The mystery and fantasy drama Miss Night and Day premiered from June 15, 2024, to August 4, 2024, leaving viewers entertained with its storyline and the acting executed by the leading cast, including Jung Eun-ji, Lee Jung-eun, Choi Jin-hyuk, Baek Seo-hoo, and others.
Miss Night and Day depicted the story of a desperate job seeker named Lee Min-jin, who failed to crack civil services eight times. Subsequently, one day, the protagonist finds herself in a strange position where she is transformed into an old woman named Lim Soon/ old Lee Min-jin and tries to discover ways to get back to her younger self.
However, soon, Lee Min-jin found a job at a prosecutor's department where she worked as Lim Soon. She lives the life of Lee Min-jin at night while transforming into her older self during the day. Lee Jung-eun played the character of old Lee Min-jin and Lim Soon while Jung Eun-ji played the role of Lee Mi-jin.
Meanwhile, Choi Jin-hyuk played the character of Gye Ji-ung, the romantic interest of Lee Min-jin. As the fantasy drama Miss Night and Day concluded last week, the K-Drama Community could binge-watch the below-mentioned dramas which are enjoyed by most fans of the series.
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7 shows to watch if you liked Miss Night and Day: 18 Again, Mr. Queen, High School Return of a Gangster and others
1) 18 Again
Where to watch: Netflix, TVING, WeTV, and iQIYI
18 Again, depicts the terrible married life of Jung Da-jung and Hong Dae-young, who are high school lovers. After staying together for almost two decades and raising kids, they face multiple hardships in having a stable source of income. Subsequently, Jung Da-jung files for a divorce, to which Hong Dae-yeong decides to change his life for the better.
However, Hong Dae-yeong is transformed into an eighteen-year-old after encountering a strange incident. Hence, he tries to fix everything by admitting himself into his children's high school and developing a new perspective.
Similar to Miss Night and Day, the drama focuses on the concept of the transformation involving age.
2) Mr. Queen
Where to watch: Hulu, Viki, Netflix, and Prime Video
Mr. Queen depicts the story of Chef Jang Bong-hwan having a stable job at the President's Blue House. However, his spirit is transported into the body of Queen Kim So-yong from the Joseon period during an incident. In the past, Bong-hwan solves the issues prevailing for So-yong and develops a romantic bond with King Cheoljong.
Similar to Miss Night and Day, Mr. Queen entertains the viewers with its comical elements, having the backdrop of historical surroundings.
3) High School Return of a Gangster
Where to watch: Wavve and TVING
High School Return of a Gangster depicts the interesting story of a gangster who has the desire to graduate from college in his mid-30s. Subsequently, he is met with an accident, and his spirit is transported into the body of a 19-year-old outcast high school student who gets bullied by his classmates. Hence, the gangster decides to solve the issues of the outcast student and make a better life for him, while finding a solution to get out of his body.
Similar to Miss Night and Day, High School Return of a Gangster sheds light on the value of hard work and perseverance, which could get an individual closer to their goals.
4) Beauty Inside
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix, Apple TV, Viki, and Kocowa
Beauty Inside depicts the love story of an A-list actress, Han Se-gye, who suffers from a strange condition where she transforms into a completely different person every month, and an executive director, Seo Do-jae, of the airline, who has prosopagnosia.
Similar to Miss Night and Day, Beauty Inside depicts how the emotions and personalities of an individual are more appealing than their appearance, which can be deceptive.
5) A Good Day to Be a Dog
Where to watch: Netflix and Rakuten Viki
A Good Day to Be a Dog depicts the love story of high school teachers Ha Hae-na and Jin Seo-won, where the female lead suffers from a strange family curse. Hae-na accidentally kisses Seo-won and transforms into a dog because of the curse. To break the curse, Hae-na needs to compel Seo-won to kiss her when she is in a dog avatar. However, Seo-won has a phobia of dogs because of a past trauma.
Similar to Miss Night and Day, A Good Day to Be a Dog showcases that a person eventually falls in love with an individual's personality and will go to extreme lengths to make their life cheerful.
6) The Light in Your Eyes
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar, Viki, Netflix, Hulu, and iQIYI
The Light in Your Eyes depicts the story of a young Kim Hye-ja who aspires to become an announcer. However, her dreams are shattered when she suddenly transforms into a 70-year-old woman who has a special ability to manipulate time. She gets entangled with one of her old friends, Lee Joon-hae, who leads a hopeless life.
Similar to Miss Night and Day, the female lead is transformed into an older woman, losing the charm of youth in The Light in Your Eyes.
7) Perfume
Where to watch: Apple TV
The romance and fantasy drama Perfume depicts the love story between a top designer, Seo Yi-do, and a middle-aged housewife, Min Jae-hee. Jae-hee transforms into her younger version after using a miracle perfume and embarks on a journey to becoming a famous model. She eventually walks on the runway in one of Yi-do's fashion shows and develops a rapport with him. The two decide to give love a second chance.
Similar to Miss Night and Day, the drama focuses on the character development of the female lead accompanied by the impending romance.
Miss Night and Day is available to stream on platforms, including TVING and Netflix.