The highly anticipated K-drama "Uncle Samsik" has finally premiered on the OTT platform Disney+. The period K-drama promises to be a must-watch, offering a mix of political intrigue, business dynamics, and dramatic storytelling. The series is all about the 1960s and explores South Korea's transformation. The story follows Kim San (Byun Yo-Han), a passionate idealist working to improve the country's future. He meets Park Doo-Chil, also known as Uncle Samsik (Song Kang-Ho), who becomes a crucial ally in their shared mission. Now that "Uncle Samsik" is making waves with its intriguing story and talented cast, here are other similar period dramas you can stream:
"Mr. Queen" is a historical K-drama with a comedic twist that will have anyone laughing out loud. This 2020 time-travel drama combines the present and the past in one storyline. An up-and-coming chef has an accident and wakes up in the Joseon era as a woman¡ªspecifically, the Queen.
The current king in "Mr. Queen" appears gentle and easy-going but secretly has a dark side, which the queen begins to uncover. As corruption brews in the kingdom, the Queen's modern life and the Joseon era start to blend, leading to many funny and awkward moments. Although "Mr. Queen" was nominated for two awards but didn't win any, its controversial take on gender issues makes it a unique and talked-about historical K-drama.
You can Mr.Queen on Netflix.
"Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung," a perfect K-drama for beginners, premiered in 2019. This historical drama features K-Pop idol Cha Eun-woo as Prince Dowon Yi-rim. While it's labelled as a romance and comedy, it also includes many historical details. The show has two storylines set in the early 19th century Joseon era¡ªone in the present day and one twenty years earlier. The present-day storyline is lighthearted with jokes and caricatures, while the flashbacks reveal the unfair social hierarchy and oppression of the time. The main story revolves around a free-spirited woman aspiring to become a female historian and a prince secretly writing romance novels.
Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung is available on Netflix.
Mr. Sunshine's story follows Eugene Choi (Lee Byung-hun), who was once a slave but escaped to the U.S. and became a Marine Corps officer. He returns to Joseon on a mission and falls for an aristocrat's granddaughter, who secretly fights for the Righteous Army. Eugene uncovers a plot for Korea's colonization and joins the fight for sovereignty.
This one is a favourite among K-drama fans for its melodrama and use of historical facts. This historical K-drama is set in the late 1800s, before the Japanese annexation of Korea.
Mr. Sunshine is available on Netflix.
"River Where the Moon Rises" is a 2021 Korean historical drama based on the classic Goguryeo folktale about Princess Pyeonggang and her love for On Dal.?
The storyline follows Princess Pyeonggang, also known as Yeom Ga-jin, who is an amnesiac warrior. She aims to reclaim her rightful place in Goguryeo while falling in love with the naive and kind-hearted On Dal. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including political intrigue and warfare, their relationship blossoms as they fight to protect their kingdom and avenge their parents.?
River Where the Moon Rises is available on Viki.
"Lovers of the Red Sky" is a historical romance drama set during the Joseon Dynasty and involves elements of fantasy and mystery. The story revolves around a talented painter who is born blind but gains the ability to see through a special type of magic. He meets a noblewoman who has the power to communicate with spirits, and together they uncover dark secrets and navigate political intrigue.?
Lovers of the Red Sky is available on Viki.
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