The premise of both the drama's are pretty much the same. Part time worker younger ML get's hired by the company of the Older career oriented successful FL. In both drama the ML's ex died and he takes care of her mother while doing part time jobs. The FL's Ex was a photographer who stood her up on her wedding day.
It almost felt like a remake. I don't know... may be it is.
It almost felt like a remake. I don't know... may be it is.
Both shows explore the dynamics of age differences within couples, delving into their complex emotions towards each other. The storylines also consider the impact of external factors and the female lead's challenging history with past relationships. The age gap adds an additional layer of complexity, making it harder for the female lead to fully trust her spouse and open herself up to love. The shows also delve into the intriguing dynamics of age differences within the couples. Each performance skillfully highlights the couples' deep affection for each other, while also shedding light on the intriguing age gaps that exist between them. Both presentations thoroughly explore the emotional dynamics within each couple's relationship, regardless of their age differences.
Similarities:
+ Both have older lead actresses with a younger male co-star (even if in 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty' the lead characters are supposed to be the same age).
+ The male lead falls first and chases after the female lead (despite initial rejection or doubt) in both.
+ Different plots but both are romance focused.
+ Both have some cute jealous male lead scenes (cute meaning jealousy without unhealthy possessiveness).
+ Similar male lead characters (nice, confident without being overly so, determinate to win over the female lead but not push-overs)
+ Both dramas deal with an issues that society views negatively on females, and both couples have to face and overcome the stigma that comes with it (in 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty' it's plastic surgery vs being 'natural', while in 'Witch's Romance' it's about age and older female/younger male couples).
Differences:
- Female lead in 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty' is more shy and insecure (being just a college student), while in 'Witch's Romance' the female lead is more confident and experienced (being an older female character with a successful career).
- While (as stated above) both deal with an issue issue in society's view on females, the focus of 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty''s plot is much more centered around it and presents a much more critical view on it.
+ Both have older lead actresses with a younger male co-star (even if in 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty' the lead characters are supposed to be the same age).
+ The male lead falls first and chases after the female lead (despite initial rejection or doubt) in both.
+ Different plots but both are romance focused.
+ Both have some cute jealous male lead scenes (cute meaning jealousy without unhealthy possessiveness).
+ Similar male lead characters (nice, confident without being overly so, determinate to win over the female lead but not push-overs)
+ Both dramas deal with an issues that society views negatively on females, and both couples have to face and overcome the stigma that comes with it (in 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty' it's plastic surgery vs being 'natural', while in 'Witch's Romance' it's about age and older female/younger male couples).
Differences:
- Female lead in 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty' is more shy and insecure (being just a college student), while in 'Witch's Romance' the female lead is more confident and experienced (being an older female character with a successful career).
- While (as stated above) both deal with an issue issue in society's view on females, the focus of 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty''s plot is much more centered around it and presents a much more critical view on it.
Age-Gap Romance: Both dramas feature a romance between an older female lead and a younger male lead. In The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, the female lead Seo Hye-jin is a respected cram school instructor, while the male lead Lee Jun-ho was her former student. In The Witch's Romance, the female lead Ban Ji-yeon is a 39-year-old journalist, while the male lead Yoon Dong-ha is a 25-year-old small business owner.
Overcoming Societal Prejudices: The dramas explore the challenges the couples face in pursuing their relationships due to the significant age gap between the leads. They navigate societal pressures and preconceptions about their unconventional pairings.
Shared Director: Both The Midnight Romance in Hagwon and The Witch's Romance are directed by acclaimed director Ahn Pan-seok, known for his sensitive handling of mature romance stories.
Themes of Second Chances: The dramas feature a second chance at love storyline. In The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, the male lead reconnects with his former teacher years later. In The Witch's Romance, the leads bond over their shared experiences of heartbreak and find an unexpected connection.
Charismatic Lead Actors: The dramas feature strong lead actors who bring depth and chemistry to their roles, with Wi Ha-joon and Jung Ryeo-won in The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, and Park Seo-joon and Uhm Jung-hwa in The Witch's Romance.
Overcoming Societal Prejudices: The dramas explore the challenges the couples face in pursuing their relationships due to the significant age gap between the leads. They navigate societal pressures and preconceptions about their unconventional pairings.
Shared Director: Both The Midnight Romance in Hagwon and The Witch's Romance are directed by acclaimed director Ahn Pan-seok, known for his sensitive handling of mature romance stories.
Themes of Second Chances: The dramas feature a second chance at love storyline. In The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, the male lead reconnects with his former teacher years later. In The Witch's Romance, the leads bond over their shared experiences of heartbreak and find an unexpected connection.
Charismatic Lead Actors: The dramas feature strong lead actors who bring depth and chemistry to their roles, with Wi Ha-joon and Jung Ryeo-won in The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, and Park Seo-joon and Uhm Jung-hwa in The Witch's Romance.
Ban Ji Yeon is a 39-year old reporter who has been focusing on her career ever since she was stood up on her wedding day.
Ban Ji yeon meets yoon dong ha, a 25 year old owner of a small errand center.
yoon dong ha also went through losing someone he dearly loved, making it hard for him to love again.
The two meet in a unexpected way and find unexpected love from each other.
Ban Ji yeon meets yoon dong ha, a 25 year old owner of a small errand center.
yoon dong ha also went through losing someone he dearly loved, making it hard for him to love again.
The two meet in a unexpected way and find unexpected love from each other.