Movies and TvShows featuring "korean-history" theme.
Taejo Wang Geon was a 200-episode Korean drama starring Choi Soo Jong in the title role. It became very successful, reaching very high ratings, around 60%.
Jumong follows the story of a young prince who rises to power and becomes the founder of the Kingdom of Goguryeo. Filled with political intrigue, power struggles, and military leadership, Jumong navigates the challenges of nation-building and court intrigue to establish his royal family and ensure the survival of his kingdom.
This 100-episode epic drama vividly depicts the life of King Dae Jo-yeong and other heroes of the Balhae Kingdom, which dates back 1300 years ago.
Set between late Koryo Dynasty and early Choson Dynasty period. Jung Do-Jeon plans for the new country of "Choson" and new culture as an influential advisor to King Taejo. Jung Do-Jeon resistance among those that want to keep Koryo.
The Great Queen Seondeok tells the story of Queen Seondeok, the first female ruler of the Silla Kingdom in ancient Korea. The series explores her journey as she struggles with power-struggles, political intrigue, and court politics, ultimately becoming a strong and influential leader.
Scarlet Heart: Ryeo is a melodrama TV show that follows the story of a woman who time travels from the present day to the Goryeo dynasty. She becomes involved in a power struggle within the royal family and finds herself caught in a complicated love triangle. As she navigates through the political intrigue and forbidden love, she must also confront the challenges of living in a different time period. The show explores themes of romance, tragedy, and the struggle for power.
In the year 2012, a skilled surgeon is transported back in time to the 14th century during the Goryeo dynasty. She becomes involved in court intrigue, political conspiracies, and a love triangle, all while trying to find a way back to the present.
In 'Hunt (2022)', the International and Domestic Units of the Korean Spy Agency must work together to expose Donglim, a deeply embedded North Korean spy within their organization.
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.
In 1909, several years after Korea is forced into becoming a Japanese colony, freedom fighters plot the daring assassination of Japan's prime minister during their quest for independence.
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.
A taxi driver named Man-seob takes a German journalist to Gwangju, South Korea. As they witness the Gwangju Uprising, Man-seob decides to help the journalist cover the event, risking his life for the truth. Based on a true story.
The Imjin War reaches its seventh year in December of 1598. Admiral Yi Sun-shin learns that the Wa invaders in Joseon are preparing for a swift withdrawal following the deathbed orders of their leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Determined to destroy the enemy once and for all, Admiral Yi leads an allied fleet of Joseon and Ming ships to mount a blockade and annihilate the Wa army. However, once Ming commander Chen Lin is bribed into lifting the blockade, Wa lord Shimazu Yoshihiro and his Satsuma army sail to the Wa army's rescue at Noryang Strait.
Empress Cheonchu is a 2009 South Korean period television series based on the titular character, an actual historical figure and her lifelong struggle to protect the country her ancestors built. The granddaughter of Goryeo Dynasty founder Taejo Wanggeon, the empress ruled as the regent for her son Mokjong, the dynasty's seventh ruler. Determined to realize her ambitious goals for the kingdom of Goryeo, she dons armor, battles against foreign invaders, and tramples her lover, her son and brother in her rise to power.
Set in the 16th century Joseon Dynasty, 'The Treacherous' follows a treacherous scheme that unfolds within the royal palace, involving conspiracy, murder, violence, and disturbing imagery. The story revolves around the tyrant king, his royal advisor, and the queen, with themes of insanity, psychotic behavior, and betrayal.
In 14th-century Korea, a power struggle ensues as lust, betrayal, and political maneuverings threaten to tear apart the Joseon Dynasty. Amidst the chaos, a forbidden love affair blooms between a warrior and a concubine, leading to devastating consequences.
The King of Legend is a 2010 South Korean historic drama based on King Geunchogo of Baekje. Besides than the historic info obtained from Samguk Sagi and Samguk Yusa, it was also inspired by a novel written by Lee Munyeol, a renowned Korean writer. The drama was aired on KBS 1TV in Korea, and internationally through KBS World.
Admiral Yi Sun-shin, who led the Joseon Navy to a myth of invincibility during the Hideyoshi invasion, was a true soldier and leader who struggled to protect people. Drama Yi Sun-shin is not a biography of Admiral Yi Sun-shin, nor does it inetnd to reconstruct a part of the Joseon Dynasty that existed in the 16th century. This drama will merely look into many human beings, incliuding Yi Sun-shin, who underwent an extreme situation. It is not just a historical drama series. It’s rather about human nature that makes both of the war and peace. It is a Korean version of “War and Peace” in 21st century. No hero has ever been sent by heaven. He has emerged as one ultimately after undergoing a lifelong process. Drama Yi Sun-shin is designed to shed a new light upon him as a human being.
In a story of two men switched at birth, noble-born Chun Doong lives as a slave and becomes a heroic outlaw, while beggar-born Gwi Dong lives as a nobleman and police chief; then each falls in love with the same girl, Dong Nyeo.
Operation Chromite is a gripping movie set in the 1950s, showcasing the events leading up to the Battle of Incheon during the Korean War. It follows a group of spies and soldiers as they carry out a daring mission to turn the tide of the war. The film explores the bravery, sacrifice, and strategic genius of General Douglas MacArthur and the Korean army.