Korean historical dramas ~~ order by Dynasty ~~

founder of goguryeo

founder of gaya confederacy, takes place during reign of King Namhae of Silla (4-24 CE)

jumong's grandson, muyeol

An older Muyeol and his son

13th king of Baekje, lived from 324-375, contemporary of Goguryeo's 16th king, Gogugwon

19th King of Goguryo, lived 374 - 413

King Jinheung of Silla, lived 526 – 576

30th King of Baekje, reigned 600 - 641

Silla queen, lived 606 - 647

Baekje general, died 660, who fought against Silla

King Muyeol of Silla, lived 604-661; The alleged DOB here does not fit with his portrayal in Queen Seondeok, listed above, where his mother is Seondeok's twin

Set in Goguryeo shortly before being conquered by Silla in 668

Takes place in Unified Silla, focusing on Jang Bogo, who lived from 787-846

Taejo of Goryeo, lived 877-943

941; time travel

Prince Wang So of Goryeo, later King Gwangjong, lived 925-975

Empress Cheon Choo, granddaughter of Goryeo's founder, lived from 964–1029

Focuses on Goryeo military leader Kim Jun, beginning just before the rise to power of Choi U in 1219 to Kim Jun's death in 1268

Yuan empress of Korean birth, lived 1315-1369/70; Prominent character in Shin Don

centers around the monk Shin Don, who ruled Goryeo as regent during part of King Gongmin's reign (1351-1374), beginning before Gongmin becomes King and mainly ending with Shin Don's death, then quickly wrapping up the rest of Gongmin's reign

A time travel drama set during the early reign of King Gongmin. Watch Shin Don first to understand the history of this King. With elements of Doctor Who, City on the Edge of Forever, and the X-men, this is not a historically accurate drama.

Film set in 1375 about Goryeo warriors who travel to Ming China

Begins ten years before the reign of King Gongmin and ends with Lee Sung-Gye's founding of Joseon in 1392. This zooms through the life of King Gongmin. So watch Shin Don first for a better understanding of what is happening.

On the end of Goryeo and the founding of JOSEON by King Taejo, focusing on late 1300s

Set during reign of King Taejong, 3rd king of Joseon, before death of King Taejo in 1408

Sejong, 4th King of Joseon, 1418-1450

Set during the end of King Munjong's reign of 1450-1452, the duration of King Danjong's reign of 1452-1455, and the beginning of King Sejo's reign of 1455-1468. The title princess is Sejo's daughter.

Spans from the time of King Sejong to the princes who became King Yeonsan-gun and King Jungjong.

Spans from King Munjeong, 1450, through King Seongjong, ended reign in 1494

It tells of a poignant love story between a fictional king of the Joseon Dynasty and a female shaman and the conflicts and conspiracy of vying political powers. (circa 1480? , just guessing the time by researches)

Film set during King Yeonsan's reign, 1494-1506

a.k.a. Dae Jang Geum) (set during the reigns of King Seongjong (1469–1494), King Yeonsan-gun (1494–1506) and mainly King Jungjong (1506–1544)

Queen Dangyeong of Joseon, lived 1487-1557; Queen from 1506-1525; Wife of Jungjong

set during King Jungjong's reign, 1506-1544) [There is a movie and TV series by the same name.

Spans from King Jungjong (1506-1544) to King Injong (1544-45)

About a girl born in prison; takes place during the reign of King Myeongjong (1545-1567

A fantasy romance between a young Huh Joon and King Myungjong's daughter, set mainly during King Seonjo's reign (1567-1608). I'm not sure the daughter was a real person.

Court physician, lived 1537-1615

Remake of Huh Joon

Taoist Wizard, lived around 500 years ago

set approx. 400 years ago) The presence of corn, an American food, indicates that it must take place after 1492, and probably even later.

1598

Set before Prince Gwanghae ascends the throne as King Gwanghaegun

Focuses on Prince Gwanghae before he becomes King; Set during King Seonjo's reign (1567-1608)

Set during King Gwanghaegun's reign of 1608-1623

another drama about fictional character Hong Gil Dong

set during reigns of King Gwanghae, 1608-1623, and King Injo, 1623-1649

Focuses on King Injo (reigned 1623-1649) and Crown Prince Sohyun; Provides backstory for other dramas set during King Injo's reign, mainly from 1636 onwards.

1636, set early in King Injo's reign

set during King Injo's reign, 1623-1649, prior to mid-1645

set during King Injo's reign, 1623-1649

set during King Injo's reign, after Iljimae

set during King Injo's reign

set during King Injo's reign, mainly after mid-1645

set in King Injo's reign after mid-1645

Crown Prince Lee Sun, later King Sukjong, lived 1674-1720

King Sukjong, lived 1674-1720, Main character lived 3 November 1659– 9 November 1701, set during King Sukjong's reign, 1661-1720

King Jeongjo, reigned 1724-1776; Prince Sado, lived 1735-1762

title character lived 1739-1812

set during reign of King Sukjong, 1674-1720

1692

1694 and 2012; time travel

time travel drama about a prince (King Gyeongjong?) before he came to power in 1720

King Jeongjo, 1752-1800

set during King Jeongjo's reign

set in middle of King Jeongjo's reign

Lived 1762-1836

set during King Jeongjo's reign, 1776-1800

set during King Jeongjo's reign, 1776-1800

set during King Jeongjo's reign, circa 1780s or 1790s

about King Jeongjo's bodyguard

Film set in 1808

Crown Prince Lee Yeong at age 19, so about 1828

circa 1866

1876

circa 1884-1895

1930s

world war 2, chinese drama

world war 2

between japanese imperialism and korean war

korean war

korean war

1960s

1970s

1970s - 1980s