Modern Historical
Generally shows or movies that are historical but focus on the more recent and relevant part of history, like Japans occupancy of Korea or the split between North and South Korea. Generally things that happened not too long ago or are based in that time frame.
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1. Chicago Typewriter
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
The flashback of the character's past live are during the time of the Joseon era, when Japan occupied Korea.
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2. Love, Lies
Korean Movie - 2016
A movie about two traditional singers during Japan's occuation and the betrayl of their friendship and lover.
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3. The Battleship Island
Korean Movie - 2017
A movie about Koreans capture by the Japanese to mine coal for their energy needs during the time when Japan overtook Korea. Based on a true story.
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4. The Hymn of Death
Korean Drama - 2018, 6 episodes
A short but sweet drama based off a true story bout the first soprano in Korea during Japan's occupation and her lover, a man study literature and enjoys plays and writing books.