What to read, watch, and listen to if you loved100 Days My Prince
So Jae-hyun · Series · 2018
If you loved 100 Days My Prince, start with The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (Park Hoon-jung, 2018) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to 100 Days My Prince across media.
You loved 100 Days My Prince because it expertly balances the high stakes of royal responsibility with the charm of mistaken identity.
Books on the same thread
The Prince and the Pauper
Mark Twain · Book · 2003
Explores: Mistaken Identity, Social Class, Poverty.
Much like the protagonist in 100 Days My Prince, this classic explores the disorienting shift between royal status and common life, driven by a compelling case of mistaken identity.
Abhijñ?nash?kuntalam
Kalidasa · Book · 2016
Explores: fated love, divine intervention, curse-induced amnesia.
If the curse-induced amnesia and fated romance in 100 Days My Prince captivated you, this foundational Sanskrit drama offers a similarly poetic exploration of separation and royal destiny.
The Cruel Prince
Holly Black · Book · 2018
Shares a thread with 100 Days My Prince: political intrigue.
While 100 Days My Prince focuses on a royal in hiding, this series mirrors that intensity through a mortal navigating the dangerous, high-stakes power dynamics of faerie court politics.
Twelfth Night
William Shakespeare, Maitman, Ian Waldron · Book · 1990
Explores: Mistaken Identity, Love Triangle, Gender Disguise.
The playful confusion of 100 Days My Prince finds a classic predecessor here, where mistaken identity and romantic deception create a witty, interconnected web of courtly and personal drama.
Films on the same thread
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
Park Hoon-jung · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with 100 Days My Prince: Identity Crisis.
Fans of 100 Days My Prince who enjoyed the mystery of a lost past will appreciate how this film uses memory loss to anchor a complex, high-stakes government conspiracy.
The Handmaiden
Film · 2016
Explores: Deception, Forbidden Romance, Manipulation.
This period drama captures the same tension between hidden identities and forbidden romance found in 100 Days My Prince, set against a backdrop of complex manipulation and social power.
Roman Holiday
William Wyler · Film · 1953
Explores: Hidden Identity, Forbidden Love, Duty vs. Desire.
The charm of 100 Days My Prince lies in its royalty-among-commoners trope, which this film perfects by contrasting the rigid duty of a princess with her brief, secret freedom.
Coming to America
John Landis · Film · 1988
Explores: Finding Love, Class Differences, Concealed Identity.
This film echoes the fish-out-of-water humor of 100 Days My Prince, featuring a prince who must shed his royal identity to navigate a new life among common citizens.
Podcasts on the same thread
the memory palace
Nate DiMeo · Podcast · 2026
If the central theme of lost identity in 100 Days My Prince resonated with you, this podcast offers a similarly reflective and atmospheric exploration of memory and personal history.
K's DRAMA
Podcast
Explores: Korean culture, Television analysis, Entertainment industry.
After finishing 100 Days My Prince, this podcast provides the perfect analytical space to continue exploring the cultural nuances and entertainment dynamics that define the modern Korean drama.
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Common questions
Is 100 Days My Prince based on a true historical event?
100 Days My Prince is a fictional television series directed by So Jae-hyun. The plot follows the character Lee Yool, who loses his memory after an assassination attempt and lives as a commoner for 100 days, rather than documenting actual historical events from the Joseon period.
What happens to Lee Yool in 100 Days My Prince?
In 100 Days My Prince, Lee Yool falls off a cliff during an assassination attempt and suffers from memory loss. He adopts a new name and personality, spending 100 days living as a commoner before eventually encountering Hong Sim, who operates the first detective agency in Joseon.
Who is Hong Sim in 100 Days My Prince?
Hong Sim is a central character in 100 Days My Prince who manages the first detective agency in Joseon. She crosses paths with the amnesiac Lee Yool after he wanders into her life following his failed assassination and subsequent loss of memory.
How long does Lee Yool live as a commoner in 100 Days My Prince?
Lee Yool lives as a commoner for a duration of 100 days in the series 100 Days My Prince. During this timeframe, he functions under a new name and personality after surviving a cliffside assassination attempt that resulted in his memory loss.