Korean historical dramas ~~ order by Dynasty ~~

List was created on 23rd July 2021.

Goguryeo - Unified Silla - Joseon - (Korean Empire (not included)) - Modern Korea

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  • Jumong

    1. Jumong

    Korean Drama - 2006, 81 episodes

    founder of goguryeo

  • Kim Soo Ro

    2. Kim Soo Ro

    Korean Drama - 2010, 32 episodes

    founder of gaya confederacy, takes place during reign of King Namhae of Silla (4-24 CE)

  • The Kingdom of the Winds

    3. The Kingdom of the Winds

    Korean Drama - 2008, 36 episodes

    jumong's grandson, muyeol

  • Ja Myung Go

    4. Ja Myung Go

    Korean Drama - 2009, 39 episodes

    An older Muyeol and his son

  • King Geun Cho Go

    5. King Geun Cho Go

    Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes

    13th king of Baekje, lived from 324-375, contemporary of Goguryeo's 16th king, Gogugwon

  • King Gwanggaeto the Great

    6. King Gwanggaeto the Great

    Korean Drama - 2011, 92 episodes

    19th King of Goguryo, lived 374 - 413

  • Hwarang

    7. Hwarang

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    6.5

    King Jinheung of Silla, lived 526 – 576

  • Ballad of Seo Dong

    8. Ballad of Seo Dong

    Korean Drama - 2005, 55 episodes

    30th King of Baekje, reigned 600 - 641

  • Queen Seon Duk

    9. Queen Seon Duk

    Korean Drama - 2009, 62 episodes

    Silla queen, lived 606 - 647

  • Gye Baek

    10. Gye Baek

    Korean Drama - 2011, 36 episodes

    Baekje general, died 660, who fought against Silla

  • The Great King's Dream

    11. The Great King's Dream

    Korean Drama - 2012, 70 episodes

    King Muyeol of Silla, lived 604-661; The alleged DOB here does not fit with his portrayal in Queen Seondeok, listed above, where his mother is Seondeok's twin

  • Sword and Flower

    12. Sword and Flower

    Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes

    Set in Goguryeo shortly before being conquered by Silla in 668

  • Emperor of the Sea

    13. Emperor of the Sea

    Korean Drama - 2004, 51 episodes

    Takes place in Unified Silla, focusing on Jang Bogo, who lived from 787-846

  • Emperor Wang Gun

    14. Emperor Wang Gun

    Korean Drama - 2000, 200 episodes

    Taejo of Goryeo, lived 877-943

  • Amanti della Luna: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    15. Amanti della Luna: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    6.5

    941; time travel

  • Shine or Go Crazy

    16. Shine or Go Crazy

    Korean Drama - 2015, 24 episodes

    Prince Wang So of Goryeo, later King Gwangjong, lived 925-975

  • The Iron Empress

    17. The Iron Empress

    Korean Drama - 2009, 78 episodes

    Empress Cheon Choo, granddaughter of Goryeo's founder, lived from 964–1029

  • God of War

    18. God of War

    Korean Drama - 2012, 56 episodes

    Focuses on Goryeo military leader Kim Jun, beginning just before the rise to power of Choi U in 1219 to Kim Jun's death in 1268

  • Empress Ki

    19. Empress Ki

    Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes

    Yuan empress of Korean birth, lived 1315-1369/70; Prominent character in Shin Don

  • Shin Don

    20. Shin Don

    Korean Drama - 2005, 61 episodes

    centers around the monk Shin Don, who ruled Goryeo as regent during part of King Gongmin's reign (1351-1374), beginning before Gongmin becomes King and mainly ending with Shin Don's death, then quickly wrapping up the rest of Gongmin's reign

  • Faith

    21. Faith

    Korean Drama - 2012, 24 episodes

    A time travel drama set during the early reign of King Gongmin. Watch Shin Don first to understand the history of this King. With elements of Doctor Who, City on the Edge of Forever, and the X-men, this is not a historically accurate drama.

  • Musa the Warrior

    22. Musa the Warrior

    Korean Movie - 2001

    Film set in 1375 about Goryeo warriors who travel to Ming China

  • The Great Seer

    23. The Great Seer

    Korean Drama - 2012, 35 episodes

    Begins ten years before the reign of King Gongmin and ends with Lee Sung-Gye's founding of Joseon in 1392. This zooms through the life of King Gongmin. So watch Shin Don first for a better understanding of what is happening.

