10 Historical Romance K-Dramas You Should Add to Your Watch List

Kdrama historical romance: Cha Eun-woo as Yi Rim
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Kdrama historical romance: Cha Eun-woo as Yi Rim
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When it comes to the Kdrama historical romance genre, there is no shortage of films and TV shows. This is because the Koreans take pride in their rich history and culture. Through these shows, they can add a unique spin to them and tell a different story.

If you are looking for a worthwhile Kdrama historical romance series to watch, you've come to the right place. We've curated some of the best ones in this genre.

10 Kdrama Historical Romance Shows You Need to Watch

1. Mr. Queen (2020)

Kdrama historical romance: Shin Hye-sun as Kim So-yong
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In 2020, tvN released Mr. Queen, a hilarious series that follows a modern-day chef who finds himself transported to the Joseon era. What's worse is that he gets trapped in the body of a queen.

Some of the stars of the show include Shin Hae Sun and Kim Jung Hyun.

2. Dong Yi (2010)

Kdrama historical romance: Han Hyo-joo as Choe Dong-yi
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Dong Yi is another historical Kdrama set in the Joseon era and follows a true story about a humble servant girl who becomes one of the most powerful women in Korean history.

The show is led by Han Hyo Joo and Ji Jin Hee.

3. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)

Kdrama historical romance: Kim San-ho as Crown Prince Wang Mu
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Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is a Kdrama historical romance that follows the story of Hae Soo (played by IU) who travels back in time to the Goryeo era.

She meets and falls in love with Wang So (played by Lee Joon Gi), who is known as a terror in their area.

4. Under the Queen's Umbrella (2022)

Kdrama historical romance: Kim Hye-soo as Queen Im Hwa-ryeong
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Under the Queen's Umbrella is a more recent Kdrama series that came out on tvN. The series follows the story of Queen Hwa Ryeong (played by Kim Hye Soo) who has three troublemaker sons.

She finds a way to change her sons to become eligible princes.

5. The Red Sleeve (2021)

Kdrama historical romance: Lee Jun-ho as Yi San, Lee Se-young as Seong Deok-im
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The Red Sleeve is another romance Kdrama with a historical setting. The show follows the story of a king and his court lady.

Lee Joon Ho and Lee Se Young lead the cast of this Kdrama.

6. 100 Days My Prince (2018)

Kdrama historical romance: Nam Ji-hyun as Yoon Yi-seo, Doh Kyung-soo as Lee Yul
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100 Days My Prince follows the story of a crown prince who is suffering from amnesia as he hides from assassins.

EXO's D.O. Kyung Soo stars as Lee Yool and enlists the help of Hong Sim (played by Nam Ji Hyun) as she runs the first private detective agency in Joseon. The two can't help but fall in love along the way.

7. Love in the Moonlight (2016)

Kdrama historical romance: Kim Yoo-jung as Hong Ra-on/Hong Sam-nom
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Love in the Moonlight is a coming-of-age Kdrama that stars Park Bo Gum as the crown prince. He falls in love with Kim Yoo Jung's character unexpectedly.

The only problem is, he doesn't know she's a woman. Yoo Jung's character also doesn't know he's the crown prince.

8. The King's Affection (2021)

Kdrama historical romance: Park Eun-bin as Crown Prince Lee Hwi, Rowoon as Jung Ji-woon
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Park Eun Bin stars in The King's Affection as an abandoned princess who takes the identity of her deceased twin brother, the crown prince.

She falls in love with her teacher, played by Kim Ro Woon.

9. Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019)

Kdrama historical romance: Shin Se-kyung as Goo Hae-ryung, Cha Eun-woo as Yi Rim
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Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung follows the story of Goo Hae Ryung (played by Shin Se Kyung), who is a historian who faces discrimination for her gender.

She then falls in love with Prince Lee Rim (played by Cha Eun Woo).

10. Gyeongseong Creature (2023)

Kdrama historical romance: Han So-hee as Yoon Chae-ok, Park Seo-joon as Jang Tae-sang
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Although Gyeongseong Creature is a mix of the sci-fi and monster genres, there is romance between Master Jang Tae Sang (played by Park Seo Jun) and Yoon Chae Ok (played by Han So Hee).

Which of these historical romance Kdramas have you watched?

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