Korean historical dramas have long been a topic that always attracts movie nerds because the content is not only good but also contains many dramatic and action elements. Take movie nerds through a variety of emotions. 2023 is a booming year for Korean historical dramas, works that directors exploit new and diverse storylines. Let's take a look at your favorite Korean historical drama that belongs to the list below!
1 Alchemy of Souls

Alchemy of Souls Historical Drama is a Korean romantic drama. Image source: bazaar
Talking about fantasy Korean historical dramas, they all attract small-screen audiences because of their novel plots, new episodes are installed that intrigue moviegoers, one of which is not It is impossible not to mention "Revival" is a fantasy historical drama about the nation of Daeho where magicians have the ability to exchange souls and bodies from the dead to the living_ This is a forbidden technique to control water. and practice spirit arts. The film revolves around two main characters, Jang Uk - one of the famous Four Noble Princes in Daeho, but without magical abilities (played by Lee Jae Wook) and Naksu - a cold-blooded assassin who has transformed his soul into the world. the body of a blind girl named Mu Deok. He asked her to help him unclog the meridians and open the portal of energy sealed by his father. In the process, they gradually develop feelings and face many dangers from other magicians and the conspiracy of Jin Cho-yeon - one of the Four Noble Princes and close friends of Jang Uk, who wants to take over the throne and the power of the magicians. They also have to deal with love and family problems when Naksu reunites with Mu Deok's biological father and Jang Uk meets Naksu's biological father again. In addition to the dramatic and suspenseful elements in the action parts, the film also causes a lot of laughter and romance of the main couple in the film.
Directed by: Park Joon Hwa
Actors: Lee Jae Wook, Jung So Min, Hwang Min Hyun, Shin Seung Ho, Oh Na Ra, Yoo Joon Sang
Duration: 70 minutes/episode
Episodes: 20 Episodes
Status: Completed
Genre: Historical, Psychological - Romance, Mystery, Nature
Release year: 2022
Country: Korea
2 Lovers Of The Red Sky

Lovers Of The Red Sky is a historical drama after 5 successful years from Moonlight Clouds. Photo source: VieOn
Lovers Of The Red Sky_ Korean historical drama revolves around a love triangle between a famous female artist - Hong Chun Gi (Kim Yoo Jung) with Astrologer Ha Ram (Ahn Hyo Seop) and Prince Yangmyeong (Gong Myung) and the mysteries surrounding their destined destiny. The fantasy love story between female artist Hong Chun Gi and astrologer Ha Ram, besides the spiritual story that was carefully adapted into a movie, not only satisfied moviegoers but also fans of the original. Difficulty can not fault anywhere.
The key trio of Lovers Of The Red Sky, Kim Yoo Jung, Ahn Hyo Seop, and Gong Myung are all names recognized by the audience for their acting ability as well as their appearance as if they came out of a novel. Especially the historical drama after 5 years of success from Moonlight Drawn by Clouds and Moonlight by the nation's younger sister Kim Yoo Jung.
Directed by: Jang Tae Yoo
Actors: Kim Yoo Jung, Ahn Hyo Seop, Gong Myung, Kwak Shi Yang, Lee Bo Hee, Go Gyu Pil
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Episodes: 16 Episodes
Status: Completed
Genre: Historical - Mythology, Psychological - Romance
Release year: 2021
Country: Korea
3 Extraordinary You

Historical dramas have many thrilling episodes worth watching. Image source: bazaar
Historical dramas have many thrilling episodes worth watching. Video source: Youtube
Extraordinary You is a Korean historical romance drama based on the webtoon of the same name by Lee So-young. The film begins with the Crown Prince giving birth to twins, a boy and a girl, but because the Joseon Dynasty considers it a bad omen, the king orders the girl to be killed. The crown prince secretly took his daughter out of the palace and gave it to a woman to raise.1 a girl who had to pretend to be in order to take down Crown Prince Lee Hwi after her twin brother was assassinated. In the process of living under a fake identity, she meets and falls in love with Jung Ji-woon (Rowoon), a letter from Thi Giang Vien. However, their love has to face many difficulties and dangers from the forces inside and outside the palace.
The film has many suspenseful and unexpected details when Dam I has to face the plots and dangers from those who want to harm her. The drama also has many sweet and romantic moments between Dam I and Ji Woon, as they gradually understand and care for each other. The film also depicts Dam I's love for his adoptive mother and twin brother. Actress Park Eun Bin excellently performed the role of Dam I/Lee Hwi with her face and charisma when pretending to be a boy. She not only disguises herself as normal, but also has to fight and struggle with the forces in the palace. She also had to hide her feelings for Ji Woon so as not to be discovered.
Directed by: Song Hyun Wook
Actors: Park Eun Bin, Rowoon, Nam Yoon Su, Choi Byung Chan, Bae Yoon Kyung, Jung Chae Yeon
Duration: 70 minutes/episode
Episodes: 20 episodes
Status: Completed
Genre: Historical, Romance
Release year: 2021
Country: Korea
4 Moonshine

