Best historical S-Korean series

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  • Mr. Sunshine

    1. Mr. Sunshine

    Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
    8.9
    1,298 points by 13 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
  • Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    2. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
    8.7
    1,282 points by 13 voters
    When a total eclipse of the sun takes place, Go Ha Jin is transported back in time to the start of the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea during King Taejo's rule. She wakes ...more
  • Kingdom

    3. Kingdom

    Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
    8.8
    789 points by 8 voters
    As the Joseon King succumbs to smallpox the rumors of his death begin. The Cho Clan, which is the clan of the pregnant Queen and her father, together with the the Chief ...more
  • The Tale of Nokdu

    4. The Tale of Nokdu

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
    8.3
    686 points by 7 voters
    Jeon Nok Du lives on an island with his father and older brother. He is smart and a good swordsman. Since he was little, his father did not let him study or ...more
  • Moon Embracing the Sun

    5. Moon Embracing the Sun

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
    8.4
    489 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
  • Sungkyunkwan Scandal

    6. Sungkyunkwan Scandal

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
    8.2
    485 points by 5 voters
    Kim Yun Hee is a smart, responsible young woman with an independent drive. Since her father passed away, she has worked to support her family but has also managed to do well ...more
  • Empress Ki

    7. Empress Ki

    Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes
    8.6
    382 points by 4 voters
    Genghis Khan built an empire that spanned vast regions in East Asia and East Europe. And there was one woman who held immense power in the Yuan Dynasty, which Genghis Khan founded, ...more
  • Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung

    8. Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung

    Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
    8.2
    380 points by 4 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
  • Chicago Typewriter

    9. Chicago Typewriter

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
    8.6
    292 points by 3 voters
    This drama follows the lives of two men and a woman through two eras: one during the 1930s Japanese occupation of Korea and the other in the 21st century. The three main ...more
  • Love in the Moonlight

    10. Love in the Moonlight

    Korean Drama - 2016, 18 episodes
    8.2
    291 points by 3 voters
    To protect herself and her family, Hong Ra On disguises herself as a man and counsels men on dating. Due to a love letter she wrote for a client, she meets Crown ...more
  • Hwarang

    11. Hwarang

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
    8.0
    291 points by 3 voters
    The names of just a few Hwarangs are recorded in history. Not many people these days truly know about Hwarangs. How did they start? How did beautiful looking young men become at ...more
  • Jewel in the Palace

    12. Jewel in the Palace

    Korean Drama - 2003, 54 episodes
    8.7
    288 points by 3 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
  • 100 Days My Prince

    13. 100 Days My Prince

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
    8.3
    285 points by 3 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
  • Queen for Seven Days

    14. Queen for Seven Days

    Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes
    8.2
    282 points by 3 voters
    This drama is about the love story between King Jung Jong and his Queen Dan Kyung, who was crowned and deposed within the span of a week due to rival political factions ...more
  • Six Flying Dragons

    15. Six Flying Dragons

    Korean Drama - 2015, 50 episodes
    8.7
    200 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

    16. The Princess's Man

    Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes
    8.4
    198 points by 2 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
  • My Country: The New Age

    17. My Country: The New Age

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
    8.4
    197 points by 2 voters
    Set during the end of the Goryeo period to the early Joseon period. Two friends aim their swords against one another due to differences in opinion about "my country." Seo Hwi is ...more
  • Iljimae

    18. Iljimae

    Korean Drama - 2008, 20 episodes
    8.3
    196 points by 2 voters
    Set during the Joseon Dynasty, Yong acted as a hooligan in the marketplace by day but at night he was a thief who robbed corrupted government officials to give to the poor. ...more
  • The Flower in Prison

    19. The Flower in Prison

    Korean Drama - 2016, 51 episodes
    7.8
    195 points by 2 voters
    A story about Ok Nyeo, a talented girl born and raised in prison who gains great skill and wisdom through her encounters with extraordinary people from all walks of life. She becomes ...more
  • The King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang

    20. The King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang

    Korean Drama - 2013, 108 episodes
    8.1
    186 points by 2 voters
    King Mu Ryeong was a Baekje king who oversaw a renaissance during his reign while also building his kingdom into a sea power. He had a hidden daughter called Soo Baek Hyang, ...more
  • Splendid Politics

