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1. Alchemy of Souls (2022– )
TV-14 | 80 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Set in a fictional country called Daeho, it is about the love and growth of young mages as they overcome their twisted fates due to a forbidden magic spell known as the "alchemy of souls", which allows souls to switch bodies.
Stars: Lee Jae-wook, Hwang Min-hyun, Yoo Joon-sang, Oh Na-ra
Votes: 17,349
netflix english dubbed
2. Mr. Sunshine (2018)
TV-MA | 80 min | Action, Drama, Romance
A young boy who ends up in the U.S. after the 1871 Shinmiyangyo incident returns to Korea at a historical turning point and falls for a noblewoman.
Stars: Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Byun Yo-han
Votes: 10,279
netflix
3. My Country: The New Age (2019)
80 min | Action, Drama, History
Set during the end of the Goryeo period to the early Joseon period. Two friends aim their swords against one another due to differences in opinion about "my country."
Stars: Yang Se-jong, Woo Do-Hwan, Jang Hyuk, Kim Seol-hyun
Votes: 2,583
netflix fast subtitles (ep1;2) w-ep1: (first 50 minutes: 8.4), remaining 30 min: 8.6 w-ep2: 8.5
4. The King's Affection (2021– )
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
The story is set during the Joseon Dynasty when twins were considered an ominous sign. When the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins, an order is sent to kill the daughter. To save her, she is secretly sent out of the palace.
Stars: Park Eun-bin, Kim Ro-Woon, Nam Yoon-Su, Byungchan
Votes: 5,970
netflix (selected english dubbed)
5. The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)
TV-14 | 70 min | Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
A modern-day Korean emperor passes through a mysterious portal and into a parallel world, where he encounters a feisty police detective.
Stars: Lee Min-ho, Kim Go-eun, Woo Do-Hwan, Kim Kyung-Nam
Votes: 16,096
netflix (ep1;4) w-ep1: 8.4
6. Red Sleeve (2021–2022)
TV-14 | 70 min | Drama, History, Romance
Based on a novel of the same name, it tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who believes his duty is to his country first above love, and a court lady who wants to protect the life she has chosen.
Stars: Lee Ji-wan, Lee Jun-ho, Lee Se-yeong, Kang Hoon
Votes: 3,026
viki (ep3 paywall) w-ep1: first 2 minutes: 8.0 kissasian
7. Martial Arts Master (2020– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, History
The Refornment Movement of 1898 resulted in the "Six Heroes" dying. Huo Yuan Jia, who was filled with patriotic enthusiasm, had been eager to participate.
Stars: Siu-Lung Leung, Wenzhuo Zhao, Linlin Mao, Jason Zheng
Votes: 333
8. Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016)
Action, Drama, History
Story of the the foundation of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea and ambition, success and fall of several real and fictional characters.
Stars: Kim Hyun-bin, Yoo Ah-in, Byun Yo-han, Kim Myung-min
Votes: 1,203
n/a kissasian
9. The Long Ballad (2021– )
Action, Adventure, History
On her quest for revenge against her uncle and current emperor, Li Changge, a discounted princess of the Tang Dynasty with military expertise, comes across Ashile Sun, a general and Tegin of an opposing army.
Stars: Dilraba Dilmurat, Lei Wu, Yuning Liu, Lusi Zhao
Votes: 1,498
CHINA netflix south korea Viki Koreaondemand w-ep1: first 4 minutes: 8.0
10. Bulgasal (2021–2022)
60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
The story of a man-turned-immortal, Bulgasal, who wants revenge from a woman with a mysterious past and present, who he deems responsible for his immortality and miseries from the past 600 years, hoping to free himself from his curse.
Stars: Lee Jin-wook, Nara, Lee Joon, Gong Seung-Yeon
Votes: 3,142
interest through trailer seen netflix topten w-ep1: first few minutes: 8.0
11. The Rise of Phoenixes (2018)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance
The story of power, desire, lust and love among people of different kingdoms in ancient China. No matter who you are, you have to rise from the mud to become The Great Phoenix.