Korean historical drama "Moonshine" is the most popular film genre today. Image source: TV360
Moonshine is set in the troubled Joseon era. With strict prohibition laws caused a lot of anger among the people. Prominent among them is the law that prohibits brewing, trading and drinking alcohol. In addition, right in the contest of Poinsettia at court level. Where people can still use money and rights to buy prizes. Nam Young is a talented guy, studying well, passed the first exam in Huong and Hoi... but in this contest, he only finished fourth. The top three are the descendants of the prime minister, the left general and the mandarins in the court. Nam Young is very sad and resentful. During the meeting with the king, Nam Young decided not to drink alcohol given to him by the Emperor and explained that doing so was against his own rules. Nam Young's honesty helped him regain the position of Poinsettia that belonged to him.
The Korean historical drama Moonshine attracts the audience not only with the cast of beautiful boys and girls, but also with the novel plot content mixed with many humorous and romantic elements of the main couple, but also the heart-stopping moments in the drama. dramatic action scenes, taking the audience through many different emotions.
Directed by: Kim Joo Hee
Actors: Yoo Seung Ho, Lee Hye Ri, Byeon Woo Seok, Kang Mi Na, Jang Gwang, Choi Won Young
Duration: 35 minutes/episode
Episodes: 32 Episodes
Status: Completed
Genre: Historical, Adventure - Action, Psychological - Romance
Release year: 2021
Country: Korea
5 Lee Bang Won

Lee Bang Won is a historical drama about the hero leader Yi Bang Won. Photo credit: film33. TV
Lệ Vương là phim cổ trang nói về người hùng thủ lĩnh Yi Bang Won. Nguồn video: youtube
Korean historical drama Lee Bang Won mainly sheds light on the leader Yi Bang Won (Joo Sang Wook), who took the initiative to establish the Joseon Empire in the late Goryeo Dynasty and the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty when the ancient order of Goryeo was destroyed and the new order of Joseon was established (Lee Bang Won). He had aspirations to establish the Joseon Dynasty while the Goryeo Dynasty still existed. The ripe time has come, Goryeo finally collapses, and Lee Bang Won's dream is also realized.
Directors: Kim Hyung Il, Shim Jae Hyu
Cast: Joo Sang Wook, Kim Young Chul, Park Jin Hee, Ye Ji Won
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Episodes: 32 episodes
Genre: Antique, Martial Arts, Action
Release year: 2021
Country: South Korea
6 Mr. Queen

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Jang Bong Hwan, a modern-day chef working in the Blue House, accidentally travels back to the Joseon period and gets stuck in the body of queen Kim So Yong, thereby causing funny situations when the queen has to confront the imperial forces that have just managed to return to the present world. Korean historical drama, in addition to the humorous elements, is equally romantic from the main couple so young and King Cheoljong (Kim Jung Hyun).
Seems to be a puppet king, but always secretly builds a base to restore power. He was brought to power by the Kim family, so he was under their influence. Because he hates the Kim family, he also doesn't trust So Yong's sincere feelings for him. After So Yong woke up from the lake, the two gradually resolved their misunderstandings and stood together on a front line. Cheoljong also has a childhood friend, Jo Hwa Jin (Seol In Ah). He misunderstood his feelings for her because he thought that this was the benefactor who saved him when he was young. After investigating, Cheoljong learned that the old benefactor was So Yong. He and So Yong worked among the people to better understand the poverty situation.
Directed by: Yoon Sung Shik
Actors: Shin Hye Sun, Kim Jung Hyun, Bae Jong Ok, Kim Tae Woo, Seol In Ah, Na In U
Duration: 70 minutes/episode
Episodes: 20 episodes
Status: Completed
Genre: Historical, Comedy, Romance, Romance
Release year: 2020
Country: Korea
7 Joseon Attorney

