Korea through the ages
The only existing series set before the Three Kingdoms Period is Arthdal Chronicles.
The Three Kingdoms Period and up until Goryeo is ordered by Baekje, Gaya, Silla (including Unified Silla), Goguryeo, and then Balhae
-> However Baekje, Silla, Gaya and Goguryeo is set during the same time (57 BC–668 AD). And United Silla and Balhae is set during the same time (668–926/935). Gaya was first overtaken by Silla and then during the later period, Unified Silla consisted of Silla and Baekje, while Goguryeo became Balhae
Only dramas, no movies
No drama that aired before 2000
Every time period before Joseon is exhaustive (except for 2 dramas that aired before 2000)
See more dramas set in Joseon here: https://kisskh.at/list/Lp6Eb6E4
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1. Arthdal Chronicles Part 1: The Children of Prophecy
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
Loosely based on the story of Dangun, founder of Gojoseon
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2. Arthdal Chronicles Part 2: The Sky Turning Inside Out, Rising Land
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
Loosely based on the story of Dangun, founder of Gojoseon
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3. Arthdal Chronicles Part 3: The Prelude to All Legends
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
Loosely based on the story of Dangun, founder of Gojoseon
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4. Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Loosely based on the story of Dangun, founder of Gojoseon
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5. King Geun Cho Go
Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes
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The 13th monarch of Baekje, Geunchogo, (r. 346–375)
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6. The King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang
Korean Drama - 2013, 108 episodes
Fictionalized daughter of the 25th monarch of Baekje, Muryeong, (r. 501–523)
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7. Ballad of Seo Dong
Korean Drama - 2005, 55 episodes
The 30th monarch of Baekje, Mu, (r. 600–641)
Personal name was Seodong
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8. Gye Baek
Korean Drama - 2011, 36 episodes
General Gyebaek who led Baekje's last stand against Silla
Also features the 31th monarch of Baekje, Uija, (r. 641–660) as a main character
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9. Kim Soo Ro
Korean Drama - 2010, 32 episodes
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The 1st monarch of Gaya, Suro, (r. 42 – 199)
Wrong date for reign, realistically
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10. Hwarang
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
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The 24th monarch of Silla, Jinheung, (r. 540–576)
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11. Moon in the Day
Korean Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
Features scenes from Silla during 562 when Silla conquered Daegaya
Set during the time of the 24th monarch of Silla, Jinheung, (r. 540–576)
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12. The Great Queen Seondeok
Korean Drama - 2009, 62 episodes
The 27th monarch of Silla, Seondeok, (r. 632–647)
The first queen of Silla
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13. The Great King's Dream
Korean Drama - 2012, 70 episodes
The 29th monarch of Silla, Muyeol, (r. 654–661)
Leading the unification leading up to Unified Silla
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14. King Mun-mu
Korean Drama - 2027, 28 episodes
The 30th monarch of Silla, Munmu, (r. 661–681)
The first ruler of Unified Silla
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15. Emperor of the Sea
Korean Drama - 2004, 51 episodes
Features Chang Pogo, a famous sea man of Silla
He lives through multiple monarchs
But features the 45th monarch of Silla, Sinmu, (r. 839)
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16. Jumong
Korean Drama - 2006, 81 episodes
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The 1st monarch of Goguryeo, Dongmyeong (personal name Jumong), (r. 37 BC – 19 BC)
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17. The Land of Wind
Korean Drama - 2008, 36 episodes
The 2nd monarch of Goguryeo, Yuri, (r. 19 BC – 18 AD)
The 3rd monarch of Goguryeo, Daemusin, (r. 18–44)
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18. Princess Ja Myung
Korean Drama - 2009, 39 episodes
The 3rd monarch of Goguryeo, Daemusin, (r. 18–44)
And his son, Hodong
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19. Queen Woo
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
The 9th monarch of Goguryeo, Gogukcheon, (r. 179–197)
The 10th monarch of Goguryeo, Sansang, (r. 197–227)
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20. The Legend
Korean Drama - 2007, 24 episodes
The 19th monarch of Goguryeo, Gwanggaeto, (r. 391–412)
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21. King Gwanggaeto the Great
Korean Drama - 2011, 92 episodes
The 19th monarch of Goguryeo, Gwanggaeto, (r. 391–412)
