Akiko" in Kamen Rider W where she's often seen using the same slipper to hit her friends' head.

  • The Last Cop 2

    3. The Last Cop 2

    Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes

    8.5

    Reference to : Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri

    Explanation :
    Episode 6, background music and staging reference / full explanation will be added later.

  • A Fada do Levantamento de Peso, Kim Bok Joo

    4. A Fada do Levantamento de Peso, Kim Bok Joo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    Reference to : W

    Explanation :
    In episode 2, Kim Bok Joo (Lee Sung Kyung) encounters a customer (played by Lee Jong Suk) at a Chicken restaurant. Suddenly, a familiar OST from the drama W is being played (which is 'Where Are U by Jung Joon Young). Later on, the same customer meets Kang Dae Hee (Kang Ki Young) whom he believed, have played in a drama he's seen. Kang Dae Hee confirms his suspicion and then tells the customer that he looks like a character from a comic book. This discussion is a reference to the drama W where both actors played in and where Lee Jong Suk played a character who comes out of a webtoon.

  • Pousando no Amor

    5. Pousando no Amor

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    10

    Reference to : Secretly Greatly

    Explanation :
    Character reference / full explanation will be added later.

  • Melhor Equívoco 3

    6. Melhor Equívoco 3

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    Reference to : Light On Me

    Explanation :
    Characters appearance in episode 1 & 4.

  • Eu e o Fantasma no Quarto

    7. Eu e o Fantasma no Quarto

    Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    Reference to : Lovely Writer (Special Episode)

    Explanation :
    During episode 1 (uncut version), when Phob (Nut Supanut) is watching a video on Phat's (Plan Thanawat) computer, the audio of the said video can be heard and we can recognized two voices belonging to Up Poompat & Kao Noppakao where they played the main leads in the drama Lovely Writer. The scene Phob is watching is from the special episode of this series.

  • Todos Nós Estamos Mortos

    8. Todos Nós Estamos Mortos

    Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    Reference to : Train to Busan

    Explanation :
    Lee Cheong San (Yoon Chan Young) mention the movie "Train to Busan" during one episode.

  • Scrap Teacher

    9. Scrap Teacher

    Japanese Drama - 2008, 9 episodes

    8.5

    Reference to : Code Blue

    Explanation :
    At the end of the first episode, one of the character mention the drama "Code Blue".

  • No ar Um Homem Que Desafia O Mundo de BL 2

    10. No ar Um Homem Que Desafia O Mundo de BL 2

    Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode

    8.5

    Reference to : A drama/movie with Lee Min Ho

    Explanation :
    Halfway through the episode (or in the middle of episode 2 in the online version), Mob's mother (Funaki Sachi) calls him while crying asking him to do some grocery, she's in fact watching a romantic scene of a Korean drama/movie. She then proceeds to shout out the Male Lead name "Park-sama!". 

    I unfortunately couldn't recognize the actual drama/movie for this one, I'm 90% sure the person we can see on the screen is Lee Min Ho, the woman with him looks like Jin Se Yeon but they don't seem to share any work in common. Any help is welcome!

  • Enchanté

    11. Enchanté

    Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    Reference to : Baker Boys

    Explanation :
    During the last episode (10), one the main lead and his friend goes to a café. The said café is in fact the bakery of Punn (Lee Thanat Lowkhunsombat) from "Baker Boys" who welcomes them inside.

  • Triagem

    12. Triagem

    Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes

    Reference to : Manner of Death

    Explanation :
    Episode 4, main characters appearance.

  • É amor! Yankee-kun e a Garota da Bengala Branca

    13. É amor! Yankee-kun e a Garota da Bengala Branca

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    9.5

    Reference to : Lupin III

    Explanation :
    Episode 6, mentioned by the characters. (Full explanation will be added later. // update: I forgot.. So until I rewatch it, I won't be able to elaborate on this one, sorry!)

  • Minha Confusão de Amor!

    14. Minha Confusão de Amor!

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    8.5

    Reference to : Yo nimo Kimyou na Monogatari Series

    Explanation :
    Mentioned by Aida Ayato (Suzuki Jin) while talking with Aoki Sota (Michieda Shunsuke) around the end of Episode 3.

  • Wandee Goodday

    15. Wandee Goodday

    Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Reference to : The Eclispe

    Explanation :
    Main characters are seen watching the series on TV during Episode 1.

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