  • Six Flying Dragons

    24. Six Flying Dragons

    Korean Drama - 2015, 50 episodes

    10

    On the end of Goryeo and the founding of JOSEON by King Taejo, focusing on late 1300s

  • Maids

    25. Maids

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    Set during reign of King Taejong, 3rd king of Joseon, before death of King Taejo in 1408

  • Tree With Deep Roots

    26. Tree With Deep Roots

    Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes

    Sejong, 4th King of Joseon, 1418-1450

  • The Princess' Man

    27. The Princess' Man

    Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes

    9.0

    Set during the end of King Munjong's reign of 1450-1452, the duration of King Danjong's reign of 1452-1455, and the beginning of King Sejo's reign of 1455-1468. The title princess is Sejo's daughter.

  • Queen Insoo

    28. Queen Insoo

    Korean Drama - 2011, 60 episodes

    Spans from the time of King Sejong to the princes who became King Yeonsan-gun and King Jungjong.

  • The King and I

    29. The King and I

    Korean Drama - 2007, 63 episodes

    Spans from King Munjeong, 1450, through King Seongjong, ended reign in 1494

  • Moon Embracing the Sun

    30. Moon Embracing the Sun

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

    10

    It tells of a poignant love story between a fictional king of the Joseon Dynasty and a female shaman and the conflicts and conspiracy of vying political powers. (circa 1480? , just guessing the time by researches)

  • The King and the Clown

    31. The King and the Clown

    Korean Movie - 2005

    Film set during King Yeonsan's reign, 1494-1506

  • Jewel in the Palace

    32. Jewel in the Palace

    Korean Drama - 2003, 54 episodes

    a.k.a. Dae Jang Geum) (set during the reigns of King Seongjong (1469–1494), King Yeonsan-gun (1494–1506) and mainly King Jungjong (1506–1544)

  • Queen for Seven Days

    33. Queen for Seven Days

    Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes

    Queen Dangyeong of Joseon, lived 1487-1557; Queen from 1506-1525; Wife of Jungjong

  • Hwang Jin Yi

    34. Hwang Jin Yi

    Korean Drama - 2006, 24 episodes

    set during King Jungjong's reign, 1506-1544) [There is a movie and TV series by the same name.

  • Ladies of the Palace

    35. Ladies of the Palace

    Korean Drama - 2001, 151 episodes

    Spans from King Jungjong (1506-1544) to King Injong (1544-45)

  • Flowers of the Prison

    36. Flowers of the Prison

    Korean Drama - 2016, 51 episodes

    About a girl born in prison; takes place during the reign of King Myeongjong (1545-1567

  • Mirror of the Witch

    37. Mirror of the Witch

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    A fantasy romance between a young Huh Joon and King Myungjong's daughter, set mainly during King Seonjo's reign (1567-1608). I'm not sure the daughter was a real person.

  • Hur Jun

    38. Hur Jun

    Korean Drama - 1999, 64 episodes

    Court physician, lived 1537-1615

  • Hur Jun, the Original Story

    39. Hur Jun, the Original Story

    Korean Drama - 2013, 135 episodes

    Remake of Huh Joon

  • Jeon Woo Chi: The Taoist Wizard

    40. Jeon Woo Chi: The Taoist Wizard

    Korean Movie - 2009

    Taoist Wizard, lived around 500 years ago

  • Arang and the Magistrate

    41. Arang and the Magistrate

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

    6.5

    set approx. 400 years ago) The presence of corn, an American food, indicates that it must take place after 1492, and probably even later.

  • Immortal Admiral Yi Sun Shin

    42. Immortal Admiral Yi Sun Shin

    Korean Drama - 2004, 104 episodes

    1598

  • Goddess of Fire

    43. Goddess of Fire

    Korean Drama - 2013, 32 episodes

    Set before Prince Gwanghae ascends the throne as King Gwanghaegun

  • The King's Face

    44. The King's Face

    Korean Drama - 2014, 23 episodes

    Focuses on Prince Gwanghae before he becomes King; Set during King Seonjo's reign (1567-1608)

  • Hong Gil Dong

    45. Hong Gil Dong

    Korean Drama - 2008, 24 episodes

    Set during King Gwanghaegun's reign of 1608-1623

  • Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

    46. Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

    Korean Drama - 2017, 30 episodes

    10

    another drama about fictional character Hong Gil Dong

  • Splendid Politics

    47. Splendid Politics

    Korean Drama - 2015, 50 episodes

    set during reigns of King Gwanghae, 1608-1623, and King Injo, 1623-1649

  • Cruel Palace - War of Flowers

    48. Cruel Palace - War of Flowers

    Korean Drama - 2013, 50 episodes

    Focuses on King Injo (reigned 1623-1649) and Crown Prince Sohyun; Provides backstory for other dramas set during King Injo's reign, mainly from 1636 onwards.

