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Queen Insoo (2011)
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Original name: 인수대비
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story:
Queen Insoo focuses on the fierce power struggle among three women in the royal court of the Joseon Dynasty.
Style:
historical drama, tense, captivating, disturbing, sinister, period drama, political drama
Plot:
power struggle, palace intrigue, historical figure, royal court, rise to power, joseon dynasty, ruler, dynasty, crown, throne, female rivalry, power politics, fight for supremacy, women, intrigue, female protagonist, competitor, bossiness, betrayal, conspiracy, royal family, manipulation, ambition, korean history, revenge ...
Time:
regency period, 15th century
Place:
korea
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, historical drama, tense and period drama films and TV series with plots about power struggle, palace intrigue, ambition, betrayal, political intrigue, revenge and korean history mostly in Drama, History and Romance genres. Some movies like Queen Insoo: Lee San, Wind of the Palace (2007), Empress Myeongseong (2001), The King and I (2007), Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love (2013), Feng Shui (2018). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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Yi San, also known as Wind of the Palace, is a 2007 South Korean historical drama, starring Lee Seo-jin, Han Ji-min, Park Eun-hye, and Lee Jong-soo. It aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation from September 17, 2007 to June 16, 2008 on Mondays and ...
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sageuk, political, captivating, romantic, touching ...
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joseon dynasty, palace intrigue, throne, korean history, king, ancient korea, palace, family relations, rivalry, execution, sibling rivalry, love ...
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100%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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Based on the life of Empress Myeongseong (1851 - 1895), the first official wife of King Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon dynasty. She was killed on October 8, 1895 by Japanese assassins.
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dramatic, historical drama, period piece, exciting, captivating ...
Plot:
korean history, joseon dynasty, historical figure, empress, king, assassination, tragedy, biopic, palace intrigue, royal court, political intrigue, asian history ...
Time:
19th century
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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In the Joseon Dynasty period, the kingdom was enveloped in a political maelstrom. Cheo Seon was born as a posthumous child and separated from his mother immediately. When he meets So Hwa, the daughter of a powerful noble, he falls in love with her ...
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historical drama, captivating, disturbing, emotional, period piece ...
Plot:
eunuch, political intrigue, palace intrigue, royal court, joseon dynasty, king, queen, loyalty, power struggle, faithfulness, korean history, royal palace ...
Time:
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43%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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Haute couture meets the high court in this drama based on Lady Jang Hui Bin, or Jang Ok Jung, one of the most celebrated royal concubines of the Joseon Dynasty. Lady Jang establishes herself as a coveted fashion designer who quickly finds herself ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, romantic, historical romance, political drama ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, harem, palace, tragedy, queen, king, palace intrigue, royal court, romantic relationship, love story, love and romance, historical figure ...
Time:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 133 min.
Story:
Park Jae-sang was a royal geomancer, who helps people designate propitious site for houses, store and even graves under the belief that a grave in a good site will bring future fortune for descendants. But he loses his family because he exposed a ...
Style:
suspense, disturbing, captivating, psychological, suspenseful ...
Plot:
power struggle, conspiracy, tomb, battles, royal palace, conflict, joseon dynasty, royal family, warrior, fight, betrayal, burial ...
Place:
korea
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40%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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Story:
Wang Xuan and Xiao Qi strike a deal for the sake of power. They marry first before falling in love and join hands to protect their homeland. She is a woman who is no less than any man while he rose from humble beginnings.
The imperial family has ...
Style:
historical romance, historical drama, tense, thrilling, captivating ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, power struggle, royal family, ambition, political intrigue, royalty, arranged marriage, affair, fight for supremacy, female protagonist, male female relationship, problem ...
Place:
china
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 55 min.
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In order to make sure that Koryo was free, Gong Min Wang married a woman he did not love. The Mongolians ruled Koryo so Gong Min Wang married the Mongolian princess in hopes that one day Koryo could be freed. Shin Don was a Buddhist priest who both ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, thrilling, tense, period piece ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, reform, royal palace, historical figure, king, korean history, power struggle, complex characters, intrigue, agent, political intrigue, secret ...
Time:
14th century
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 50 min.
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Upon the announcement of the king's death in Goguryeo, a fierce battle ensues among tribes. Queen Woo, who immediately becomes the target of princes and five tribes vying for the throne, struggles to crown a new king within 24 hours. Will Queen ...
Style:
historical drama, political thriller, dramatic, intense, suspenseful ...
Plot:
female nudity, female protagonist, power struggle, queen, royal court, palace intrigue, betrayal, survival, danger, ambition, korean history, resilience ...
Time:
regency period
Similarity:
39%
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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It follows the Qin State during the late stages of the Warring States era. Ying Zheng, Lu Bu Wei, Li Si, Wang Jian, and many formidable politicians work together to unite the six states under one rule.
