while these shows are entirely different, they do follow a family through generations/characters from childhood to adulthood

- historical
- serious in nature
- great cinematography
- morally grey characters
- slow-paced
- dialogue heavy
- marriage themes
- not your typical cdrama/kdrama

the original adaptions is korean, so clearly if you have watched the tawainese one you should check out the original source :)

- just the vibe of these dramas are slice of life/comedy/some seriousness
- great chemistry between the friend group
- although the plots are completely different, they both hold warmth

recommendation for obvious reasons, I mean, the movie is a sequel to the series! lol

- basically continues the story between Sawa and Kitano

- deep bond between older Male Lead and young Female Lead where there is this unexplainable connection and understanding between them despite hardly ever saying words to each other
- nice Male Lead
- poor Female Lead who is independent and relies on herself
- overall sad vibe, will make you tear up

- palace life
- depressing vibe
- lots of tears
- heart wrenching characters
- strong female lead
- ill-fated bond between ML and FL that results in negatively affecting the FL's life
- obsessive love
- cruel/hateful emperor
- focuses on characters' lives
- beautiful cinematography/costumes

entirely different plots, but the main couple is the same actors and their chemistry is really good

plot sounds similar since

- doppelganger identity switch
- amnesia
- FL is a prosecutor/lawyer
- reintroduced to first love
- plenty of chaebols

- discord between husband and wife
- husband makes a bad choice and is regretful
- tries to win back wife

although Familiar Wife has mythical elements, I feel like both shows have a similar vibe in terms of huband/wife relationship

- adulterers
- strong female lead
- annoying "younger woman"
- blood will boil until the level of curdling
- male lead can be a jerk
- male lead obsesses over ex-wife
- good chemistry of main leads
- makjang aspects
- for mature audiences

Although these dramas have different plots, I feel like they give off a similar vibe. There are harems, politics, and elaborate costumes.

- same writer

- same director

- visual style and vibe is similar, it feels like you're peeking into someone's personal life and seeing all of their secrets

- real characters who are dimensional

- romance/family drama, sometimes veering toward makjang but not in a too crazy way that makes it still believable