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22. River Where the Moon Rises
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
Daugther of the 25th monarch of Goguryeo, Pyeongwon, (r. 559–590)
Sister to the 26th monarch of Goguryeo, Yeongyang, (r. 590–618)
Story of princess Pyeonggang who marries the commoner Ondal
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23. My Only Love Song
Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes
The 25th monarch of Goguryeo, Pyeongwon, (r. 559–590)
Is a time travel with ML as the future husband to princess Pyeonggang
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24. Yeon Gae Somun
Korean Drama - 2006, 100 episodes
General/military dictator Yeon Gaesomun who lived at the end of Goguryeo
Also features the 27th monarch of Goguryeo, Geonmu (personal name Yeongnyu), (r. 618–642) as a support character
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25. Sword and Flower
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
General/military dictator Yeon Gaesomun who lived at the end of Goguryeo
Also features the 27th monarch of Goguryeo, Geonmu (personal name Yeongnyu), (r. 618–642) as a support character
Also features the 28th monarch of Goguryeo, Bojang, (r. 642–668) as a support character
Features a fictional story of the king's daughter and the general's son
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26. Dae Jo Yeong
Korean Drama - 2006, 134 episodes
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The 1th monarch of Balhae, Go (personal name Dae Jo-yeong), (r. 698–719)
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27. Emperor Wang Gun
Korean Drama - 2000, 200 episodes
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The 1th monarch of Goryeo, Taejo, (r. 918–943)
The 2nd monarch of Goryeo, Hyejong, (r. 943–945)
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28. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
The 1th monarch of Goryeo, Taejo, (r. 918–943)
The 2nd monarch of Goryeo, Hyejong, (r. 943–945)
The 3rd monarch of Goryeo, Jeongjong, (r. 945–949)
The 4th monarch of Goryeo, Gwangjong, (r. 949–975)
Taejo had a lot of children and three of his sons became king (2nd–4th)
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29. Shine or Be Mad
Korean Drama - 2015, 24 episodes
About the romance between a Goryeo prince and a Balhae princess
The 3rd monarch of Goryeo, Jeongjong, (r. 945–949)
The 4th monarch of Goryeo, Gwangjong, (r. 949–975)
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30. Dawn of the Empire
Korean Drama - 2002, 94 episodes
The 2nd monarch of Goryeo, Hyejong, (r. 943–945)
The 3rd monarch of Goryeo, Jeongjong, (r. 945–949)
The 4th monarch of Goryeo, Gwangjong, (r. 949–975)
Continuation of Emperor Wang Gun
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31. The Iron Empress
Korean Drama - 2009, 78 episodes
Empress Cheonchu, mother to the 7th monarch of Goryeo, Mokjong, (r. 997–1009)
The 5th monarch of Goryeo, Gyeongjong, (r. 975–981)
The 6th monarch of Goryeo, Seongjong, (r. 981–997)
The 8th monarch of Goryeo, Hyeonjong, (r. 1009–1031)
With cameo from the 1th monarch of Goryeo, Taejo, (r. 918–943)
And the 4th monarch of Goryeo, Gwangjong, (r. 949–975)
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32. Korea-Khitan War
Korean Drama - 2023, 32 episodes
The 8th monarch of Goryeo, Hyeonjong, (r. 1009–1031) as main
The 7th monarch of Goryeo, Mokjong, (r. 997–1009) as support
Empress Cheonchu as support
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33. Age of Warriors
Korean Drama - 2003, 158 episodes
17th-24th king
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34. God of War
Korean Drama - 2012, 56 episodes
The 23rd monarch of Goryeo, Gojong, (r. 1213–1259)
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35. The King in Love
Korean Drama - 2017, 40 episodes
The 26th monarch of Goryeo, Chungseon, (r. 1298, 1308–1313) as main
The 25th monarch of Goryeo, Chungnyeol, (r. 1274–1298, 1298–1308) as support
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36. Empress Ki
Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes
The 28th monarch of Goryeo, Chunghye, (r. 1330–1332, 1339–1344) as main
The 27th monarch of Goryeo, Chungsuk, (r. 1313–1330, 1332–1339) as guest
The 31st monarch of Goryeo, Gongmin, (r. 1351–1374) as guest
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37. The Great Doctor
Korean Drama - 2012, 24 episodes
The 31st monarch of Goryeo, Gongmin, (r. 1351–1374) as main
The 1st monarch of Joseon, Taejo, (r. 1392–1398) as guest
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38. Shin Don
Korean Drama - 2005, 61 episodes
The 31st monarch of Goryeo, Gongmin, (r. 1351–1374) as main
The 32nd monarch of Goryeo, U, (r. 1374–1388) as support
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39. The Great Seer
Korean Drama - 2012, 35 episodes
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The 1st monarch of Joseon, Taejo, (r. 1392–1398) as main
The 31st monarch of Goryeo, Gongmin, (r. 1351–1374) as support
The 32nd monarch of Goryeo, U, (r. 1374–1388) as support
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40. Jeong Do Jeon
Korean Drama - 2014, 50 episodes
