This drama takes the basic plot points of the Korean series and redoes them, adding threads that I thought enhanced the storyline tremendously. It has a sweeter, kinder feel--an emphasis on friendship and companionship and respect that was somewhat perfunctory in the first one. There is also less of the threat of (sexual) violence, which I for one, did NOT miss.

After a somewhat rocky start (the Korean one isn't a whole lot better at the beginning), i.e. once they get to the school, it starts out delightful and keeps getting better and better. The whole novel writing thread was absolutely hilarious.

The President's sister's arc was much less obnoxious in this version. (I just wanted a good ending for the President and his beloved, after he'd earned it. At least there was a hint of a good end in the first, the one regret I have.)

There was more individual motivation for the President's followers in this version, whereas in the Korean one they were cartoon figures. Also, the whole plot re the book was much more interesting in this version--in the Korean one it was confusing and I ended up fast forwarding for relationship resolution. I loved the ending here, whereas the Korean ending just seemed odd.

My one complaint, besides no resolution for the President, was that the archery contest in the Korean one was way, way more intense. That win seemed earned. In this one, not so much. But otherwise, the bed switching shenanigans were just as LOL-making as in the Korean one.

Definitely a rewatch in store. So much fun!