Movies and TvShows featuring "korean-historical-setting" theme.
Set in the 1960's and 1970's. Soo-In is a smart student who has never missed ranking at the top of her class. Due to her poor family situation, she begins to work at a factory instead of going to college. Nevertheless, she pursues her dream.
Set during the Joseon Dynasty period, the series follows three people from different walks of life who came together to help Prince Lee Geum claim the throne and reform the Saheonbu.
Jeonokseo, the most horrifying prison in Joseon, is where Ok Nyeo was born. This genius girl learns the art of living from the most eccentric people of the time. Despite the difficulties, Ok Nyeo grows up to introduce a human rights institution of Joseon to protect the weak.
This is the story of Su Baek-hyang, born as the elder daughter of King Mu-ryeong but unable to retain her title of princess due to her ambitious younger sister, Sol-hui. Humble and hard-working, she was taught never to want or to desire beyond what she has, but the fate given to her is one that will affect not only her life and her family's lives, but the entire nation as she struggles to find her place in life and fight for love.
During the period of Joseon Yeonsanjo, Hong Gildong was a hero who helped the unfortunate locals and fought against greedy governors. This legendary rebel, Hong Gildong's journey unveils his battle for love and justice.
Dae-Gil and King Yeongjo enter a match. Dae-Gil bets his life and King Yeongjo bets the entire Kingdom of Joseon on the outcome. Dae-Gil is the best gambler in the Joseon era. He holds deep resentment inside, but is also cool on the exterior. King Yeongjo is a man who never lower his head without a convincing reason. Meanwhile, Dam-Seo exists solely to take revenge upon king.
Set in the early 20th century during the Japanese occupation of Korea, Mr. Sunshine tells the story of a Korean resistance fighter who falls in love with a Japanese aristocrat. Their forbidden love unfolds in the midst of the struggle for independence and the fight against colonialism.
Queen For Seven Days is a historical drama set during the Joseon Dynasty, telling the story of a queen who ruled for only seven days. It explores themes of royalty, rebellion, politics, and romance, with a love triangle and sibling rivalry adding to the drama. The queen's rule is plagued by jealousy, revenge, and the complexities of the 16th-century Korean historical setting.
In Sungkyunkwan, a woman disguises herself as a man to attend the prestigious school and gets involved in a love triangle amidst the backdrop of political intrigue and social hierarchy.
A sassy princess and a scholar with a love-hate relationship navigate the politics and romance of the Joseon Dynasty.
In the Joseon Dynasty, a Crown Prince must fight against a zombie outbreak and navigate a power struggle in order to protect his kingdom.
Set during the Goryeo dynasty, Won, crown prince, has a sweet appearance hiding a lust for conquest. He is best friends with Rin, an elegant man of royal descent and Won's bodyguard. When beautiful San, the sole daughter of the wealthiest man in the nation, enters the lives of the two young men, the three at first become friends but a tragic romance ensues afterwards. Based on the novel of the same name by Kim Yi-Ryung.
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth is a TV show set in ancient Korea, specifically during the Silla Kingdom in the 6th century. It follows a group of young warriors who train together and become entangled in political intrigue, romance, and the conflicts of the nobility and the royal family.
Seo-Ri's mother Queen Sim was unable to have a child. She went to a shaman to help her have a child. With the help of shaman Hong-Joo's black magic, Queen Sim was able to have a boy and girl twins. The girl, Seo-Ri, was put under a curse and abandoned deep in the mountains. She meets Heo Jun, a young man, there.
In 17th century Joseon Dynasty, a group of slave hunters chase after a runaway convict and get tangled in a love triangle. They are also drawn into political intrigue and conspiracy as they seek justice and uncover corruption. The story follows the tragic hero as he fights sword fights, encounters double agents, and joins a slave rebellion.
Bridal Mask follows the story of a person who wears a mask to fight against the Japanese colonial rule in Seoul, Korea in the 1930s. With a hidden identity, the protagonist seeks revenge, uncovers hidden truths, and navigates love and politics amidst difficult times.
Chicago Typewriter is a fantasy romance TV show that explores the concept of past lives and reincarnation. The story is set in both the 1930s and the present day, and follows the lives of three characters who are connected by their past lives. The main character is a popular writer who experiences past-life memories when he encounters an antique typewriter. Alongside him, there is a ghost writer who is somehow linked to him, and a fan-fiction writer who becomes involved in their story. As they uncover the truth about their past lives and the role of the typewriter, they embark on a journey of friendship, romance, and supernatural intrigues.
In 15th-century Korea, a swordsman seeks revenge against a noble family responsible for the murder of his family. Along the way, he falls in love with the princess, leading to a forbidden romance and political conflict.
In the Joseon Dynasty, a king recruits a clown to impersonate him in public as protection against assassination attempts. As the clown struggles with his new role, he becomes entangled in court intrigue and finds unexpected romance.
Set in the Baekje kingdom in the mid-7th century, the drama chronicles the life and times of the storied warrior General Gyebaek who is remembered in history for leading Baekje's last stand against the Silla in the Battle of Hwangsanbeol.