Period-Historical Dramas

Prince Yi San (Lee Junho) vows to become a benevolent monarch despite his cruel grandfather's reign. He falls for Sung Deok Im (Lee Se Young), an intelligent and spirited palace maid. Yi San aims to make her his concubine but Deok Im knows becoming a royal consort would restrict her freedom and rob her of joy. Undeterred by Deok Im’s misgivings, Yi San’s pure love slowly wins her over. Will their hard-earned love be able to withstand the turmoils of palace life? Based on the novel of the same name by Kang Mi Kang, this 2021 South Korean historical series was directed by Jung Ji In and Song Yeon Hwa.

The Red Sleeve

💞Love Finds A Way 🛣

Born blind, Hong Cheon Gi (Kim Yoo Jung) is a gifted painter who miraculously regains her sight and earns an unprecedented position at the prestigious royal art school during the Dan dynasty. In contrast, astrologer Ha Ram (Ahn Hyo Seop), despite his ability to see the future, lost his sight in a childhood accident. Fate brings Cheon Gi and Ha Ram together, and they quickly fall in love. However, their budding romance is threatened by political machinations of the royal court. Is their love fated to last or was it doomed from the start? Adapted from the novel of the same name by Jung Eun Gwol, this 2021 South Korean fantasy romance series was directed by Jang Tae Yoo.

Lovers of the Red Sky

For Your Eyes Only 👁‿👁  

Ra Yi Eon (Taecyeon), a food-loving young man in the Joseon Dynasty, unexpectedly becomes a secret royal inspector after excelling in the civil service exam. Despite his peers' potential envy, Yi Eon is more interested in his next meal. Kim Joy (Kim Hye Yoon), a woman trapped in an unhappy marriage with a gambler, seeks to break free from societal constraints. When their paths cross, they form an uneasy alliance that hints at potential deeper connections. Together, they navigate the challenges of corruption and social expectations in ultra-conservative Joseon society. This is a 2024 South Korean historical comedy-drama that explores personal freedom and unexpected partnerships.

Secret Royal Inspector & Joy

The Royal Inspectors Team 

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In the ultra-conservative Joseon Dynasty, Kang Eun Bo (Jin Se Yeon) seeks justice for her murdered twin sister by becoming the Queen. To achieve her goal, she must win the heart of King Lee Kyung (Kim Min Kyu), a ruler more focused on political stability than romance. Navigating a competitive royal court filled with beautiful women vying for the king's attention, Eun Bo faces numerous challenges. When the king unexpectedly recognizes her from a dream, an unlikely connection begins to form between them. As Eun Bo strategically pursues her revenge and the royal title, she must balance her personal mission with the complex dynamics of the Joseon court. This is a 2019 Viki Original historical drama series directed by Kim Jung Min.

Queen: Love and War

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 👑

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The hilarious antics in the Mr. Queen universe continue in this collection of cut-for-time scenes, including an extended look at the first encounter between modern chef-turned-Joseon queen So Yong (Shin Hae Sun) and King Cheol Jong (Kim Jung Hyun), the humorously competitive relationship between So Yong's cousin Byeong In (Na In Woo) and Prince Yeong Pyeong (Yoo Min Kyu), Lady Choi's (Cha Chung Hwa)'s quest to uncover Lady Hwa Jin’s (Seol In Ah) secret hobby, and more. This is a follow-up to the 2020 South Korean historical fantasy comedy series "Mr. Queen" directed by Yoon Sung Sik.

Mr. Queen: The Secret

The "No Touch" Team 👑

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Yi Soo (Seo Ji Hoon), a young king who rose from humble blacksmith origins, struggles with palace life and his impossible love for Gae Ddong (Gong Seung Yeon), a commoner. Determined to marry her, he enlists the Flower Crew – Ma Hoon (Kim Min Jae), Do Joon (Byeon Woo Suk), and Go Yeong Soo (Park Ji Hoon) – to transform Gae Ddong into a noblewoman. The matchmaking team takes on the challenging task of elevating her social status, risking everything to help the king's romantic dream come true. Will they successfully turn Gae Ddong into a noble bride, or will their efforts prove futile? Based on the novel by Kim Yi Rang, this is a 2019 historical romantic comedy drama directed by Kim Ga Ram.

Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency

My Fair Lady Team

Heo Saek (Lee Jun Ho), the son of a gisaeng, grows up understanding the hardships of women in Joseon's entertainment world. When his aunt's gibang, Yeonpoonggak, begins to fail, he becomes the first male gisaeng to help save the business. His charming looks and skills quickly make him popular among women. However, he meets his match in Hae Won (Jung So Min), a beautiful woman whose sharp mind and progressive thinking intimidate most men. Despite her initial resistance, Heo Saek is determined to win her over and uncover the mystery behind her unique personality. As they interact, both begin to wonder if they might be each other's true love. This is a delightful 2019 South Korean historical romantic comedy film directed by Nam Dae Joong.

Homme Fatale

♡ Homme Fatale ♡

After being attacked by a group of female assassins, young swordsman Jeon Nok Du (Jang Dong Yoon) sets out to track down one of his assailants. However, his quest leads him to a village populated entirely by widows. In order to evade detection, Nok Du disguises himself as a woman while he searches for clues. But one of the residents, Dong Dong Ju (Kim So Hyun), learns Nok Du’s secret identity… although she has a secret of her own: she has escaped from an ill-fated gisaeng (courtesan) apprenticeship. Will they succeed in keeping each others’ identities a secret? And what will happen when they begin to fall for each other? This 2019 South Korean drama series was based on the hit webtoon “Nok Du Jeon” by Hye Jin Yang and was directed by Kim Dong Hwi.

The Tale of Nokdu

💞Lovers Secrets Joseon's Team

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

THE ON FIRE PENGUINS TEAM 🔥🐧

Yul (Do Kyung Soo), the King's carefree nephew, falls in love with the compassionate Yi Seo (Nam Ji Hyun) during his playful youth. When Yul's father (Jo Han Chul) and Kim Cha Eon (Jo Sung Ha) orchestrate a bloody coup that kills the King and Yi Seo's father, she escapes with her brother while Yul is unaware. Yul's father becomes King, making Yul the Crown Prince. Sixteen years later, Yul suffers memory loss after an assassination attempt, setting the stage for a dramatic reunion with Yi Seo and a journey to uncover the truth about his past. This is a 2024 South Korean historical drama exploring love, betrayal, and destiny.

100 Days My Prince

The 100 Days Team

A respected scholar becomes an unexpected protector when tasked with educating a rebellious princess. Gyeon Woo (Joo Won), renowned as "Joseon's National Treasure," is commissioned by the king to guide Princess Hye Myung (Oh Yeon Seo), a headstrong royal. When rebels threaten her future reign, Gyeon Woo finds himself thrust into the role of her defender. As danger closes in, he must navigate the challenges of protecting the princess and securing her throne. This is a 2017 South Korean historical television drama series directed by Oh Jin Seok, based on the 2001 hit film of the same name, reimagined in the Joseon Dynasty setting.

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