A list for fans of time-travel themed Korean dramas

Time-travel K-dramas

While investigating his wife’s murder, Joseon Dynasty crown prince Yi Gak (Park Yoochun), is mysteriously transported 300 years into the future to 21st-century Seoul! He lands on the rooftop of Park Ha (Han Ji Min), a spirited young woman, along with his three loyal retainers. Believing Park Ha's sister to be his reincarnated princess, Yi Gak endeavors to uncover the truth behind his wife's death and his sudden displacement. In the process, Yi Gak assumes the identity of a missing heir who looks just like him, and inadvertently involves himself in a modern-day conspiracy of his own. As he navigates the bewildering modern world, an unexpected romance blossoms between Park Ha and Yi Gak. But can love truly conquer centuries – and will Yi Gak ever find the answers he seeks?

Rooftop Prince

 The Joseon Power Rangers

A male chef who works at the South Korean presidential residence is transported from the present day to Korea’s past, where his soul ends up in the body of queen-to-be Kim So Yong (Shin Hae Sun) shortly before her marriage to King Cheol Jong (Kim Jung Hyun)! As Queen So Yong gets acquainted with her new life, she realizes that conspiracy is afoot in the kingdom, as the real Kim So Yong had an mysterious accident before the wedding and a scheming matriarch is trying to take advantage of King Cheol Jong’s kind nature, although he has secrets of his own. Can So Yong help right the wrongs going on in Joseon? This 2020 South Korean period drama series was directed by Yoon Sung Sik and Jang Yang Ho.

Mr. Queen

The Royal Team 👑

Cha Joo Hyeok (Ji Sung), is a bank employee in an unhappy marriage with Seo Woo Jin (Han Ji Min) for five years. Joo Hyeok experiences a life-altering moment when a mysterious man gives him two coins to travel back in time to make a different decision. His choice dramatically transforms his entire existence, erasing his current life with Woo Jin and best friend Yoon Joong Hoo (Jang Seung Jo). In this new reality, Joo Hyeok is married to his first love Lee Hye Won (Kang Han Na). Caught between his past and present, Joo Hyuk struggles to understand the consequences of his actions and wonders if he can ever reclaim his original life. This is a 2018 South Korean drama directed by Lee Sang Yeob.

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