Ancient korea movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant ancient korea movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, tense, period drama, serious, epic and historical drama films and TV shows about / with ancient korea, korean history, king, rivalry, political intrigue, royalty, palace intrigue, battles, joseon dynasty and royal palace plots mostly in Drama, History and Romance genres shot in South Korea, USA and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as ancient korea: The King Dae Joyoung (2006), Princess Ja Myung (2009), The Kingdom of the Winds (2008), The Legend (2007), Kim Soo Ro (2010), Jumong (2006), Gye Baek, Warrior’s Fate (2011), Sword in the Moon (2003), Shadowless Sword (2005), Dream of the Emperor (2012).
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List of ancient korea movies
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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This 100-episode epic drama vividly depicts the life of King Dae Jo-yeong and other heroes of the Balhae Kingdom, which dates back 1300 years ago.
Style:
realistic, exciting, captivating, serious, costume drama
Plot:
ancient korea, korean history, marriage of convenience, leader, rise to power, kingdom, ambition, political intrigue, battles, warlord, political unrest, tang dynasty ...
Time:
8th century, 7th century
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Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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Ja Myung Go is a 2009 South Korean historical drama starring Jung Ryeo-won, Park Min-young and Jung Kyung-ho. It aired on SBS from March 9 to July 21, 2009 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 39 episodes.
It is based on the Korean folk tale Prince ...
Style:
psychotronic
Plot:
ancient korea, curse, marriage of convenience, conqueror, prophecy, prince, dynasty, power struggle, tragedy, king, magic, espionage ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
korea
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: South Korea
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The Kingdom of The Winds, also known as The Land of The Wind, is a 2008 South Korean historial drama, broadcast on KBS from 10 September 2008 to 15 January 2009. It was directed by Kang Il-soo, written by Choi Wan-gyu, Jung Jin-ok, Park Jin-woo; ...
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
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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This drama portrays the life of the 19th king of Goguryeo, Hwanwoong, who was sent from the heavens to make the world a better place. He falls in love with Saeoh and gives her the joojak necklace; however, Kajin becomes jealous since Saeoh has given ...
Style:
tense, exciting, epic, serious, scenic ...
Plot:
warrior, power struggle, magic, supernatural power, ancient korea, black magic, reincarnation, nobility, good versus evil, deity, rise to power, politics ...
Time:
prehistory, 5th century
Place:
korea
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 65 min.
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This drama charts the life of Kim Soo Ro, legendary founder of Geumgwan Gaya, the ruling city-state of the Gaya confederacy, which dominated sea trade and iron working during the Three Kingdoms Period. Kim Soo Ro's fiery temperament, charisma ...
Style:
captivating, tense, psychological, atmospheric, costume drama ...
Plot:
ancient korea, conspiracy, rivalry, love, love triangle, historical event, sword fight, betrayal, legend, slavery, rise to power, emperor ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
korea
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Jumong examines the life of Jumong Taewang, founder of the kingdom of Goguryeo. Few details have been found in the historical record about Jumong, so much of the series is fictionalized. The fantastic elements surrounding the original Jumong ...
Style:
family saga, gothic, sageuk, suspense, serious ...
Plot:
ancient korea, power struggle, archer, warrior, rescue mission, emperor, redemption, treason, love, friendship, love triangle, marriage ...
Time:
1st century b.c.
Place:
korea
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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Set in the Baekje kingdom in the mid-7th century, the drama chronicles the life and times of the storied warrior General Gyebaek who is remembered in history for leading Baekje's last stand against the Silla in the Battle of Hwangsanbeol.
Style:
historical drama, suspense, tense, suspenseful, captivating ...
Plot:
ancient korea, palace intrigue, invasion, warlord, historical figure, king, royal palace, battles, royal family, sacrifice, epic battle, honor ...
Time:
7th century
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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
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Genre: Action, Drama, Adventure
Country: South Korea
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
A series of high-ranking officials are being systematically eliminated by a sleek assassin and his female assistant, and arrogant master swordsman General Choi (Jo Jae-Hyeon) is charged with putting an end to the carnage. During a previous time of ...
Style:
serious, rough, suspenseful, realistic, bleak
Plot:
coup d'etat, ancient korea, medieval, martial arts, vigilantism, vengeance, lone wolves, usurper, male friendship, danger, betrayal, rivalry ...
Time:
medieval times, 16th century, 17th century
Place:
ancient china, korea, asia
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Genre: Action, Adventure, History
Country: South Korea, USA
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
A Wuxia adventure out of South Korea, The Legend of the Shadowless Sword is a handsome martial arts epic by Kim Yung-jun (Flying Warriors). The film's simple story allows for exceptionally creative action sequences about every three to four ...
