Commoner Lead in Costume Drama

Not everyone has wealth, status or a title. Not everyone is secretly a prince or the son of the demon lord. History is full of us who work hard for little reward. Here are some costume dramas where at least on main character from the drama is openly NOT royalty, nobility, or wealthy, nor do they really gain it/ inherit it.

Puffin Feb 2, 2022

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1. Ever Night

Chinese Drama - 2018, 60 episodes

Not everyone who seeks revenge is doing it for their noble-born fathers.
2. Ever Night Season 2

Chinese Drama - 2020, 43 episodes

S1 is more about Ning Que, while S2 is more about SangSang, but I think they both count
3. Secret Royal Inspector & Joy

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

Kim Joyi is a true delight. A divorced woman who's mother is a retuned tribute from Ming China with a "lower than enslaved person" status, this drama explores the relationship between the two and the overall struggle of class in Joseon. Taecyeon is just a bonus
4. Fake Princess

Chinese Drama - 2020, 27 episodes
5. Chef Hua

Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes