This historical drama follows a lady from the twenty-first century who finds herself transported a thousand years back in time to the Goryeo era. Then she realizes she's inside the body of another lady, the cousin of the 8th prince's bride. She gradually falls in love with Wang So, the fourth Prince, who is notorious for his violence.

Moon Lovers may not have garnered huge ratings in Korea, but it surely won the hearts of people throughout the world. This epic and sad historical tale will elicit a wide range of emotions and have your pulse pounding like never before. Moreover, you will truly enjoy Lee Jun Gi's performance (Wang So, the fourth prince), as he usually excels at playing badass characters (he has already been mentioned more than once on this list). So, if you want to experience a roller coaster ride of emotions, you definitely should check out this heart-wrenching drama.

Detailed information:

Original release: August 29 –November 1, 2016

Running time: 60 minutes

Directed by: Kim Kyu-tae
Stars: Lee Joon-gi, Lee Ji-eun, Kang Ha-neul

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5320412

The Moon that Embraces the Sun is a historical/fantasy drama set in the Joseon Dynasty that concentrates on the love tale of a mythical monarch and a shaman. They are separated by political intrigue and evil sorcery, but they will meet again; the moon must hug the sun.

This is essentially a simple historical drama with emotional romance but a little touch on politics. So, if you prefer romance over a classic historical drama and appreciate sorrowful situations, suspense, and action, this program is for you! This touching serial was even designated as a national drama!

The historical-fantasy drama is based on Jung Eun-novel gwol's of the same name. It depicts a touching love tale between a fictitious Joseon Dynasty monarch and a female shaman, as well as the tensions and conspiracies of competing for political powers. The series received a 42.2 percent rating at its peak. At the 48th Baeksang Arts Accolades, it won Best Drama and Best Actor in the television category, as well as many awards at the 2012 MBC Drama Awards, including Drama of the Year.

Detailed information:

Original release: January 4 –March 15, 2012

Directed by: Kim Do-hoon, Lee Seong-jun
Stars: Kim Soo-hyun, Han Ga-in, Jung Il-woo

Link to watch: https://www.netflix.com/vn-en/title/80031790

Park Bo-gum and Kim Yoo-jung feature in the South Korean television series Love in the Moonlight, alongside Jung Jinyoung, Chae Soo-bin, and Kwak Dong-yeon. It is a coming-of-age narrative and teenage romance set during the Joseon Dynasty in 19th-century Korea, based on the novel Moonlight Drawn by Clouds, which was initially serialized on Naver in 2013[1] and then released as a five-part book series in 2015. From August 22, 2016, until October 18, 2016, it aired on KBS2 at 22:00 (KST) every Monday and Tuesday for 18 episodes.

The book-based drama Love in the Moonlight is a coming-of-age narrative set during the Joseon dynasty in the nineteenth century. The love tale between the crown prince and a girl who reluctantly disguises herself as a male and is taken to the palace as a eunuch is at the heart of this drama. It's fascinating to see how the prince's sentiments for the girl shift even before he understands who she is! The award-winning drama was acclaimed for its outstanding production, acting, and music. This adorable love story will undoubtedly capture your heart!

Detailed information:

Directed by: Kim Sung-yoon

Stars: Park Bo-gum, Kim Yoo-jung, Jinyoung

Original release: August 22 –October 18, 2016

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5575678

Empress Ki is a highly idealized period drama based on true historical events. Seung Nyang, the main character, was born as a slave in Goryeo. She grew up pretending to be a man in order to avoid being compelled to travel to China to serve the emperor, and she became a powerful lady and one of the campaigners who protected girls from being transported away as tributes. She quickly falls in love with both the King of Goryeo and the future Emperor of China, a prince from Mongolia.

A domestic and overseas hit, the series received the Golden Bird Prize for Serial Drama at the 9th Seoul International Drama Awards. Ha Ji-won also won the Grand Prize at the MBC Drama Awards for her performance. Empress Ki became a worldwide sensation. After Jewel in the Palace, it was the second-highest rated Korean drama. This historical series will undoubtedly entice you to binge-watch it!

Detailed information:

Original release: October 28, 2013 –April 29, 2014

Running time: 60 minutes

Directed by: Han Hee, Lee Sung-joon
Stars: Ha Ji-won, Joo Jin-mo, Ji Chang-wook

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322566

Yoo Ah-in, Kim Myung-min, Shin Se-kyung, Byun Yo-han, Yoon Kyun-sang, and Chun Ho-jin appear in the South Korean television series Six Flying Dragons. It aired on SBS on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 for 50 episodes beginning on October 5, 2015, as part of the network's 25th-anniversary celebration. Deep Rooted Tree acts as a vague prelude to the drama. Yoo Ah-in and Shin Se-kyung, who previously appeared together in the 2012 serial Fashion King, reunited for this drama series.