Stars: Kun Chen, Hong Yuan, Ni Ni, Ou Wang
Votes: 1,763
netflix south korea topten
12. Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung (2019)
35 min | Comedy, Drama, History
Set in the early 19th century. Goo Hae Ryung works as a historian. Female historians like Goo Hae Ryung are generally looked down upon because of their gender. Yet, Goo Hae Ryung fulfills ... See full summary »
Stars: Shin Se-Kyung, Cha Eun-woo, Lee Ji-hoon, Park Gi-woong
Votes: 3,143
netflix first 10 min: 7.85 preview further
13. The Queen's Umbrella (2022)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Im Hwa Ryeong, a prickly, sensitive and hot-tempered queen, tries to turn her trouble making princes into proper crown princes.
Stars: Kim Hye-su, Moon Sang-min, Chani, Choi Won-young
Votes: 2,704
14. The Rebel Hong Gil Dong (2017)
TV-14 | Action, Drama, History
Story of Hong Gil Dong, often said to be Robin Hood of Korea during Joseon Dynasty.
Stars: Baek In-kwon, Kim Ye-jun, Kim Sang-jung, Yoon Kyun-Sang
Votes: 456
title: the Rebel viki (ep 1 paywall) kowoca
15. Tree with Deep Roots (2011)
Not Rated | 70 min | Drama
A series of murders occurred during the reign of King Sejong. As Kang Chae Yoon who is investigating these cases gets closer to the root of the truth, he finds himself embroiled in a ... See full summary »
Stars: Ahn Suk-hwan, Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Soo-hyuk, Cho Jin-woong
Votes: 606
viki kocowa koreaondemand
16. Who Rules the World (2022– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Love blooms between a beloved prince and a fearless princess as they venture through the war-ridden martial arts world in a fight for justice.
Stars: Yang Yang, Lusi Zhao, Tianyang Zhang, Fengyi Zhang
Votes: 2,026
tCHINA Netflix
17. Word of Honor (2021)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Zhou Zi Shu gets embroiled in a conspiracy in the martial arts world. He meets Wen Ke Xing who escapes from the Ghost Valley to avenge his parents' deaths. They become fast friends and embark on an adventure to find a legendary treasure.
Stars: Zhehan Zhang, Jun Gong, Ma Cheng, Kai Wang
Votes: 4,133
CHINA Netflix
18. Who Rules the World (2022– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Love blooms between a beloved prince and a fearless princess as they venture through the war-ridden martial arts world in a fight for justice.
Stars: Yang Yang, Lusi Zhao, Tianyang Zhang, Fengyi Zhang
Votes: 2,026
netflix south korea
19. Mr. Queen (2020–2021)
TV-MA | 70 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
When a modern day chef gets trapped in the body of a queen in the Joseon era, chaos ensues.
Stars: Shin Hye-sun, Kim Jung-hyun, Seol In-ah, Lee Jae-won
Votes: 10,553
netflix first 3 minutes: 8.0
20. The Last Empress (2018–2019)
59 min | Drama
Set in an alternate universe, in which Korea is a constitutional monarchy in 2018, Oh Sunny is a bright and vivacious musical actress who marries the emperor. She becomes involved in the ... See full summary »
Stars: Jang Na-ra, Choi Jin-hyuk, Sin Seong-rok, Lee Elijah
Votes: 767
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21. My Only Love Song (2017)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
When things don't go her way during a shooting for her new show, a top actress runs away in an old van that guides her on a time-traveling journey.
Stars: Ahn Bo-Hyun, Lee Cheol-min, Park Joo-hyung, Lee Yong-jik
Votes: 846
interest through trailer seen netflix
22. Il Ji Mae (2008)
60 min | Action, Romance
During the Joseon Dynasty, Ryung acted as a hooligan in the marketplace by day but at night he was a thief who robbed corrupted government officials to give to the poor.
Stars: Lee Joon-gi, Kim Sung-ryung, Ahn Kil-kang, Lee Won-jong
Votes: 1,180
viki (ep 1 paywall)
23. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Ha-jin travels 1000 years back in time and lands in the era of Goryeo Dynasty as a young girl named Hae-soo. She, now trapped in another person's body, becomes involved in a power struggle against various vicious contenders to the throne.
