10 Historical KDramas To Binge Ranked (According To IMDb)

10 Historical K-Dramas To Binge, Ranked (According To IMDb)

People might K-dramas are all modern, but a lot of them like Mr. Queen and Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth are historical and period pieces.

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Just like any other television show, K-dramas also come in an array of genres. Some fans might be more inclined to thrillers or crime series. Maybe even a steamy and blush-worthy romance. What about fans who want a K-drama set in a historical time period? No worries, there are a ton of historical dramas over the years that have gotten impeccable ratings.

There’s a certain intrigue and tension when it comes to period pieces. The storyline can involve conspiracies of the throne, political unrest, and maybe even some love and comedy. Not to mention the gorgeous and intricate traditional ensembles like that of a hanbok. Historical K-dramas are just as binge-worthy as any modern tale.

10 Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016): 8.0

The 2016 K-drama is a coming-of-age romance centered around a group of elite young men. The drama takes place during the Silla Kingdom era between 57 BC and AD 935. The queen of the Kingdom of Silla sent her son away from the palace walls to stay safe from their enemies.

But he’s coming of age and waits along with other citizens for her to step down. But there’s trouble amidst. The queen worries about powerful nobles who once tried to take over the throne. She has a plan to form an elite group of warriors called, the Hwarang. They will surpass existing power factions and protect the throne. The young men are unaware that their future king is among them.

9 Rebel: Thief Who Stole The People (2017): 8.2

The K-drama is set during the ruling of the 10th king during the Joseon Dynasty. Many who watch the drama will find it closely related to another famous tale, Robin Hood. The son of a servant has no noble standing in society and little room to make something of himself.

Hong Gil-dong (Yoon Kyun-sang) decides to become the leader of a group of thieves. They steal and give back to the poor as the tyrannical King Yeonsangun (Kim Ji-seok) oppresses his people. This drama also has a love story as the King’s consort can’t seem to forget her first love who happens to be Gil-dong. It leads to a palpable romance.

8 Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019): 8.2

Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung premiered on Netflix in 2019 and stars K-Pop Idol, Cha Eun-woo as Prince Dowon Yi-rim. While the drama may be tagged as a romance and comedy, there’s a lot of historical facts to unpack. Two storylines take place in the show.

One is set in “nowadays” in the early 19th century of Joseon. The other twenty years beforehand. One is more lighthearted with caricatures and jokes. The other is a series of flashbacks detailing the unjust rank of citizens and suppression. Interweaved is also a story of love between a free-spirited woman hoping to become a female historian and a prince working in secret as a romance writer.

7 Deep Rooted Tree (2011): 8.3

Deep Rooted Tree was first known as a historical novel by the same name written by Lee Jung-myung. For fans wanting a bit more thrill in their drama, this is a good choice. The story revolves around a royal guard who is investigating the serial murders of Jiphyeonjeon scholars. The drama does have inclinations of romance but it’s not the main star.

Ddol-bok (Jang Hyuk) was once a young slave to the King. The King causes the death of his in-laws and his slaves to save them from his father. But the young slaves survive. Years later, now a royal guard, Ddol-bak wants revenge but gets tangled in the mysterious murders. As secrets get uncovered, the creation of the Korean alphabet can either give or take power.

6 Empress Ki (2013): 8.5

Empress Ki was a domestic and overseas hit for its impressive performances and riveting story. The historical drama details the journey of a woman born in Korea as she becomes a powerful empress of China amidst love, war, and politics. Gi Seungnyang (or Ki Seung Nyang) rises to power despite the restrictions of the era’s class system.

She comes to marry the Emperor of the Mongol Empire to become empress. But underneath there’re still feeling for her first love. Audiences will get caught up in the display of deep-rooted love from the Emperor as well as the Empress’s drive and ambitions.

5 Mr. Queen (2020): 8.6

Mr. Queen is a historical comedy that will have anyone on the floor laughing at its comical displays and dialogue. The 2020 drama ties the present and the past all in one. An up-and-coming chef suffers an accident and wakes up in a different era. Not only does he wakes up in the Joseon era but also as a woman.

Not just any woman, but the queen. The current King is a gentle and easy-going person but in reality, has a dark and secret side the Queen is starting to uncover. While there’s corruption in the kingdom, the Queen’s modern life and that of the Joseon era are melding. It makes for comical and awkward encounters.

4 Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016): 8.6

This drama is for fans who want a bit of fantasy and time travel tied in with their historical romance. The show did averagely well but gained mass success overseas. This is another body swap story through time. A young 25-year-old woman gets transported to the year 941. During the Goryeo Dynasty and amongst the prince of the Wang family.

The drama wouldn’t be without its love triangle, a good guy and bad boy. The woman falls for one of the kindhearted princes but is also allured by another who hides his face with a mask. In between love, she finds herself amongst dangerous palace politics and a rivalry for the throne.

3 Mr.Sunshine (2018): 8.8

Mr.Sunshine is a favorite amongst K-drama fans for its melodrama, swoon-worthy love triangle, and its riveting use of historical facts. Fans applauded the show’s accurate portrayal of historical events as well as its time period setting. Unlike other dramas, this takes place before the Japanese Annexation of Korean in the late 1800s.

Eugene Choi (Lee Byung-hun) was once a slave but escaped to the U.S. and became a Marine Corps officer. He returns to Joseon on a mission but soon falls for an aristocrat’s granddaughter. She’s no ordinary aristocrat as she hides her identity as part of the Righteous Army. Along the way, he uncovers a plot for the colonization of Korea and a fight for sovereignty.

2 Queen Seondoek (2009): 8.8

Queen Seondoek still holds up as being one of the highest-ranking historical K-dramas and for good reason. The drama is full of political unrest and turmoil that had fans on the edge of their seats. Princess Deokman (Lee Yo-won) is sent away as a child for her safety against the royal concubine hungry for power and desire to become queen.

As she’s raised by a loyal servant, she comes to learn of her true identity. She not only seeks to reclaim her rightful place on the throne and take down the concubine but seeks justice for her twin sister. The drama takes viewers on her journey as queen and her struggles behind closed doors.

1 Six Flying Dragons (2015): 8.9

With the highest rating is the 2015 K-drama, Six Flying Dragons. It’s seen as a loose prequel to the 2011 drama, Deep Rooted Tree. This is due to the storyline focused on real fictional characters and their foundations in the rise of the Joseon Dynasty.

The drama focuses a bit more on the character Yi Bang-won (Yoo Ah-in), a prince and future king who helped his father establish the dynasty. The drama has everything from the rise and fall of characters, action sequences, drama, and compelling political conflicts.

Link Source : https://screenrant.com/best-k-dramas-historical-period-piece-imdb/

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