9 Romantic Dramas that Make You Cry with a Background of the Kingdom

Kapanlagi.com - Korean royal dramas often provide exciting stories to follow. Political intrigue and thirst for power usually color these sageuk dramas. Like some romantic dramas that make you cry with a background of the kingdom below.

The love story in royal dramas is usually difficult to appear romantic, KLovers. Apart from power, even the position of queen and concubine often create complicated conflicts in royal dramas. Like this romantic drama that makes you cry.

Now, for those of you who like royal dramas with serious and complicated conflicts. Here is a list of recommended romantic dramas that will make you cry with a background of the kingdom.

 

1. THE PRINCESS MAN (2011)

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Rating	8.2 IMDB
Episode	24 episodes
Duration	65 minutes
Aired	VIKI
Cast	Park Shi Hoo, Moon Chae Won, Kim Yeong Cheol

Drama THE PRINCESS MAN is a Korean drama that tells the tragic love story between the daughter of Prince Su Yang and the daughter of Kim Jong Seo. It is told that Kim Seung Yoo is a handsome and wise man with the qualities of a nobleman.

Meanwhile, there is Princess Lee Se Ryung, who is a cheerful, spirited, and determined woman. They love each other, while their parents are bitter enemies. And it becomes a tear-jerking romantic drama.

 

2. THE EMPRESS KI (2013)

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Rating	8.4 IMDB
Episode	51 episodes
Duration	65 minutes
Airing	Vidio, VIU, Netflix, VIKI, Prime Video, Apple TV
Cast	Ha Ji Won, Ji Chang Wook, Joo Jin Mo

This tearjerking romantic drama tells the story of Ki Seung Nyang who disguises herself as a man to avoid becoming a tribute. By chance, she meets the crown prince of the Goryeo kingdom, who is disguised as a commoner named Wang Yoo.

The identity of the crown prince is eventually revealed, leading him to appoint Ki Seung Nyang as his subordinate. Her task begins as the companion of Ta Hwan, the Prince of the Yuan Dynasty. It turns out that there are royal relatives planning to kill Ta Hwan.

Both of them try to protect and save Ta Hwan from Prime Minister El Temur. The story of Seung Nyang, Ta Hwan, and Wang Yoo starts off complicated. Especially when Seung Nyang becomes Ta Hwan's concubine after he ascends to the throne, making her Empress Ki.

In addition, Seung Nyang's own love story is filled with sadness. This drama is far from being happy, although it eventually has a happy ending. It is a romantic drama that will make you cry and it's a shame to miss it.

 

3. GU FAMILY BOOK (2013)

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Rating	8.0 IMDB
Episode	24 episode
Durasi	65 menit
Tayang	Vidio, VIU, Netflix, VIKI, Prime Video, Apple TV
Pemain	Lee Seung Gi, Bae Suzy, Lee Seung Jae

Kemudian drama romantis yang bikin nangis yang berikutnya ada drama GU FAMILY BOOK. Drama ini mengisahkan tentang Choi Kang Chi. Dia merupakan seorang manusia setengah gumiho yang sedang dalam fase menemukan jati dirinya sebagai manusia.

Jalan hidup kemudian mempertemukan Choi Kang Chi dengan seorang gadis bernama Seo Hwa. Tak disangka, Seo Hwa ternyata merupakan gadis yang punya kisah yang rumit. Namun, kisah mereka selama drama ini cukup gelap dan bisa membuat kalian nangis selama menontonnya.

 

4. MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO (2016)

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Rating	8.5 IMDB
Episode	20 episode
Durasi	60 minutes
Tayang	VIU, Netflix, Prime Video
Pemain	Lee Joon Gi, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Hong Jong Hyun

This tear-inducing romantic drama tells the story of a woman named Go Ha Jin from the modern world who gets trapped in the Goryeo Dynasty. She finds herself in the past after falling into a lake. Upon realizing that she is trapped in the Goryeo Dynasty, Go Ha Jin starts living her life with the identity of Hae Soo.