Joseon Attorney is a historical drama that is highly appreciated from viewers. Photo credit: soompi
Joseon Attorney là bộ phim cổ trang hàn quốc được lấy bối cảnh thời Joseon, trong đó xoay quanh câu chuyện của nhân vật Kang Han Soo, người luôn cô gắng trở thành luật sơ ở triều đại Joseon để có thể trả thù kẻ chịu trách nhiệm về cái chết của cha mẹ mình. Bề ngoài, Kang Han Soo thể hiện mình là một người khá nông cạn thế nhưng thực chất anh lại là một người có những cảm nhận sâu sắc và sở hữu đầu óc của một thiên tài.
Trong quá trình dần hoàn thiện, tích lũy kinh nghiệm của mình Kang Han Soo gặp được và quen biết với công chúa Lee Yeon Joo và thẩm phán Yoo Ji Sun. Lee Yeon Joo là một công chúa có tính cách ngay thẳng, tự tin, cô là một người khá quan tâm và chăm lo đến dân chúng của mình một cách chân thành nhất. Lee Yeon Joo cũng chính là người đã dần thay đổi khao khát trả thù bằng mọi giá của Kang Han Soo.
- Đạo diễn: Lee Han Joon, Kim Seung Ho
- Diễn viên: Woo Do Hwan, Bona, Cha Hak Yeon, Chun Ho Jin, Song Geon Hee, Choi Hyun Jin
- Thời lượng: 70 phút / tập
- Số tập: 16 Tập
- Tình trạng: Hoàn thành
- Thể loại: cổ trang, hài hước, tâm lý
- Năm phát hành: 2023
- Quốc gia: Hàn Quốc
8 OUR BLOOMING YOUTH

OUR BLOOMING YOUTH is a historical drama revolving around the love story of the cursed prince and the wronged girl. Photo credit: Tiin.Vn
It tells the love story of Lee Hwan, a mysterious cursed crown prince, and Min Jae Yi, a genius girl who was falsely murdered by the clan. The two will develop a romantic relationship, intertwined with murder investigations and spooky mysteries of ancient curses. At the same time, the crown prince will have to exonerate the girl Min Jae Yi and with his talent Min Jae Yi must also remove the curse for the crown prince who is somewhat arrogant, mean and behaves somewhat erratically. Through many turbulences and relying on each other, the two gradually learn the meaning of true love and friendship. This is a Korean historical drama that you should check out this summer.
Director: Lee Jong Jae
Cast: Park Hyung Sik, Jeon So Nee, Pyo Ye Jin, Yoon Jong Seok, Lee Tae Sun, Heo Won Seo
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Episodes: 20 episodes
Status: Complete
Genre: antique, romance
Release year: 2023
Country: South Korea
9 The Secret Romantic Guesthouse

The Secret Romantic Guesthouse is a Korean historical drama mixed with drama. Image source: DienAnh.Net
The Secret Romantic Guesthouse is a Korean historical drama series with a new plot and a talented cast that resonated with the film, the story opens with the scene of the Lee Chang army coup d'etat, killing the brothers to win the war. diadem. The 7-year-old slain Lee Seol (played by Ryeo Un) was lucky to escape, wandering around in the world, waiting for the day of revenge. He happened to meet Yoon Dan Oh (Shin Ye Eun) - a noble lady - who is also suffering from the loss of her father while running away from the military. He developed sympathy but couldn't be with her for a long time, so he promised to reveal his name to Dan Oh if they met again in the future. Thirteen years later, Dan Oh alone took on the household chores, turned his home into an Ihwawon Inn, specializing in welcoming soldiers from all over the country to the capital, but the inn was not crowded, only 2 regular guests. arrives, an elderly soldier and prince Jung Yoo Ha (Jung Gun Joo). Thanks to his cleverness, Dan Oh recruits martial artist Kang San and playboy master Shi Yeol (Kang Hoon). Three boys with different personalities gradually get close to the small owner. Dan Oh faces danger when he agrees to help judge Jang Tae Hwa track down the throne to clear the huge debt left by his father.
Directed by: Kim Jung Min
Actors: Shin Ye Eun, Ryeoun, Kang Hoon, Jung Gun Joo, Hyun Woo, Oh Man Suk
Duration: 70 minutes/episode
Episodes: 18 Episodes
Status: Completed
Genre: Historical, Action, Psychological - Romance
Release year: 2023
Country: Korea
10 The Joseon Psychiatrist

The Joseon Psychiatrist historical drama is a must-watch this summer. Image source: BlogAnChoi
Set in the Joseon period, revolving around the story of the famous acupuncturist Yoo Se Poong. Yoo Se Poong was a famous doctor in the court working at the Imperial Medical Institute, but because he was involved in the conspiracy of the false gods, Yoo Se Poong was expelled from the palace and sent to a strange village. strange Gyesu. Although living a new life and meeting strange people, they helped Se Poong find the meaning and purpose of his life, which is curing diseases, saving people, doing good deeds to bring a good life. more for the people. Not only that, they help each other heal their own wounds. This is a Korean historical drama that not only shows the romantic element of the couple, but also shows the humanity in the film, wishing each of us to have a better view of life and strive to progress. forward.
Directed by: Park Won Gook
Actors: Kim Min Jae, Kim Hyang Gi, Kim Sang Kyung, Jung Won Chang, Yoo Sung Joo, Kim Soo An
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Episodes: 12 episodes
Status: Completed
Genre: Historical, Psychological, Comedy
Release year: 2022
Country: Korea