You think you know someone, but then they surprise you. Watch these shows where the characters’ hidden identities keep you on your toes!

Hidden Identity

In the tumultuous kingdom of Joseon, political unrest threatens the reign of King Lee Hun (Yeo Jin Goo), who faces constant assassination attempts. To protect the monarch, a lookalike clown named Ha Sun (Yeo Jin Goo) is brought to the palace to serve as the king's double. As Ha Sun skillfully impersonates the ruler and navigates the complex royal court, he unexpectedly develops feelings for the elegant Queen Yoo So Woon (Lee Se Young). Adapting the film "Gwanghae: The Man Who Became King," this drama explores the dangerous world of royal deception and unexpected love. This is a 2019 South Korean historical drama directed by Kim Hee Won.

The Crowned Clown

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As Chinese military forces fight back against the invading Imperial Japanese army, the government conscripts young men to defend the country. Xie Xiang (Bai Lu) urgently wants to join the battle, fueled by her hatred of injustice. There’s just one problem… she’s a woman! Refusing to let that stop her, she cuts her hair short and assumes her brother’s identity, eventually getting drafted into an elite military academy in Shanghai and befriending other recruits, including the quarrelsome rich kid Gu Yan Zheng (Xu Kai) and the more introverted Shen Jun San (Li Cheng Bin). Xie Xiang wants to keep her true identity a secret, but when both Yan Zheng and Jun San start to fall for her, the challenge becomes increasingly difficult. Will the comrades-in-arms survive the bitter ravages of love and war? This 2019 Chinese period drama was directed by Hue Kai Dong.

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The All Guns Blazing Team

Seo Do Won (Yoon Shi Yoon), a fearless detective dedicated to justice, finds his world shattered when the woman he loves becomes a serial killer's victim. Mysteriously able to move between parallel universes, Do Won now navigates two realities: one where he must atone for his father's sins, and another where he struggles to survive because of them. Discovering his deceased love is alive in another universe, he becomes determined to track down her killer in one world while protecting her in the other. Enlisting the help of Han Seo Kyung (Kyung Soo Jin), a prosecutor who exists differently in each universe, and Lee Jung Min (Shin So Yul), a tenacious investigator, Do Won fights to unravel the mystery and save the woman he loves. This is a 2020 South Korean mystery romance thriller directed by Ryu Seung Jin.

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The Time Detectives

Wei Ying Luo (Wu Jin Yan) enters the royal court of the Qian Long Emperor (Nie Yuan) to investigate her sister's death, suspecting imperial guard Fucha Fu Heng (Xu Kai). Transferring to Chang Chun Palace as a maid, she is mentored by Empress Fucha Rong Yin (Qin Lan), who teaches her to read and write, and eventually falls in love with Fu Heng. Through a series of strategic moves, Ying Luo becomes Consort Ling, navigating the complex imperial harem alongside other concubines like Consort Xian (Charmaine Sheh). As she balances her personal quest for justice with her duties to the Emperor, Ying Luo must decide whether revenge or survival will guide her path. This is a 2018 Chinese historical drama series is directed by Hui Kai Dong and Wen De Guang.

Story of Yanxi Palace

The gentle Empress Team

While visiting a Buddhist temple, college student and unsuccessful aspiring actor Cha Dae Woong (Lee Seung Gi) accidentally unleashes a legendary nine-tailed fox, Mi Ho (Shin Min Ah), from her 500-year prison. Initially terrified, Dae Woong discovers Mi Ho's true desire: to become human. He reluctantly agrees to help her, but that’s easier said than done. As Mi Ho navigates the modern world with innocent curiosity, their odd relationship blossoms into an unlikely romance. However, a mysterious, ancient being with his own agenda is keeping a secret from Mi Ho and Dae Woong that could tear them apart for good. Will Dae Woong help Mi Ho succeed in becoming a human, even if it means giving up everything?

My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho

Team Gumiho

Tencent TV

Ning Que (Chen Fei Yu), the sole survivor of General Lin Guang Yuan's decimated regime, escapes to Du City with his loyal maid Sang Sang (Song Yi Ren). At the martial arts academy, Ning Que discovers Sang Sang is the reincarnation of Yong Ye, a powerful being prophesied to cause chaos. As evil forces seek to harness Sang Sang's mysterious powers, Ning Que must risk everything to protect her and his people from impending destruction. This is a 2018-2019 Chinese drama series based on the novel Jiang Ye by Mao Ni and directed by Yang Yang.

Ever Night

The Ever Night Team

Tencent, Mango TV

Aspiring screenwriter Chen Xiao Qian (Zhao Lu Si) is struggling to get her TV series off the ground. The male lead is kicking up a fuss about her script, leading her to worry that the series will never reach viewers’ screens. Suddenly, she is dragged into the pages of her own screenplay, where she becomes the Third Princess, a lowly minor character with a terrible reputation... and a drastically short lifespan! Fortunately, she knows that her killer will be Prince Han Shuo (Ding Yu Xi) and Xiao Qian uses her “insider knowledge” to rewrite the character’s fate to ensure she survives. Can she cheat death and reverse her TV show’s fortunes? And could this messy situation inadvertently lead her to love? This 2020 Chinese drama was based on a novel by Popsicles and was directed by Cha Chuen Yee.

The Romance of Tiger and Rose

Oh Soo (Jo In Sung), a cold-hearted con artist who targets wealthy women, meets Oh Young (Song Hye Kyo), a blind heiress with a tragic past. Having lost his parents and first love, Soo sees Young as his next potential victim. However, Young, who has also experienced significant loss through her parents' divorce and estrangement, proves to be more complex than he anticipated. As they navigate their shared pain and emotional barriers, an unexpected connection begins to form between them. Can two individuals who have given up on love find solace and redemption in each other's arms? "That Winter, The Wind Blows" is a 2013 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Kyu Tae, based on a 2002 Japanese drama.

That Winter, The Wind Blows

The Winter Lovers Team

Yook Dong Shik (Yoon Shi Yoon), a timid brokerage employee, witnesses a gruesome murder and finds the killer's diary. After being accidentally hit by police officer Sim Bo Kyung (Jung In Sun), he develops amnesia and believes he might be the serial killer. Bo Kyung, plagued by guilt, becomes determined to find the real murderer and protect Dong Shik. As Dong Shik's personality begins to change, questions arise about whether he could truly become a monster and if the actual serial killer will strike again. This is a 2019 South Korean drama directed by Lee Jong Jae.

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