Best Korean Historical Movie List

Best Korean Historical Movie List

Hello everyone and welcome back to another Top Korean Movies by genre post! Today’s topic will be on the “Top Korean Historical Movies.” Historical films are a great window into learning about the past events of a country, and some of the historical dramas of Korean cinema do a great job at informing the audience of the history of Korea. I’ve compiled a list of 10 movies that I believe successfully accomplish this, and I tried to introduce some newer films that I had not featured in previous content. 

Before getting into the list, I’d like to remind you that this list is based on my personal recommendations. To be completely honest, historical dramas aren’t a genre of films that I really like. Thus, my library of watched historical movies isn’t very large. However, the ones I’ll be mentioning here are ones that I do recommend and do believe you’ll enjoy watching. Furthermore, the criteria of the rankings were based on the average of the audience rating, critics rating, as well as how well it did at the box offices. That being said, let’s get right into today’s post on Top Korean Historical Films!

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was directed by Park Hee-Gon, who also directed and , and the film starred the likes of Cho Seung-Woo, Jisung, Kim Sung-Kyun, Moon Chae-Won, You Jae-Myeong, Park Choong-Sun, Baek Yoon-Shik, Lee Won-Geun, and Kang Tae-Oh. The movie had an audience score of 7.75, critics score of 5.80, and had a box office number of 2 million, meaning it had an average score of about 700, 000. 

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The synopsis is as follows: ‘Feng Shui’ is the energy of land that can shift fates. Park Jae-Sang is a highly intelligent man that can change your fate by reading and predicting the terrains and energy of the surrounding land, and suggesting where to buy real estate to settle. However, he loses his family in a terrible fire that was intentionally schemed by the Kim family line, who’s trying to take over the country, because he got in their way. Thirteen years later, Park plans to get his revenge on the Kim family. He joins forces with Heung-Sung, a man of royal blood that doesn’t receive any respect and so wants to overturn the kingdom. As the duo strategizes their retribution, they find out about an extremely rare, prosperous land that will produce the next King. However, the two start having different purposes for the land.

Directed by Hwang Dong-Hyuk, who also directed , , and , had a strong cast of both main and supporting actors. The film starred the likes of Lee Byung-Hun, Kim Yoon-Seok, Park Hae-Il, Go Soo, Park Hee-Soon, Song Young-Chang, Cho Woo-Jin, and Lee David, and the audience rating of the movie was 8.17, the critics gave it a 7.50, and the film recorded 3.8 million at the box offices. had an average score of 1.2 million.

The synopsis is as follows: In 1636, King Injo and his retainers seek refuge in a fortress as Qing dynasty forces from China invade Korea. The situation grows desperate as the king’s advisers debate what course to take, while his people suffer and die in the fortress. Minister “Choi Myung-Gil” believes everything must be done to protect the nation and the people, Minister “Kim Sang-Hun” says they must fight till the end, and “Injo’s” anguish grows more and more. With nowhere to retreat, what will be the fate of the Namhansanseong North Gate?

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was directed by Yoon Jong-Bin, who directed other amazing works such as , , and . The film also had great actors, such as Ha Jung-Woo, Kang Dong-Won, Lee Kyung-Young, Lee Sung-Min, Cho Jin-Woong, Ma Dong-Seok aka Don Lee, and Yoon Ji-Hye. The film was scored a 7.34 by its viewers, 7.11 by the critics, and sold 4.7 million tickets at the box offices, meaning its average score is 1.6 million. 

The synopsis is as follows: The last days of the Joseon Dynasty, where the wages of greed bring poverty and death. A pack of bandits – calling themselves KUNDO – rise against the tyrants, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. In an era where status is decided by birth, this band of thieves risks their lives for honor, in the name of the poor and oppressed. But for one man, a debt of bloody revenge is owed to the aristocrat that robbed him of his family and his name.

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was directed by Kim Kwang-Shik, who also directed and , and I also featured this movie in my Best Korean War Movies video. The film starred the likes of Jo In-Sung, Nam Joo-Hyuk, Park Sung-Woong, Bae Sung-Woo, Uhm Tae-Goo, Seolhyun of AOA, Park Byung-Eun, and Oh Dae-Hwan, and had an audience score of 8.63, critics score of 6.22, and box office number of 5.4 million. had an average score of 1.8 million.

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The synopsis is as follows: With the aim of conquering and expanding his kingdom, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty gathers thousands of soldiers to invade the Goguryeo frontier city of “Ansisung.” With over 200, 000 warriors under Taizong’s control, the army of Ansisung must fight off the raiders with just 5, 000 fighters. Although the Lord of Ansisung, Yang Man Chun, had to fight an army that’s 40 times larger than his, he bravely determines that it’s worth the fight.

was directed by Lee Joon-Ik, who has other great directorial works under his name, such as , , , and , and he has an upcoming film as well, titled . is another great historical film that had great cast members, including Song Kang-Ho, Yoo Ah-In, Moon Geun-Young, Jun Hye-Jin, Kim Hae-Sook, Park Won-Sang, Jin Ji-Hee, Park So-Dam, and Seo Ye-Ji, and the audience gave it a score of 8.49, the critics rated it a 7.54, the highest on this list, and its record at the box offices was 6.2 million, meaning its average score was 2.1 million. 

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The synopsis is as follows: Young-Jo, who constantly faced controversy over the legitimacy of his succession to the throne throughout his reign, makes constant efforts to become the perfect king. He hoped that his son, Seja, to be a king recognized by all, but contrary to his expectations, he was disappointed by the crown prince. Young-Jo was the pride and joy of his father, and he wanted to live up to the expectations his father set out for him, but he starts to resent his father who doesn’t know his true beliefs. The tragic family history of a father, the king, and son, the crown prince, begins.

