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6 Historical-Themed Korean Dramas in Modern Era from War, Riots - Monetary Crisis

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6 Historical-Themed Korean Dramas in Modern Era from War, Riots - Monetary Crisis Historical-Themed Korean Dramas (credit: imdb.com)

Kapanlagi.com - Historical-themed Korean dramas are indeed a drama with many viewers. Yes, this drama provides a historical storyline but is still given fictional spices that make historical-themed Korean dramas very exciting for you to watch.

Well, this historical-themed Korean drama is not always about royal dramas, KLovers. You can watch historical-themed Korean dramas with a modern background, for example, during a riot or a moment of monetary crisis.

Well, for KLovers who like the background of a drama's time. Then here is a list of historical-themed Korean dramas in modern times that KLovers can watch for entertainment. Come on, check it out KLovers.

 

1. REPLY 1988 (2015)

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Rating9.2 IMDB
Durasi95 minutes
Episodes20 episodes
Air DateVidio, VIU, VIKI, Prime Video, Apple TV, WeTV, iQIYI, Netflix
StarringLee Hye Ri, Go Kyung Pyo, Ryu Joon Yeol, Park Bo Gum, Lee Dong Hwi
Drama REPLY 1998 is often referred to as the best Korean drama of all time. This historical Korean drama about the bond of a family has a simple and warm story about several families living in a neighborhood called Ssamundong. Through this drama, the audience can be transported back to 1998.

You will see the streets of 1998, the fashion of 1998, and even historical moments of that time in Korea. In addition, the drama REPLY 1998 will also feature various warm scenes in the daily interactions between neighbors, family, and friends that you won't want to miss.

 

2. CHICAGO TYPEWRITER (2017)

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Rating8.3 IMDB
Durasi70 minutes
Episodes16 episodes
Air DateApple TV, VIKI, WeTV
StarringYoo Ah In, Im Soo Jung, Go Kyung Pyo
This next historical Korean drama tells the story of three resistance fighters who lived during the Japanese occupation of Korea in the 1930s. They later transform into a best-selling author in decline, a fan, and a shadow writer in the present day. This drama portrays an epic story of friendship, camaraderie, love, and betrayal that spans 80 years.

 

3. SNOWDROP (2022)

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Rating8.2 IMDB
Durasi90 minutes
Episodes16 episodes
StreamingDisney+ Hotstar
CastJung Hae In, Jisoo BLACKPINK
This historical Korean drama is set against the backdrop of a dark event in Korea in 1987. At that time, there was a massive demonstration in Korea demanding the authoritarian government of Chun Doo-hwan, the general of the Republic of Korea Army, to step down from the presidency and hold fair elections.

Im Soo Ho is one of the student activists who participated in the event. He was severely injured and then found by a female student named Eun Young Ro. Young Rom then hides and takes care of Soo Ho in the women's dormitory where she lives. From there, the story unfolds and feelings of love grow between them.

 

4. YOUTH OF MAY (2021)

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Rating8.4 IMDB
Durasi70 minutes
Episodes12 episodes
StreamingNetflix, Prime Video, VIKI, Video, VIU
CastLee Do Hyun, Go Min Si
This historical Korean drama also tells a story set against the backdrop of a dark event in South Korea, specifically the Gwangju Uprising of 1980. At that time, students took to the streets to criticize the corrupt government.

In that situation, a medical student and a nurse are brought together. They then become involved in feelings of love. Unfortunately, no matter how hard they try to be together, fate seems to be against them.

 

5. TWENTY FIVE TWENTY ONE (2022)

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Rating8.6 IMDB
Durasi75 minutes
Episodes16 episodes
Streaming onNetflix
CastKim Tae Ri, Nam Joo Hyuk
It tells the story of Nam Hee Do, a high school girl who is starting to grow up, and Baek Yi Jin, a young man in his twenties who is forced to drop out of college and work part-time because his family is bankrupt. They then support each other in achieving their respective goals. Until finally, the feeling of mutual admiration between them can no longer be denied.

The story of young people in the backdrop of the 1998 monetary crisis is worth following. From the struggles of young people at that time to fight for their lives and careers. Then, the experience of romance and career is combined so perfectly. And it is very thick with a touching story of friendship.

 

6. MR. SUNSHINE (2018)

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Rating8 IMDB
Durasi80 minutes
Episodes24 episodes
Streaming onNetflix
CastLee Byung Hun, Kim Tae Ri, Byun Ho Han, Kim Min Jung, Yoo Yeon Seok
This Korean historical drama tells the story of the love between Eugene Choi and Go Ae Shin, which is full of obstacles as if not destined by fate in the era of Japanese colonization. Eugene Choi is a descendant of a Korean slave who later became an American soldier. And then he was assigned to Korea.

It was then that he met Go Ae Shin, a noblewoman who captivated his heart. But it turns out that Go Ae Shin is a special forces soldier tasked with fighting Japan. With their backgrounds, their love story cannot run as sweetly as other couples. It is also shown how rebellion occurred at that time.

 

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