Best Korean historical drama (sageuk)
What's the best Korean historical show in your opinion? Must be traditional hanbok costume drama.
Feel free to add to the list...
Asianatica Oct 30, 2025
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![Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho]()
The legendary gumiho or nine-tailed fox, Koo San Daek, leaves her husband after his betrayal renders her unable to shapeshift. She takes her nine-year-old daughter, Yeon I, who has yet to gain ...more -
![Secret Door]()
Secret Door follows the conflict between King Yeong Jo and Crown Prince Sa Do in the longest reign in Joseon history, 52 years. King Yeong Jo pursues strong royal authority, while Crown ...more -
![God of War]()
This drama is a about a man who was born to the slave class during the Goryeo Dynasty, overruling the feudalist government that had been in power for over 60 years and ...more -
![Jang Young Shil]()
The drama series follows the life of Jang Yeong Shil: a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period. Jang Yeong Shil was born in the lower class nobi. King Se Jong ...more -
![The King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang]()
King Mu Ryeong was a Baekje king who oversaw a renaissance during his reign while also building his kingdom into a sea power. He had a hidden daughter called Soo Baek Hyang, ...more -
![Cruel Palace - War of Flowers]()
A legendary femme fatale, So Yong uses her natural beauty, sensuality, and wit to win the King’s love and become part of his royal concubine. King In Jo indulges himself in So ...more -
![Hwa Jung, the Princess of Light]()
Princess Jeong Myeong was the only direct descendant of King Seon Jo still alive, and when she was born, her birth was celebrated around the palace. She had the sweetest smile a ...more -
![Queen Insoo]()
Queen Insu (1437~1504) was the wife of king Deok Jong and a daughter of Hanh Wak, the second state councilor. Since the 2nd year of Sung Jong's reign, she was called Queen ...more