The 1st monarch of Joseon, Taejo, (r. 1392–1398) as main
The 3rd monarch of Joseon, Taejong, (r. 1400–1418) as support
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The 31st monarch of Goryeo, Gongmin, (r. 1351–1374) as support
The 32nd monarch of Goryeo, U, (r. 1374–1388) as support
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41. The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won
Korean Drama - 2021, 32 episodes
The 1st monarch of Joseon, Taejo, (r. 1392–1398) as main
The 3rd monarch of Joseon, Taejong, (r. 1400–1418) as main
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The 32nd monarch of Goryeo, U, (r. 1374–1388) as support
The 33rd monarch of Goryeo, Chang, (r. 1388–1389) as support
The 34th monarch of Goryeo, Gongyang, (r. 1389–1392) as support
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42. My Country: The New Age
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
The 3rd monarch of Joseon, Taejong, (r. 1400–1418) as main
The 1st monarch of Joseon, Taejo, (r. 1392–1398) as support
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43. The Great King, Sejong
Korean Drama - 2008, 86 episodes
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44. Jang Young Shil
Korean Drama - 2016, 24 episodes
Features Taejong (#3) and Sejong (#4) as mains
Features Taejo (#1) and Sejo (#7) as support
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45. Queen Insoo
Korean Drama - 2011, 60 episodes
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46. The Princess's Man
Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes
Features Sejo (#7) as main
Features Munjong (#5) and Danjung (#6) as support
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47. The King and I
Korean Drama - 2007, 63 episodes
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48. The Rebel
Korean Drama - 2017, 30 episodes
Features Yeonsangun (#10) as main
Features Seongjong (#9) as support
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49. Jewel in the Palace
Korean Drama - 2003, 54 episodes
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50. The Fugitive of Joseon
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
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51. The Flower in Prison
Korean Drama - 2016, 51 episodes
Features Myeongjong (#13) as support
Features Jungjong (#11) and Seonjo (#14) as guests
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52. The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War
Korean Drama - 2015, 50 episodes
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53. Hur Jun, the Original Story
Korean Drama - 2013, 135 episodes
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54. Goddess of Fire
Korean Drama - 2013, 32 episodes
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55. The King's Face
Korean Drama - 2014, 23 episodes
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56. Hwa Jung, the Princess of Light
Korean Drama - 2015, 50 episodes
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57. Immortal Admiral Yi Sun Shin
Korean Drama - 2004, 104 episodes
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58. Hong Gil Dong, the Hero!
Korean Drama - 2008, 24 episodes
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59. Strongest Chil Woo
Korean Drama - 2008, 20 episodes
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60. Cruel Palace - War of Flowers
Korean Drama - 2013, 50 episodes
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61. The Slave Hunters
Korean Drama - 2010, 24 episodes
Features Injo (#16) as support
Features Hyojong (#17) as guest
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62. The King's Doctor
Korean Drama - 2012, 50 episodes
Features Hyeonjong (#18) and Hyojong (#17) as support
Features Injo (#16) and Sukjong (#19) as guests
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63. The Three Musketeers
Korean Drama - 2014, 12 episodes
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64. Dong Yi
Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes
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65. Lee San, Wind of the Palace
Korean Drama - 2007, 77 episodes
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66. Warrior Baek Dong Soo
Korean Drama - 2011, 29 episodes
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67. Eight Days Mystery of Jeong Jo Assassination
Korean Drama - 2007, 10 episodes
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68. Secret Door
Korean Drama - 2014, 24 episodes
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69. Painter of the Wind
Korean Drama - 2008, 20 episodes
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70. Conspiracy in the Court
Korean Drama - 2007, 8 episodes
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71. Gunman in Joseon
Korean Drama - 2014, 22 episodes
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72. Jejoongwon
Korean Drama - 2010, 36 episodes
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73. Mr. Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
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74. Bridal Mask
Korean Drama - 2012, 28 episodes









































































