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started: 7/7/2023

lavinia Jul 7, 2023
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  • Mr. Sunshine

    1. Mr. Sunshine

    Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
    8.9
    1,091 points by 11 voters
    Mr. Sunshine centers on a young boy born into a house servant's family who travels to the United States during the 1871 Shinmiyangyo (U.S. expedition to Korea). He returns to his homeland ...more
  • Under the Queen's Umbrella

    2. Under the Queen's Umbrella

    Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
    9.0
    792 points by 8 voters
    Within the palace exist troublemaking princes who cause nothing but headaches for the royal family and are about to be turned into proper crown princes. Their mother, Im Hwa Ryeong, is the wife ...more
  • Moon Embracing the Sun

    3. Moon Embracing the Sun

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
    8.4
    491 points by 5 voters
    Thirteen-year-old Heo Yeon Woo, the daughter of a high-ranking official, accompanies her mother to the royal palace to attend her brother, Heo Yeom's civil service examination congratulatory ceremony. By chance, she comes ...more
  • The Red Sleeve

    4. The Red Sleeve

    Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes
    8.8
    393 points by 4 voters
    In 18th-century Korea, Prince Yi San is a perfectionist haunted by his father's murder. He's set to inherit the throne once his cruel grandfather, the current king, passes away. Despite the emotional ...more
  • Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung

    5. Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung

    Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
    8.2
    290 points by 3 voters
    The story takes place at the beginning of the 19th century. Goo Hae Ryung is an intern to become a palace historian. However, it was not acceptable for women to write historical ...more
  • Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

    6. Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

    Korean Drama - 2017, 30 episodes
    8.5
    199 points by 2 voters
    “The culprit who is posing as a royal official is not stealing wealth. He is stealing the hearts and minds of your people, Your Majesty.” There was a divisive figure in the ...more
  • The Secret Romantic Guesthouse

    7. The Secret Romantic Guesthouse

    Korean Drama - 2023, 18 episodes
    8.1
    195 points by 2 voters
    Yoon Dan Oh had enjoyed a comfortable life as the beloved youngest daughter of a well-off family, but no longer. Now the family breadwinner, she runs the Ihwawon Inn. Current guests are ...more
  • The Crowned Clown

    8. The Crowned Clown

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
    8.4
    195 points by 2 voters
    Joseon is in a state of disorder due to uprisings and a power struggle surrounding King Lee Hun. To avoid assassination, a clown named Ha Sun is brought to the palace to ...more
  • Six Flying Dragons

    9. Six Flying Dragons

    Korean Drama - 2015, 50 episodes
    8.7
    195 points by 2 voters
    A fictional, historical drama about the ambition, rise and fall of real and fictional characters based around Yi Bang Won. Yi Bang Won was the third king of the Joseon Dynasty in ...more
  • The Princess's Man

    10. The Princess's Man

    Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes
    8.4
    100 points by 1 voters
    Princess Se Ryung is the headstrong and forward-thinking daughter of Grand Prince Su Yang, who is determined to be King. She falls in love with the son of his mortal enemy, and ...more
  • Arthdal Chronicles Part 3: The Prelude to All Legends

    11. Arthdal Chronicles Part 3: The Prelude to All Legends

    Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
    8.7
    100 points by 1 voters
    Ta Gon gets what he wants as he sits atop his throne. However, now his life and throne are threatened when Eun Seom begins to gather power among the slaves and peasants ...more
  • Queen Seon Deok

    12. Queen Seon Deok

    Korean Drama - 2009, 62 episodes
    8.5
    100 points by 1 voters
    The story of a beautiful queen, who has to give up her love to save the people. A biopic of Queen Seon Deok, who was born a princess and later became the ...more
  • The Nokdu Flower

    13. The Nokdu Flower

    Korean Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
    8.3
    99 points by 1 voters
    Set during the Donghak Peasant Revolution (1894-1895), two half-brothers find themselves on opposing sides of the conflict. Baek Yi Kang is the first son of a prominent family whose wealthy father is ...more
  • The Hymn of Death

    14. The Hymn of Death

    Korean Drama - 2018, 6 episodes
    8.3
    98 points by 1 voters
    Kim Woo Jin is a stage drama writer while Korea is under Japanese occupation. He is married, but he falls in love with Yun Shim Deok. Shim Deok is the first Korean ...more
  • The Kingdom of the Winds

    15. The Kingdom of the Winds

    Korean Drama - 2008, 36 episodes
    8.0
    97 points by 1 voters
    The drama about the life of Jumong's grandson, Moo Hyul, who was born with a curse to kill his parent, siblings, son and destroy Goguryeo. (Source: DramaWiki) ~~ Adapted from the manhwa ...more
  • Jewel in the Palace

    16. Jewel in the Palace

    Korean Drama - 2003, 54 episodes
    8.7
    96 points by 1 voters
    About 500 years ago during the time of Chosun Dynasty, Korea boasted a rigidly hierarchical and male dominated social structure. Based on a true story about a legendary girl, Jang Geum, who ...more
  • The King's Affection

    17. The King's Affection

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
    8.3
    96 points by 1 voters
    The story is set during the Joseon Dynasty, at a time when twins were considered an ominous sign. As a result, when the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins, an order ...more
  • 100 Days My Prince

    18. 100 Days My Prince

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
    8.3
    96 points by 1 voters
    Lee Yul, Crown Prince of Joseon, is a perfectionist who disregards most royal palace nobles. His cold and demanding demeanor masks deeply-rooted loneliness. He comes to pass a law stating that Korean ...more
  • Dong Yi

    19. Dong Yi

    Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes
    8.5
    95 points by 1 voters
    "Dong Yi" is a historical drama based on the life of Dong Yi later known as Choi Suk Bin. She worked in the royal palace as a lowly water maid. King Sok ...more
  • Tree With Deep Roots

    20. Tree With Deep Roots

    Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes
    8.3
    95 points by 1 voters
    Early in his reign, King Se Jong accidentally causes the death of his in-laws and their slaves in an attempt to save them from his brutal father, King Tae Jong. Two young ...more

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