Stars: Lee Joon-gi, IU, Kang Ha-neul, Nam Joo-hyuk
Votes: 11,558
24. The Great Queen Seondeok (2009)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
Story of Queen Seondeok who was born a princess, brought up among commoners and overcame many trials to become the ruler of Silla.
Stars: Jeong Woong-in, Kim Jung-hyun, Ryu Dam, Lee Yo-won
Votes: 1,412
25. The Empress Ki (2013–2014)
Action, Drama, Romance
A Korea-born warrior girl had to be a servant at the Mongol Yuan court but somehow overcame her low status to become an empress in another land.
Stars: Ha Ji-Won, Ji Chang-wook, Oh Gwang-Rok, Choi Jung-Won
Votes: 3,595
26. Chicago Typewriter (2017)
70 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Writers that lived under Japanese rule in the 1930s are reincarnated into a bestselling writer who is in a slump, a mysterious ghostwriter, and a devoted fan of the bestselling writer.
Stars: Yoo Ah-in, Lim Soo-jung, Go Kyung-pyo, Kwak Si-yang
Votes: 2,118
27. Warrior Baek Dong Soo (2011)
65 min | Action
Childhood friends Baek Dong Soo and Yeo Woon are both prodigies in combat. But while Baek Dong Soo became the top swordsman in the land, Yeo Woon would go on to serve a group of clandestine assassins whose aim is to overthrow the throne.
Stars: Shin Hyeon-bin, Jun Gyu Park, Sung Ji-ru, Ji Chang-wook
Votes: 666
28. Lee San, Wind of the Palace (2007–2008)
TV-Y | Drama, History
Yi 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 ... See full summary »
Stars: Lee Seo-jin, Han Ji-min, Lee Soon-jae, Kim Yeo-jin
Votes: 680
29. Dong Yi (2010)
TV-Y | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Story a simple maid that rises high in the royal harem as a consort and, ultimately, mother of the Korean king.
Stars: Han Hyo-joo, Lee So-yeon, Kim So-yi, Julia Lim
Votes: 2,127
30. Jumong (2006–2007)
TV-Y | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History
An epic based on the myth of Jumong, founder of the ancient Korean kingdom of Goguryeo in 37 B.C.
Stars: Song Il-guk, Han Hye-jin, Kim Seung-su, Jun Kwang-ryul
Votes: 4,109
31. The Princess' Man (2011)
Action, Drama, Romance
Featuring breathtaking cinematography and gorgeous locations, The Princess's Man is a lush historical romance that captivated audiences in 2011.
Stars: Moon Chae-won, Park Shi-hoo, Jong-ho Song, Hong Soo-hyun
Votes: 649
32. Bridal Mask (2012)
60 min | Action, Drama, History
In 1930s Korea, during the Japanese colonial era, a man who is a Korean police officer assigned to aid the Japanese in the annihilation of the local rebellion, secretly dons the 'Bridal Mask' and fights the unjust regime.
Stars: Joo Won, Park Gi-woong, Jin Se-yeon, Jeon Gook-hwan
Votes: 728
33. Jewel in the Palace (2003–2004)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
A series based on a real person in Korean history, Suh, Jang-geum.
Stars: Lee Yeong-ae, Hong Ri-na, Ji Jin-hee, Lim Hyeon-shik
Votes: 4,368
34. Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022– )
TV-PG | 40 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A fairy whose tribe was in war with Moon Demon Lord, Qingcang meets him and mutual incantation and mutual curse ties their lives.
Stars: Dylan Wang, Esther Yu, Linghe Zhang, Yitong Li
Votes: 3,075
CHINA Netflix
35. Till the End of the Moon (2023)
TV-14 | 53 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
An immortal, Li Susu is destined to time-travel 500 years back to prevent the death of a hostage prince to stop his transformation into the Devil god, who destroys four continents and three realms. Will secrets of time and fate deter her?
