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1. Memories of Murder (2003)
Not Rated | 132 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In a small Korean province in 1986, two detectives struggle with the case of multiple young women being found raped and murdered by an unknown culprit.
Director: Bong Joon Ho | Stars: Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roe-ha, Song Jae-ho
Votes: 216,555 | Gross: $0.01M
2. A Taxi Driver (2017)
Not Rated | 137 min | Action, Drama, History
A widowed father and taxi driver who drives a German reporter from Seoul to Gwangju to cover the 1980 uprising, soon finds himself regretting his decision after being caught in the violence around him.
Director: Hun Jang | Stars: Song Kang-ho, Thomas Kretschmann, Yoo Hae-jin, Ryu Jun-Yeol
Votes: 31,264 | Gross: $1.53M
3. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Ha-jin travels 1000 years back in time and lands in the era of Goryeo Dynasty as a young girl named Hae-soo. She, now trapped in another person's body, becomes involved in a power struggle against various vicious contenders to the throne.
Stars: Lee Joon-gi, IU, Kang Ha-neul, Nam Joo-hyuk
Votes: 11,559
4. The Treacherous (2015)
Not Rated | 133 min | Crime, Drama, History
The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.
Director: Kyu-dong Min | Stars: Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Kang-woo, Lim Ji-yeon, Lee Yoo-young
Votes: 2,164
5. A Frozen Flower (2008)
TV-MA | 133 min | Drama, History, Romance
A historical drama set in the Koryo dynasty and focused on the relationship between a king and his bodyguard.
Directors: Shin Jae Myung, Kim Su-Jin-I, Ha Yoo, Park Young-Sik | Stars: Zo In-sung, Ju Jin-mo, Song Ji-Hyo, Cho Jin-woong
Votes: 5,139
6. Ayla: The Daughter of War (2017)
125 min | Biography, Drama, History
Sergeant Süleyman finds a little girl on a battlefield during the Korean War. He takes her and names her Ayla. Fifteen months later, Süleyman's brigade is told they will be returning to Turkey, and he is reluctant to leave her behind.
Director: Can Ulkay | Stars: Çetin Tekindor, Ismail Hacioglu, Lee Kyung-jin, Kim Seol
Votes: 43,812
7. When Flowers Bloom, I Think of the Moon (2021–2022)
70 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Set during the late Joseon period, when a strict alcohol prohibition has been enacted.
Stars: Yoo Seung-ho, Lee Hyeri, Choi Won-young, Im Chul-hyung
Votes: 364
8. Song of the Bandits (2023– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Drama, History
The Koreans who gathered in Gando, Manchuria, for their own reasons and band together to protect their homes during 1910-45 Japanese colonial rule.
Stars: Kim Nam-gil, Seohyun, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Hyun-wook
Votes: 2,375
9. The Fortress (2017)
Not Rated | 140 min | Action, Drama, History
In 1636, King Injo hides in the mountains to avoid being part of the Qing dynasty.
Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk | Stars: Lee Byung-hun, Kim Yoon-seok, Park Hae-il, Go Soo
Votes: 3,383 | Gross: $0.25M
10. The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014)
Not Rated | 128 min | Action, Drama, History
Admiral Yi Sun-sin faces a tough challenge when he is forced to defend his nation with just 13 battleships against 300 Japanese enemy ships in the Battle of Myeongryang.
Director: Han-min Kim | Stars: Choi Min-sik, Ryu Seung-ryong, Cho Jin-woong, Kim Myung-gon
Votes: 13,056 | Gross: $2.59M
11. The Great Battle (2018)
Not Rated | 136 min | Action, Drama, History
A historical film about the siege of Ansi Fortress and the epic eighty-eight day battle that Yang Man-chun and his Goguryeo troops fought against 500,000 invading Tang dynasty men to defend it.
Director: Kwang-shik Kim | Stars: Nam Joo-hyuk, Zo In-sung, Park Sung-woong, Sung Dong-il
Votes: 6,083 | Gross: $0.47M
12. Battle for Incheon: Operation Chromite (2016)
Not Rated | 111 min | Action, Drama, History
A team of spies is sent into Incheon to gain intelligence on North Korean positions ahead of the invasion by UN forces.
Director: John H. Lee | Stars: Liam Neeson, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Beom-su, Jin Se-yeon
Votes: 6,201 | Gross: $1.02M
13. 1987: When the Day Comes (2017)
Not Rated | 129 min | Drama, History, Thriller
In 1987 Korea under an oppressive military regime, the unlawful interrogation and death of a college student ignite ordinary citizens to fight for the truth and bring about justice.
