7 Highest Rated Historical Korean Dramas of All Time

Kapanlagi.com - Currently, there are many Korean dramas that we can watch, with various genres that suit our mood. However, long before today, it turns out that there were several historical Korean dramas with the highest ratings in the history of Korean television.

Yes, there were even dramas that became Classic historical dramas that were almost watched by many Korean people at that time. It's no wonder that some of these historical dramas became legendary and became entertainment that KLovers can choose.

What are these historical dramas? Here is a list of historical dramas with the highest ratings in the history of Korean television that are legendary. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. 500 YEARS OF JOSEON DYNASTY (1983 - 1990)

Drama 500 Yeras Of Joseon Dynasty (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	- IMDB
Episode	538 episode (11 serial)
Durasi	60 minutes
Tayang	-
Pemain	-

The highest-rated historical drama in Korean television history, 500 YEARS OF JOSEON DYNASTY, was the first drama of its kind. This drama became the most prominent classic historical drama of its time. The exact rating of this drama is unknown, but almost all Korean people watched it at that time.

However, this drama aired for 8 years with 11 series. 500 YEARS OF JOSEON DYNASTY focuses on depicting all the major reigns of a dynasty that lasted for five centuries, separated based on in-depth historical research on the Joseon Dynasty. It has become a legendary Korean historical drama.

2. TEARS OF THE DRAGON (1998)

Drama Tears of The Dragon (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	6.8 IMDB
Episode	159 episode (11 serial)
Durasi	60 minutes
Tayang	-
Pemain	Ahn Jae Mo, Yoo Dong Geun, Kim Moo Saeng

The drama with the highest rating in the history of Korean television is TEARS OF THE DRAGON. This drama, which aired in 1998, achieved a rating of 49.6% and is one of the top 50 highest-rated dramas in Korean television.

This drama depicts the life of Yi Bang Won, also known as Taejong, the third king of the Joseon Dynasty and the fifth son of its founder. It portrays his commitment to the stability of the kingdom and his devotion to his father and heir, his eldest son Yi Je.

Various murders and executions carried out by Taejong will be depicted in this drama. It is one of the highest-rated historical dramas in the history of Korean television and is not to be missed by KLovers.

3. HUR JUN (1999)

Drama Hur Jun (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	8.7 IMDB
Episode	64 episode (11 serial)
Durasi	60 minutes
Tayang	-
Pemain	Jeon Kwang Ryul, Hwang Soo Jung, Jo Hyun Sook

Drama HUR JUN is also one of the highest-rated historical dramas in the history of Korean television. This drama, which aired in 1999 and ended in 2000, had a rating of 63.5% and ranked among the top 50 dramas on Korean television.

This drama is set in Joseon, particularly during the reign of King Seonjo, 50 years after the death of Jang Geum, the first female doctor in Joseon. It tells the story of Hur Jun, the son of a low-class mother. Although his father comes from the ruling class and serves as a local judge, he still suffers.

As a result, he faces a lot of discrimination that causes him to lose focus and direction, eventually leading him to participate in smuggling operations. During this time, he meets Da Hee, an upper-class woman in exile. And their story begins.

4. TAEJO WANG GEON (2002)

Drama Taejo Wang Geon (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	8.6 IMDB
Episode	200 episode (11 serial)
Durasi	60 menit
Tayang	-
Pemain	Choi Soo Jong, Kim Yeong Cheol, Kim Hye Ri

Kemudian ada drama TAEJO WANG GEON yang jadi drama kerajaan dengan rating tertinggi sepanjang sejarah pertelevisian Korea lainnya. Drama ini memiliki rating sebesar 60.2% masuk dalam 50 drama tertinggi pada televisi Korea. Sama seperti judulnya, drama sageuk lawas ini berkisah tentang Taejo Wang Geon.

Dirinya juga dikenal sebagai Kaisar Wang Geon yang merupakan pendiri Dinasti Goryeo. Dalam drama ini, kita akan melihat bagaimana perjuangan Kaisar Wang Geon dalam membuat Dinasti Goryeo, hingga bagaimana sosoknya memerintah dalam masa Dinasti Goryeo ini.

5. JEWEL IN THE PALACE (2003)

Drama Jewel In The Palace (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	8.5 IMDB
Episode	54 episode (11 serial)
Durasi	65 minutes
Tayang	Vidio, VIKI
Pemain	Lee Yeoung Ae, Ji Jin Hee, Han Ji Min

Drama JEWEL IN THE PALACE or also known as DAE JANG GEUM tells the story of a legendary woman. This drama successfully achieved a rating of 57.8% and is included in the top 50 highest-rated dramas on Korean television. It became very popular internationally.

It is told that Jang Geum faced various trials, especially discrimination because she was a woman. However, her life story is impressive and extraordinary. She started as a royal cook, then became a royal doctor, and eventually a special doctor for the king.

We will be shown how Jang Geum became the first female physician in the Joseon dynasty. At that time, the social structure was still predominantly male. Despite not coming from an upper-class background, she overcame a series of social discrimination.

6. JUMONG (2006)

Drama Jumong (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	8.1 IMDB
Episode	81 episode (11 serial)
Durasi	70 minutes
Tayang	VIKI
Pemain	Lagu Il Guk, Han Hye Jin, Kim Seung Soo

The highest-rated historical drama in the history of Korean television is a drama titled JUMONG. This drama achieved a rating of 49.7% and is included in the top 50 dramas on Korean television. It tells the story of Jumong, who founded Goguryeo in 37 BC.

He is the son of General Hae Mo Su and Lady Yoo Hwa. Jumong himself was raised by King Geum Wa, who took him and his mother when Hae Mo Su was believed to have been killed in an ambush by the Han Dynasty. So Seo No is the daughter of a merchant who helps Jumong in realizing his dream of building a new country and later becomes his second wife.

7. YI SAN (2007)

Drama Yi San (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	8.0 IMDB
Episode	77 episodes (11 series)
Duration	70 minutes
Airing	VIKI, Prime Video
Cast	Lee Seo Jin, Lee Jong Soo, Han Ji Min

And the highest-rated historical drama in Korean television history is the drama titled YI SAN or also known as LEE SAN, WIND OF THE PALACE. This drama achieved a rating of 35.3% and was very popular internationally.

The drama YI SAN itself tells the story of the life of King Jeongjo of Korea, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty. Jeongjo is remembered in Korean history for his sympathy towards the suffering of the common people, despite being pampered as a nobleman. This drama is also spiced with the love story of Yi San and his childhood friend.

That is the list of historical dramas with the highest ratings in the history of Korean television that KLovers can watch for entertainment. Not only popular, but some of these dramas also present historical stories that can be a lesson for KLovers.

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