6 Romantic Joseon Korean Dramas, No Less Heartwarming than Modern Drakor

Kapanlagi.com - There are quite a lot of Korean dramas that use the past era of Joseon as their background. These kinds of dramas are often called historical dramas or saeguk. Despite seeming old-fashioned, saeguk dramas are just as exciting as modern drakor. In fact, there are several romantic Joseon Korean dramas that have become hits and trending.

For those of you who love romantic drakor, these Joseon Korean dramas are a must-watch. These dramas present touching romance stories that can make you feel emotional. The vintage atmosphere in Joseon dramas also makes the romance stories more classic and interesting.

Curious about the best romantic Joseon Korean dramas? Let's check out the list below.

 

 

1. MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO (2016)

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Rating	8.6 IMDB
Durasi	60 minutes
Episode	20 episodes
Aired	VIU
Cast	IU, Lee Joon Gi, Kang Ha Neul, Hong Jong Hyun, Nam Joo Hyuk, etc

MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO is a romantic fantasy drama that tells the story of a woman named Go Ha-Jin from the modern world who gets trapped in the past after falling into a lake. When she wakes up, Go Ha-jin is shocked to find herself in a bathhouse with royal princes.

In her new life, Go Ha Jin starts living with the identity of Hae Soo. One day, Hae-soo meets one of the royal princes and falls in love. However, their love story doesn't go smoothly. Hae Soo also falls in love with the 4th prince named Wang So. Unfortunately, their love story is full of obstacles and ends quite tragically.

 

 

2. THE RED SLEEVE (2021)

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Rating	8.5 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	17 episodes
Tayang	VIU
Pemain	Lee Jun Ho, Lee Se Young, Kang Hoon, Jang Hee Jin, etc.

Korean drama Joseon, THE RED SLEEVE tells the story of Crown Prince Lee San and a servant named Sung Deok Im. It is narrated that after ascending the throne and becoming king, Lee San strives to become a perfect leader. Until finally, he meets Sung Deok Im, a person who can make him show a side of himself that is unknown to many people.

Initially, Lee San wanted to make Seung Deok his concubine, but she rejected the offer. It turns out that Deok Im has an ambitious character and wants to live freely. This difference in perspective becomes the beginning of their love story conflict. What is the love story between Lee San and Sung Deok Im?

 

 

3. SECRET ROYAL INSPECTOR AND JOY (2021)

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Rating	7.2 IMDB
Durasi	60 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Tayang	Vidio, VIU
Pemain	Ok Taec Yeon, Kim Hye Yoon, Lee Jae Kyun, etc

If you are looking for a Joseon drama with an adorable romantic story, SECRET ROYAL INSPECTOR AND JOY could be the answer. This romantic comedy drama tells the story of a royal secret agent who is assigned to investigate corruption cases in various regions.

He embarks on his journey with two loyal bodyguards. Along the way, he encounters an independent widow who joins him in every investigation. Slowly, love blossoms between them. Yes, this drama is not only funny but also presents a romantic story.

 

 

4. 100 DAYS MY PRINCE (2019)

Rating	7.7 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Tayang	Vidio, Netflix, VIU
Pemain	Doh Kyung Soo, Nam Ji Hyun, Jo Sung Ha, Jo Han Chul, etc.

100 DAYS MY PRINCE tells the story of a crown prince who disappears for 100 days. Before disappearing, the crown prince enacted a rule that requires a woman to get married before the age of 28.

On the other hand, there is a woman named Hong Sim who works as the head of a private detective agency. Although she can be considered successful in her career, she is still unmarried. Therefore, the rule made by the prince disturbs her. Eventually, the crown prince falls off a cliff. Then, Hong Sim saves the crown prince but he suffers from amnesia.

 

 

5. MOONSHINE (2021)

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Rating	6.1 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Tayang	Vidio
Pemain	Yoo Seung Ho, Byeon Woo Seok, Lee Hye Ri, Kang Mi Na, etc.

Korean drama Joseon MOONSHINE tells a sweet and touching romance story. MOONSHINE portrays the relationship between two individuals from different backgrounds, which faces numerous obstacles and conflicts.

The story revolves around a woman who sells illegal drinks to support and pay off her family's debt. On the other hand, an inspector from a distant region is assigned to investigate the illegal alcohol sales case and ends up getting involved in a romantic relationship with the woman selling alcohol.

 

 

6. MOON EMBRACING THE SUN (2012)

Rating	8.1 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	20 episodes
Tayang	Vidio
Pemain	Kim Soo Hyun, Han Ga In, Kim Yoo Jung, Jung Il Woo, etc

Recommended Joseon drama, there is MOON EMBRACING THE SUN. This drama tells the story of King Lee Hwon and Heo Yeon Woo who have been betrothed since their teenage years. However, for a certain reason, the Queen Mother foiled their marriage plan.

The Queen Mother foiled the marriage by trying to kill Heo Yeon Woo, the noble princess. One day, her plan succeeded. But it turns out that the noble princess was revived but in a state of amnesia. Yeon Woo grew up with the name Wol. Now, she works as a fortune teller. An incident brings King Lee Hwon and Wol together, giving them a chance to restart their past story.

Those are some of the recommended Joseon Korean dramas. Enjoy watching!

 

 

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