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- Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. Lee Joon-gi, Lee Ji-eun, Kang Ha-neul. 6,227 votes. An epic tale of romance, politics, and time travel, this drama has captured hearts with its star-studded cast of Lee Joon-gi and IU.
- Mr. Queen. Shin Hye-sun, Gim Jeong-hyun, Chong-ok Bae. 5,669 votes. A royal whirlwind, this drama takes us on a hilarious journey as a modern-day chef finds himself trapped in the body of a Joseon-era queen.
- Under the Queen's Umbrella. Kim Hye-soo, Kim Hae-sook, Choi Wonyoung. 1,200 votes. Under the Queen's Umbrella gracefully unfolds a tale of transformation and growth set within the majestic confines of the royal court.
- Dong Yi. Han Hyo-joo, Ji Jin-hee, Lee So-yeon. 2,122 votes. A masterpiece set during Korea's Joseon era; it revolves around a humble servant girl who rises through ranks to become one of the most powerful women in history.
- Queen Seondeok (2009) Stream On Kocowa. Though not a new K-drama, Queen Seondeok still holds up as being one of the highest-ranking historical K-dramas and is definitively the best historical K-drama.
- Moon Embracing The Sun (2012) Stream On Rakuten Viki. The historical K-Drama Moon Embracing the Sun is a K-drama that's filled with romance and takes place during the Joseon dynasty, which was the longest-living imperial dynasty in Korea.
- Love In The Moonlight (2016) Stream On Rakuten Viki. In the historical K-drama show, which is filled with jealous characters, Love in the Moonlight, a scholar named Hong Ra-On gives men dating advice by posing as a eunuch.
- Six Flying Dragons (2015) Stream On Rakuten Viki. The 2015 historical K-drama and medieval TV show, Six Flying Dragons is seen as a loose prequel to the 2011 drama, Deep Rooted Tree.
- Ballad of Seo Dong. Korean Drama - 2005, 55 episodes.
- Ja Myung Go. Korean Drama - 2009, 39 episodes.
- Jumong. Korean Drama - 2006, 81 episodes.
- Jang Young Shil. Korean Drama - 2016, 24 episodes.
- Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016) Starring Lee Joon-gi, Lee Ji-eun, Kang Ha-neul. Action, Drama, History. 20 episodes (1 season) 8.6 on IMDb. In Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, Go Ha-jin (played by Lee Ji-eun, also known as IU) is a modern-day woman who finds herself transported back in time during a solar eclipse.
- The Crowned Clown (2019) Starring Yeo Jin-goo, Kim Sang-kyung, Lee Se-young. Drama, History, Romance. 16 episodes (1 season) 8.0 on IMDb. Due to rampant political conflict and dangerous power struggles, a king places a clown named Ha-seon (played by Yeo Jin-goo) in his spot so he can escape an imminent assassination attempt against him.
- Jewel in the Palace (2003) Starring Lee Young-ae, Ji Jin-hee, Hong Ri-na. Biography, Drama, History. 54 episodes (1 season) 8.5 on IMDb. Jewel in the Palace (also known as The Great Jang-Geum and Dae Jang Geum) is truly a jewel of the Korean Wave.
- Pachinko (2022) Starring Lee Min-ho, Kim Min-ha, Jin Ha. Drama, History. 8 episodes (1 season) 8.3 on IMDb. Pachinko is a critically acclaimed epic series based on Min Jin Lee's bestselling novel of the same name.
- Three Kingdoms of Korea
- North-South States Period
- Goryeo Dynasty
- Joseon Dynasty
- Japanese Occupation
- Korean War
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First up, the Three Kingdoms period refers to the time from 57 BC to 668 AD, when the Korean Peninsula was divided among the ancient kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. Each state developed its own unique cultural identity, while testing their borders and alliances with each other.
With a little help from China, Silla eventually defeated both Baekje and Goguryeo in the late 7th century, unifying the Korean Peninsula for the first time under a kingdom that became known as “Later Silla” or “Unified Silla.” To the north, the kingdom of Balhae emerged in Manchuria as a successor state of Goguryeo. Thus the North-South States Peri...
Stretching from 918-1392 AD, the Goryeo Dynasty had plenty of time to cultivate rich societal and cultural traditions, making it a popular setting for historical K-dramas. When Unified Silla failed to maintain control of the Korean Peninsula, it briefly fragmented into three kingdoms again before finally being unified under Goryeo. Confucianism bec...
Much of Korea’s modern culture has its roots in Joseon society, so it’s no surprise that the overwhelming majority of historical K-dramas depict this era. Joseon saw many advancements in the arts, sciences, and literature; however, one of the most significant achievements of the time was King Sejong the Great’s invention of Hangul, the Korean alpha...
The Japanese Occupation of Korea is still an emotionally-charged topic today, and K-dramas set in this era are stirring, patriotic depictions of brave Korean resistance groups that fought against Japanese tyranny. After decades of increasing its influence in Joseon, the Empire of Japan officially annexed Korea in 1910, and began to rapidly industri...
Japan officially withdrew from Korea after its surrender at the end of World War II, in 1945. But in the war’s aftermath, the Soviet Union and the United States, each occupying territory in Korea, could not come to an agreement on the unification of the Peninsula. Thus Korea was divided into North Korea, backed by the Soviets, and South Korea, back...
Explore Korea's rich history through sageuks, the genre of historical dramas. From the Three Kingdoms to the Joseon Dynasty, discover the best K-dramas for each era and their plots, characters, and cultural insights.
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Jul 10, 2015 · 1. Jumong. Korean Drama - 2006, 81 episodes. 7.0. 2. The Kingdom of the Winds. Korean Drama - 2008, 36 episodes. 7.5. 3. Ja Myung Go. Korean Drama - 2009, 39 episodes. 7.0. 4. Kim Soo Ro. Korean Drama - 2010, 32 episodes. 7.0. 5. King Geun Cho Go. Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes. 7.0. 6. The Legend. Korean Drama - 2007, 24 episodes. 7.
Mar 10, 2024 · Do you like watching Korean historical dramas? Here's a list of the 30 best Korean historical dramas you should not ignore. This list is perfect for both avid fans of Korean period dramas and newbies who know nothing about them!