Style:
tense, historical drama, epic, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot:
power struggle, political intrigue, politics, palace intrigue, rise to power, political unrest, qing dynasty, government, state affairs, ambition, betrayal, moral ambiguity ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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Kim Jun is the son of an escaped palace slave, who gets raised by monks. Years later, after being torn from his home during wartime, Kim Jun must renounce hispacifist ways to partake in a deadly game that could be his ticket to freedom from his ...
Style:
tense, captivating, intense, dramatic, epic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
power struggle, battles, invasion, sword fight, warlord, historical figure, ambition, slavery, soldier, rise to power, fight, fight for supremacy ...
Time:
13th century, middle ages
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Hong Kong
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"The Confidant" depicts how a group of eunuchs survive in the weakening Qing empire, and closely traces imperial eunuch Li Lianying's early life from the first day he entered the imperial palace to become one of the most powerful ...
Style:
historical drama, suspense, psychological, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot:
qing dynasty, palace intrigue, intrigue, empress, eunuch, power struggle, political unrest, historical figure, relationships, political intrigue, royalty, ruler ...
Time:
19th century
Place:
china
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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The King of Legend is a 2010 South Korean historic drama based on King Geunchogo of Baekje. Besides than the historic info obtained from Samguk Sagi and Samguk Yusa, it was also inspired by a novel written by Lee Munyeol, a renowned Korean writer. ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, thrilling, tense, epic ...
Plot:
ancient korea, korean history, royalty, battles, heir to the throne, conqueror, king, biopic, ruler, warrior, fight, kingdom ...
Place:
korea
Similarity:
36%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Japan
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Villain or hero, Taira no Kiyomori changed Japanese history forever 900 years ago. Without ever knowing his real father, Kiyomori was raised as a samurai. Together with his stepfather, he wiped out piracy along Japan's western coast, becoming a ...
Style:
historical drama, disturbing, captivating, epic, family saga ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
samurai, historical figure, political intrigue, feudal japan, life, politics, political unrest, power politics, rise to power, biopic, leadership, power struggle ...
Time:
12th century
Place:
japan
Similarity:
35%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman — whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.
Style:
historical drama, psychological, thrilling, captivating, tension ...
Plot:
royalty, palace intrigue, revenge, king, power struggle, palace, power politics, political intrigue, monarchy, royal family, relationships, male female relationship ...
Place:
korea
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35%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Hong Kong
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During the reign of Emperor Shang of Tang, Lee Longgei and his aunt Princess Taiping launch a coup that kills ambitious power-seeking Empress Wai, restoring Prince of Xiang, Li Dan to his throne. The palace appears to be returning to peace, but ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, psychological, disturbing, dramatic ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, power struggle, tang dynasty, secrets, king, love and romance, intrigue, prince, romantic relationship, deception, manipulation, betrayal ...
Time:
8th century
Place:
china
Similarity:
35%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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“He who has Dugu, has the world”.
Daughters of a court official, Dugu Banruo, Dugu Mantuo, and Dugu Jialou were always destined for greatness. Blessed with beauty, intelligence, and connections, the Dugu sisters grew up knowing they were the ...
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captivating, suspense, tense, psychological, disturbing
Plot:
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Time:
6th century
Place:
china
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35%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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A woman from a prestigious family helps her husband become king, but their relationship deteriorates as he takes many concubines. Tensions rise as the king seeks to control her and her family.
Style:
historical drama, serious, dark, tense, political thriller ...
Plot:
palace, female protagonist, palace intrigue, power struggle, betrayal, marriage of convenience, arranged marriage, jealousy, manipulation, tragic romance, family tragedy, emotional abuse ...
Time:
15th century
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: South Korea
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Since Kwanghae was born from a concubine and only appointed as Crown Prince in a desperate measure, many dissatisfied officials from Northerner faction often plotted for his assassination and dethronement for 16 years. He also often quarreled with ...
Style:
historical drama, tense, disturbing, captivating, intense ...
Plot:
crown prince, power struggle, palace intrigue, joseon dynasty, intrigue, prince, kingdom, rivalry, political intrigue, competitor, fight, mistress ...
Time:
17th century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
34%
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Egypt
Duration: 39 min.
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A period drama about the time of Khedive Isma'il Pasha's reign, focusing on the inside world of Abdeen palace, where competitive conflict develops between the Harem in order to win the Khedive's heart, against a backdrop of political ...
Style:
exciting, captivating, historical drama, period piece, stylized ...
Plot:
political intrigue, palace intrigue, power struggle, royal palace, historical event, ancient history, king, arabic history, historical character, world history, royal court, kingdom ...
Time:
19th century
Place:
egypt, cairo egypt, sudan
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
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Fair Princess Jungmyung lives a life of the highest privilege, until her half-brother Prince Gwanghae executes the rightful crown prince and usurps the throne. Exiled from court, Jungmyung goes under disguise as a man and learns to adapt to life as ...
