Movies and TvShows featuring "korean-historical-setting" theme.
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.
A sassy princess and a scholar with a love-hate relationship navigate the politics and romance of the Joseon Dynasty.
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.
Saimdang, Memoir of Colors (2017) is a Korean TV show set in the Joseon Dynasty during the 16th century. It combines elements of drama, fantasy, history, and romance to tell the story of Saimdang, a renowned female artist and the mysteries surrounding her life.
In Joseon Dynasty, a young prince is forced to cross-dress and take on the identity of a woman to survive. As he disguises himself, he falls in love with a woman who is unaware of his true identity. Meanwhile, political conspiracies and power struggles threaten to reveal his secret.
In 18th century Joseon Dynasty, a crown prince discovers a hidden power and becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of court intrigue, corruption, and romance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the Joseon Dynasty, a prince loses his memory and becomes a commoner. He falls in love with a woman who agrees to marry him, but he must regain his memory and fulfill his duties as a prince.
Tale of Arang is a captivating TV show that combines romance, fantasy, and history. Set in the Joseon Dynasty, the story follows Arang, a ghost who seeks to uncover the mystery behind her death and avenge her tragic fate. With the help of a nobleman named Eun-oh, who has the ability to see ghosts, they embark on a thrilling journey that unravels dark secrets and reveals unexpected connections. Together, they must navigate through supernatural phenomena, solve murders, and confront powerful forces that threaten their lives and the fate of the kingdom.
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.
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.
The Moon Embracing the Sun is a Korean historical drama that follows the love story between a king and a shaman. When a prophecy threatens the happiness of their love, they must navigate the intricacies of the royal court and overcome various obstacles to be together.
Haute couture meets the high court in this drama based on Lady Jang Hui Bin, or Jang Ok Jung, one of the most celebrated royal concubines of the Joseon Dynasty. Lady Jang establishes herself as a coveted fashion designer who quickly finds herself sought after not only by fashionable noblewomen, but by the king himself. Political drama and the catwalk collide in this tale of fashioning dreams into reality!
In the Joseon Dynasty, a Crown Prince must fight against a zombie outbreak and navigate a power struggle in order to protect his kingdom.
A man from the 21st century gets transported back in time to the Joseon Dynasty and finds himself trapped in the body of Queen Cheorin. As he tries to find a way back home, he faces the challenges of adapting to his new gender and the political power struggles within the royal palace.
Legend of the Patriots is a remake of the 1975 South Korean drama Comrades. Its production was spawned to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. The story centers around the lives of eleven Korean soldiers fighting in the Korean War. Director Kim Sang-hwi remarked that the series is not about the ideologies of South and North Korea, but rather focuses on the struggles of ordinary people who lived through the war.