Six Flying Dragons, from the creators of Deep Rooted Tree and Queen Seondeok, promises to be a heartbreaking, powerful, and emotional experience. The play takes place near the conclusion of the Goryeo era, at the start of the Joseon dynasty. Essentially, the plot centers around the lives and struggles of six ambitious people known as the "six flying dragons." They form alliances and then use each other to further their personal goals. It's difficult to pick someone's side because most of the characters are neither completely nice nor completely wicked. They're only human.

Detailed information:

Directed by: Shin Kyung-soo
Stars: Yoo Ah-in, Kim Myung-min, Shin Se-kyung

Running time: 60 minutes

Original release: October 5, 2015 –March 22, 2016

Link to watch: https://www.netflixreleases.com/six-flying-dragons-2015

Deep Rooted Tree is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2011 and starred Han Suk-kyu, Jang Hyuk, and Shin Se-kyung. Based on Lee Jung-novel myung's of the same name, it aired on SBS from 5 October to 22 December 2011 at 21:55 on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Deep Rooted Tree is neither a classic historical drama nor a romantic comedy. Be prepared for conspiracies and political intrigues with elements of tragedies, mysteries, and thrillers before you commit to viewing this series. If you appreciate funny, heart-stopping, and heartbreaking dramas, this one will most likely join your list of the finest dramas you've ever seen.

The plot begins with King Se Jong accidentally killing his family and slaves while attempting to defend them from his violent father, King Tae Jong, who has all authority. Fortunately, two young slaves survive, but they are separated. One of them is reared as a servant in the palace, while the other grows into a valiant warrior seeking vengeance. Years pass and the former slave (who has vowed to assassinate the monarch) returns to the palace. He does, however, become entangled in the mystery surrounding a series of killings.

Detailed information:

Directed by: Jang Tae-yoo
Stars: Han Suk-kyu, Jang Hyuk, Shin Se-kyung

Original release: 5 October –22 December 2011

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2221405

Dae Jang Geum, also known as Jewel in the Palace, is a 2003 South Korean historical drama television series directed by Lee Byung-hoon. It first aired on MBC from September 15, 2003, to March 23, 2004, where it was the top program with an average viewership rating of 45.8% and a peak of 57.1% (making it the 10th highest-rated Korean drama of all time).

The story of Jewel in the Palace is about an orphaned child in 15th century Korea who becomes the first woman to overcome a series of social prejudices. She rises through the ranks to become the royal chef and, subsequently, the supreme royal physician. The play is based on a true tale of a wonderful and motivated young woman. It's a tale of heartfelt friendships, star-crossed love, and political machinations (with some repetitive and predictable plot twists though).

It may take some time to have the confidence to watch this series because it is another drama with 50+ episodes. Nonetheless, Jewel in the Palace became an international phenomenon, airing in over 90 countries and earning the title "the series that helped promote Korean culture over the world."

Detailed information:

Directed by: Lee Byung-hoon
Stars: Lee Young-ae, Ji Jin-hee, Hong Ri-na

Running time: 60 minutes

Original release: September 15, 2003 –March 23, 2004

Link to watch: https://www.yidio.com/show/jewel-in-the-palace

This isn't an average 60-episode drama like the others on the list. It's far shorter than that, and it doesn't precisely adhere to the standards of classic historical drama. The romance takes center stage here, rather than political intrigues and intrigue (which exist, but are all intertwined, making the politics more fascinating). So, even if you're one of those K-drama lovers that makes it a point not to watch historical series, The Princess's Man is worth your time.

The Princess's Man is a romantic historical drama about star-crossed lovers; think of it as the Korean equivalent of Romeo and Juliet. It's a love story between the daughter of the grand prince who aspires to be king and the son of her father's worst foe. Obviously, the unlucky girl's life gets incredibly complex when her father opposes the guy she loves.

Detailed information:

Directed by: Kim Jung-min, Park Hyun-suk
Stars: Park Si-hoo, Moon Chae-won, Kim Yeong-cheol

Original release: 20 July –6 October 2011

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2495476

Do you enjoy tragic vengeance stories that are filled with love, adventure, action, and drama? If so, this historical drama about a badass rebel shooter is for you. The fact that Lee Jun Ki stars in this period drama may be enough to pique your attention since he is well-known for his work in historical Korean dramas.

