Korean History

A historical Timeline, according to Kdramas and movies

As of July 20, 2021: All Kings of Joseon portrayals accounted for (Some will be in the "Historical Fiction" List instead, depending on historical accuracy and relevance)

Emperor (2012) is a 2012 American-Japanese historical drama film set in post-WWII
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  • Jewel in the Palace

    101. Jewel in the Palace

    Korean Drama - 2003, 54 episodes

    10

    Yeonsangun of Joseon (r. 1494–1506)
    Jungjong of Joseon (Reign 1506–1544)

  • Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

    102. Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

    Korean Drama - 2017, 30 episodes

    Yeonsangun of Joseon (r. 1494–1506)
    Seongjong of Joseon (reign 1469–1494)
    Hong Gil Dong?

  • The King and I

    103. The King and I

    Korean Drama - 2007, 63 episodes

    1476 – 1506
    Jungjong of Joseon (Reign 1506–1544) as a Prince
    Yeonsangun of Joseon (r. 1494–1506)
    Seongjong of Joseon (reign 1469–1494)
    Yejong of Joseon (reign 1468–1469)
    Sejo of Joseon (r. 1455–1468)

  • Queen Insoo

    104. Queen Insoo

    Korean Drama - 2011, 60 episodes

    1450s-1500

    Queen Insoo/Queen Mother (Lived 1437-1504)
    Yeonsangun of Joseon (r. 1494–1506)
    Seongjong of Joseon (reign 1469–1494)
    Yejong of Joseon (reign 1468–1469)
    Sejo of Joseon (r. 1455–1468)
    Danjong of Joseon (reigned 1452–1455)
    Munjong of Joseon (regined 18 May 1450 – 14 May 1452)
    Sejong the Great (reigned 1418–1450)

  • The Age of Blood

    105. The Age of Blood

    Korean Movie - 2017

    era of Seong Jong and Jong Jong
    Seong Jong r. 1469–1494
    Jong Jong r. 1506–1544

  • Six Martyred Ministers

    106. Six Martyred Ministers

    Korean Drama - 2007, 24 episodes

    Sejo of Joseon (r. 1455–1468)

  • The Princess's Man

    107. The Princess's Man

    Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes

    King Sejo of Joseon (Reign 1455-1468)
    Danjong of Joseon (reigned 1452–1455)
    Munjong of Joseon (regined 18 May 1450 – 14 May 1452)

  • The Face Reader

    108. The Face Reader

    Korean Movie - 2013

    Sejo of Joseon (r. 1455–1468)
    Danjong of Joseon (reigned 1452–1455)
    Munjong of Joseon (regined 18 May 1450 – 14 May 1452)

  • The Divine Weapon

    109. The Divine Weapon

    Korean Movie - 2008

    1448, the 30th year of Se Jong's reign
    Sejong the Great (reigned 1418–1450)
    Includes portrayal of Munjong of Joseon (regined 18 May 1450 – 14 May 1452)

  • Jang Young Shil

    110. Jang Young Shil

    Korean Drama - 2016, 24 episodes

    Joseon, 15th century (Late 1300s, Early 1400s)
    Sejo of Joseon (r. 1455–1468)
    Munjong of Joseon (regined 18 May 1450 – 14 May 1452)
    Sejong the Great (reigned 1418–1450)
    Taejong of Joseon (reigned 28 November 1400 – 9 September 1418)
    Taejo of Joseon (reigned August 5, 1392 – October 14, 1398)

  • Forbidden Dream

    111. Forbidden Dream

    Korean Movie - 2019

    Sejong the Great (reigned 1418–1450)

  • The Great King, Sejong

    112. The Great King, Sejong

    Korean Drama - 2008, 86 episodes

    Sejong the Great (reigned 1418–1450)
    Includes portrayal of Munjong of Joseon (regined 18 May 1450 – 14 May 1452)
    Includes portrayal of Taejong of Joseon (reigned 28 November 1400 – 9 September 1418)
    Includes portrayal of Jeongjong of Joseon (reigned 14 October 1398 – 28 November 1400)

  • Tree With Deep Roots

    113. Tree With Deep Roots

    Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes

    Introduction of Hangul
    Sejong the Great (reigned 1418–1450)
    Includes portrayal of Taejong of Joseon (reigned 28 November 1400 – 9 September 1418)

    Fictional main character (?)

  • The King's Letters

    114. The King's Letters

    Korean Movie - 2019

    Sejong the Great (reigned 1418–1450)

  • I Am a King

    115. I Am a King

    Korean Movie - 2012

    Sejong the Great (reigned 1418–1450) - three months before coronation
    Inspired by Mark Twain's 1881 novel The Prince and the Pauper, the film is set in the Joseon Dynasty with Ju playing the dual role of a king and a beggar.

