My Sageuk Addiction ~ Top 10 Stories for 2023
Looking back to see what Korean drama reviews and recommendations MSA readers enjoyed during 2023. Sageuk K-drama reviews for 2024 are already underway!
“Our Blooming Youth”
A Ghost Letter and Rumors: The story is historical fiction, set during the Joseon dynasty. The two main characters are a prince and a noblewoman who are both caught in a web of rumors, complicated by a curse.
The Secret Romantic Guesthouse
A Viki Original series: 3 male guests rent rooms at a guesthouse owned by a noble lady. One of them is a prince. Guest who!
Tale of Nok Du
A delightful rom-com based on a webtoon with men dressing like women, women dressing like men, and a king loaded with insecurities. Plus a love story.
Three (3) Sageuk Dramas for K-Drama Newbies
The wonderful world of historical Korean dramas can be overwhelming if it’s your first time watching. Newbies should start with these 3 K-dramas.
Mr. Sunshine
Without a doubt, this series will go on everyone’s list as one of the best Korean dramas of all time.
Korea-Khitan War
A dramatic retelling of a real war against Khitan invaders. The Goryeo kingdom WON!
Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency
Three (3) young men run a matchmaking agency in Joseon and it is said that all of the couples they match stay happily married forever.
Jewel in the Palace
It is historical fiction based on the life of a woman named Jang-geum who was reputedly the first female Royal Physician during the Joseon Dynasty.
100 Days My Prince | Season 2
Oh, the agony! Still waiting for Season 2.
Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist
Seasons 1 and 2 of this historical K-drama series were fantastic! But at the end of the second season, there was nowhere else to go with the storyline, so a Season 3 was not planned. But who knows? Never say never!
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