Joseon Dynasty Korean Dramas & Movies
Drama Festival 2014: The Diary of Heong Yeong Dang
Cheol Ju, a Jwapocheong worker, investigates the body of a poisoned young man. But the criminal soon turns himself in, and he turns out to be Hong Yeon, the brother...
The King’s Face
“The King’s Face” tells the story of Prince Gwang Hae, an illegitimate son of King Seon Jo, who suffers since his childhood with the indifference of his father and the...
The Great Merchant
This drama depicts the life of Kim Man Deok, a woman born on Jeju Island who transcended her lowly status as a gisaeng as well as the restraints of her...
The Sword With No Name
Mu Myeong is a Joseon dynasty headhunter who meets and falls in love with lady Ja Yeong who will become the future Empress Myeong Seong. A few years later, Ja...
Monstrum
It’s the 22nd year of Jung Jong. The plague has taken over Joseon, and fear runs rampant in the streets. When rumors of a vicious beast roaming Mount Inwangsan–called “Monstrum”...
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...
The King and I
A drama about Kim Cheo Seon’s life during the Joseon Dynasty. Kim Cheo Seon was a loyal and faithful eunuch for various Kings, such as the 5th King, Munjong, and...
The Divine Weapon
It’s 1448, the 30th year of Se Jong’s reign. The Ming dynasty’s meddling into Joseon’s domestic affairs goes to extremes, and Se Jong secretly plans to develop Singijeon, a rocket...
Chunhyang
Chun Hyang is set on the eve of the 18th century in Korea’s Joseon Dynasty. Mong Ryong is the studious 16-year-old son of a Governor who, as the film opens,...
The Age of Blood
Based in the Joseon times during the era of Seong Jong and Jong Jong, this is the story of veteran Deception Gun Gwan and a rookie soldier putting all the...
Portrait of a Beauty
Born to a family of established court painters, seven-year-old Yun Jeong is a young girl gifted at painting. However, the pressure is on her brother to carry on the proud...
Goddess of Fire
Joseon-era pottery was notable for its best quality and advanced baking method in the late 16th century. Baek Pa Seon, the woman of fire, was Joseon’s first female potter and...
The Huntresses
As a child, Jin Ok witnessed the tragic end of her father and narrowly escaped death. She is taken under the wings of Moo Myung, the man who saved her...
Yaksha
Set in a tumultuous period where the political scene is murky and various people fought to gain power and the throne, the young king will do anything to strengthen his...
Tamra, The Island
Set in the 17th Century, Jang Beo Jin is a young female diver on Tamra Island. She doesn’t particularly enjoy her situation and dreams of one day leaving the island....
Night Watchman’s Journal
Young watchmen of the Joseon Dynasty fight demons in this “Ghostbusters”-like story. Set in the backdrop of the royal palace, the good guys vanquish demons while the bad guys use...
The Great Seer
The Great Seer begins during the reign of King Gong Min. But despite being about seers, geomancers, divinators and the like, this drama is less about the fantasy and more...
Gabi
”Coffee” depicts the Planned demise attempt of King Gojong – the 26th king of the Joseon Dynasty. Set towards the end of the 19th century, when coffee was first introduced...
Blood Rain
“Blood Rain” on the other hand is a diversion, a film set at the tail-end of medieval Korea surrounding the tragic end hunt of a serial criminal by a government...
Tinted With You
In Korea’s feudal past, deposed Crown Prince Lee Heon was forced into exile when his cruel older brother usurped the throne. His sibling plans to permanently secure his position, leaving...
The Legendary Courtesan Hwang Jin Yi
Hwang Jin Yi, a famous 16th century Gisaeng, is the most legendary courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick-wit and extraordinary intellect. The...
The Merchant: Gaekju 2015
In late Joseon, a poor man named Cheon Bong Sam inherits a decrepit inn and honestly works his way up to becoming a powerful merchant. As tradesmen clash against the...
Empire of Lust
Set in 1398. Kim Min Jae is the supreme commander of the Joseon Dynasty. He falls in love for the first time and for that woman he takes risks. Yi...
Nobleman Ryu’s Wedding
On a warm spring day during the Joseon Dynasty, the wedding of Ryu Ho Seon and his beautiful bride, Hwa Jin, takes place. But come their wedding night, Ho Seon...