20 Best and Most Popular Korean Historical Dramas, Guaranteed to be Exciting and Heartwarming!

THE RED SLEEVE was released on November 12, 2021. Cast members such as Lee Jun Ho, Lee Se Young, Kang Hoon, Jang Hee Jin, and Oh Dae Hwan are included in the cast of this film.

In addition to THE RED SLEEVE, there is also MR. QUEEN. This film was released with 20 episodes in 2020 and starred Shin Hye-sun and Kim Jung-hyun.

The Korean historical drama MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO is the best because of its interesting and exciting story. This film was released in 2016 and starred famous artists such as Lee Joon-Gi, Lee Ji-eun, Kang Ha-neul, Nam Joo-Hyuk, Ji Soo, and Baek-Hyun EXO.

MOON EMBRACING THE SUN is one of the best Korean historical dramas ever released in 2012. It is performed by Kim Soo Hyun, who appears alongside Han Ga In.

LOVE IN THE MOONLIGHT is a drama, comedy, and historical film released in 2016. The cast includes Park Bo-Gum, Kim Yoo-Jeong, and Kwak Dong-yeon.

THE EMPRESS KI was released in 2013, with a high rating of 8.6 and 50 episodes, THE EMPRESS KI successfully captivated the audience with its story.

KINGDOM tells the story of a virus that turns people into zombies. Among the cast are Joo Ji Hoon, Ryu Seung Ryong, Bae Doo Na, and many more.

HWARANG was released in 2016. This historical drama is starred by famous artists such as Park Seo-joon, Go Ara, Park Hyun-sik, and V BTS.

SECRET ROYAL INSPECTOR AND JOY is a Korean royal drama with a sense of humor. If usually Korean royal dramas seem stiff, SECRET ROYAL INSPECTOR AND JOY is the opposite.

GU FAMILY BOOK was released in 2013. The story of gumiho, or a fox spirit, is depicted in this royal drama.

MOONSHINE tells a touching love story. Besides the romance, MOONSHINE also offers a beautiful story of friendship.

In the drama QUEEN FOR SEVEN DAYS, Lady Shin is a royal member who has to abdicate the throne due to political issues.

100 DAYS MY SPRING has a romantic story. The story begins with a lost crown prince from the kingdom. And a love story also develops in the story.

ALCHEMY OF SOULS has a quite interesting story. This drama tells the story of a woman whose soul is exchanged with a famous killer.

UNDER THE QUEEN'S UMBRELLA focuses on Queen Im Hwa Ryeong, which takes place in the Joseon era. The queen is portrayed as a brave woman who is willing to sacrifice something for her family.

THE TALE OF NOKDU is the next Korean royal drama filled with romantic comedy and extraordinary royal politics.

POONG, THE JOSEON PSYCHIATRIST is based on the novel by Lee Eun So. King Sejo, the seventh king of the Joseon Dynasty, apparently became the inspiration for the Treatise on Medicine.

THE CROWNED CLOWN is a remake of the 2012 film MASQUERADE. The drama THE CROWNED CLOWN tells the story of a king named Yi Heon who tries to escape from people who want to kill him.

BLOODY HEART is a 2022 Korean royal drama that tells the story of Lee Tae, the eldest legitimate son of King Sunjong who becomes king after a rebellion.

Lastly, THE FORBIDDEN MARRIAGE is based on a web novel with the same title and is set in the background of the Joseon Dynasty. This drama focuses on the tragic death of Crown Princess Ahn, the wife of King Lee Heon, and the implementation of the marriage ban she created.