Hae Soo meets one of the royal princes and falls in love at first sight. This prince is named Wang Wook and is the 8th prince. However, their love story does not go well. Hae Soo then also falls in love with the 4th prince, Wang So. Their love story successfully captivates viewers, although it ends quite tragically.

 

5. MIRROR OF THE WITCH (2016)

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Rating	7.1 IMDB
Episode	20 episode
Durasi	65 minutes
Tayang	VIKI
Pemain	Yoon Shi Yoon, Kim Sae Ron, Yeom Jung Ah

Drama MIRROR OF THE WITCH tells the story of Seo Ri's complicated life because she is cursed. 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 son. Unexpectedly, Seo Ri was raised by royal employees and grew up. She then seeks a nobleman who can lift her curse.

 

6. QUEEN FOR SEVEN DAYS (2017)

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Rating	7.6 IMDB
Episode	20 episode
Durasi	60 menit
Tayang	Netflix, VIKI, Apple TV
Pemain	Park Min Young, Yeon Woo Jin, Lee Dong Gun

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

What makes it sad is that Lady Shin has to abdicate the throne because of cheating done by her political opponents, one of whom is her former husband whom she once loved deeply. And it becomes one of those romantic dramas that make you cry and is a must-watch. This drama is also said to be based on a true story.

 

7. THE LAST EMPRESS (2019)

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Rating	7.1 IMDB
Episode	52 episode
Durasi	35 minutes
Airing	Vidio, iQIYI, VIKI, Netflix
Cast	Jang Nara, Shin Sung Rok, Choi Jin Hyuk

Drama THE LAST EMPRESS tells the story of South Korea's constitutional monarchy system that continues to this day. It revolves around Emperor Lee Hyuk, who has a perfect image that captivates anyone, including Oh Sunny.

Emperor Lee Hyuk himself has a romantic relationship with his secretary named Min Yoo Ra. Unfortunately, their relationship is opposed by Queen Kang. Until one dinner event, Oh Sunny saves Emperor Lee Hyuk from a threat that could endanger his life.

Knowing this and under pressure from her grandmother, Queen Kang arranges a marriage between Oh Sunny and her son, Lee Hyuk. However, Oh Sunny's marriage to the Emperor is far from what she imagined and not as beautiful as she thought.

 

8. MR. SUNSHINE (2018)

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Rating	8.0 IMDB
Episode	24 episodes
Duration	80 minutes
Airing	Netflix
Cast	Lee Byung Hun, Kim Tae Ri, Byun Ho Han

This tear-jerking romantic drama tells the story of the love between Eugie Choi and Go Ae Shin, which is full of obstacles as if fate does not approve. Eugine Choi is a Korean descendant who comes from a lineage of slaves and later changes his destiny to become an American soldier.

He is then assigned to Korea. It is there that he meets Go Ae Shin, a woman who captivates his heart. However, it turns out that Go Ae Shin is a Korean noblewoman, which makes it difficult for Eugine to approach her because he is originally just the child of a slave.

In addition, Go Ae Shin herself is a special forces member who secretly fights against Japan. With their backgrounds, their love story cannot unfold as sweetly as other couples. It becomes one of the most tragic love stories in sageuk dramas.

 

9. THE RED SLEEVE (2021)

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Rating	8.5 IMDB
Episode	17 episodes
Duration	80 minutes
Airing	VIU, VIKI, Apple TV
Cast	Junho 2PM, Lee Se Young, Kang Hoon

This sad Korean 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, Lee San struggles to become a perfect leader. However, after meeting Sung Deok Im, Lee San begins to show a side of himself that many people don't know.

A romantic figure suddenly appears in Lee San's life when he is with Deok Im. He wants to make the servant his concubine, but Sung Deok Im refuses. This is because Deok Im has an ambitious character and wants to live freely. Although full of romantic scenes, the ending of their love story is quite sad.

 

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