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Haechi (2019)
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Original name: 해치
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min.
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Story:
Set during the Joseon Dynasty period, the series follows three people from different walks of life who came together to help Prince Lee Geum claim the throne and reform the Saheonbu.
Style:
political, dorama, sageuk, period piece, historical drama, captivating, disturbing, suspense, heroic, patriotic
Plot:
joseon dynasty, power struggle, friendship, teamwork, martial arts, royalty, king, crown prince, political intrigue, prince, warrior, family relations, royal family, rivalry, conspiracy, corruption, loyalty, class differences, reform, betrayal, justice, strategy, male protagonist, bureaucracy, palace intrigue ...
Time:
18th century
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Most similar movies to Haechi
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, historical drama, disturbing and suspenseful films and TV series with plots about korean history, joseon dynasty, power struggle, royalty, revenge, betrayal and palace intrigue mostly in Drama, History and Romance genres. Some movies like Haechi: The Emperor: Owner of the Mask (2017), Iljimae (2008), The Crowned Clown (2019), The Tale of Nokdu (2019), Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung (2019). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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In the 1700's, Crown Prince Lee Sun fights against Pyunsoo hwe. Pyunsoo hwe is an organization that has accumulated power and wealth through privatizing water all over Joseon. Crown Prince Lee Sun becomes a hope for the people who suffers. ...
Style:
disturbing, sincere, captivating, psychological, tense
Audience:
boys' night, chick flick
Plot:
joseon dynasty, love and romance, prince, escapades, fight, society, lifestyle, mentor, life is a bitch, friendship, asian history, royal family ...
Time:
18th century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Action, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Iljimae is a 2008 South Korean historical action television drama series, starring Lee Joon-gi in the title role of Iljimae, Han Hyo-joo, Lee Young-ah and Park Si-hoo. It is loosely based on a comic strip Iljimae, published between 1975 and 1977, by ...
Style:
sageuk, captivating, suspenseful, exciting, touching ...
Plot:
family relations, tough guy, friendship, korean history, criminal, asian history, medieval, betrayal, orphan, husband wife relationship, father son relationship, family secret ...
Time:
17th century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 80 min.
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The story takes place at a time in Joseon history, when upheaval and power struggles surrounding the throne had reached extreme levels. In order to escape those who plan to assassinate him, the king puts a clown, who looks exactly like him, on the ...
Style:
romantic drama, suspenseful, suspense, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, true love, tudors, politics, love and romance, forbidden love, impossible love, king, korean history, couple relations, death, betrayal ...
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Action, Comedy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 30 min.
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While on the run for his life, a young man discovers that the best place to lie low is in a village of widows — disguised as a woman.
Style:
dorama, romantic, sweet, exciting, epic ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, escape, gender bending, cross dressing, switching roles, hidden identity, disorder, love and romance, strong female character, dishonesty, fake identity, fish out of water ...
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100%
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min.
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The story takes place at the beginning of the 19th century. Goo Hae-Ryung is a historian who tries to fight gender stereotypes as her work is often looked down on. She meets Prince Yi Rim.
Style:
romantic drama, dorama, touching, entertaining, emotional ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, novelist, female sexism, monarchy, historian, justice, social problems, society, social relations, meeting, female protagonist, sexism ...
Place:
thailand
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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Story:
During the Warring Period, the Western Wei enslaved large numbers of civilians. The slave girl, Chu Qiao, is thrown into a forest along with other slaves and becomes the next hunting target for the rich lords. She is saved by the Prince of Northern ...
Style:
disturbing, suspenseful, captivating, suspense
Plot:
slave girl, chinese emperor, couple relations, power struggle, danger, battles, martial arts, sword fight, female warrior, love triangle, murder, martial artist ...
Place:
china, ancient china
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Set during the Silla dynasty, Sam Maekjong is the son of the fallen king and present queen regent, Jiso, but he has been kept in hiding for protection ever since he was a young boy, when his father was murdered. Over the years the powerful nobles ...
Style:
dorama, captivating, disturbing, period piece, visually appealing ...
Plot:
ancient korea, heir to the throne, heir, korean history, brotherhood, king, warrior, friendship, assassination plot, friends, showdown, fight ...
Time:
6th century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
67%
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
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The Princess' Man is a 2011 South Korean television series, starring Park Si-hoo, Moon Chae-won, Kim Yeong-cheol, Song Jong-ho, Hong Soo-hyun, and Lee Soon-jae. It is a period drama about the forbidden romance between the daughter of King Sejo ...
Style:
exciting, serious, captivating, tense, dorama ...
Plot:
forbidden love, nobility, star crossed lovers, throne, shakespeare's romeo and juliet, lovers apart, medieval, asian history, rise to power, political conflict, father daughter relationship, betrayal ...
Time:
15th century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
100%
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Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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“Six Flying Dragons” is a Period drama depicts the ambitions and success stories of 6 people around Prince Lee Bang Won. This drama also depicts the ideological and political conflict between Prince Lee Bang Won and Jung Do Jeon who is the man ...
Style:
tense, exciting, enigmatic, sageuk, disturbing ...
Plot:
political conspiracy, joseon dynasty, tragedy, ambition, political corruption, political repression, politics, traitor, martial arts, treason, royal family, husband wife relationship ...
Time:
14th century, medieval times
Place:
korea
Similarity:
67%
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 ...
Style:
sageuk, political, captivating, romantic, touching ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, palace intrigue, throne, korean history, king, ancient korea, palace, family relations, rivalry, execution, sibling rivalry, love ...
