6 Korean Dramas About Rebellion Filled with Action and Political Intrigue

REBEL: THIEF WHO STOLE THE PEOPLE (2017) In this Korean drama about royal rebellion, Hong Gil Dong, the son of a slave, grows to become a people's leader who fights against the cruel King Yeonsangun. Together with his group, he steals from the rich to help the poor, becoming a symbol of hope for the people of Joseon. However, his struggle is filled with challenges, including threats from corrupt rulers. Streaming: Viu, Kocowa, Wavve

NOKDU FLOWER (2019) Set against the backdrop of the Donghak Rebellion in 1894, this Korean drama about royal rebellion follows two half-brothers on opposing sides. Baek Yi Kang, the son of a nobleman, joins the people's army fighting against social injustice. Meanwhile, his brother is on the government’s side. The drama depicts family conflict, peasant resistance, and social changes that shake the Joseon era. Streaming: Viki, Wavve

TREE WITH DEEP ROOTS (2011) When King Sejong attempts to create the Hangul script for the people of Joseon, a secret group tries to thwart him in this Korean drama about royal rebellion. A detective who lost his family in a mysterious incident begins to investigate a series of murders related to the king's project. Political intrigue and conspiracy make King Sejong's struggle even more perilous. Streaming: Viki, Wavve, Kocowa

MR. SUNSHINE (2018) A man who was once a slave in Joseon returns from America as a soldier. He falls in love with a nobleman's daughter who secretly joins the resistance movement against Japanese colonization. This Korean drama about royal rebellion showcases the struggles of patriots who risk everything for the freedom of their homeland. Streaming: Netflix

GUNMAN IN JOSEON (2014) The son of a royal swordsman becomes a sharpshooter after his family is destroyed by corrupt officials. In this Korean drama about a royal rebellion, he takes his father's place and seeks to uphold justice with his weapon. However, his journey of revenge leads him to a greater truth about the tyranny of the Joseon government. Streaming: Viki

MY DEAREST (2023) Set against the backdrop of the Qing invasion of Joseon, this Korean drama about a royal rebellion follows the love story and resistance of the people of Joseon. A mysterious man with a dark past meets a noblewoman caught in the war. As their homeland is destroyed by invaders, both must choose between survival or fighting for the freedom of Joseon. Streaming: Viki, Wavve That’s the list of Korean dramas about rebellion that you can watch. There are still many other drama recommendations that you can find out more about by reading articles on kapanlagi.com. Because, if not now, when?