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1. The Treacherous (2015)
Not Rated | 133 min | Crime, Drama, History
The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.
Director: Kyu-dong Min | Stars: Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Kang-woo, Lim Ji-yeon, Lee Yoo-young
Votes: 2,184
2. The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014)
Not Rated | 128 min | Action, Drama, History
Admiral Yi Sun-sin faces a tough challenge when he is forced to defend his nation with just 13 battleships against 300 Japanese enemy ships in the Battle of Myeongryang.
Director: Han-min Kim | Stars: Choi Min-sik, Ryu Seung-ryong, Cho Jin-woong, Kim Myung-gon
Votes: 13,120 | Gross: $2.59M
3. Love in the Moonlight (2016)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, History
The unlikely love story between a crown prince and his eunuch.
Stars: Park Bo-gum, Kim Yoo-jung, Kwak Dong-yeon, Chae Soo-bin
Votes: 4,264
4. Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016)
Action, Drama, History
Story of the the foundation of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea and ambition, success and fall of several real and fictional characters.
Stars: Kim Hyun-bin, Yoo Ah-in, Byun Yo-han, Kim Myung-min
Votes: 1,218
5. The Slave Hunters (2010)
Action, Drama, History
Dae-gil is the leader of a group of slave hunters that are hired to find a runaway slave named Tae-ha, who was once a great warrior.
Stars: Jang Hyuk, Oh Ji-ho, Lee Da-hae, Kong Hyeong-jin
Votes: 1,114
6. My Country: The New Age (2019)
80 min | Action, Drama, History
Set during the end of the Goryeo period to the early Joseon period. Two friends aim their swords against one another due to differences in opinion about "my country."
Stars: Yang Se-jong, Woo Do-Hwan, Jang Hyuk, Kim Seol-hyun
Votes: 2,613
7. Empire of Lust (2015)
113 min | Action, Drama, Romance
The love and betrayal, loyalty and revenge, amongst the first prince's hardships during the confusion of the establishment of the Joseon, after the fall of Koryeo.
Director: Sang-hoon Ahn | Stars: Shin Ha-kyun, Jang Hyuk, Kang Han-na, Kang Ha-neul
Votes: 959 | Gross: $0.01M
8. Dong Yi (2010)
TV-Y | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Story a simple maid that rises high in the royal harem as a consort and, ultimately, mother of the Korean king.
Stars: Han Hyo-joo, Lee So-yeon, Julia Lim, Kim So-yi
Votes: 2,151
9. The Throne (2015)
125 min | Drama, History
Set in 18th century Korea, long-ruling King Yeongjo's struggle with his son, Sado, sees the king take extreme measures in order to deal with his heir.
Director: Lee Joon-ik | Stars: Song Kang-ho, Yoo Ah-in, Moon Geun-young, Kim Hae-sook
Votes: 3,139
10. The Fortress (2017)
Not Rated | 140 min | Action, Drama, History
In 1636, King Injo hides in the mountains to avoid being part of the Qing dynasty.
Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk | Stars: Lee Byung-hun, Kim Yoon-seok, Park Hae-il, Go Soo
Votes: 3,403 | Gross: $0.25M
11. Il Ji Mae (2008)
60 min | Action, Romance
During the Joseon Dynasty, Ryung acted as a hooligan in the marketplace by day but at night he was a thief who robbed corrupted government officials to give to the poor.
Stars: Lee Joon-gi, Kim Sung-ryung, Ahn Kil-kang, Lee Won-jong
Votes: 1,196
12. The Princess' Man (2011)
Action, Drama, Romance
Featuring breathtaking cinematography and gorgeous locations, The Princess's Man is a lush historical romance that captivated audiences in 2011.
Stars: Moon Chae-won, Park Shi-hoo, Jong-ho Song, Hong Soo-hyun
Votes: 651
13. Tree with Deep Roots (2011)
Not Rated | 70 min | Drama
A series of murders occurred during the reign of King Sejong. As Kang Chae Yoon who is investigating these cases gets closer to the root of the truth, he finds himself embroiled in a ... See full summary »
Stars: Ahn Suk-hwan, Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Soo-hyuk, Cho Jin-woong
Votes: 612
14. Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love (2013)
Drama, History, Romance
Life Of Jang Ok-Jung, Later Known As Jang Hee-bin, one of the most famous Concubines of The Joseon Dynasty who was known for her hunger for power.
