Commoner Lead in Costume Drama
Not everyone has wealth, status or a title. Not everyone is secretly a prince or the son of the demon lord. History is full of us who work hard for little reward. Here are some costume dramas where at least on main character from the drama is openly NOT royalty, nobility, or wealthy, nor do they really gain it/ inherit it.
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1. Ever Night
Chinese Drama - 2018, 60 episodes
Not everyone who seeks revenge is doing it for their noble-born fathers.
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2. Ever Night: Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2020, 43 episodes
S1 is more about Ning Que, while S2 is more about SangSang, but I think they both count
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3. Tale of the Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Kim Joyi is a true delight. A divorced woman who's mother is a retuned tribute from Ming China with a "lower than enslaved person" status, this drama explores the relationship between the two and the overall struggle of class in Joseon. Taecyeon is just a bonus
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4. Fake Princess
Chinese Drama - 2020, 27 episodes
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5. The Fires of Cooking: Hua Xiao Chu
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
