Movies and TvShows featuring "korean-history" theme.
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.
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 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.
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.
Drama series follows the life Jang Yeong-Sil: a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period. Jang Yeong-Sil was born in the lower class nobi. King Sejong notices his abilities and brings him to the palace. King Sejong grants him a chance to display his abilities. He invents tools like astronomical instruments, iron printing press and a water clock.
Kim Chunchu is the grandson of King Jinji, but when his grandfather is overthrown, Chunchu is denied the chance to become a successor to the throne of Silla. He later meets Kim Yushin, and the two men begin a friendship. Chunchu later becomes King Muyeol, the 29th Korean monarch who leads the unification of three ancient kingdoms - Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla, while Kim Yushin becomes one of the greatest generals in Korean history.
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 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.
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.
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.
The Great Seer is a 2012 South Korean historical television series, starring Ji Sung, Ji Jin-hee, Song Chang-eui, Kim So-yeon and Lee Yoon-ji. Set during the turbulent decline of Goryeo, it is about practicers of divination and the power that they hold over the fate of the country. It aired on SBS from October 10, 2012 to February 7, 2013 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 35 episodes.
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.
A talented doctor travels over 150 years back in time to when the powerful Joseon dynasty ruled over Korea, and uses his skills to save lives in this intriguing fantasy drama. Dr. Jin Hyuk, the 21st century’s best neurosurgeon meets an unidentified patient and passes out while in despair over an accident that his lover Mina has had. As he wakes up, he's suddenly transported to the time of the Joseon Dynasty. When a plague strikes Joseon, Hyuk treats the dying people and makes a new resolution with Yi Ha Eung, who dreams of the reform of Joseon. But Jin Hyuk hesitates to study and practice medicine to out of fear that he might change history forever. Follow the trials and triumphs of this traveling doctor who ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
Hymn of Death is a TV show that tells the story of a forbidden love and tragic romance in 1920s Korea. It explores themes of infidelity and the consequences of an arranged marriage, all based on a true story.