Style:
exciting, suspenseful, serious, historical drama, fast ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
martial arts, ancient korea, medieval, heroic mission, rescue, wuxia, danger, rivalry, escapades, assassination, kickass women, korean history ...
Time:
medieval times, 10th century
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 45 min.
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Gwanggaeto, The Great Conqueror is an alternate title for King Gwanggaeto the Great, a historical drama based on the life of the nineteenth monarch of Goguryeo, Gwanggaeto the Great. The drama was based on two sources, Gwanggaeto the Great by Jeong ...
Style:
historical drama, tense, serious, captivating, exciting ...
Plot:
power struggle, ancient korea, royal palace, king, warlord, intrigue, cruelty, korean history, biopic, leadership, recovery, ambition ...
Time:
5th century
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 57 min.
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Kim Chunchu is the grandson of King Jinji, but when his grandfather is overthrown, Chunchu is denied the chance to become a successor to the throne of Silla. He later meets Kim Yushin, and the two men begin a friendship. Chunchu later becomes King ...
Style:
costume drama, historical drama, captivating, thrilling, psychological ...
Plot:
ancient korea, korean history, royal palace, king, warlord, royalty, heir to the throne, prince, kingdom, political intrigue, royal court, biopic ...
Time:
7th century
Place:
korea
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Queen Seondeok is a 2009 South Korean historical drama, starring Lee Yo-won, Go Hyun-jung, Uhm Tae-woong, Park Ye-jin, Kim Nam-gil and Yoo Seung-ho. It chronicles the life of Queen Seondeok of Silla. It aired on MBC from May 25 to December 22, 2009 ...
Style:
epic, sageuk, psychological, captivating, tense ...
Plot:
power struggle, korean history, political intrigue, prophecy, ancient korea, cross dressing, royal family, palace, political leader, murder, queen, desert ...
Time:
ancient times, 7th century, medieval times
Place:
korea, east asia
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Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: South Korea
Duration: 136 min.
Story:
Kingdom of Goguryeo, ancient Korea, 645. The ruthless Emperor Taizong of Tang invades the country and leads his armies towards the capital, achieving one victory after another, but on his way is the stronghold of Ansi, protected by General Yang ...
Style:
exciting, tense, intense, epic, period drama
Plot:
siege, korean history, fortress, ancient korea, combat, conquering, historical character, tang dynasty, army general, mortal combat, courage, tactics ...
Time:
7th century
Place:
south korea, korea
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Faith is a 2012 South Korean fusion fantasy-historical-medical television series broadcast by SBS from August 13 to October 30, 2012 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. It is about a modern-day plastic surgeon who gets kidnapped and ...
Style:
romantic, suspenseful, semi serious, dorama, captivating ...
Plot:
time travel, supernatural ability, military officer, friendship, murder, doctor, chess, medicine, political intrigue, korean history, king, asian ...
Time:
14th century
Place:
korea
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Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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The Slave Hunters is a 2010 South Korean action historical drama set in the Joseon Dynasty about a slave hunter who is tracking down a general-turned-runaway slave as well as searching for the woman he loves. It aired on KBS2 from January 6 to March ...
Style:
sageuk, captivating, tense, exciting, psychological
Plot:
joseon dynasty, slavery, slave, bounty hunter, conspiracy, asian history, tragic hero, political intrigue, love triangle, chase, deception, false accusation ...
Time:
17th century
Place:
korea
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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A drama set in the Goguryo period. It is about how Moo Young, the daughter of King Young Ryu, falls in love with Yeon Choong, the son of Yeon Gaesomun had with a concubine. But Moo Young debates whether she should have her revenge, as Yeon ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, dramatic, epic, tense ...
Plot:
ancient korea, assassination, political intrigue, royal palace, forbidden love, korean history, betrayal, palace intrigue, fall in love, heiress, political conspiracy, heir to the throne ...
Time:
7th century
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Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin is a South Korean television series based on the life of Yi Sun-sin, starring Kim Myung-min in the title role. It aired on KBS1 from September 4, 2004 to August 28, 2005 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:45 for 104 ...
Style:
tense, historical drama, captivating, thought provoking, period piece ...
Plot:
korean history, admiral, soldier, american history, historical event, life, fight, combat, heroes, historical figure, battles, showdown ...
Time:
16th century
Place:
korea, japan, east asia
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Genre: Action, Comedy
Country: South Korea
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
Set in the Joseon Period, three beautiful musketeers fight against a powerful group who tries to overturn the royal family and gain absolute power. The leader of the Beautiful Three Musketeers is Jin-ok, a smart and righteous woman. Hong-dan is the ...
