To become one of the entertainment industry’s most sought-after songwriters, you have to have talent, inspiration, and passion. But to reach the level of popularity obtained by Ha Rip, you also have to be willing to make certain sacrifices.
Ten years ago, as a struggling artist, Ha Rip found himself wondering if he would ever make his mark on the world. On the verge of giving up, he found himself face to face with the Devil himself, who offered to give Ha Rip everything his heart desired for a price. Desperate, Ha Rip agreed to sell his soul to the Devil, and so began a decade of unprecedented success.
But when those ten years are almost up, and the Devil has come to collect his due, he learns that his success and fame are the results of taking Lee Kyung’s talent and life. Learning that every deal you make with the Devil comes with a hefty price, Ha Rip tries to barter with his life but will that be enough to satisfy the debt he still owes?
Ten years ago, as a struggling artist, Ha Rip found himself wondering if he would ever make his mark on the world. On the verge of giving up, he found himself face to face with the Devil himself, who offered to give Ha Rip everything his heart desired for a price. Desperate, Ha Rip agreed to sell his soul to the Devil, and so began a decade of unprecedented success.
But when those ten years are almost up, and the Devil has come to collect his due, he learns that his success and fame are the results of taking Lee Kyung’s talent and life. Learning that every deal you make with the Devil comes with a hefty price, Ha Rip tries to barter with his life but will that be enough to satisfy the debt he still owes?
Both True Beauty and Namib explore how harsh Korean idol industry is. Idol industry in True Beauty is a side story but overall affects the characterization of both male leads. However, idol industry in Namib the center of the whole drama.
We need Han Seojun and Yoo Jinwoo (I mean Goo Jasung and Hong Siwoo, both are from 18 again kdrama) to have a collaboration please
We need Han Seojun and Yoo Jinwoo (I mean Goo Jasung and Hong Siwoo, both are from 18 again kdrama) to have a collaboration please
In both dramas one of leads has issues with hearing, though plots and genre are different.
See your love - Taiwanese BL, with one of MLs using sign language and completely death.
Namib - SML (son of FL) lost hearing and barely can hear, being surrounded by family and ML, who protects him as a brother
See your love - Taiwanese BL, with one of MLs using sign language and completely death.
Namib - SML (son of FL) lost hearing and barely can hear, being surrounded by family and ML, who protects him as a brother
If we're recommending Ryeoun shows, then Adult Trainee ep 3-5 is a must watch. Completely different character but amazing chemistry.
Namib is a much more vulnerable drama where his character is really at the mercy of other toxic individuals. Meanwhile Adult Trainee, a lot of his problems are self-inflicted from being a teenage boy.
Namib is a much more vulnerable drama where his character is really at the mercy of other toxic individuals. Meanwhile Adult Trainee, a lot of his problems are self-inflicted from being a teenage boy.
Both shows have a similar starting point in terms of plot: FL is older, married and an experienced manager in showbiz who picks the ML and guides them into becoming a star. Bijo to Danshi is about the hard work and challenges involved in this journey and how the FL manages her personal life alongside all of it. There is also a hint of romance, but it's not the main plot.
Lee Ma Ha is a member of the new K-pop girl group Tea Party, formed by Ji Hak, who was once the manager of the famous boy group Shax, but resigned after the sudden disappearance of member Eun Jo in the middle of a concert. Prior to joining Tea Party, Ma Ha was a member of the group Omega III, which disbanded on its debut day due to a tragic incident involving a former trainee at the group's company. This led Ma Ha to support herself by performing as an impersonator of the popular solo singer La Li Ma, gaining her public notoriety.
Starting anew with Tea Party, Ma Ha finds herself repeatedly crossing paths with Kwon Ryok, the center and most popular member of Shax who is still haunted by Eun Jo's disappearance three years later. While Ryok initially dislikes Ma Ha due to her imitation of Li Ma, the two eventually begin to grow interest in one another and start a secret relationship that could put both of their careers in jeopardy.
Meanwhile, Lee Yu Jin, Ma Ha's loyal friend who is the center of the rising boy group Sparkling, has been in love with Ma Ha since their idol trainee days. When he notices the budding relationship between Ma Ha and Ryok, he determines to protect her from Ryok and lead Sparkling to beat out Shax as the most popular boy group in the industry.