Stars: Yunxi Luo, Lu Bai, Ruiyang Sun, Duling Chen
Votes: 3,644
CHINA Netflix Malaysia
36. Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022– )
TV-PG | 40 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A fairy whose tribe was in war with Moon Demon Lord, Qingcang meets him and mutual incantation and mutual curse ties their lives.
Stars: Dylan Wang, Esther Yu, Linghe Zhang, Yitong Li
Votes: 3,075
netflix South Korea
37. Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (2019)
70 min | Comedy, History, Romance
A king makes a request to Joseon's best dating agency "Flower Crew" to protect his first love. Upon his request, the matchmakers at the agency risk their own lives to transform the lowly woman Gae Ddong into the most noble woman.
Stars: Kim Min-jae, Gong Seung-Yeon, Seo Ji-Hoon, Park Ji-hoon
Votes: 622
netflix south korea
38. Live Up to Your Name (2017)
60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
The best acupuncturist of Joseon, Heo Im, finds himself traveling 400 years into the future, where he meets Choi Yeon Kyung, doctor in a modern hospital. Though impressed by her, differences in their methods and priorities make them clash.
Stars: Kim Nam-gil, Kim Ah-jung, Yun Ju-sang, Yoo Min-Kyu
Votes: 1,979
netflix south korea
39. Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020– )
70 min | Fantasy, History, Horror
An urban dark fantasy drama about a gumiho who settles into the city and a producer who is after it.
Stars: Lee Dong-wook, Kim Bum, Kim Yong-ji, Hwang Hee
Votes: 9,153
netflix south korea (no english subtitles) viki prime video
40. Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo (2017)
Comedy, Romance
A love story of a cold city scholar Gyun Woo (Joo Won), who's known as "Joseon's national treasure", and the sassy princess Hye Myung (Oh Yeon-Seo) in a Joseon Dynasty era.
Stars: Kim Yoon-hye, Joo Won, Oh Yeon-Seo, Shi-Kang Lee
Votes: 861
netflix south korea
41. Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny (2020)
62 min | Drama, Fantasy, History
About the beautiful challenge of a man who has a set of outstanding skills and looks back on the reality of today.
Stars: Bruno Bruni Jr., Anastasia Kim, Garrison Michael Farquharson-Keener, Lee Chae-yun
Votes: 97
no english subtites netflix south korea
42. 100 Days My Prince (2018)
75 min | Action, Comedy, History
Upon losing his memory, a crown prince encounters a commoner's life and experiences unforgettable love as the husband to Joseon's oldest bachelorette.
Stars: Do Kyung-soo, Nam Ji-hyun, Jo Sung-ha, Jo Han-chul
Votes: 3,641
netflix south korea no english subtitles
43. Jun Jiu Ling (2021– )
45 min | Drama, History, Romance
As the daughter of the former crown prince, Chu Jiu Ling's (Peng Xiao Ran) wedding day should have been a beautiful dream come true. But the dream soon turned into a nightmare after ... See full summary »
Stars: Xiaoran Peng, Fangtong Chen, Long Jiang, Hongshan He
Votes: 86
netflix south korea
44. Three Kingdoms (2010)
45 min | Drama, History, War
Long story of the rivalry, intrigues and wars of the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. Based on the classical Chinese novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms and other related sources.
Stars: Hewei Yu, Yi Lu, Kai Kang, Jianbin Chen
Votes: 1,324
netflix south korea ( no english subtitles)
45. Love and Redemption (2020– )
45 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
According to legends, the god of war saved the heavens in a deadly battle against the demon a thousand years ago. Both fell from the heavens and disappeared from the world.
Stars: Yi Cheng, Crystal Yuan, Xueyi Liu, Zhen Zhao
Votes: 1,110
netflix south korea
46. Eternal Love (2017)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Two deities Ye Hua and Bai Qian meet and fall in love. Their love story transcends time and has become a legend.
Stars: Mi Yang, Mark You-Ting Chao, Weiguang Gao, Ken Chang
Votes: 2,945
netflix south korea
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