7 Romantic Korean Kingdom Dramas, Highlighting the Cruel Life in the Palace

Kapanlagi.com - Kingdom dramas have always been well-loved. Although the story in this romantic Korean kingdom drama full of intrigue can be quite headache-inducing to watch.

However, the fans of this drama are still going strong. Besides the political intrigue and power struggles that may threaten one's life, this drama also has the potential for a sad ending.

What are some of these kingdom dramas? Here is a list of romantic Korean kingdom dramas filled with political intrigue and power struggles. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. DONG YI (2010)

Drama Dong Yi (credit: imdb.com)

Drama Korea kerajaan romantis yang penuh intrik pertama ada drama DONG YI. Drama ini bercerita tentang seorang budak yang akhirnya menjadi seorang selir Raja yang sangat disayangi. Secara garis besar drama ini mengambil kisah nyata dari Selir Kerajaan Suk dari wangsa Haeju Choe.

Ia merupakan salah seorang selir Raja Sukjong dari Joseon. Sosoknya terkenal karena memiliki hati baik dan menjadi selir dari kalangan bawah dan merupakan selir yang anaknya diangkat sebagai Raja Joseon. Namun, menjadi kesayangan Raja tentu kehidupan Dong Yi berubah.

Bukan hanya menjadi wanita terhormat, namun kehidupan ia pun terancam banyak bahaya. Terutama bagi dirinya dan anaknya. Demi kekuasaan dan hati Raja, selir Jung Hui Bin yang akhirnya diangkat menjadi Ratu dengan cara yang kotor, juga ingin menyingkirkan sosok Dong Yi.

2. MOON EMBRACING THE SUN (2012)

Drama Moon Embracing The Sun (credit: imdb.com)

A romantic royal Korean drama full of intrigue is the next drama, 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 foils their betrothal plan.

The Queen Mother foiled the betrothal plan by attempting to kill Heo Yeon Woo, the noble princess. However, it turns out that the noble princess is revived, but in a state of amnesia. Yeon Woo grows up to be a beautiful adult woman named Wol.

Until one event reunites King Lee Hwon and Wol, giving them the chance to restart their past story. However, their love journey is certainly not easy. There are many political elements and jealousy from the Queen and the King's concubines towards Wol.

3. THE EMPRESS KI (2013)

Drama The Empress Ki (credit: imdb.com)

This romantic Korean royal drama tells the story of Ki Seung Nyang, who accidentally meets the royal prince of Goryeo kingdom disguised as a commoner named Wang Yoo. Until the identity of the prince is revealed and he appoints Ki Seung Nyang as his subordinate.

Her task begins by becoming the companion of Ta Hwan, the Prince of Yuan Dynasty. It turns out that there are royal relatives who intend to kill Ta Hwan. They both try to protect and save Ta Hwan from Prime Minister El Temur. The story of Seung Nyang, Ta Hwan, and Wang Yoo starts off very complicated.

Especially when Seung Nyang turns out to be Ta Hwan's concubine after he ascends to the throne, making her Empress Ki. And it becomes one of the romantic Korean dramas full of intrigue that can make KLovers dizzy.

4. MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO (2016)

Drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (credit: imdb.com)

Drama MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO tells the story of a woman named Go Ha Jin who is trapped in the world of the Goryeo Dynasty. She finds herself in the past after falling into a lake.

After realizing that she is trapped in the Goryeo Dynasty, Go Ha Jin begins to live her life with the identity of Hae Soo. She meets one of the royal princes and falls in love at first sight.

The prince's name is Wang Wook, the 8th prince. However, their love story does not go well. Hae Soo then also falls in love with the 4th prince, Wang So, who always covers his face with a mask.

Of course, this drama is not only filled with romantic stories, but also includes political elements, power struggles, and terrifying things that can happen in a royal environment.

5. MIRROR OF THE WITCH (2016)

Drama Mirror of The Witch (credit: imdb.com)

Drama MIRROR OF THE WITCH tells the story of Seo Ri's complicated life due to a curse. Seo Ri is actually a child of the royal queen. However, she was born with forbidden knowledge because the previous queen visited a shaman to have a child.

For some reason, the queen chose to kill her daughter, Seo Ri, and raise her twin brother instead. However, Seo Ri turns out to be alive, and she is raised by royal employees until she grows up. She then searches for a nobleman who can lift her curse.

6. QUEEN FOR SEVEN DAYS (2017)

Drama Queen for Seven Days (credit: imdb.com)

Drama QUEEN FOR SEVEN DAYS tells the story of a woman named Lady Shin, a member of the royal family, who has to abdicate the throne due to political intrigue. Yes, as the title suggests, QUEEN FOR SEVEN DAYS portrays a queen who ascends the throne but only reigns for seven days.

What's heartbreaking is that Lady Shin has to abdicate the throne because of the cheating done by her political opponents, one of whom is her former husband whom she once deeply loved. Thus, this drama is included in one of the must-watch romantic Korean royal dramas filled with intrigue.

7. BLOODY HEART (2022)

Drama Bloody Heart (credit: imdb.com)

Next up is a romantic Korean royal drama titled BLOODY HEART. This drama tells the story of Lee Tae, the eldest legitimate son of King Sunjong who becomes the King after a rebellion. As a King, Lee Tae believes that any action can be justified to achieve his goals.

He wants to rule as an absolute king, but First Deputy Prime Minister Park Gye Won opposes the idea. This drama has many political elements and power struggles. However, it is still wrapped in romantic elements that shouldn't be missed.

8. THE RED SLEEVE (2022)

Drama The Red Sleeve (credit: imdb.com)

This drama tells the story of Crown Prince Lee San and a servant named Sung Deok Im. After the Crown Prince ascends the throne to become king, he struggles to become a perfect leader.

However, after meeting Sung Deok Im, Lee San begins to show a side of himself that few people know, a romantic figure who wants to make the servant his concubine. Unfortunately, Sung Deok Im rejects him.

Because Deok Im has an ambitious character and wants to live freely. Moreover, a concubine is known to have a life that she considers full of limitations and even lack of freedom. However, Deok Im's life is still not easy to live as long as she is still in the royal environment.

Those are the list of romantic Korean royal dramas full of intrigue that KLovers can watch. Not only do they have stories that give headaches, but some of these dramas also have endings that make you sad.

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