-Similar topic of a place in between. Characters aren't at first sure where they are or if they are alive.
-moves between worlds and at first you're not sure what's real or what's not.
-the Japanese is a movie so it moves very fast and you don't get the background of all the characters who are in the place (mine or working for the mine).
-Japanese movie is more philosophical, while Korean tries to be spooky and evilish.
The Korean series provides a lot of background on the characters and is a bit too dark in terms of cinematography.
-Of course, Japanese is minimalist as usual with fewer characters, but very beautiful cinematography.

Both explores the issues of how it's easy to be
-poor ,
-homeless
- forgotten in Tokyo.
Also stories of love, survival & friendship.

Though Happy of the End is told from an LGBTQ, / BL angle that adds an extra perspective on issues of SA, exploitation, street industry and the commodification of bodies (young & old).

A better version of childhood friends to lovers trope. - their parents were friends.
-grew up living together.

-Sexless marriages, loneliness and navigating the serious problems of marriage.
-Part social commentary of modern marriages.

Blended Families are fun. A major difference is that Five Enough has more kids, but both are mature and second-chance romance stories combining blended stories.

-Unlikely friendship between two women that ends with them becoming better versions of themself.
-Similar issues and second chance romance of a single mother.
-Tech Industry
-Revenge

Healing drama about adult friendships, living together, and eating together as therapy for everyday life's problems, especially in the professional sphere.
-Friends eating together, spending time together, and gaining strength on their professional journey because of platonic friendships and relationships.
- one of the characters works in the creative field in both dramas.
- one of the characters may be aromatic.

The theme of redefining masculinity and getting rid of gender stereotypes and all its limiting parameters. Both explore the love between unlikely-looking couples, the males look and dress uniquely and embrace their feminine side.
-Crushing social norms that try to limit both males and females in certain roles that have margins like gender, age, and the "social curse" mentioned in BSL.

Similar vibe when it comes to work and finding the strength to survive when all else seem to be falling apart professionally.

Had forgotten how similar this drama is to this Jdrama oldie. The new school, the bullying, the toilet scenes.
I think Life was even more intense with the amount of violence.

Similar aspects of a popularity contest being organized by the unlikely villain and being used as a basis for bullying and unfair treatment. The villain has almost everyone under their control and wants to be the center of attention.

Differences - high school ( Pyramid Game) College ( Beauty Newbie)
- Beauty Newbie has other side stories ( romance,family drama) besides the main plot.
-Beauty Newbie (being Thai) it's less intense/violent/cruel.

They are very similar and some of the aspects explored in the book and the movie are also in this series. The way the Daughter in Laws is treated by other women who are their mother-in-laws. They are treated more as slaves even though women have daughters who are married. Still, they continue the pattern of abuse and perpetuating and unleashing misogynistic views on their daughters-in-law. It's more like generational trauma being carried over to the next generation. Being a good daughter-in-law but abandoning their own families at the expense of the husband. They all hate Chuseok.