Park Yoon Kang, a young swordsman and the son of the royal head guard, is the protagonist of the novel. His happy existence is cut short when his father is cruelly slain and his sister is enslaved. On this day, he promises to revenge his father's death and release her sister from servitude. So, how is our protagonist going to do this? He chooses to adopt the new persona and exchange his sword for a rifle. And this is in late-nineteenth-century Joseon when the gun is still a relatively new weapon. He merely wanted vengeance, but he ends up becoming a hero for the people.

Detailed information:

Directed by: Kim Jung-min
Stars: Lee Joon-gi, Nam Sang-mi, Jeon Hye-bin

Original release: June 25 –September 4, 2014

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3836378

The King's Daughter, Soo Baek-hyang is a Korean-language historical drama that depicts the life of Soo Baek-hyang, King Muryeong of Baekje's daughter. From September 30, 2013, to March 14, 2014, 108 episodes were broadcast on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) network on Monday and Friday at 20:55. (11:55 GMT). The series was originally slated to feature 120 episodes, however, on March 4, 2014, it was trimmed to 108.

This drama is about the oldest daughter of King Muryeong, King of Baekje, one of the three Kingdoms of ancient Korea, as the title suggests (the story is set in the pre-Joseon period). Su Baek Hyang, the righteous, has been trained to never crave more than she already has. As a result, she is unable to become a princess since her rightful place is usurped by her aspirant younger sister. Later, she becomes the commander of a clandestine espionage organization and begins spying for her own country. If you're looking for a long and fantastic historical drama with a difficult tale that will make you cry a river, this historical series is for you.

Detailed information:

Directed by: Lee San-yeob

Stars: Seo Hyun-jin, Seo Woo, Lee Jae-ryong

Running time: 35 minutes

Original release: September 30, 2013 –March 14, 2014

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3541196

Queen for Seven Days is a South Korean television series starring Park Min-young as Queen Dangyeong, as well as Yeon Woo-jin and Lee Dong-gun. From May 31, 2017, until August 3, 2017, it is broadcast on KBS2 every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:00 (KST).

This historical drama is based on the sad love tale of King Yeok and Queen Chae Kyung, who was dethroned only a week after her coronation. Chae Kyung is exiled away from her rich home when her parents are forewarned of her fate by a prophecy. The prophecy predicted her family's doom if she became entangled with the royal family. Despite their attempts, her fate remains unchanged. Fate keeps bringing Chae Kyung and the great prince together, and tragedy seems to follow them at every step. With the passage of time, the girl finds herself in the midst of the feud between the monarch and the grand prince.

Detailed information:

Directed by: Lee Jung-sub

Stars: Park Min-young, Yeon Woo-jin, Lee Dong-gun

Original release: May 31 –August 3, 2017

Link to watch: https://www.netflix.com/iq-en/title/81093222

The King in Love, also known as The King Is in Love, is a South Korean historical drama directed by Kim Sang-hyeop and written by Song Ji-na, Park Chan-kyung, and No Sun-jae. It is based on Kim Yi-novel ryung's of the same name. Im Si-wan, Im Yoon-ah, and Hong Jong-hyun star. The pre-produced drama broadcast on MBC on Mondays and Tuesdays from July 17, 2017, to September 19, 2017.

Kings have a lonely existence since there are few people they can rely on. In this historical tale, the monarch only has one devoted closest friend. Imagine the anguish of this episode when you know he finds up in a terrible love triangle as he and his best buddy fall in love with the same lady. And it's a true love triangle since the starring heroine adores both guys. She simply prefers one of them over the other. The attention to detail in clothing, scene design, and stunning photography will transport you to the Goryeo period. The drama will keep you on the edge of your seat while providing a visual feast.

Detailed information:
Directed by: Kim Sang-hyeop
Stars: Im Si-wan, Im Yoon-ah, Hong Jong-hyun
Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6256734

Shine or Go Crazy is a 2015 South Korean television series based on Hyun Go-novel woon's of the same name about the romance of a Goryeo prince and a Balhae princess. It aired on MBC from January 19 to April 7, 2015, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00, and starred Jang Hyuk, Oh Yeon-seo, Lee Ha-nui, and Lim Ju-hwan.

The narrative of Wang So, an exiled prince of Goryeo (later King Gwangjong), and Shin Yool, an exiled princess of Balhae, is told in this dramatized historical play. Because of a prophecy, the prince is exiled from the palace and transported to the mountains as a youngster. He is doomed to bring carnage and disaster, according to the prophecy. Years pass, and he eventually meets Shin Yool. She, too, has been exiled from her castle for the same reason. A prophecy said that she will become the light for another country. The girl had no choice except to be reared surreptitiously by a palace maid. Will their prophesies come true once their fates are intertwined?

