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Main similarities:
- Both Boss & Me (2014) and 1% of Something (2016) feature a kind-hearted FL who selflessly saves a life of the ML's family member which subsequently entangles her with the ML. Both MLs are CEOs of large companies, while both FLs come from economically average backgrounds. In both dramas, the ML's rich family is surprisingly mostly supportive of his relationship with the FL. Both MLs have a younger sister.
- Both dramas feel a bit "old school" because they both use many cliché tropes and themes.
- Despite that, both are very feel-good dramas with minimal conflicts, low angst level, amazing chemistry between the leads and many fluffy moments.
Main differences:
- Boss & Me (2014) is more than twice as long drama as 1% of Something (2016) and it can feel a little draggy.
- Boss & Me (2014) is very centered on the character and development of the FL who begins as an inexperienced and insecure girl; meanwhile the FL in 1% of Something (2016) is confident and outspoken from the start.
- The ML in the Boss & Me (2014) stays mostly the same throughout the show. On the other hand, 1% of Something (2016) shows more development for the ML.
- Both Boss & Me (2014) and 1% of Something (2016) feature a kind-hearted FL who selflessly saves a life of the ML's family member which subsequently entangles her with the ML. Both MLs are CEOs of large companies, while both FLs come from economically average backgrounds. In both dramas, the ML's rich family is surprisingly mostly supportive of his relationship with the FL. Both MLs have a younger sister.
- Both dramas feel a bit "old school" because they both use many cliché tropes and themes.
- Despite that, both are very feel-good dramas with minimal conflicts, low angst level, amazing chemistry between the leads and many fluffy moments.
Main differences:
- Boss & Me (2014) is more than twice as long drama as 1% of Something (2016) and it can feel a little draggy.
- Boss & Me (2014) is very centered on the character and development of the FL who begins as an inexperienced and insecure girl; meanwhile the FL in 1% of Something (2016) is confident and outspoken from the start.
- The ML in the Boss & Me (2014) stays mostly the same throughout the show. On the other hand, 1% of Something (2016) shows more development for the ML.
In both dramas, Horikita Maki plays a tough girl who suddenly finds herself in an all boys' environment and slowly gains the boys' love and respect. Both dramas have 'over-the-top' humor and episodic structure. Both are friendship oriented with a bit of cute romance thrown in. Both have a powerful moral. Basically, the feel of these two dramas is extremely similar and if you liked one, you will probably like the other.
