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Some similarities:
- gay romance with a focus on fated lovers, past life and reincarnation
- death at the hand of a love rival tears the true lovers apart but they are fatefully bound together
- a main character seems to be a woman in the past life and is reborn as a man in the next life
- a main character no longer has parents, only a grandmother
- interesting mix of mythology, fantasy, action and comedy
- main characters are coming into contact with different criminals
- they are fighting together and protecting each other from criminals
Some differences:
- The Sign is about the mythology surrounding Naga and Garuda, Century of Love is about the goddess Nuwa
- in The Sign both main characters are reincarnated and don't know it at first; in Century of Love only one person is reincarnated and is unaware, while the other performs a ritual to not age until he finds his lost love
- in the Sign the main characters are policemen and solve criminal cases, in Century of Love one main character oversees a temple and market complex while the other works in a supermarket
- gay romance with a focus on fated lovers, past life and reincarnation
- death at the hand of a love rival tears the true lovers apart but they are fatefully bound together
- a main character seems to be a woman in the past life and is reborn as a man in the next life
- a main character no longer has parents, only a grandmother
- interesting mix of mythology, fantasy, action and comedy
- main characters are coming into contact with different criminals
- they are fighting together and protecting each other from criminals
Some differences:
- The Sign is about the mythology surrounding Naga and Garuda, Century of Love is about the goddess Nuwa
- in The Sign both main characters are reincarnated and don't know it at first; in Century of Love only one person is reincarnated and is unaware, while the other performs a ritual to not age until he finds his lost love
- in the Sign the main characters are policemen and solve criminal cases, in Century of Love one main character oversees a temple and market complex while the other works in a supermarket
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The Sign Special Episode Encore is similar to The Sign in its continuation of the original story's themes and character development. Both feature the complex relationship between Donato and Alexei, exploring their emotional depths and intense chemistry. The Encore episode expands on their journey, delving deeper into their struggles and passions. The same intense drama, suspense, and romance that defined The Sign are present in the special episode, making it a seamless extension of the original narrative. Fans of The Sign will find more of what they loved in this encore presentation.