In both the dramas, the female lead changes from an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan. The women are strong willed and confident which also contributes to attract the male lead.

Both show undercover cops loosing themselves in their new identity. Also, the line between right and wrong is blurred for the undercover as well as for the spectator.

Both dramas depict the lives of 30+ urban people who are looking for love while managing their every day life.

Both dramas display a cat & mouse chase. The killings taking place are linked to the main character

In both movies, a conspiracy is taking place to dethrone the king. There is more action in Curse of the Golden Flower though.

Both movies are period movies and the action is taking place in the palace where ploting is rampant.

Both are historical dramas set during the Joseon era. In both movies, the main character is brought into the palace because of his talent and thus involved into the court dramas.

Also both movies are based on real life events.

Both are historical dramas set during the Joseon era. In both movies, the main character is brought into the palace because of his talent and thus involved into the court dramas.

Both are historical dramas set during the Joseon era. In both movies, the main character is brought into the palace because of his talent and thus involved into the court dramas.

Both movies depict the plight of women migrant workers in South Korea. While in Mai Ratima one can see the struggle of the woman from a day to day basis, in Failan one can see the loneliness of the woman through the letters she writes to her Korean husband.

Both movies depict the journey of two lonely souls. The themes aren't the same though (Late Autumn's is definitely heavier).