Starting anew with Tea Party, Ma Ha finds herself repeatedly crossing paths with Kwon Ryok, the center and most popular member of Shax who is still haunted by Eun Jo's disappearance three years later. While Ryok initially dislikes Ma Ha due to her imitation of Li Ma, the two eventually begin to grow interest in one another and start a secret relationship that could put both of their careers in jeopardy.
Meanwhile, Lee Yu Jin, Ma Ha's loyal friend who is the center of the rising boy group Sparkling, has been in love with Ma Ha since their idol trainee days. When he notices the budding relationship between Ma Ha and Ryok, he determines to protect her from Ryok and lead Sparkling to beat out Shax as the most popular boy group in the industry.
Kang Su Hyun is a star producer, who trains idols with her own philosophy and intuition. For an unknown reason, she gets fired from Pandora Entertainment. At home, Kang Su Hyun is the breadwinner of her family. Her husband, Sim Jun Seok, is a full time homemaker and takes care of their son Sim Jin U. Prior to becoming the homemaker, Sim Jun Seok worked as a music producer, but, after his son lost his hearing in a childhood car accident, he quit his job to take care of him and their home full time.
To get back on her feet, Kang Su Hyun begins a new project to create a star. She picks Yoo Jin U as her trainee. Yoo Jin U has trained to become an idol for the past 10 years and he carries all sorts of baggage with him like his parents' debt and his past career. Right when Yoo Jin U was about give up on his dream, Kang Su Hyun selected him as her trainee. Yoo Jin U now restarts his training in earnest. While, Sim Jun Seok's desire to return to his job as a music producer grows, Kang Su Hyun tells him to work as Yoo Jin U's producer.
To get back on her feet, Kang Su Hyun begins a new project to create a star. She picks Yoo Jin U as her trainee. Yoo Jin U has trained to become an idol for the past 10 years and he carries all sorts of baggage with him like his parents' debt and his past career. Right when Yoo Jin U was about give up on his dream, Kang Su Hyun selected him as her trainee. Yoo Jin U now restarts his training in earnest. While, Sim Jun Seok's desire to return to his job as a music producer grows, Kang Su Hyun tells him to work as Yoo Jin U's producer.
Ryeoun seems playing similar character, like dealing with deaf character and musical aspiration. His interaction with his mom at this drama reminds me of his interaction with his dad in Twinkling Watermelon. His interaction with the other Jinwoo reminds me of his interaction with Yoon Chungah. But the most important is Ryeoun always have great chemistry with his fellow casts either male or female. However, Namib, along with Twinkling Watermelon and 18 Again shows Ryeoun's strong bromance chemistry with his fellow male actor
Yoon Sang-hyun and Ryeoun were playing as father and son in 18 Again, this drama serves as their reunion.
Yoon Sang-hyun's characters in both dramas have anger issues and communication issues toward their own wives to the point their marriages are crumbling.
Both of Yoon Sang-hyun's onscreen sons in Namib (Shim Jinwoo) and 18 Again (Hong Siwoo - coincidentally was Ryeoun's character) has a lot of similarities like grew into timid boys with lack of confidence, seeing their parents fought every day, being bullied at school until other guys (Hong Daeyoung - whose older version was portrayed by Yoon Sang-hyun but the one who protected was Lee Do-hyun, the younger version but under name of Go Woo-young ; Yoo Jinwoo - portrayed by Ryeoun) protects them from their own bullies.
Namib, Twinkling Watermelon and 18 Again shows Ryeoun's strong bromance chemistry with his fellow male actors
Yoon Sang-hyun's characters in both dramas have anger issues and communication issues toward their own wives to the point their marriages are crumbling.
Both of Yoon Sang-hyun's onscreen sons in Namib (Shim Jinwoo) and 18 Again (Hong Siwoo - coincidentally was Ryeoun's character) has a lot of similarities like grew into timid boys with lack of confidence, seeing their parents fought every day, being bullied at school until other guys (Hong Daeyoung - whose older version was portrayed by Yoon Sang-hyun but the one who protected was Lee Do-hyun, the younger version but under name of Go Woo-young ; Yoo Jinwoo - portrayed by Ryeoun) protects them from their own bullies.
Namib, Twinkling Watermelon and 18 Again shows Ryeoun's strong bromance chemistry with his fellow male actors
Very similar concept, both dramas have an experienced idol manger who gets betrayed by the company they helped build. In entertainer the ML makes a band whilst the FL in Namib has only one individual talent so far. The ML in entertainer also has a romantic interest (the manager of the new group he's making). Both the leads mentor a struggling young trainee into becoming a star, the entertainer also has a lot more bromance
