- Both dramas have the main leads bickering with each other
- The leads in both dramas are childhood friends, albeit in A River Runs Through It, their friendship starts in middle school whereas in True Colours their friendship starts off as kids.
- Both dramas show the main leads starting their college life together in the same uni
- In both dramas, the main leads' friendship transforms into love
- Both dramas have the main leads separate for a while
- The leads in both dramas are childhood friends, albeit in A River Runs Through It, their friendship starts in middle school whereas in True Colours their friendship starts off as kids.
- Both dramas show the main leads starting their college life together in the same uni
- In both dramas, the main leads' friendship transforms into love
- Both dramas have the main leads separate for a while
Somewhere Only We Know is different in that it's more of an enemies-to-lovers type story, but the Li Ting Ting's character in this drama and in Somewhere Only We Know are very similar. Additionally, there is a lot of character development in the side characters, which makes it an even more enjoyable drama to watch.