My Historical Kdrama To Watch and Rewatch List as of 2025

[llonkrebboj]

 Some of them have been on here for over 10 years, mostly because I missed them when they came out, couldn't find subs online :( and then never found the time to track them down after.

To Watch

1. 조선여형사 [다모] Damo (2003) - Noblewoman turned fighter and servant-class undercover detective
2. 바람의 화원 Painter of the Wind (2008) - Based on a novel; renowned Korean court painter with a crossdressing and investigative spin.
3. 뿌리깊은 나무 Deep Rooted Tree (2011) - About King Sejong (1397 to 1450) and the creation of Hangul
4. 불의 여신 정이 Goddess of Fire (2013) - Joseon's top potter and porcelain artist in the 16th century who was taken to Japan.
5. 사임당, 빛의 일기 Saimdang, Memoir of Colors (2017) - Reincarnation concept Joseon-era artist and calligrapher & her modern self.
6. 옷소매 붉은 끝동 The Red Sleeve (2021) - King Jeongjo (1752 to 1800) for Uibin Seong (1753 to 1786).
7. 슈룹 Under the Queen's Umbrella (2022) - Queen Mother and the education of princes!

Rewatch

1. 황진이 Hwang Jini (2006) - About a gisaeng's love and devotion to her art.
2. 동이 Dong Yi (2010) - ❤︎❤︎❤︎ Set during King Sukjong's (1661 to 1720) reign based on the life of Choe Suk-bin. Extraordinary girl sets out to restore justice to her family.
3. 장옥정, 사랑에 살다 Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love (2013) - Jang Hui-bin's life before becoming concubine as a fashion designer and cosmetic maker

Comments

[halfcactus]

Wait Damo sounds really cool! [eyes emoji]

[llonkrebboj]

I heard it was the first (or among the first) kdramas to integrate HK style wire assisted fly fighting! Also suuuuuper popular when it was coming out.

[theladyscribe]

Under the Queen's Umbrella is great. I just watched it on Netflix (US) a couple months ago and had a great time.

I was disappointed in The Red Sleeve - the first half is a romp, but the second half is mostly just melodrama and was way less interesting imo.

[llonkrebboj]

Oooooo thanks for the warning 🤣 I will temper my expectations accordingly. It's super great to hear that Under the Queen's Umbrella was good though ^^