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was directed by Kim Han-Min, who’s responsible for directing other movies such as , , and , and the director also has an upcoming movie to release, titled . starred the cast members Park Hae-Il, Ryu Seung-Ryong, Kim Mu-Yeol, and Moon Chae-Won, and the audience rating was 7.87, critics rating was 6.80, and the box office number was 7.5 million, meaning it averaged a 2.5 million.

The synopsis is as follows: The son of a traitor, Nam, lived his life hoping for the happiness of his sister Ja-In, his only blood family. On the day of Ja-In’s wedding, which was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, Ja-In and the groom, Seo-Goon, are taken as prisoners by the troops of the Qing Dynasty. Nam advances into the heart of the Qing army, relying on the bow and arrow that was left by his father, and kills the troops one by one. Now aware of the archery skills of Nam, Jyushinta begins to chase Nam in order to protect Prince Dorgon and his subordinates. The battle of archery to protect begins.

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This movie was directed by Han Jae-Rim, who directed , , , and the upcoming film titled , and starred the actors Song Kang-Ho, Lee Jung-Jae, Baek Yoon-Shik, Jo Jung-Suk, Lee Jong-Seok, Kim Hye-Soo, and Kim Eui-Sung. This movie had an audience score of 8, critics score of 6.53, and recorded 9.1 million at the box offices, meaning it had an average score of 3 million.

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The synopsis is as follows: Nae-Kyung, the most skillful face reader in Joseon dynasty, was living in seclusion when he was offered a lucrative partnership by Yeong-Hong, a Korean geisha. Nae-Kyung accepts the proposal to read the faces of Yeon-Hong’s guests only to get involved in a murder case. With his face reading skills, Nae-Kyung successfully identifies the murderer and his skills are soon acknowledged by King Moon-Jong who orders him to identify the potential traitors who threaten his reign. However after the unexpected death of Moon-Jong, Nae-Kyung is courted by Grand Prince Soo-Yang who yearns to

The synopsis is as follows: With the aim of conquering and expanding his kingdom, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty gathers thousands of soldiers to invade the Goguryeo frontier city of “Ansisung.” With over 200, 000 warriors under Taizong’s control, the army of Ansisung must fight off the raiders with just 5, 000 fighters. Although the Lord of Ansisung, Yang Man Chun, had to fight an army that’s 40 times larger than his, he bravely determines that it’s worth the fight.

was directed by Lee Joon-Ik, who has other great directorial works under his name, such as , , , and , and he has an upcoming film as well, titled . is another great historical film that had great cast members, including Song Kang-Ho, Yoo Ah-In, Moon Geun-Young, Jun Hye-Jin, Kim Hae-Sook, Park Won-Sang, Jin Ji-Hee, Park So-Dam, and Seo Ye-Ji, and the audience gave it a score of 8.49, the critics rated it a 7.54, the highest on this list, and its record at the box offices was 6.2 million, meaning its average score was 2.1 million. 

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The synopsis is as follows: Young-Jo, who constantly faced controversy over the legitimacy of his succession to the throne throughout his reign, makes constant efforts to become the perfect king. He hoped that his son, Seja, to be a king recognized by all, but contrary to his expectations, he was disappointed by the crown prince. Young-Jo was the pride and joy of his father, and he wanted to live up to the expectations his father set out for him, but he starts to resent his father who doesn’t know his true beliefs. The tragic family history of a father, the king, and son, the crown prince, begins.

Historical Drama 'king's Affection' Wins Korea's First Int'l Emmy Award

was directed by Kim Han-Min, who’s responsible for directing other movies such as , , and , and the director also has an upcoming movie to release, titled . starred the cast members Park Hae-Il, Ryu Seung-Ryong, Kim Mu-Yeol, and Moon Chae-Won, and the audience rating was 7.87, critics rating was 6.80, and the box office number was 7.5 million, meaning it averaged a 2.5 million.

The synopsis is as follows: The son of a traitor, Nam, lived his life hoping for the happiness of his sister Ja-In, his only blood family. On the day of Ja-In’s wedding, which was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, Ja-In and the groom, Seo-Goon, are taken as prisoners by the troops of the Qing Dynasty. Nam advances into the heart of the Qing army, relying on the bow and arrow that was left by his father, and kills the troops one by one. Now aware of the archery skills of Nam, Jyushinta begins to chase Nam in order to protect Prince Dorgon and his subordinates. The battle of archery to protect begins.

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This movie was directed by Han Jae-Rim, who directed , , , and the upcoming film titled , and starred the actors Song Kang-Ho, Lee Jung-Jae, Baek Yoon-Shik, Jo Jung-Suk, Lee Jong-Seok, Kim Hye-Soo, and Kim Eui-Sung. This movie had an audience score of 8, critics score of 6.53, and recorded 9.1 million at the box offices, meaning it had an average score of 3 million.

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The synopsis is as follows: Nae-Kyung, the most skillful face reader in Joseon dynasty, was living in seclusion when he was offered a lucrative partnership by Yeong-Hong, a Korean geisha. Nae-Kyung accepts the proposal to read the faces of Yeon-Hong’s guests only to get involved in a murder case. With his face reading skills, Nae-Kyung successfully identifies the murderer and his skills are soon acknowledged by King Moon-Jong who orders him to identify the potential traitors who threaten his reign. However after the unexpected death of Moon-Jong, Nae-Kyung is courted by Grand Prince Soo-Yang who yearns to

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