Directors: Jung Sung Ho, Joon-Hwan Jang | Stars: Kim Tae-ri, Yeo Jin-goo, Ha Jung-woo, Gang Dong-won
Votes: 6,825
14. The Slave Hunters (2010)
Action, Drama, History
Dae-gil is the leader of a group of slave hunters that are hired to find a runaway slave named Tae-ha, who was once a great warrior.
Stars: Jang Hyuk, Oh Ji-ho, Lee Da-hae, Kong Hyeong-jin
Votes: 1,097
15. Shinui (2012)
60 min | Drama, Fantasy, History
When the queen-to-be of medieval Korea is badly wounded, Captain Choi Young uses a wormhole to "heaven," which is actually 21st-century South Korea, to bring back the spoiled Dr. Yoo Eun-Soo who becomes a pawn in a game of human chess.
Stars: Lee Min-ho, Kim Hee-seon, Yoon Kyun-Sang, Park Se-young
Votes: 3,108
16. Jumong (2006–2007)
TV-Y | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History
An epic based on the myth of Jumong, founder of the ancient Korean kingdom of Goguryeo in 37 B.C.
Stars: Song Il-guk, Han Hye-jin, Kim Seung-su, Jun Kwang-ryul
Votes: 4,109
17. Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016)
Action, Drama, History
Story of the the foundation of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea and ambition, success and fall of several real and fictional characters.
Stars: Kim Hyun-bin, Yoo Ah-in, Byun Yo-han, Kim Myung-min
Votes: 1,203
18. The Man Standing Next (2020)
Not Rated | 114 min | Drama, History, Thriller
In the 1970s, Korea is under the absolute control of President Park, who controls the KCIA, the organization with the edge over any branch of government.
Director: Min-ho Woo | Stars: Lee Byung-hun, Lee Sung-min, Kwak Do-won, Lee Hee-joon
Votes: 4,127
19. Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010)
TV-Y | 70 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
In the Joseon era, Kim Yoon-hee masquerades as a boy to earn a living as a book transcriber. Her family's dire circumstances and the encouragement of a noble's son finally drive her to attend Sungkyukwan University, forbidden for females.
Stars: Park Min-Young, Park Yoo-chun, Yoo Ah-in, Song Joong-ki
Votes: 1,888
20. The King and the Clown (2005)
PG-13 | 119 min | Drama, History
Two clowns living in Korea's Chosun Dynasty get arrested for staging a play that satirizes the king. They are dragged to the palace and threatened with execution but are given a chance to save their lives if they can make the king laugh.
Director: Lee Joon-ik | Stars: Kam Woo-seong, Jung Jin-young, Kang Seong-yeon, Lee Joon-gi
Votes: 5,986
21. Masquerade (2012)
Not Rated | 131 min | Drama, History
A look-alike commoner is secretly hired to take the place of a poisoned king to save his country from falling into chaos.
Director: Chang-min Choo | Stars: Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Kim In-kwon
Votes: 7,442 | Gross: $0.92M
22. Empire of Lust (2015)
113 min | Action, Drama, Romance
The love and betrayal, loyalty and revenge, amongst the first prince's hardships during the confusion of the establishment of the Joseon, after the fall of Koryeo.
Director: Sang-hoon Ahn | Stars: Shin Ha-kyun, Jang Hyuk, Kang Han-na, Kang Ha-neul
Votes: 949 | Gross: $0.01M
23. Monstrum (2018)
Not Rated | 105 min | Action, Fantasy, Horror
Yoon Gyeom is a loyal subject of King Jung Jong of Joseon. He struggles to fight against a monster that threatens King Jung Jong's life and a group of people trying to depose King Jung Jong.
Director: Jong-ho Huh | Stars: Kim Myung-min, Kim In-kwon, Lee Hyeri, Choi Woo-sik
Votes: 2,744
24. Noryang: Deadly Sea (2023)
Not Rated | 152 min | Action, Biography, History
Winter of 1598, the story of Yi Sun-shin's last naval battle during the Japanese invasions of Korea that happened in the Noryang Strait.
Director: Han-min Kim | Stars: Jeong Jae-yeong, Yeo Jin-goo, Huh Joon-ho, Ahn Seong-bong
Votes: 341
25. The Throne (2015)
125 min | Drama, History
Set in 18th century Korea, long-ruling King Yeongjo's struggle with his son, Sado, sees the king take extreme measures in order to deal with his heir.