    Includes portrayal of Taejong of Joseon (reigned 28 November 1400 – 9 September 1418)

  • My Country: The New Age

    116. My Country: The New Age

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    Taejong of Joseon (reigned 28 November 1400 – 9 September 1418)
    Taejo of Joseon (reigned August 5, 1392 – October 14, 1398)

  • The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won

    117. The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won

    Korean Drama - 2021, 32 episodes

    Taejong of Joseon

    • Lived 13 June 1367 – 8 June 1422
  • Empire of Lust

    118. Empire of Lust

    Korean Movie - 2015

    1398 

    rule of King Taejo 

  • Maids

    119. Maids

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    Taejong of Joseon (reigned 28 November 1400 – 9 September 1418)
    Taejo of Joseon (reigned August 5, 1392 – October 14, 1398)

  • Six Flying Dragons

    120. Six Flying Dragons

    Korean Drama - 2015, 50 episodes

    1380s - 1400, Foundation of Joseon Dynasty (King Taejo, King Taejong)
    Taejo of Joseon (reigned August 5, 1392 – October 14, 1398)
    Jeongjong of Joseon (reigned 14 October 1398 – 28 November 1400)
    Taejong of Joseon (reigned 28 November 1400 – 9 September 1418)

  • Tears of the Dragon

    121. Tears of the Dragon

    Korean Drama - 1996, 159 episodes

    Taejong of Joseon (reigned 28 November 1400 – 9 September 1418)
    Jeongjong of Joseon (reigned 14 October 1398 – 28 November 1400)
    Taejo of Joseon (reigned August 5, 1392 – October 14, 1398)

  • Jeong Do Jeon

    122. Jeong Do Jeon

    Korean Drama - 2014, 50 episodes

    1374-1398

    Taejong of Joseon (reigned 28 November 1400 – 9 September 1418)
    Jeongjong of Joseon (reigned 14 October 1398 – 28 November 1400)
    Taejo of Joseon (reigned August 5, 1392 – October 14, 1398)

  • A Frozen Flower

    123. A Frozen Flower

    Korean Movie - 2008

    1370-1374 (approx), Goryeo reign of King Gongmin

    End of King Gongmin's life

  • Shin Don

    124. Shin Don

    Korean Drama - 2005, 61 episodes

    1356-1371, Goryeo

    In order to make sure that Koryo was free, Gong Min Wang married a woman he did not love. The Mongolians ruled Koryo so Gong Min Wang married the Mongolian princess in hopes that one day Koryo could be freed. Shin Don was a Buddhist priest who both Queen Nokuk and King Gong Min depended on for advice in ruling Koryo.

    Includes portrayal of Taejo of Joseon (reigned August 5, 1392 – October 14, 1398)

  • The Great Seer

    125. The Great Seer

    Korean Drama - 2012, 35 episodes

    1342-1390s

    Taejong of Joseon (reigned 28 November 1400 – 9 September 1418)
    Jeongjong of Joseon (reigned 14 October 1398 – 28 November 1400)
    Taejo of Joseon (reigned August 5, 1392 – October 14, 1398)

  • Faith

    126. Faith

    Korean Drama - 2012, 24 episodes

    1351, Goryeo; Shortly following the marriage of King Gongmin to Queen Noguk

    Fantasy, Time Travel
    Includes portrayal of Taejo of Joseon (reigned August 5, 1392 – October 14, 1398)

  • Empress Ki

    127. Empress Ki

    Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes

    1330s–1350 (approx); Yuan Dynasty/Goryeo Period

    Appearance of King Chunghye and King Chungsuk

  • The King in Love

    128. The King in Love

    Korean Drama - 2017, 40 episodes

    1275-1325, Goryeo

    King Chungnyeol, (Lived 1236-1308) (Reign 1274-1308)
    King Chungseon, (Lived 1275-1325) - Main Cast

  • God of War

    129. God of War

    Korean Drama - 2012, 56 episodes

    King Gojong of Goryeo (Reigned 1213–1259)

  • Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    130. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    5.0

    950s - 975, Goryeo

    Based on a Chinese novel, Bu Bu Jing Xin

  • Dae Jo Yeong

    131. Dae Jo Yeong

    Korean Drama - 2006, 134 episodes

    Dae Joyeong (698 - 719)

  • The Great Battle

    132. The Great Battle

    Korean Movie - 2018

    Three Kingdom Era, Goguryeo (645AD)
    Emperor Taizong of Tang (28 January 598 – 10 July 649)

  • The Great King's Dream

    133. The Great King's Dream

    Korean Drama - 2012, 70 episodes

    Approx  within 628-649
    King Taejong Muyeol (604–661)
    Emperor Gaozong of Tang (21 July 628 – 27 December 683)
    Emperor Taizong of Tang (28 January 598 – 10 July 649)

  • Yeon Gae Somun

    134. Yeon Gae Somun

    Korean Drama - 2006, 100 episodes

    Yeon Gaesomun (594–666) was a powerful military dictator in the waning days of the Goguryeo kingdom
    Emperor Taizong of Tang (28 January 598 – 10 July 649)
    Emperor Yang of Sui (隋煬帝, 569 – 11 April 618)

  • Queen Seon Deok

    135. Queen Seon Deok

    Korean Drama - 2009, 62 episodes

    590s - 647, Silla
    Kim Sammaekjong (526–576; reign 540–576) was the 24th monarch of Silla

  • Hwarang

    136. Hwarang

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    6th Century (500s), Silla
    Kim Sammaekjong (526–576; reign 540–576) was the 24th monarch of Silla

  • River Where the Moon Rises

    137. River Where the Moon Rises

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    Three Kingdom Era, Goguryeo (57BCE - 668CE)
    Princess Pyeonggang (died 595)
    On Dal (died 590) was a Goguryeo General and the husband of Princess Pyeonggang.
    Pyeongwon of Goguryeo (ruled 559–590)
    Kim Sammaekjong (526–576; reign 540–576) was the 24th monarch of Silla

  • The King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang

    138. The King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang

    Korean Drama - 2013, 108 episodes

    King Muryeong of Baekje (Reign 501–523)

  • Youth of May

    139. Youth of May

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

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