Lovestruck in the City (2020)

Both of them got a documentary format which follow our main lead couple story. Moreover the documentary take place twice which leading the female lead and the male lead to be reunited a second time. For both are a love to hate and again to love romance.

Both follow three millenial couples trying to sort out adulthood. Because This is My First Life, however, is 1000% + better. Actually has points and themes to be made regarding gender expectations, ambitions, and finding purpose in life and the value of life long friends in uncertain times.

Literally the same set up these two connected on a island getaway but soon realize they don't know much about each other, things gets complicated, we always present our best selves when we are on vacation or somewhere new. The passionate romance and sizzling chemistry and lots of good kiss scenes from both the dramas

Both follow a same age range group of friends-turned-lovers and offer a refreshing slice of life romance with lessons on friendship. The friend group in LSITC has very similar chemistry compared to the FFMY one.

-Same plot with exes and group of friends on a dating show.

-same with the flashbacks of their past and the interviews set up with each episode.

-Both stories focus on relationships of multiple couples.
-Both have light and fluffy romance with hints of comedy.

the concept of the drama is similar although the story is different to that of the producers. Producers covers the story of 3 producers and a celebrity in the form of a documentary of sort.

Both have female leads who have huge lies that started out of insecurity and miscommunication. They both have you urging to find out the end of the story.

In My Secret Romance, similar to LSITC, follows a couple that once had a short-lived steamy and passionate relationship. They meet again and can't help but fall in love for the second time.

•Both are fresh and unique lovestory.
• No unnecessary love triangle and cliche.
•Supportive characters have their own story.
•Beautiful dialogues. Funny and relatable at some points.
• FL loves ML but they are their own first priority.
• FL don't hesitates to take initiative for kissing or expressing love. They're not coy but clear about how they feel.
• ML are understanding. Also they are good kisser.
• Both are beautiful drama and deserves little more attention and appreciation.

As much as both the drama titles appear to be poles apart, the beginning of both the romances are similar in nature. The female leads in both the drama have a tendency to escape from their city lives when the going gets tough and move away to remote areas where they find their future love interests.
Bonus: both the male leads know how to surf and look fine while at it!

Somewhat similar atmosphere, aesthetic, and setting. Although OUST is more light and straightforward in plot, LITC has a deeper and more complex relationship and plot dynamics. Nevertheless, both provide a romantic rural love story <3

~Both stories portray young people falling in love. (+Going through a breakup, but... what will fate decide for them? Will they ever meet again? )
~Both FLs are figuring themselves out. The show focuses on problems related to love, emotions, and self-discovery.

- Both dramas have lovers-separated theme and mature romance in urban setting.
- FL broke up with ML first.
- FL hid the fact that she was still in love from ML.
- ML was devastated because of the separation. He then lived in misery, suffering from prolonged pining and developing mental issue, unable to give up on their love.
- ML took the initiative to get back with FL, but was rejected again.

- In both one of the partners ghosts the other
- in both one of the leads is passionate in pursuing the other
- both delve into deeper topics like mental health issues
- both have angst