Young Blood 2 (2023)

it is the prequel of young blood 2
it has same cast with continuation of the story which was left cliffhanger in young blood

During the reign of Qingli, young spies were being trained in order to maintain peace and stability among various ethnic groups in the Northern Song Dynasty. A six-member team is formed that includes the intelligent Yuan Zhong Xin, the beautiful and astute Zhao Jian, Xiao Jing, who never kills, Wang Kuan, who never lies, Xue Ying, who keeps to himself, and Wei Ya Nei, who has a cheerful personality.

Similarities:
-A small group of people band together to bring an end to evil and learn truths about the past and themselves.
-Great martial arts skills.
-Very smart/slightly cheesy ML's in both.
-Both groups solve mysteries and get to the bottom of things.
-Comedy is ever present in both.

Also about a bunch of youths with different characters+background that become a clique.
They all first meet because they go to a ‘special school’

Also a production by Wang Juan.

Has the same famed screenwriter in Wang Juan who writes his shows with dimensional and intelligent characters, plenty of humor, and touching moments. Both have good actors and plot that defies the tropes of idol dramas.

SSS is in many ways a more polished delivery of Wang Juan's signature style. If you liked YB1/2 but felt it sometimes suffered from uneven pacing, jokes that didn't quite connect, or plot twists that lacked the proper buildup or payoff, then SSS will wow you with its much better execution.

Has the same famed screenwriter in Wang Juan who writes his shows with dimensional and intelligent characters, plenty of humor, and touching moments. Both have good actors and plot that defies the tropes of idol dramas.

JoL is the granddaddy of Wang Juan shows. I actually recommend watching this last, after his other shows for a more climatic experience. This is the most polished delivery of Wang Juan's signature style. Everything--from the acting, plot twists, production, to humor (though half may be lost in translation)--is exquisitely choreographed in this ambitious, action and laugh filled, big budget drama.