Historical Korean Dramas & Movies
The Story of Shim Cheong
The good daughter Shim Cheong sells herself for 300 sacks of rice to help open her blind father’s eyes. (Source: KMDb) ~~ Adapted from the folklore “Shim Cheong” (심청전)....
King Gojong and Martyr An Jung Geun
At the end of the Joseon Dynasty, shortly after the Eulsa Treaty has been forced to be concluded by Ito Hirobumi and the pro-Japanese courtiers, Japan pressures King Go Jong...
Prince Daewon And Queen Min
King Chul Jong dies, and King Go Jong takes the throne. But Dae Won Gun father of Go Jong, declares that he will rule the country as a regent, saying...
A Red and Blue Gauze Lantern
The indolent scholar finds his friend, Pyong Yang, and asks for help. Gisaeng Cho Sun helps the scholar to return to Hanyang by providing Lao-tzu money to the scholar. After...
206: Unearthed
After the dissolution of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which was launched as a South Korean government organization in 2005, civic groups and bereaved families wishing to complete the mission...
The Martyrs
During the Korean War (1950-1953), twelve church ministers have been abducted and terminateed in the occupied territory. But two ministers survive and return to their place while becoming to doubt...
Shaolin Drunk Fighter
Imperial guards are ordered to terminate the family of Hsiung Chih. He escapes the massacre, and also saves a roving swordsman. Hsiung flees to Shaolin Temple, where he meets up...
The Assassin
An action historical drama depicting the story of Joseon’s best swordsman Yi Nan in front of an irreversible fate. (Source: HanCinema)...
Ah! Baekbeom Kim Ku
Kim Chang Soo who participated in the Donghak Peasant Movement escaped to the Manchuria after returning to Japan. Kim Chang Soo, who escaped from Korea, is trying to educate the...
Three Flags
The first TV drama to show the history of the Period of the Three Kingdoms (Goguryeo/Goryeo, Baekje, and Silla) of Korea, more than 2000 years ago....
Jo Gwang Jo
Jo Gwang Jo was an ambitious Neo-Confucian reformist under the reign of King Jung Jong in early 16th Century Joseon. His criticisms of conservative scholars and examinations in Jung Jong’s...
Albatross
A mixed group of prisoners in a concentration camp in North Korea struggle for survival and dignity as best the can, enduring the cruelty of the guards and their fellow...
Daewongun
The Daewonfire-arm of the title refers to Heungseon Daewonfire-arm, or Yi Ha Eung, a descendent of King Yeongjo and regent to King Gojong. He was a key political figure in...
The King of Demons
‘The King of Demons’ is a fantasy historical drama that takes place when the Demon King, who leads a demon army to destroy humans, resurrects from hell. The main character,...
Jade Flute
The jade flute once played by Im Chang Gyu, tragic ended 17 years ago, plays once more… (Source: Donga Ilbo)...
Post Horse
As the Hwagae Marketplace on the stem of the Seomjin River and the border between Jeolla-do and Gyeongsang-do, there is a large market, so people are frequent. Ok Hwa, who...
The Song of Cheongsan
This is a story between Lee Gil Jae, one of the intelligent noblemen, and Yeonsil Agi, a mountain maid. It happens when many Patriot noblemen take an active part in...