Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (2024)

Another Korean drama of Kim Tae Ri who took on the main protagonist role who strived for their goals and faced obstacles they had alongside the way

Jeong Nyeon character in webtoon was inspired by Kim Tae Ri's Sook Hee in The Handmaiden. Both are women centric and starred by South Korean actress Kim Tae Ri.

Similarities:
=> Story of female characters doing all what they can to thrive in the art form they chose
=> There is implied lesbian relationship in both dramas between the female lead and another female character

Both tell the story of a theater drama artist's struggle from zero with all the obstacles. But in Jeongnyeon there is a queer element in the story

both series are female-centric and show us hard-worl, rivalry between them, there's gifted fl who's poor also and both fl's mother was gifted in the past etc

~~ spoiler ~~
even there're episodes about main lead loses her talent (for one is her voice, for other one is her taste ability)

Both shows are about women who dreams to become a great artist/performer. The major differen ce though is that Hwang Ji Ni also focuses on the lovelife of the female lead while living as an artist/performer while Jeong Nyeon doesn't seem to be that way.

Similarities:
=> Main characters are part of an entertainer group where all members of their group are of their gender (Jeongnyeon focuses on gukgeuk indoor theater while King and the Clown focuses on performing plays in the streets)
> Have characters that often play characters opposite their own gender in their performances (Jeongnyeon and Okgyeong in Jeongnyeon, Gonggil in King and the Clown)
> Implied same sex romantic relationships on some characters

Both shows are set in 20th century with traditional performing arts (in Winter Begonia - Peking opera, in Jeongnyeon - pansori) as the main theme and setting.
Both have motif of "following your dreams" in performing.

"Jeong Nyeon: The Star Is Born" and "The Red Sleeve" share several similarities that make them appealing to fans of historical K-dramas:

1. **Historical Setting**: Both dramas are set in historical periods, with "Jeong Nyeon" taking place in the 1950s post-Korean War era, and "The Red Sleeve" set during the Joseon Dynasty¹².

2. **Strong Female Leads**: Both series feature strong, determined female protagonists. In "Jeong Nyeon," Kim Tae-ri plays a young vocal prodigy striving to become a top traditional theater actor¹. In "The Red Sleeve," Lee Se-young portrays a court lady who navigates palace life and her relationship with the king².

3. **Themes of Personal Growth and Ambition**: Both dramas explore the personal growth and ambitions of their main characters. Jeong Nyeon faces intense competition and personal challenges in her journey to stardom¹, while Seong Deok-im in "The Red Sleeve" strives to live life on her own terms despite the constraints of court life².

4. **Complex Relationships**: The relationships in both dramas are intricate and deeply emotional. "Jeong Nyeon" highlights the protagonist's rivalry and mentorship dynamics¹, while "The Red Sleeve" focuses on the romantic and political complexities between the king and his consort².

5. **Directed by Jung Ji-in**: Both dramas share the same director, Jung Ji-in, which brings a similar storytelling style and visual aesthetic to the series¹.

Musical theatre/Theatre a central part of plot in both.

Even the actress (Kim Yoon Hye) is playing a side character in both.

I think anyone into theatre or musicals could enjoy both.

Although the theme and setting contrasts between the two dramas, they have similarities in terms of rivalries in the industry.

Both are 20th century historical korean dramas, with a setting/theme of theater as central part of plot.

It takes place in the same time period. It is a female centered series. It has sapphic/queer characters. Hardworking women fighting for what they want.