both stories takes place over a period of several years
unrequited lovers/ separation
back and forth storytelling

Professions of both the leads are same.
ML is trying to succeed as a wrestler
FL is struggling to become an anchorwoman

Seo in guk is male lead in both.
ML is an antihero in both these drama.
Character of ML in both dramas have a melancholic vibe other than when they’re with FL. it’s only when ML is with FL that his personality becomes quirky and chirpy.
Both have FL who lost parents at a young age

fake marriage.
multiple couples.
involvement of in-laws with the newly wed couple.
both dramas have mature theme and little fluff.