    21. Splendid Politics

    Korean Drama - 2015, 50 episodes
    7.5
    183 points by 2 voters
    Princess Jung Myung was the only direct descendant of King Seon Jo still alive and when she was born, her birth was celebrated around the palace. She had the sweetest smile a ...more
  • Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

    22. Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

    Korean Drama - 2017, 30 episodes
    8.5
    99 points by 1 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
  • Jumong

    23. Jumong

    Korean Drama - 2006, 81 episodes
    8.3
    98 points by 1 voters
    Jumong was the founder of Goguryeo in 37 BC. He was the son of General Hae Mo Su and Lady Yoo Hwa and was raised by King Geum Wa, who took him ...more
  • Live Up to Your Name

    24. Live Up to Your Name

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
    8.2
    97 points by 1 voters
    Heo Im, who is born in a concubine family in the Joseon era and has very outstanding medical skills, is frustrated about his career as he fails to climb to higher positions ...more
  • Hong Gil Dong

    25. Hong Gil Dong

    Korean Drama - 2008, 24 episodes
    7.7
    96 points by 1 voters
    Hong Gil Dong was the illegitimate son of a high ranked minister. A local monk took him under his wing and taught him martial arts. Hong Gil Dong was inspired to fight ...more
  • Gu Family Book

    26. Gu Family Book

    Korean Drama - 2013, 24 episodes
    8.3
    95 points by 1 voters
    Choi Kang Chi is a half-human and half-mythical-creature who was adopted by the lord of the Hundred Years Inn. He was the son of Gu Wol Ryung, the guardian spirit of Jiri ...more
  • The Royal Tailor

    27. The Royal Tailor

    Korean Movie - 2014
    8.0
    92 points by 1 voters
    Depicts the love lives, jealousies and desires of those that work within the Sanguiwon during the Joseon Dynasty period. The Sanguiwon are responsible for the attire worn by royalty. Dol Seok is ...more
  • Warriors of the Dawn

    28. Warriors of the Dawn

    Korean Movie - 2017
    7.6
    91 points by 1 voters
    To avoid invading Japanese forces, King Seon Jo leaves for the Ming Dynasty and abandons his people in the process. In his place, Prince Gwang Hae leads the royal court. Meanwhile, To ...more
  • Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People Prelude

    29. Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People Prelude

    Korean Special - 2017, 1 episode
    8.0
    90 points by 1 voters
    In this special, actor Kim Sang Joong and Korean historian Seol Min Seok introduce main characters. Since Rebel is a faction (fact + fiction) historical drama, historian Seol Min Seok explains which ...more
  • Dong Yi

    30. Dong Yi

    Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes
    8.5
    84 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
  • Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency

    31. Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
    7.8
    83 points by 1 voters
    Growing up an ordinary country blacksmith, Lee Soo had no idea he would ever rule all of Joseon; but, at the age of twenty-three, that’s exactly what happened. Now as king, Lee ...more
  • Yi San

    32. Yi San

    Korean Drama - 2007, 77 episodes
    8.0
    82 points by 1 voters
    This drama details the life of King Jeong Jo, Joseon's 22nd monarch, who is remembered in Korean history as one of Korea's greatest kings, one who loved the people and reigned for ...more
  • Queen Seon Deok

    33. Queen Seon Deok

    Korean Drama - 2009, 62 episodes
    8.5
    81 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 Painter of the Wind

    34. The Painter of the Wind

    Korean Drama - 2008, 20 episodes
    7.9
    80 points by 1 voters
    Shin Yoon Bok is a talented painter who disguises herself as a boy to search for her father's murderer and meets a master painter who guides her into being a great painter. ...more
  • Goddess of Fire

    35. Goddess of Fire

    Korean Drama - 2013, 32 episodes
    7.3
    79 points by 1 voters
    Joseon-era pottery was notable for its best quality and advanced baking method in the late 16th century. Baek Pa Seon, the woman of fire, was Joseon's first female potter and was regarded ...more

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