These past couple of years there has been a lull in the number of historical dramas. With 2019, I was glad to see that there were many more dramas that Continue Reading →
This article is inspired by the TvN drama, Goblin 도깨비 and the SBS drama, Legend of the Blue Sea 푸른 바다의 전설. Both dramas, airing simultaneously, focus on supernatural beings who Continue Reading →
Did you know the woman on S. Korean currency 50,000 won bill 오만원 is Shin Saimdang 신사임당? The ₩50,000 is a larger bill, comparable with the US $50 bill. The person on Continue Reading →
King Gwangjong of Goryeo: Tyrant or Reformer? Gwangjong 광종(光宗) Personal Name: Wong So 왕소(王昭) Born: 925 Died: July 4, 975 As Seen On TV: The 4th King of the Goryeo Dynasty, you can Continue Reading →
I’m really excited to announce a collaboration between KoreanHistoricalDramas.com and The Historical Dragon to provide our readers with additional resources to learn about Korean Historian. Check out this message from The Continue Reading →
The Joseon Dynasty was founded in 1392 and by the 19th century, the dynasty was a fast decline. Dramas such as The Duo and The Joseon Gunman are good examples of Continue Reading →
Exploring Korean family terms, the various degrees between relatives or “chonsoo” 촌수 and kinship measurement chart or “GyeChonBup” (계촌법) with known DNA percentages and segmentations Continue Reading →
Based on the success sageuks had in 2016, 2017 is shaping up to big year with plenty of Korean historical dramas, aka sageuks, already lined up. Here’s a sneak peek Continue Reading →
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas season!
2016 was a busy year for Korean historical dramas, or sageuks. Some of the most popular K-dramas in 2016 were sageuks – including Six Flying Dragons and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Continue Reading →