Faith is a South Korean television drama that aired in 2012. It stars Lee Min-ho and Kim Hee-sun. From August 13 through October 30, 2012, it aired on SBS on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 (KST) for 24 episodes. It tells the story of a modern-day plastic surgeon who is abducted and sent back in time to the Goryeo era, 700 years ago, where she falls in love with her abductor, a warrior who is the head of the royal guard.

This time travel historical drama follows a lady with healing abilities. A warrior transports a modern cosmetic surgeon to 14th century Goryeo one day. She discovers that the warrior is the commander of the royal guard, which is attempting to save the queen, who has been mortally injured. The woman realizes she won't be able to return home. The warrior gradually falls in love with her. If you enjoy surprising narratives that leave you wondering about who is good and who is bad until the very end, this is the historical fantasy drama for you. If you want to take a break from typical and incredibly long historical dramas, check out this series.

Jumong is a South Korean historical drama series that aired on MBC from 2006 to 2007 as the network's 45th-anniversary special. This play mostly depicts the life of the Goryeo kingdom's founder. It spans his childhood as a prince and his maturity as he attempts to create the country.

Jumong is a potentially time-consuming drama to watch. So, if you're looking for a historical drama that you can finish in a few days, you might want to search elsewhere. If you're looking for a lot of romance, you might want to avoid this one. However, Jumong is incredibly intriguing in general. There are several sorrowful scenes that will make you cry. The battle scenes are really stunning and realistic. You can't miss this huge program if you're a serious historical drama fan.

Detailed information:

Directed by: Lee Joo-hwan
Stars: Song Il-gook, Won Ki-joon, Han Hye-jin

Original release: 15 May 2006 –6 March 2007

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0978061

Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth is a South Korean television series starring Park Seo-joon, Go A-ra, and Park Hyung-sik. It revolves around an elite group of young men called Hwarang, who discover their passion, friendship and love in the turmoil of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC–AD 935). The series aired every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST) on KBS2, from December 19, 2016, to February 21, 2017.

This drama is about the Hwarangs, a group of the Silla Kingdom's most distinguished young men. They have all of the characteristics and talents required to protect the Kingdom and its royal family. The historical drama transports us to the 6th century and informs us about the lives of young people at the period, concentrating on their friendships and love.

Hwarang is a historical drama with contemporary aspects like romance, humor, and action. There are enough intriguing and humorous sequences with likable and entertaining characters to keep you engaged. If you want sophisticated political struggles in plays, you'll be a little underwhelmed. If you want to take a break and search for a simple narrative with a nice conclusion, give it a go.

Detailed information:

Directed by: Yoon Sung-sik, Kim Yeong-jo
Stars: Park Seo-joon, Go A-ra, Park Hyung-sik

Original release: December 19, 2016 –February 21, 2017

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5646594

Yi San is a 2007 South Korean historical drama, starring Lee Seo-jin and Han Ji-min. It aired on MBC from September 17, 2007 to June 16, 2008, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55. The series was directed by Lee Byung-hoon, who also created the award-winning television series Dae Jang Geum. Lee Seo-jin and Han Ji-min received recognition for their performances at the MBC Drama Awards.

Lee San, Wind of the Palace, also known as Yi San, is an incredible narrative of King Jeongjo, a hardworking monarch who is recognized in history as a kind and loving ruler who loved his people. The story centers around his efforts to modernize the country while also overcoming adversaries inside his own government. It also details his romance with a childhood pal.

The fact that the primary character is a guy distinguishes this drama from others in the genre, which normally centers on women. If you devote yourself to Yi San, it will most likely become one of the longest dramas you've ever seen. Despite its length, this is a timeless masterpiece that is well worth viewing.

Detailed information:

Directed by: Lee Byung-hoon
Stars: Lee Seo-jin, Han Ji-min

Original release: September 17, 2007 –June 16, 2008

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1676673

Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love is a 2013 South Korean historical television series, starring Kim Tae-hee, Yoo Ah-in, Hong Soo-hyun and Jae Hee. Based on the 2008 novel by Choi Jung-mi, it is a reinterpretation of Jang Hui-bin's life, as a woman involved in fashion design and cosmetics-making in the Joseon Dynasty.

This is the story of a cold, tough, and occasionally rough monarch who follows his intellect rather than his feelings, and a beautiful but notorious consort. Jang Hee Bin (Jang Ok Jung) is presented as an innocent victim of politics rather as the wicked lady in Joseon history renowned for her quest to be queen. The romance and problems that the main character faces in the palace will keep you riveted to the screen! So, if you want to experience Jang Ok Jung's life from a different angle, watch this drama!

Detailed information:

Directed by: Boo Sung-chul
Stars: Kim Tae-hee, Yoo Ah-in, Hong Soo-hyun

Original release: April 8 –June 25, 2013

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3143308