7 top historical K-Dramas to watch before The Tale of Lady Ok releases

Arshi Khanam

The Tale of Lady Ok

Starring Lim Ji-yeon, Choo Young-woo, and Kim Jae-won, this upcoming historical K-Drama is all set to premiere on Netflix on November 30. Check out other gripping dramas on OTT:

Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (Netflix)

Cha Eun-woo stars as a secret romance novelist while Shin Se-kyung features in the titular role in this romantic historical drama

Kingdom (Netflix)

Headlined by a star-studded ensemble, this gripping historical thriller revolves around a king who grapples with a deadly epidemic as a power battle ensues with rivals

Hwarang: The Poet Warrior   Youth (Aha)

Starring a formidable cast with top-notch Korean actors, this captivating history K-Drama follows the titular group of warriors as they vow to protect the kingdom

Nokdu Flower (Viki)

The plot revolves around two half-brothers as they struggle with family and blood relationships on opposite sides of the revolution’s uprising

Mr. Queen (Viki)

Set in the Joseon period, this historical K-Drama revolves around a modern-day chef whose life takes a culinary twist when he is transported in the body of a queen

Lovers of the Red Sky (Viki)

The plot revolves around an unconventional love story of the first female painter and a mysterious visually impaired soldier

Empress Ki (Netflix)

Starring Ji Chang-wook, this period drama is set in the Yuan dynasty. The plot revolves around love, war, politics, and trust issues as a woman determines to become a powerful empress