5 Historical K-Dramas You Cannot Miss 

May 26, 2023, 12:20 IST

Sneha Swaminathan

Queen Seondeok 

Queen Seondeok, though not new, is one of the highest-ranking historical K-dramas and is unquestionably the finest. The story is laced with several political upheavals and turmoil, which keep viewers on the edge of their seats. 

Moon Embracing The Sun

The historical Korean drama Moon Embracing the Sun is a romantic one set during Korea’s Joseon era, which was the country’s longest-living imperial dynasty. A lawfully born prince, his half-brother from a neglected concubine, and a female shaman form a love triangle in the story.   

Love In The Moonlight

Love in the Moonlight, a historical K-drama packed with envious people, has a scholar named Hong Ra-On who provides men with dating advice while pretending as a eunuch. She eventually meets the royal prince, who quickly falls in love with her.

Queen For Seven Days 

Queen for Seven Days is a historical K-drama based on a true story, and it does not have a happy ending. Lady Shin Chae-kyung (Park Min-young), the daughter of a great politician in the Joseon dynasty, falls in love with Prince Lee Yuk (Woo-jin Yeon), who lives under the iron boot of his half-brother King Yeon San Gun (Dong-geon Lee) in the legendary love tale. Shin becomes queen when the two marry and the Prince ascends to the throne.

Mr. Queen 

Mr. Queen is a contentious historical K-drama with comic overtones that will have you rolling on the floor with laughter at its humourous displays and conversation. The 2020 time-traveling K-drama combines the present and the past. 

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