Easter Egg & References in Dramas/Movies
A list of dramas/movies with small Easter Egg/reference of other dramas, characters, etc.
The explanations may contain spoilers, a [SPOILER] warning will be added if it contains a major one.
If you know any dramas or movies which have references, please feel free to tell me!
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1. Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri
Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes
Reference to : Kaitou Yamaneko
Explanation :
During the middle of episode 6, two familiars figures are seen walking and having a small discussion in a park. Those two characters are Katsumura Hideo (Narimiya Hiroki) and Kirishima Sakura (Nanao) from Kaitou Yamaneko. -
2. Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger
Japanese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
Reference to : Kamen Rider W
Explanation :
At the beginning of episode 29, Canalo (Hyodo Katsumi) encounters a girl named Yui (Yamamoto Hikaru). She's seen holding a familiar green slipper. This slipper is actually a reference to her character "Akiko" in Kamen Rider W where she's often seen using the same slipper to hit her friends' head. -
3. The Last Cop 2
Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes
Reference to : Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri
Explanation :
Episode 6, background music and staging reference / full explanation will be added later. -
4. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Reference to : W
Explanation :
In episode 2, Kim Bok Joo (Lee Sung Kyung) encounters a customer (played by Lee Jong Suk) at a Chicken restaurant. Suddenly, a familiar OST from the drama W is being played (which is 'Where Are U by Jung Joon Young). Later on, the same customer meets Kang Dae Hee (Kang Ki Young) whom he believed, have played in a drama he's seen. Kang Dae Hee confirms his suspicion and then tells the customer that he looks like a character from a comic book. This discussion is a reference to the drama W where both actors played in and where Lee Jong Suk played a character who comes out of a webtoon. -
5. Crash Landing on You
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Reference to : Secretly Greatly
Explanation :
Character reference / full explanation will be added later. -
6. Best Mistake Season 3
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Reference to : Light On Me
Explanation :
Characters appearance in episode 1 & 4. -
7. Something in My Room
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Reference to : Lovely Writer (Special Episode)
Explanation :
During episode 1 (uncut version), when Phob (Nut Supanut) is watching a video on Phat's (Plan Thanawat) computer, the audio of the said video can be heard and we can recognized two voices belonging to Up Poompat & Kao Noppakao where they played the main leads in the drama Lovely Writer. The scene Phob is watching is from the special episode of this series. -
8. All of Us Are Dead
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Reference to : Train to Busan
Explanation :
Lee Cheong San (Yoon Chan Young) mention the movie "Train to Busan" during one episode. -
9. Scrap Teacher
Japanese Drama - 2008, 9 episodes
Reference to : Code Blue
Explanation :
At the end of the first episode, one of the character mention the drama "Code Blue". -
10. Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko 2
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
Reference to : A drama/movie with Lee Min Ho
Explanation :
Halfway through the episode (or in the middle of episode 2 in the online version), Mob's mother (Funaki Sachi) calls him while crying asking him to do some grocery, she's in fact watching a romantic scene of a Korean drama/movie. She then proceeds to shout out the Male Lead name "Park-sama!".I unfortunately couldn't recognize the actual drama/movie for this one, I'm 90% sure the person we can see on the screen is Lee Min Ho, the woman with him looks like Jin Se Yeon but they don't seem to share any work in common. Any help is welcome!
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11. Enchanté
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Reference to : Baker Boys
Explanation :
During the last episode (10), one the main lead and his friend goes to a café. The said café is in fact the bakery of Punn (Lee Thanat Lowkhunsombat) from "Baker Boys" who welcomes them inside. -
12. Triage
Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes
Reference to : Manner of Death
Explanation :
Episode 4, main characters appearance. -
13. Koi Desu: Yankee-kun to Hakujou Garu
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Reference to : Lupin III
Explanation :
Episode 6, mentioned by the characters. (Full explanation will be added later. // update: I forgot.. So until I rewatch it, I won't be able to elaborate on this one, sorry!) -
14. Kieta Hatsukoi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Reference to : Yo nimo Kimyou na Monogatari Series
Explanation :
Mentioned by Aida Ayato (Suzuki Jin) while talking with Aoki Sota (Michieda Shunsuke) around the end of Episode 3. -
15. Wandee Goodday
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Reference to : The Eclispe
Explanation :
Main characters are seen watching the series on TV during Episode 1.