Style:
historical drama, period piece, captivating, disturbing, suspense ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, palace intrigue, revenge, exile, female protagonist, power struggle, political intrigue, prince, palace, princess, kingdom, intrigue ...
Place:
korea
Similarity:
33%
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 75 min.
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Dae-Gil and King Yeongjo enter a match. Dae-Gil bets his life and King Yeongjo bets the entire Kingdom of Joseon on the outcome. Dae-Gil is the best gambler in the Joseon era. He holds deep resentment inside, but is also cool on the exterior. King ...
Style:
tense, captivating, disturbing, exciting
Plot:
kingdom, revenge, prince, fight, class differences, power struggle, social differences, dysfunctional family, vengeance, fight for supremacy, battles, family relations ...
Time:
18th century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 65 min.
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Empress Cheonchu is a 2009 South Korean period television series based on the titular character, an actual historical figure and her lifelong struggle to protect the country her ancestors built. The granddaughter of Goryeo Dynasty founder Taejo ...
Style:
historical drama, period piece, serious, captivating, exciting ...
Plot:
korean history, female warrior, historical figure, empress, royal family, political conflict, queen, widow, king, strong female lead, power struggle, political intrigue ...
Time:
regency period, 10th century, 11th century
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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Based on a novel of the same name, it tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who believes his duty is to his country first above love, and a court lady who wants to protect the life she has chosen.
Style:
captivating, disturbing, historical romance, period drama
Plot:
palace intrigue, king, joseon dynasty, palace, power struggle, prince, love affair, love and romance, kingdom, intrigue, romantic relationship, love story ...
Time:
18th century
Similarity:
33%
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
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The fascinating story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen, Elizabeth Tudor, an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to obtain the crown.
Style:
historical drama, costume drama, captivating, disturbing, tense ...
Plot:
royalty, renaissance, tudors, palace intrigue, british history, teenage life, teenager, ambitious woman, political unrest, political intrigue, affair, politics ...
Time:
16th century
Place:
britain
Similarity:
32%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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Story:
Helan Mingyu, a bright young woman, forms a deep bond with the 9th Prince, Xiao Chengxu. Though they develop mutual feelings, fate intervenes—news of Chengxu’s death on the battlefield forces Mingyu to marry his older brother, King Xiao ...
Style:
historical drama, dramatic, tense, melancholic, political ...
Plot:
political intrigue, palace intrigue, love triangle, rise to power, female protagonist, jealousy, coming of age, tragic romance, revenge, betrayal, family tragedy, arranged marriage ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
32%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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A re-imagining of the legendary tale of the troubled father-son relationship between King Yeongjo and his only son Prince Sado. While his father insists on a strong and centralized government, Crown Prince Sado promotes social justice and equality ...
Style:
tense, historical drama, captivating, disturbing, grim ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, father son relationship, father son conflict, royal family, king, tragedy, father and son, prince, government conspiracy, dynasty, government, love ...
Place:
korea
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32%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 46 min.
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Driven to turn his country's fortunes around, Kim San crosses paths with Pak Doochill, a shady fixer who adapts quickly to any situation; together, the pair form an uneasy alliance.
Style:
period piece, crime thriller, tense, fast paced, neo noir ...
Plot:
bromance, elite, academy, military, power politics, political corruption, corruption, political intrigue, anti hero, power struggle, rise to power, scheming ...
Time:
60s, 20th century, 2020s
Place:
south korea
Similarity:
31%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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Story:
The King's Doctor is a 2012 South Korean television series, starring Jo Seung-woo and Lee Yo-won. It aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation from October 1, 2012 to March 25, 2013 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 50 episodes. The drama ...
Style:
suspenseful, medical drama, historical drama, semi serious, romantic ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, doctor, medical, physician, peasant, queen, king, veterinarian, royal court, medicine, betrayal, friendship ...
Place:
korea
Similarity:
31%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 42 min.
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A series based on the events in the reign of the Jiajing Emperor of the Ming dynasty.
Style:
tense, suspense, captivating
Plot:
palace intrigue, chinese emperor, chinese history, political intrigue, power struggle, political unrest, dynasty, intrigue, historical figure, royalty, politics, government conspiracy ...
Time:
16th century
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
31%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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"The Great King, Sejong" is a full-scale political drama describing how King Sejong and his loyal retainers cooperate and contrive to make his dynasty a better place. While King Sejong was on the throne, the Joseon Dynasty enjoyed ...
Style:
sageuk, atmospheric, serious, realistic, stylized ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, korean history, historical figure, king, royalty, faithfulness, ruler, family relations, political intrigue, politics, political unrest, royal family ...
Time:
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Place:
korea
Similarity:
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