With all the inaccurate definitions and misperceptions floating out there, I wanted to call this article “Sageuk: The Definitive Guide To Korean Historical Dramas.” I opted for a lower key-key title, Continue Reading →
Before we go down too deeply down the Three Kingdoms, here’s a quick run down on even more ancient history as it will be referenced in several of dramas such Continue Reading →
Han Commanderies 한사군 漢四郡 was set up by the Han Chinese after the fall of Winman GoJoseon in BC108 as a way to keep the people under its control. The Commanderies Continue Reading →
Here is a full list of all the monarchs that reigned in Silla along with any dramas which they were featured in. Silla 신라 (57 BC – 935 AD) – Continue Reading →
# Name Hangul (Hanja) Period of reign Personal names Drama(s) 1 Dongmyeong 동명성왕 (東明聖王), 동명왕 (東明王) 37–19 BCE Jumong 주몽 (朱蒙), Chumo 추모 (鄒牟), Sanghae 상해 (象解) Jumong 2 Yuri 유리왕 Continue Reading →
# Name Hangul Hanja Period of reign Personal name Relationship Note Drama(s) 1 Onjo 온조왕 溫祚王 18 BCE – 28 CE Founder and first king of Baekje stepson of Dongmyeong (Jumong) Continue Reading →