  • The Reputable Family

    49. The Reputable Family

    Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes

    1636, set early in King Injo's reign

  • Tamra, The Island

    50. Tamra, The Island

    Korean Drama - 2009, 16 episodes

    set during King Injo's reign, 1623-1649, prior to mid-1645

  • Iljimae

    51. Iljimae

    Korean Drama - 2008, 20 episodes

    set during King Injo's reign, 1623-1649

  • The Return of Iljimae

    52. The Return of Iljimae

    Korean Drama - 2009, 24 episodes

    set during King Injo's reign, after Iljimae

  • Heaven's Order

    53. Heaven's Order

    Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes

    set during King Injo's reign

  • Strongest Chil Woo

    54. Strongest Chil Woo

    Korean Drama - 2008, 20 episodes

    set during King Injo's reign, mainly after mid-1645

  • Chuno

    55. Chuno

    Korean Drama - 2010, 24 episodes

    set in King Injo's reign after mid-1645

  • The Emperor: Owner of the Mask

    56. The Emperor: Owner of the Mask

    Korean Drama - 2017, 40 episodes

    5.0

    Crown Prince Lee Sun, later King Sukjong, lived 1674-1720

  • Jang Ok Jung

    57. Jang Ok Jung

    Korean Drama - 2013, 24 episodes

    King Sukjong, lived 1674-1720, Main character lived 3 November 1659– 9 November 1701, set during King Sukjong's reign, 1661-1720

  • Secret Door

    58. Secret Door

    Korean Drama - 2014, 24 episodes

    King Jeongjo, reigned 1724-1776; Prince Sado, lived 1735-1762

  • The Great Merchant

    59. The Great Merchant

    Korean Drama - 2010, 30 episodes

    title character lived 1739-1812

  • Dong Yi

    60. Dong Yi

    Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes

    8.0

    set during reign of King Sukjong, 1674-1720

  • Damo

    61. Damo

    Korean Drama - 2003, 14 episodes

    1692

  • Queen In Hyun's Man

    62. Queen In Hyun's Man

    Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes

    10

    1694 and 2012; time travel

  • Rooftop Prince

    63. Rooftop Prince

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

    8.5

    time travel drama about a prince (King Gyeongjong?) before he came to power in 1720

  • Yi San

    64. Yi San

    Korean Drama - 2007, 77 episodes

    King Jeongjo, 1752-1800

  • The Painter of the Wind

    65. The Painter of the Wind

    Korean Drama - 2008, 20 episodes

    set during King Jeongjo's reign

  • Eight Days Mystery of Jeong Jo Assassination

    66. Eight Days Mystery of Jeong Jo Assassination

    Korean Drama - 2007, 10 episodes

    set in middle of King Jeongjo's reign

  • Jung Yak Yong

    67. Jung Yak Yong

    Korean Drama - 2009, 8 episodes

    Lived 1762-1836

  • The Royal Gambler

    68. The Royal Gambler

    Korean Drama - 2016, 24 episodes

    set during King Jeongjo's reign, 1776-1800

  • Conspiracy in the Court

    69. Conspiracy in the Court

    Korean Drama - 2007, 8 episodes

    set during King Jeongjo's reign, 1776-1800

  • Sungkyunkwan Scandal

    70. Sungkyunkwan Scandal

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

    4.0

    set during King Jeongjo's reign, circa 1780s or 1790s

  • Warrior Baek Dong Soo

    71. Warrior Baek Dong Soo

    Korean Drama - 2011, 29 episodes

    about King Jeongjo's bodyguard

  • Blood Rain

    72. Blood Rain

    Korean Movie - 2005

    Film set in 1808

  • Love in the Moonlight

    73. Love in the Moonlight

    Korean Drama - 2016, 18 episodes

    9.0

    Crown Prince Lee Yeong at age 19, so about 1828

  • Time Slip Dr. Jin

    74. Time Slip Dr. Jin

    Korean Drama - 2012, 22 episodes

    circa 1866

  • Gunman In Joseon

    75. Gunman In Joseon

    Korean Drama - 2014, 22 episodes

    1876

  • Jejoongwon

    76. Jejoongwon

    Korean Drama - 2010, 36 episodes

    circa 1884-1895

  • The Bridal Mask

    77. The Bridal Mask

    Korean Drama - 2012, 28 episodes

    1930s

  • The Little Nyonya

    78. The Little Nyonya

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 45 episodes

    world war 2, chinese drama

  • Freedom Fighter, Lee Hoe Young

    79. Freedom Fighter, Lee Hoe Young

    Korean Drama - 2010, 5 episodes

    world war 2

  • Basketball

    80. Basketball

    Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes

    between japanese imperialism and korean war

  • Comrades

    81. Comrades

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

    korean war

  • Road Number One

    82. Road Number One

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

    korean war

  • Lights and Shadows

    83. Lights and Shadows

    Korean Drama - 2011, 64 episodes

    1960s

  • Giant

    84. Giant

    Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes

    1970s

  • Sandglass

    85. Sandglass

    Korean Drama - 1995, 24 episodes

    1970s - 1980s

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