Director: Lee Joon-ik | Stars: Song Kang-ho, Yoo Ah-in, Moon Geun-young, Kim Hae-sook
Votes: 3,118
26. Hymn of Death (2018)
35 min | Drama, History, Music
Kim Woo-Jin is a stage drama writer while Korea is under Japanese occupation. He is already married, but he falls in love with Yun Sim-Deok. Yun Sim-Deok is the first Korean soprano. Kim Woo-Jin and Yun Sim-Deok's fate ends tragically.
Stars: Lee Jong-suk, Shin Hye-sun, Lee Sang-Yeob, Sin Jae-ha
Votes: 2,384
27. The Great Queen Seondeok (2009)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
Story of Queen Seondeok who was born a princess, brought up among commoners and overcame many trials to become the ruler of Silla.
Stars: Jeong Woong-in, Kim Jung-hyun, Ryu Dam, Lee Yo-won
Votes: 1,412
28. War of the Arrows (2011)
R | 122 min | Action, Adventure
A skilled Korean archer goes up against the mighty force of Manchus with the sole purpose of rescuing his kidnapped sister.
Director: Han-min Kim | Stars: Park Hae-il, Ryu Seung-ryong, Kim Mu-yeol, Moon Chae-won
Votes: 12,804 | Gross: $0.25M
29. The King of Tears, Lee Bang-won (2021–2022)
Drama, History
The King of Tears, Lee Bang-won sheds new light on leader Yi Bang-won who took the initiative to establish the Empire of Joseon during the end of the Goryeo Dynasty and early Joseon Dynasty... See full summary »
Stars: Joo Sang-uk, Ye Ji-won, Kim Yeong-cheol, Park Jin-hee
Votes: 191
30. Saimdang, Bitui Ilgi (2017)
60 min | Drama, Fantasy, History
An art history lecturer, unfairly disgraced for refusing to certify a suspicious painting, endeavors to set the record straight by exploring the mystery of a 16th-century artist using a diary that may lead her to the genuine painting.
Stars: Lee Yeong-ae, Park Ji-hyun, Seo-Joon Lee, Choi Jong-hwan
Votes: 533
31. Painted Fire (2002)
Unrated | 120 min | Biography, Drama, History
In a time of political and social unrest in nineteenth-century Korea, an uncouth, self-taught painter explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.
Director: Im Kwon-taek | Stars: Choi Min-sik, Ahn Sung-ki, Yoo Ho-jeong, Kim Yeo-jin
Votes: 2,824 | Gross: $0.06M
32. The Great Seer (2012–2013)
Action, History, Romance
The story set in the late Goryeo Dynasty in which a group of Feng Shui advisers to the government authorities help the hero Lee Sung Gye become the first king of the Joseon Dynasty.
Stars: Choi Tae-Joon, Jo Han-chul, Lee Seung-yun, Ahn Kil-kang
Votes: 89
33. Dae Jo Yeong (2006–2007)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
The drama tells the story of the life of Dae Jo-yeong, also known as the founder of the kingdom of Balhae, from birth to his death.
Stars: Choi Su-jong, Park Yejin, Jeong Bo-seok, Kim Jung-hyun
Votes: 237
34. King Geunchogo (2010–2011)
Biography, Drama, History
The story of King Geunchogo, the warlike king of Baekje, under whose reign the kingdom flourished with military conquests through which he controlled most of the Korean peninsula.
Stars: Kam Woo-seong, Kim Ji-Soo, Lee Jong-won, Lee Ji-hoon
Votes: 99
35. Shadowless Sword (2005)
R | 117 min | Action, Adventure, History
So-ha, a deadly female warrior, is sent to find a exiled prince after the Killer Blade Army killed the royal family.
Director: Young-jun Kim | Stars: Shin Hyeon-jun, Yoon So-yi, Lee Seo-jin, Ki-yong Lee
Votes: 2,968
36. Emperor of the Sea (2004–2005)
22 min | Action, Drama, History
Jang Bo Go (Choi Soo Jong) was a slave from Shilla (a Korean dynasty that lasted from 57 B.C. until 935 A.D.) He was sold in China during the Tang Dynasty, where he was trained as a ... See full summary »
Stars: Kim Kap-su, Bae Soo-bin, Jeong Ho-geun, Park Yeong-gyu
Votes: 1,504
37. The Iron Empress (2009)
65 min | Biography, Drama, History
Empress Chun Chu makes great personal sacrifices as she uses her inherited wisdom to fight against enemies of the Goryeo dynasty.
