8 Best New Korean Historical Dramas with Interesting Stories, from Historical Tales to Epic Fantasy

Kapanlagi.com - There are many Korean dramas with the epic or sageuk genre. Like some of the best new Korean historical dramas listed below that have already aired and can be your entertainment choice. And it's a shame for KLovers to miss them.

These best new Korean historical dramas have exciting fantasy stories for you to follow, to the best new Korean historical dramas with sweet love stories that you shouldn't miss. So, KLovers won't get bored with these drama stories.

For KLovers who like epic tales, here is a list of the best new Korean historical dramas that you shouldn't miss. Come on, let's check them out.

 

1. BLOODY HEART (2022)

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Rating	7.3 IMDB
Durasi	66 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Airing on	Disney+ Hotstar
Cast	Lee Joon, Kang Han Na Jang Hyuk, Park Ji Yeon

This Korean royal drama tells a fictional historical story about Lee Tae, the eldest legitimate son of King Sunjong who became 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 monarch, but the First Prime Minister Park Gye Won opposes the idea.

 

2. ALCHEMY OF SOULS (2022-2023)

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Rating	8.8 IMDB
Durasi	80 minutes
Episodes	20 episodes
Airing on	Netflix
Cast	Lee Jae Wook, Jung So Min, Hwang Min Hyun, Go Youn Jung

This drama ALCHEMY OF SOULS tells the story of a woman whose soul is swapped with a legendary killer. The swapped soul takes place during the Joseon era, and Mu Deok meets a man named Jang Uk. The man comes from a noble family at that time. This drama has 2 seasons, and the story successfully captivates the audience.

 

3. UNDER THE QUEEN'S UMBRELLA (2022)

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Rating	8.5 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Airing on	Netflix
Cast	Kim Hye Soo, Kim Hae Sook, Choi Won Young, Moon Sang Min

This drama is set in the Joseon era and focuses on the character of Queen Im Hwa Ryeong. The queen is portrayed as a tough and willing to sacrifice for her family. The conflict that occurs in this story is a fictional tale without any connection to historical events. In the story, Queen Im Hwa Ryeong protects her core family and even her extended family. She is the wife of King Lee Ho and has five children.

 

4. POONG, THE JOSEON PSYCHIATRIST (2022-2023)

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Rating	7.1 IMDB
Durasi	75 minutes
Episodes	12 episodes
Airing	VIU, Vidio, WeTV, Viki, Netflix
Cast	Kim Min Jae, Kim Hyang Gi, Kim Sang Kyung, Jung Won Chang

Then there is a Korean royal drama titled POONG, THE JOSEON PSYCHIATRIST which is adapted from a novel by Lee Eun So and based on the author's imagination. This story is actually inspired by the Treatise on Medicine by the seventh king of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejo. It is mentioned there that one of the eight categories of medical doctors is sim'eui.

This type of medical category is related to the healing of a wounded heart. It is told that a royal doctor named Yoo Se Poong was involved in a palace conspiracy. He was then expelled and opened his own clinic. POONG, THE JOSEON PSYCHIATRIST drama also has two seasons, and successfully captivates the audience.

 

5. THE FORBIDDEN MARRIAGE (2022-2023)

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Rating	7.5 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episodes	12 episodes
Airing	Prime Video, Viki
Cast	Kim Young Dae, Park Ju Hyun, Kim Woo Seok, Park Sun Young

This drama tells the story of the prohibition of marriage made by King Lee Heon after his wife, Crown Princess Ahn, tragically died. The king then meets Ye So Rang, the owner of a tea shop who successfully enters the palace. Ye So Rang deceives the king by saying that he can be possessed by the spirit of the deceased crown princess.

 

6. OUR BLOOMING YOUTH (2023)

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Rating	7.7 IMDB
Durasi	80 minutes
Episodes	20 episodes
Airing	Prime Video, Viki
Cast	Park Hyung Sik, Jeon So Nee, Pyo Ye Jin, Yoo Jong Seok

This drama tells the story of a crown prince named Lee Hwan who is known to have arrogant and cruel traits. This makes him hated and feared. However, not many know that behind his bad attitude, the crown prince actually has a sense of loneliness. On the other hand, a woman named Min Jae Yi has a sad life.

One day, the crown prince Lee Hwan and Min Jae Yi meet. Unexpectedly, the prince actually helps clear Min Jae Yi's name. Conversely, Min Jae Yi is asked to help the crown prince break free from his curse. From there, their relationship begins to grow the seeds of romance between them.

 

7. THE SECRET ROMANTIC GUESTHOUSE (2023)

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Rating	7.5 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episodes	18 episodes
Aired on	VIU, Prime Video, Viki
Cast	Shin Ye Eun, Ryeoun, Kang Hoon, Jung Gun Joo

Drama THE SECRET ROMANTIC GUESTHOUSE tells the story of Yoon Dan Oh, who had a comfortable life as the beloved youngest daughter of a wealthy family. However, due to certain circumstances, she had to leave that luxurious life. Now as the breadwinner of the family, she runs Ihwawon Inn.

In running her business, she has guests who are scholars taking the civil service entrance exam with hopes of becoming high-ranking officials. These guests are Kang San, Kim Si Yeol, and Jeong Yoo Ha, all of whom have secrets. They and Yoon Dan Oh will share information and work together to find Lee Seol, who disappeared 13 years ago.

 

8. JOSEON ATTORNEY (2023)

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Rating	7.9 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Aired on	Viki
Cast	Woo Doo Hwan, Bona, Cha Hak Yeon, Lee Kyu Sung, Shin Dong Mi

This drama tells the story of the evil lawyer Kang Han Su in the Joseon era. He files legal claims for his own benefit, as he accidentally becomes respected as a hero and problem solver among ordinary people.

Kang Han Su is a skilled lawyer who defends and settles the law for revenge, but eventually becomes a spokesperson and hero of the people.

 

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