Style:
satirical, entertaining, semi serious, captivating, scenic ...
Plot:
ancient korea, martial arts, palace intrigue, royal court, musketeer, female warrior, female protagonist, power struggle, three musketeers, intrigue, women, fight ...
Time:
17th century
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Genre: Action, Comedy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 75 min.
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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 ...
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Genre: Comedy, Mystery
Country: South Korea
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
A clever king of Joseon and his brilliant chronicler hunt for the truth behind a crime that threatens the throne and the stability of the country.
Style:
captivating, humorous, entertaining, suspense, intellectual ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
conspiracy, political intrigue, ancient korea, investigation, crime investigation, palace intrigue, power struggle, king, treason, political conspiracy, joseon dynasty, crime solving ...
Time:
16th century
Place:
korea
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: South Korea
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Moon Embracing the Sun is a 2012 South Korean historical television drama series, starring Kim Soo-hyun, Han Ga-in, Jung Il-woo and Kim Min-seo. It aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation from January 4 to March 15, 2012 on Wednesdays and Thursdays ...
Style:
captivating, serious, stylized, emotional, romantic drama ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, true love, royalty, loveless marriage, royal court, memory loss, ancient korea, wedding planning, love and romance, society, state affairs, political conspiracy ...
Time:
middle ages
Place:
korea, south korea, ancient china, thailand, asia
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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
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Genre: Action, Drama, History, Horror, Thriller
Country: South Korea
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
Ancient Korea, 17th century. While the paranoid King Lee Jo of Joseon, vassal of the Qing dynasty, feels surrounded by conspirators and rebels, a dark evil emerges from the bowels of a merchant ship and the exiled Prince Lee Cheung returns to the ...
Style:
exciting, captivating, tense, suspense
Audience:
boys' night, teens
Plot:
joseon dynasty, medieval, zombie, ancient korea, crown, warrior, rivalry, martial arts, vengeance, danger, master warrior, duel ...
Time:
17th century
Place:
china
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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 ...
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Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
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This is the story of Su Baek-hyang, born as the elder daughter of King Mu-ryeong but unable to retain her title of princess due to her ambitious younger sister, Sol-hui. Humble and hard-working, she was taught never to want or to desire beyond what ...
Style:
touching, romantic, captivating, political, harsh ...
Plot:
ancient korea, princess, royal family, battles, marriage, exile, korean history, love, family relations, palace intrigue, palace, ambitious woman ...
Time:
5th century, 6th century
Place:
korea
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Genre: Romance
Country: South Korea
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It was about 1,400 years ago. The story revolves around Princess Buyeu Ju, the Daughter of last king, general Ari who attempts to reconstruct Bakje for the love of the princess, and general Yu Suk Kim from Shila whos after him. When the princess ...
Style:
historical romance, captivating, entertaining, romantic, emotional ...
Plot:
ancient korea, time travel, sent to the future, love triangle, travel, male female relationship, love and romance, love affair, relationships, emperor, romantic relationship, fall in love ...
Place:
korea
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Starring Lee Young Ae, it tells the tale of an orphaned kitchen cook who went on to become the king's first female physician. In a time when women held little influence in society, young apprentice cook Jang Geum strives to learn the secrets of ...
Style:
captivating, realistic, serious, thought provoking, suspense ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, politics, medicine, cooking and food, korean history, eunuch, doctor, palace, royal family, intrigue, state affairs, orphan ...
Time:
15th century, 16th century
Place:
korea, south korea, asia
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Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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Deep Rooted Tree is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Jang Hyuk, Shin Se-kyung and Han Suk-kyu. Based on the novel of the same title by Lee Jeong-myeong, it aired on SBS from October 5 to December 22, 2011 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at ...
Style:
captivating, tense, factual, psychological, sageuk ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, palace intrigue, murder investigation, murder, power struggle, korean history, asian history, political conspiracy, secret organization, palace, king, revenge ...
Time:
15th century
Place:
korea, thailand
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Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
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The story of Hwang Jin Yi, the famous 16th century Gisaeng.
This story is about the life of Joseon-era dancer, musician and poet, Hwang Jin Yi, who seeks perfection in her art relentlessly and the hardship facing women due to their lowly social ...
Style:
captivating, psychological
Plot:
joseon dynasty, unrequited love, forbidden love, dancer, rivalry, ancient korea, korean history, unfulfilled love, social problems, relationships, love interest, dancehall girl ...
Time:
16th century
Place:
korea
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