Best Historical K-dramas: You will adore this particular collection of binge-worthy K-dramas if you love historical fiction and K-dramas alike. Here are some of our top picks for Korean historical dramas that are worth binge-watching:
Mr. Queen
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video, VIKI
This performance is masterful. A 33-year-old playboy chef from today travels through time and takes the form of the future Joseon Queen. When he wakes up completely confused and finds out he is to marry the king tomorrow, chaos ensues! The hilarious Cdrama “Go Princess Go!” which was the inspiration for this show was remade. The Korean class system, gender identity, and palace politics are all brilliantly critiqued in Mr. Queen. Come for the humour; stay for the acting prowess of Shin Hye Sun.
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth
Where to Watch: Netflix, VIKI
How is one supposed to relax when the cast of this program is so impressive? Park Seo Joon and V from BTS are both featured in this program. To order to undermine the influence of the nobles, who have grown accustomed to their advantages under the bone rank system, Queen Jiso plans to create a new elite organization, the Hwarang, that will bridge the gap between the existing power factions and bind them to protect her son and the throne. But nobody is aware that the crown prince is actually inside the Hwarang.
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
One of the best historical Korean dramas and another time-travel programme. As the sister-in-law of a prince in the Goryeo era, a 25-year-old contemporary woman (Hae Soo) travels there at the beginning of the programme. She frequently encounters the princes, and soon many of them are enamoured with her irreverent personality and attitude. When the fourth Prince falls in love with her, trouble starts. He is well-known for being the vicious Wolfdog. Hae Soo is aware that one of the princes—who kills his brothers—will succeed King Gwangjong. Will Hae Soo develop feelings for the Prince who will one day become Gwangjong? This programme, which was based on the novel Bu Bu Jing Xin, was a remake of the Chinese drama Scarlet Heart.
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Moon Embracing the Sun
Where to Watch: Netflix, VIKI
The historical-fantasy drama is based on the same-titled book by Jung Eun Gwol. It describes a fictional Joseon Dynasty king’s tragic love affair with a female shaman, as well as the quarrels and schemes of rival political factions. Heo Yeon Woo sparks the love of the Crown Prince. To maintain her bloodline, Queen Dowager prefers that the crown prince wed the Prime Minister’s daughter. The programme focuses on Queen Dowager’s nefarious scheme to keep Heo Yeon Woo and the crown prince apart.
Empress Ki
Where to Watch: Netflix, VIKI
Empress Ki will be right up your alley if you enjoy historical melodrama. This show is based on the true account of a Goryeo girl who was sold into slavery in Yuan and later rose to become Toghon Temür’s primary consort and the Empress of Yuan. In contrast to most sageuks, this one explores the demise of a great kingdom rather than the establishment of a new one. This 50-episode saga features plenty of drama, along with action, angst, loss, revenge, and greed. Even though this show uses a lot of creative licence, it’s still worthwhile.
100 Days My Prince
Where to Watch: Netflix, VIKI
You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for a light rom-com with a dash of mystery and action. This love story is unusual. A crown prince suffers an accident and loses his memory. All single women are subject to court order punishment. What happens when a single, (female!) merchant and an amnesic prince are combined? Obviously, an impromptu wedding! The “useless” husband’s attempts to navigate his life while his wife effectively runs the show are hilarious. Why, though, is his brother-in-law attempting to murder him?
Moonlight Drawn By the Clouds
Where to Watch: Netflix, VIKI
Fans of Park Bo Gum, assemble right here! A romance drama called “Moonlight Drawn By The Clouds” is set during the Joseon dynasty. The television programme follows the growth of Crown Prince Lee Yeong from a young child into a beloved monarch as well as his unexpected friendship with Hong Ra On. In reality, Hong Ra On is a female. She has always gone around pretending to be a man. It’s entertaining to watch the Crown Prince and Hong Ra On at first not knowing each other’s identities.
The King of Tears Lee Bang Won
Leader Yi Bang-won is revealed in new detail in “The King of Tears Lee Bang-won.” When the Goryeo Dynasty was ending and the early Joseon Dynasty was being established, he took the initiative to establish the Empire of Joseon. At this time, the old order of Goryeo was destroyed and a new order of Joseon was established. The third king of Joseon, Yi Bang-won, and his life are shown in a unique light in the programme.
Flower of the Prison
You might believe that Flower of Prison is a Joseon love story based on its teaser. Warning: It is not. It is a story of oppression and retaliation. Our female protagonist’s journey from a prison warden to a spy is the main focus of the narrative. She was born and raised inside the facility. The merchant made friends, learned about her birth’s secrets and tragedies, and used these revelations to her advantage. Buckle up because this is another 50-episode ride!
Queen Seondeok
The programme begins after King Jinheung’s reign comes to an end and continues until Queen Seondeok’s reign is over. One of the twin daughters of King Jinpyeong and Queen Maya, Deokman had to be relocated from the palace because of a prophecy. She eventually discovers who she really is and reunites with her twin Princess Cheonmyeon. Mishil, who aspired to be queen, assassinates Princess Cheonmyeon. Deokman became the first female monarch of the Silla kingdom, known as “Queen Seondeok,” in order to avenge her sister’s death and preserve the throne.
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