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6 Historical-Fantasy Saeguk Dramas of 2019 That Are Interesting to Watch

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6 Historical-Fantasy Saeguk Dramas of 2019 That Are Interesting to Watch Drama Saeguk 2019 (Credit: Imdb.com)

Kapanlagi.com - Saeguk is one of the popular drama or film genres in South Korea with a historical setting. The number of 2019 Saeguk dramas produced seems to prove that this genre is indeed popular.

Not just sticking to strict historical accounts, the 2019 Saeguk dramas have various themes. The mix of comedy, romance, and fantasy make the stories even more interesting.

You don't need to worry if you're looking for recommendations for 2019 Saeguk dramas because there are several reviews below that you can check out.

 

1. THE TALE OF NOKDU

Rating8.3/10 Mydramalist
Durasi33 minutes
Episode32
AiredKBS2, Apple TV, iQIYI, Viki, Netflix
CastJang Dong Yoon, Kim So Hyun, Kang Tae Oh, Jung Joon Ho
If you're looking for a recommendation for a 2019 saeguk drama, THE TALE OF NOKDU is definitely one not to be missed. This drama tells a romantic story with a touch of comedy set in the Joseon Dynasty era. Jeon Nok Du (Jang Dong Yoon) comes from a noble family, but he runs away from home to avoid an arranged marriage by his family.

Nok Du then lives in a village of widows and disguises himself as a woman. In the village, he meets Dong Dong Joo (Kim So Hyun) who refuses to undergo training to become a gisaeng.

 

2. FLOWER CREW: JOSEON MARRIAGE AGENCY

Rating7.8/10 Mydramalist
Durasi1 hour 10 minutes
Episode16
AiredjTBC, Viki, Disney+ Hotstar, iQIYI, WeTV, Netflix
CastKim Min Jae, Gong Seung Yeon, Seo Ji Hoon, Park Ji Hoon
Next, there's FLOWER CREW: JOSEON MARRIAGE AGENCY as one of the interesting 2019 saeguk dramas to watch. This drama tells a love story between a king named Lee Soo (Seo Ji Hoon) and a poor woman named Gae Ddong (Gong Seung Yeon). As a saeguk drama, this drama is set in the Joseon Dynasty era.

Due to their difference in social status, they cannot marry. Therefore, the king seeks help from the "Flower Crew", the best marriage agency in Joseon, to protect and transform Gae Ddong into a respectable woman. Interested in watching?

 

3. THE CROWNED CLOWN

Rating8.4/10 Mydramalist
Durasi1 hour 20 minutes
Episode16
AiredtvN, Prime Video, K-DRAMA, iQIYI, Viki, WeTV, Netflix
CastYeo Jin Goo, Lee Se Young, Kim Sang Kyung, Jang Gwang
 THE CROWNED CLOWN is one of the 2019 saeguk dramas that shouldn't be missed. This drama features a character named Lee Hun, a king who becomes the target of assassination. To save him, Ha Sun, a man who has a face exactly like Lee Hun, disguises himself as the king in the palace.

Ha Sun was raised by a group of clowns after losing his parents. He himself also becomes a clown. However, unexpectedly when he is in the palace, Ha Sun falls in love with Queen Yoo So Woon.

 

4. KINGDOM

Rating8.8/10 Mydramalist
Durasi51 minutes
Episode6
Aired onNetflix
CastJoo Ji Hoon, Ryu Seung Ryong, Bae Doo Na, Kim Sung Gyu
 Next, there's a 2019 fantasy-themed sageuk drama titled KINGDOM that's so popular for its interesting and thrilling story set in the Joseon era. It's about a terrible virus that spreads throughout the country, turning people into zombies. Crown Prince Lee Chang (Ju Ji Hoon) embarks on a secret mission to investigate the mysterious outbreak in order to save the kingdom.

 

5. THE NOKDU FLOWER

Rating8.3/10 Mydramalist
Durasi35 minutes
Episode48
Aired onSBS, Viki, Netflix, SBS World
CastJo Jung Suk, Yoon Shi Yoon, Han Ye Ri, Choi Moo Sung
 THE NOKDU FLOWER is a 2019 sageuk drama about half-brothers Baek Yi Kang and Baek Yi Hyun who have different backgrounds. Baek Yi Kang (Jo Jung Suk) is the son of their father's second wife who used to be a slave. He has a cold personality. On the other hand, Baek Yi Hyun (Yoon Shi Yoon) is Baek Yi Kang's younger brother and the son of their father's first wife. They are separated during the Donghak Peasant Revolution in 1894.

 

6. ROOKIE HISTORIAN GOO HAE RYUNG

Rating8.3/10  Mydramalist
Durasi35 minutes
Episode40
Aired onMBC, Netflix
CastShin Se Kyung, Cha Eun Woo, Lee Ji Hoon, Par Ki Woong
 Another 2019 sageuk drama recommendation is ROOKIE HISTORIAN GOO HAE RYUNG. It's about a rookie historian named Goo Hae Ryung (Shin Se Kyung) and Prince Yi Rim (Cha Eun Woo). Prince Yi Rim is a romantic novelist who has never been in a relationship with anyone. Through this drama, you will also see a change in perception towards women working in the palace and overcoming prejudices.

So, KLovers, those are some interesting sageuk dramas from 2019 that you should watch.

 

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