Indeed, from around the mid-2000s until now, Korean Drama series (K-Dramas) have become wildly popular in the world, with the internationally renowned titles like Boys Over Flowers, Goblin, and Full House deserving to be put on record. All Korean dramas feature either a very cheesy, hopeful love story, or a historical one like Queen and I, and The Moon Embracing the Sun. These Asian Productions show fans what define K-drama; they add romance to historical plots and favourite themes. We’ve compiled a list of 12 Best Historical Romance K-Drama To Watch In 2024 for you!
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12. The Crowned Clown
The Crowned Clown tells a story about a king who would rather sacrifice himself than leaving his dignity. Thus, he swaps himself with an identical looking clown.
Through his acts as clown, he masters court life, and suddenly is in love, making his way from an only entertainer into a real leader.
11. Empress Ki
Empress Ki is historical k-drama about the princess Seung-nyang who was born in the Goryeo dynasty. She gets power in the Yuan dynasty with all of her political expertise and scheming. Besides power, she manages to go through dangers on the path of love, betrayal, and intrigues that bring her success.
10. Tinted With You
Tinted With You is a BL K-drama where a would-be college student, Eun Ho journeys back in time and lands in the past kingdom where the diseased and dying prince, Lee Heon rules. Despite differences they seem to overcome them and fall in love just like in “Splash, Splash, Love”, the movie. 10 minutes per episode is short, but at the same time it allows them to depict genuine chemistry between the main characters, and it becomes easy to root for them.
9. Moonshine
Moonshine tells a story about prohibition in Hanyang, where Kang Ro-seo, the female lead, attempts to have personal space while fighting to make both ends meet. the series begins with a note-worthy female character, Ro-seo, who is strong-willed person and throws in the first punch with Nam Young, who is an intelligent man. Although some viewers may experience some confusion with such a large cast, the show provides a quite interesting and funny plot coupled with its good characters’ relationships, thus, it can be considered a good k-drama for those looking for something different from the usual.
8. Queen: Love and War
In Queen: Love and War, the time twists around the story and it is happening in the old Joseon era, where Eun-ki, the queen gets killed and now, Eun-bo, her sister plans to get the queen’s throe to take revenge. But the secrets she keeps turn into a wedge for the relationship with the King. Same manner, K-drama, hallmarks, the series unveils secrets and surprising turns that are full of fresh emotions. The concept of a love in between murder mystery is also very good. Showcasing the exciting plot, this CSI will surely keep us at the edge of our seats.
7. The Forbidden Marriage
The Forbidden Marriage takes place in Joseon era as scammer Ye So-rang lives together in King Lee Heon’s banned marriage. These comical moments, which may encompass pretending to be departed queen’s ghost, provide a humorous undertone of the stories. Although the storyline is actually preposterous, viewers can’t help but smile when the sitcom becomes more humorous and some performances are understanding, especially by Park Ju-hyun. Being an outstanding resident of the family, the show provides a comedic and amusing experience.
6. Bossam: Steal the Fate
Bossam: Steal the Fate captures the Joseon era’s tradition of nabbing which then brings the abduction of Princess Su-kyeong to Ba-woo. The show will present homages and results of this blunder, which will get intertwined with political intrigue as the story progresses. On the screen, dynamic characters and distinct take on past politics and romance convey an epic historical drama which you can’t but watch.
5. Lovers of the Red Sky
Lovers of the Red Sky weaves together fantasy and history during the Joseon era through Cheon-ki trying to cure his blindness as well as Ha-Ram who is going to avert her predestined fate. At the end, their relationship finally developed but was waved by Samshin’s plan. This results in sacrificing and rejoining. The show has amazingly woven the myth depiction into its script, telling a story that, albeit finalized in a sad ending, remains effectively captivating and worth a viewer’s attention.
4. Our Blooming Youth
In Our Blooming Youth, King Crown Lee Hwan is laying charges against his reign, as he falls victim to persecution, and that of poisoning. Min Jae-yi becomes embroiled in a case of his family’s murders, starts to work together with him and their relationship opportunities unfolds along with the changing political condition. In addition to a slower pace, Theatrical version succeeds with the audience attraction by an exciting crime storyline and appealing romance.
3. The Tale of Nokdu
Only a series like The Tale of Nokdu can provide a new angle to the regular history unit, as Joon Nokdu pretends to be a woman in order to discover a community of women after some assassins belonging to this group hurled some attacks on his home. By not sticking to the typical perspective of gender differences, such a diversion offers fresh viewpoints that introduce new understanding. Nokdu is main aspect here; his affairs with Dong-ju and ideas of female assassins are avidly screenplay, and it further facilitates romance and add the thrill elements as well.
2. The King’s Affection
The whole story begins in a majestic manner: the belief that a newborn should be hidden and sacrificed otherwise the whole family and the state will end with gloom. Despite the drama turn, since eventually the tone of the plot is a bit more varied than the very beginning, there will be more fun later. The drama focuses on conspiracies, where his sister’s decision to impersonate him as the deceased prince leads to confusion. This is the genius of the co-directors: This gender-swap story is so believable and compelling, just like the chemistry between the leads, hence, it is a remarkable k-drama.
1. The Red Sleeves
Prince Yi-san devotes himself to be a kind ruler by making his kingdom’s laws better even though his grandfather missed the point that it was easier to rule people who accepted his next.” The main motive for this young man is avenging his father’s death and, therefore, he puts his country into priority. Southern resident Deok Im, a court mulberry haunting her independence, surprisingly smitten by Yi-san. Their love is not easily keeping as they have to deal with the pressures of their various interests and what is expected from them. By creating a historically accurate drama that features emotional challenges, unachievable love, and politics, ‘The Red Sleeve’ becomes one mesmerizing narrative.
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