Historical K-Dramas
The old ones, the good ones
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- StarsJeong Woong-inKim Jung-hyunRyu DamStory of Queen Seondeok who was born a princess, brought up among commoners and overcame many trials to become the ruler of Silla.
- StarsHa Ji-WonLee Seo-jinKim Min-joonDamo, a historical kdrama, revolves are three characters who are pigeon-holed by society. They each want society to change to offer different opportunities. Their lives become intertwined as they each reach for their individual destinies.
- StarsSong Il-gukHan Hye-jinKim Seung-suAn epic based on the myth of Jumong, founder of the ancient Korean kingdom of Goguryeo in 37 B.C.
- StarsLee Yeong-aeHong Ri-naJi Jin-heeA series based on a real person in Korean history, Suh, Jang-geum.
- StarsJun Kwang-ryulHwang Soo-JungByung-se KimThe life, struggle and ascension of doctor Hur Jun, an exponential medical figure during his times.
- StarsLee Joo-eunLee Seo-jinCho Jae-hyunGeneral Gye-Baek of Baekje and his 5,000 soldiers go up against the Silla and Tang Dynasties. Their combined forces are 10 times the size of Bekjae's army.
- StarsLee Seo-jinHan Ji-minLee Soon-jaeYi San dramatizes the life of Korea's King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty. Jeongjo is remembered in Korean history for his sympathy with the harsh conditions his people had to deal with, in spite of his own pampered upbringing as royalty. He instituted many reforms to improve their conditions. The DVD is 4 volumes long to cover the 77 episodes.
- StarsLee Won-jongJang Dong-jikLee Deok-heeKim Sooro was the legendary founder of the Gaya kingdom in ancient Korea. He won the competition for the power from his rivals and defended his land from the ambitions of the aggressive neighbors.
- StarsHan Hyo-jooLee So-yeonJulia LimStory a simple maid that rises high in the royal harem as a consort and, ultimately, mother of the Korean king.
- StarsSong Il-gukOh Yoon-ahKim Jae-WookStory of of king Daemusin, third ruler of Goguryeo and grandson of king Jumong.
- StarsJung Il-wooYoon Jin-seoKim Min-jongThis drama centers the life of Iljimae, a young man who fights the government for people.