Stars: Kim Tae-hee, Yoo Ah-in, Geon-ju Lee, Hong Soo-hyun
Votes: 300
15. Mirror of the Witch (2016)
TV-14 | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Can a young royal physician change the fate of a cursed princess? When Queen Shim (Jang Hee Jin) is unable to conceive, she visits shaman Hong Joo (Yum Jung Ah). Hong Joo's powerful black ... See full summary »
Stars: Yoon Shi-Yoon, Kim Sae-ron, Lee Sung-jae, Yum Jung-ah
Votes: 507
16. The Rebel Hong Gil Dong (2017)
TV-14 | Action, Drama, History
Story of Hong Gil Dong, often said to be Robin Hood of Korea during Joseon Dynasty.
Stars: Baek In-kwon, Kim Ye-jun, Kim Sang-jung, Yoon Kyun-Sang
Votes: 462
17. Gunman in Joseon (2014)
Not Rated | Action, History, Romance
Based in the time of enlightenment of 19th-century Joseon, This drama tells the story of Joseon's last swordsman named Park Yoon Kang who grabs a gun ditching his sword and grows to become ... See full summary »
Stars: Lee Joon-gi, Lee Dong-hwi, Yu Oh-seong, Ahn Suk-hwan
Votes: 421
18. Painted Fire (2002)
Unrated | 120 min | Biography, Drama, History
In a time of political and social unrest in nineteenth-century Korea, an uncouth, self-taught painter explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.
Director: Im Kwon-taek | Stars: Choi Min-sik, Ahn Sung-ki, Yoo Ho-jeong, Kim Yeo-jin
Votes: 2,827 | Gross: $0.06M
19. Hwang Jin Yi (2006)
Drama
This story is about the life of Joseon-era dancer, musician and poet, Hwang Jin Yi, who seeks perfection in her art relentlessly and the hardship facing women due to their lowly social status.
Stars: Jo Sung-ha, Jeon Mi-seon, Kim Bo-yeon, Ryu Tae-joon
Votes: 261
20. The Great Seer (2012–2013)
Action, History, Romance
The story set in the late Goryeo Dynasty in which a group of Feng Shui advisers to the government authorities help the hero Lee Sung Gye become the first king of the Joseon Dynasty.
Stars: Choi Tae-joon, Jo Han-chul, Lee Seung-yun, Ahn Kil-kang
Votes: 89
21. Lee San, Wind of the Palace (2007–2008)
TV-Y | Drama, History
Yi San dramatizes the life of Korea's King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty. Jeongjo is remembered in Korean history for his sympathy with the harsh conditions his people had ... See full summary »
Stars: Lee Seo-jin, Han Ji-min, Lee Soon-jae, Kim Yeo-jin
Votes: 684
22. Queen Insoo (2011–2012)
Drama, History
Three women struggle with one another as each vies for power in the royal court of the Joseon Dynasty.
Stars: Chae Shi-ra, Kim Mi-sook, Kim Young-ho, Baek Sung-hyun
Votes: 37
23. Jeong Do-jeon (2014)
Action, Biography, History
Set between late Goryeo Dynasty and early Joseon Dynasty period. Jung Do-Jeon plans for the new country of "Joseon" and new culture as an influential advisor to King Taejo. Jung Do-Jeon resistance among those that want to keep Goryeo.
Stars: Cho Jae-hyun, Yoo Dong-geun, Park Yeong-gyu, Kim Myung-soo
Votes: 66
24. Jang Yeong-Sil (2016)
Biography, Drama, History
Drama series follows the life Jang Yeong Shil: a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period. Jang Yeong Shil was born in the lower class nobi. King Sejong notices his ... See full summary »
Stars: Song Il-guk, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Yeong-cheol, Park Seon-yeong
Votes: 140
25. The Evil Twin (2007)
Not Rated | 95 min | Drama, History, Horror
(Korean with English subtitles) So-yeon awakens from a 10 year coma, with no memory of the tragic drowning of her sister. As ominous events and deaths accumulate, So-yeon begins to discover... See full summary »
Director: Kim Ji-Hwan | Stars: Park Shin-hye, Jae Hee, Yang Geum-seok, Park Myung-shin
Votes: 300
26. Dae Wang Sejong (2008)
Drama, History
Born as the third prince, Chung Nyeong, was far from ascending the throne. His early years were turbulent as Korea faced political tensions from both within and abroad and facing abduction ... See full summary »
Stars: Kim Sang-kyung, Lee Yoon-ji, Kim Yeong-cheol, Choi Myeong-gil
Votes: 39
27. The King and I (2007–2008)
70 min | Drama, History
It's about Kim Cheo Seon's life during the Joseon Dynasty. Kim Cheo Seon was a loyal and faithful eunuch for various Kings, such as the 5th King, Munjong, and the 10th King, Yeonsangun, during the Joseon era.
Stars: Oh Man-seok, Ku Hye-Sun, Ko Joo-won, Jun Kwang-ryul
Votes: 46