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The Art of War and Love

Beijing TV, Dragon TV

In the midst of a bitter feudal conflict between the Northern Wei and Southern Liang dynasties, Lin Shu (Hu Ge) helps the Liang secure a significant victory. Betrayal follows, leading to the massacre of his family. Poisoned and transformed, Lin Shu becomes Mei Chang Su, adopting a new identity to seek revenge. He allies with Prince Jing (Wang Kai), an unfavored royal heir embroiled in a fierce succession battle, and reconnects with Mu Ni Huang (Liu Tao), a strong-willed female general resistant to traditional marriage expectations. As Mei Chang Su navigates the complex imperial court, he carefully plots his path to justice while concealing his true identity. Will he successfully avenge his family and expose the truth behind their betrayal? "Nirvana in Fire" is a 2015 Chinese historical drama series directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue.

Nirvana in Fire

Lang Ya Bang

In 15th-century Joseon, King Se Jong (Han Suk Kyu), a visionary monarch, dreams of creating a more equal world for his people, especially after his father’s brutal regime before him. However, his radical pursuit of "Hangul," an accessible alphabet, faces fierce opposition from Confucian scholars who aim to stop the king by any means necessary – even if it means murder. At the same time, Kang Chae Yoon (Jang Hyuk) and So Yi (Shin Sae Kyung), former slaves who survived the prior king’s massacre, have both found ways into King Se Jeong’s court, but have very different end goals in mind. Will King Se Jeong find a way to spread literacy across the nation despite fierce opposition from multiple sides?

Tree With Deep Roots

Deep Rooted Friends Team

Jang Ok Jung (Kim Tae Hee), a woman of extraordinary beauty and talent in the Joseon Dynasty, defies her humble origins as she works her way up from working as a palace maid to becoming a royal tailor. She eventually catches the eye of King Suk Jong (Yoo Ah In), but their romance is fraught with royal politics due to their different social statuses. Suk Jong is willing to move heaven and earth for their love, growing his power enormously, while Ok Jung’s increasingly improved social standing begins to change her. Will Ok Jung and Suk Jong’s love find a way to defeat the odds, or was it an ill-fated union from the beginning? This drama was based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Choi Jung Mi.

Jang Ok Jung, Living in Love

TV Chosun

When two princes, Lee Hwi (Yoon Shi Yoon) and Lee Kang (Joo Sang Wook), become rivals for the love of Seong Ja Hyeon (Jin Se Yeon), a political power struggle erupts that threatens the kingdom. Lee Hwi and Ja Hyeon fall deeply in love, but Lee Kang, who is already married to Ja Hyeon's best friend also desires her. As the king's health declines and an invasion looms, government officials pressure him to choose a successor. Lee Kang's ambition drives him to manipulate the succession, setting deadly traps for Lee Hwi. When Lee Hwi is sent into battle to prove his worth, he must navigate these political intrigues while trying to protect his love and survive Lee Kang's schemes. This is a 2018 South Korean historical drama series directed by Kim Jung Min.

Grand Prince

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KBS2

During the Joseon Dynasty, Kim Yoon Hee (Park Min Young) disguises herself as a boy to support her struggling family by taking entrance exams for other students at Sungkyunkwan University. When the principled Lee Sun Joon (Park Yoo Chun) discovers her scheme, he unexpectedly helps her take the exam under her brother's identity and enter the university herself. They become roommates and classmates, with Yoon Hee befriending the playboy Goo Yong Ha (Song Joong Ki) and rebellious Moon Jae Shin (Yoo Ah In), while simultaneously developing feelings for Sun Joon. As she struggles to maintain her secret identity, Yoon Hee must navigate the challenges of university life and her growing emotions. This is a 2010 South Korean historical drama series based on a bestselling novel and directed by Kim Won Suk and Hwang In Hyuk.

Sungkyunkwan Scandal

In the Goryeo Dynasty, Crown Prince Wang Won (Yim Si Wan) is consumed by an insatiable desire for power, with his loyal royal cousin and comrade Wang Rin (Hong Jong Hyun) always by his side. Their lives are dramatically altered when they meet Eun San (Yoona), the stunning daughter of the country's wealthiest man. As both Wang Won and Wang Rin develop romantic feelings for Eun San, their deep friendship and individual ambitions are put to the ultimate test. This is a 2017 South Korean historical drama series directed by Kim Sang Hyup, based on a novel by Kim Yi Ryung.

The King Loves

Royal Minions

JTBC

When Queen Sim (Jang Hee Jin) struggles with infertility, she seeks help from shaman Hong Joo (Yum Jung Ah), whose powerful black magic helps her give birth to twins Soon Hwae (Yeo Hoe Hyun) and Seo Ri (Kim Sae Ron). However, the dark sorcery curses Seo Ri, causing the Queen to abandon her. Rescued by Poong Yeon's (Kwak Si Yang) father, Seo Ri grows up in hiding, learning witchcraft with her friend Poong Yeon and helper Choi Hyun Seo (Lee Sung Jae). When she encounters royal physician Heo Jun (Yoon Shi Yoon), she hopes he can help her break the curse and reclaim her true identity. This is a 2016 South Korean historical fantasy drama directed by Jo Hyun Tak, inspired by the classic medical text "Mirror of Eastern Medicine" from the Joseon Dynasty.

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