Stars: Chae Shi-ra, Kim Ji-hoon, Go Gyu-pil, Moon Jeong-Hee
Votes: 64
38. Jeong Do-jeon (2014)
Action, Biography, History
Set between late Goryeo Dynasty and early Joseon Dynasty period. Jung Do-Jeon plans for the new country of "Joseon" and new culture as an influential advisor to King Taejo. Jung Do-Jeon resistance among those that want to keep Goryeo.
Stars: Cho Jae-hyun, Yoo Dong-geun, Park Yeong-gyu, Kim Myung-soo
Votes: 66
39. May 18 (2007)
PG-13 | 120 min | Drama, History
The story of events leading up to the 1980 Gwangju massacre in South Korea when thousands of students and protesters were killed by armed troops during an anti-government demonstration.
Director: Ji-hoon Kim | Stars: Kim Sang-kyung, Lee Yo-won, Ahn Sung-ki, Kwon Tae-won
Votes: 1,352
40. Gye Baek (2011)
Drama, History, Romance
General Gye-Baek of Baekje and his 5,000 soldiers go up against the Silla and Tang Dynasties. Their combined forces are 10 times the size of Bekjae's army.
Stars: Lee Seo-jin, Cho Jae-hyun, Song Ji-Hyo, Oh Yeon-su
Votes: 227
41. Taejo Wang Geon (2000–2002)
60 min | Drama
This drama is about Emperor Wang Gun, the founder of the Goryo Dynasty.
Stars: Choi Su-jong, Kim Yeong-cheol, Kim Hye-ri, Seo In-seok
Votes: 29
42. Immortal Yi Soon-shin (2004–2005)
60 min | Action, Biography, Drama
It is late 1598, shortly before the Battle of Noryang, the final confrontation of the Imjin War. The remnants of the Japanese invasion force are desperate to go home but are also driven by ... See full summary »
Stars: Kim Myung-min, Choi Jae-sung, Lee Jae-ryong, Choi Cheol-ho
Votes: 122
43. Bang Ja Chronicles (2011– )
Drama
A romance drama centered on the shocking and imprudent triangle love story between Bangja a servant, Chun Hyang concubine daughter and Lee Mong Ryong a scholarship.
Stars: Lee Ah-hyeon, Yeo Hyeon-soo, Min Ji-Hyun, Yoon Ki-won
Votes: 18
44. The King's Dream (2012–2013)
Drama, History
Story of king Muyeol, who led the unification of three ancient Korean kingdoms.
Stars: Choi Su-jong, Kim Yu-suk, Lee Young-ah, Jung Dong-hwan
Votes: 107
45. Shin-gi-jeon (2008)
Not Rated | 134 min | Adventure, Drama
An historical, epic tale of Korea's creation of Singijeon, a variation of the Chinese fire arrow.
Director: Yoo-jin Kim | Stars: Jeong Jae-yeong, Han Eun-jeong, Huh Joon-ho, Ahn Sung-ki
Votes: 894
46. Jeonwoo (2010)
History, War
Presents the lives, adventures and struggles of 9 South Korean soldiers during their missions during the Korean War.
Stars: Choi Su-jong, Kim Roe-ha, Im Won-hee, Nam Sung-jin
Votes: 59
47. Shadows in the Palace (2007)
PG-13 | 112 min | Crime, Drama, History
During the Chosun period, a court lady is found dead, hanging by the rafters of the palace. After examining the dead body, place physician Chun-ryung discovers that the dead maid was ... See full summary »
Director: Mi-jung Kim | Stars: Park Jin-hee, Yun Se-ah, Seo Yeong-hie, Jeong-eun Lim
Votes: 608
48. Jang Yeong-Sil (2016)
Biography, Drama, History
Drama series follows the life Jang Yeong Shil: a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period. Jang Yeong Shil was born in the lower class nobi. King Sejong notices his ... See full summary »
Stars: Song Il-guk, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Yeong-cheol, Park Seon-yeong
Votes: 140
49. Hero of the Age
Animation, Short, History
It is the year 645 AD. Carrying the Mandate of Heaven, the Chinese emperor Taizong leads his grand legions to conquer the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo. As the Chinese armies cut a blazing ... See full summary »
Director: Kiyun Sung | Stars: Joomin Hwang, Hyojin Park, Kiyun Sung
50. Taejo wanggun (1970)
Biography, Drama, History
General Wang-gun marches on the capitol and overthrows the usurper Ku-jin who had slain the last king of the Shilla Dynasty. Wang-gun becomes king and begins a new era in Korean History--the Koryo Dynasty.
Director: In-hyeon Choi | Stars: Myeong-jin Kim, Yeong-gyun Shin, Ji-mee Kim, Am Park