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
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When the crown prince is killed, his twin sister assumes the throne while trying to keep her identity and affection for her first love a royal secret.
Style:
dorama, captivating, psychological, disturbing, historical romance ...
Plot:
royalty, joseon dynasty, hidden identity, twins, royal family, teacher, medieval, strong female character, palace, prince, secret, heiress ...
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Scarlet Heart: Ryeo is the remake of Chinese drama Bu Bu Jing Xin that stars IU as a woman who gets time-warped back to the Goryeo dynasty, and becomes involved with a very large family of princes, some of whom are vying for the throne, or her ...
Style:
touching, romantic, captivating, dorama, costume drama ...
Plot:
sweetheart, love triangle, time travel, broken heart, mad love, palace, royal family, rivalry, throne, romantic triangle, palace intrigue, love ...
Time:
10th century, 21st century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Action, Comedy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 75 min.
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Story:
Lee Yool falls off a cliff and nearly dies in an attempted assassination. He loses his memory, and wanders for 100 days under a new name and personality. During this period, he meets Hong Sim, head of the first detective agency in Joseon.
Style:
dorama, romantic drama, romantic, light, feel good ...
Plot:
ancient korea, amnesia, monarchy, marriage of convenience, memory loss, joseon dynasty, love story, family relations, king, husband wife relationship, family life, fall in love ...
Similarity:
100%
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 75 min.
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Story:
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:
100%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Story:
Hong Ra On, disguises herself as a man and counsels men on dating. Due to a love letter she wrote for a client, she meets Lee Young - future Crown Prince Hyomyeong. Hong Ra On is unaware that he is the Crown Prince and Lee Young is unaware that Hong ...
Style:
touching, captivating, costume drama, period piece, humorous ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, couples, crown prince, palace, gender disguise, fall in love, friendship, cross dressing, forbidden love, coming of age, eunuch, society ...
Time:
19th century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: South Korea
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Style:
sageuk, exciting, captivating, suspenseful, serious ...
Plot:
ancient korea, legend, politics, cursed, ninja, kingdom, curse, betrayal, heroes, family relations, spy, rescue mission ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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During the tumultuous reign of King Injo (1623-1649) of Joseon-era Korea, Chil-woo witnesses the brutal murder of his family and village at the hands of the government. As an adult, Chil-woo joins the Uigeumbu, a governmental body in charge of ...
Style:
historical drama, psychological, suspense, captivating, disturbing ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
revenge, lynching, fighting crime, vendetta, joseon dynasty, cruelty, criminal's revenge, vengeance, criminal, price of justice, bandit, murderer ...
Similarity:
29%
Genre: Action, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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The story of the woman that would become Empress Ki, and her struggles as she worked her way through war, political conspiracies, and the imperial palace to become Empress of China. This Korean Drama re-imagines the historical figure as a fierce, ...
Style:
suspenseful, romantic, harsh, multicultural, semi serious ...
Plot:
love triangle, chinese emperor, empress, historical figure, female protagonist, culture clash, love, crown prince, female warrior, palace intrigue, battles, sword fight ...
Time:
14th century
Place:
korea, china
Similarity:
14%
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Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: South Korea
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Story:
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:
27%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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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:
27%
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:
15th century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
27%
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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In a time of turmoil, Xu Xiao rises as King of Northern Liang, defeating threats from steppe kingdoms and southern uprisings. His heir, Xu Fengnian, a free-spirited warrior, has spent years mastering his skills while forming alliances, including ...
Style:
captivating, tense, disturbing, epic, grim ...
Plot:
martial arts, battles, wuxia, master servant relationship, scheme, swordplay, warrior, fight, prince, political intrigue, power struggle, royalty ...
Similarity:
26%
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 ...
Style:
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:
15th century
Similarity:
25%
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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:
24%
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 50 min.
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Story:
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:
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Similarity:
24%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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Story:
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Style:
historical drama, disturbing, tense, captivating, sinister ...
Plot:
power struggle, palace intrigue, historical figure, rise to power, royal court, joseon dynasty, dynasty, ruler, crown, throne, fight for supremacy, female rivalry ...
Time:
regency period, 15th century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
23%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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Story:
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:
23%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Country: Hong Kong, Taiwan
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The Duke of Mount Deer 2000 is a television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Deer and the Cauldron. It was first broadcast in 2000 in Hong Kong and followed by subsequent broadcasts in other Asian countries.
Style:
historical drama, light hearted, period drama
Plot:
qing dynasty, political intrigue, palace intrigue, corruption, power struggle, royalty, scheming, moral ambiguity, anti hero, friendship, wuxia, irreverent ...
Time:
17th century
Similarity:
23%
Genre: Drama
Country: China
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A determined Qing dynasty princess contends with palace intrigue and a vendetta against her family while navigating the treacherous terrain of romance.
Style:
suspense, tense, historical drama, costume drama, captivating ...
Plot:
qing dynasty, palace intrigue, intrigue, investigation, princess, revenge, female protagonist, kingdom, royal court, political intrigue, private investigation, power struggle ...
Time:
georgian era
Similarity:
23%
Genre: Action, Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Story:
Do Bae-man became military prosecutor only to make more money and be successful. On the other hand, Cha Woo-in, recently joining Bae-man’s team, became one for her revenge. As these two different purposes shows, the two have very different ...
Style:
tense, captivating, disturbing, crime thriller, suspense ...
Plot:
korean army, revenge, investigation, prosecutor, corruption, military base, military life, teamwork, army, sleuth, military officer, coworker ...
Time:
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