Best tv shows like Haechi
Last updated March 2024
Looking for tv shows like Haechi? Leverage your insights to steer others toward movies and tv shows you've watched previously that may also preoccupy them. Support increasing the cohort of people bringing up videos among each other. We appreciate your contribution!
Plot Summary:
Set during the Joseon Dynasty period, the series follows three people from different walks of life who came together to help Prince Lee Geum claim the throne and reform the Saheonbu.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 341
Genere: Action, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min
Plot tags: political, dorama, sageuk, captivating, disturbing
Best tv shows and movies like Haechi (2019):
Similar in 90%
Saimdang, Memoir of Colors (2017)
Plot Summary:
A reinterpretation of Saimdang from the Joseon times. She was a genius artist and passionate lover. Lee Young-ae takes on two roles; a college professor who specializes in Korea Art History and Saimdang.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 515
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: dorama, captivating, disturbing
Similar in 83%
The Tale of Nokdu (2019)
Plot Summary:
While on the run for his life, a young man discovers that the best place to lie low is in a village of widows — disguised as a woman.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Comedy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: dorama, romantic, exciting, sweet, epic, romantic comedy, historical romance, period drama
Similar in 76%
Sword Dynasty (2019)
Plot Summary:
A story revolving around a young man with a seemingly ordinary background who dreams everyday of overthrowing the ruling regine and assassinating the King who stands at the epitome of power. It was a period of chaos and instability as wars range the land. Through the alliance held once every seven years, the Wu State returns to a position of power which leaves the three states Ye, Qing and Su at a dangerous disadvantage. Ding Ning is a young man afflicted with a chronic illness, yet he moves into action to shake the invincible Wu State and shocks the world of jianghu with his extraordinary feats to achieve immortal cultivation.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 152
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: dorama, captivating, disturbing, visually appealing, xianxia
Similar in 85%
Iljimae (2008)
Plot Summary:
Iljimae is a 2008 South Korean historical action television drama series, starring Lee Joon-gi in the title role of Iljimae, Han Hyo-joo, Lee Young-ah and Park Si-hoo. It is loosely based on a comic strip Iljimae, published between 1975 and 1977, by Ko Woo-yung that was based on a Chinese folklore from the Ming dynasty about a masked Robin Hood-esque character during the Joseon era. It was directed by Lee Yong-suk and produced by Chorokbaem Media. It aired on Seoul Broadcasting System from May 21 to July 24, 2008 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: exciting, touching, captivating, suspenseful, sageuk, anime, historical drama, period drama
Similar in 81%
100 Days My Prince (2018)
Plot Summary:
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.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Comedy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: dorama, light, romantic, feel good, sweet, detective, romantic drama
Similar in 80%
Affection (2021)
Plot Summary:
When the crown prince is killed, his twin sister assumes the throne while trying to keep her identity and affection for her first love a royal secret.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: dorama, psychological, captivating, disturbing, historical drama, historical romance, period drama
Similar in 87%
The Princess' Man (2011)
Plot Summary:
The Princess' Man is a 2011 South Korean television series, starring Park Si-hoo, Moon Chae-won, Kim Yeong-cheol, Song Jong-ho, Hong Soo-hyun, and Lee Soon-jae. It is a period drama about the forbidden romance between the daughter of King Sejo and the son of Sejo's political opponent Kim Jong-seo. It aired on KBS2 from July 20 to October 6, 2011 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 627
Genere: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: exciting, serious, captivating, tense, dorama, sageuk, historical drama
Similar in 87%
Jackpot (2016)
Plot Summary:
Dae-Gil and King Yeongjo enter a match. Dae-Gil bets his life and King Yeongjo bets the entire Kingdom of Joseon on the outcome. Dae-Gil is the best gambler in the Joseon era. He holds deep resentment inside, but is also cool on the exterior. King Yeongjo is a man who never lower his head without a convincing reason. Meanwhile, Dam-Seo exists solely to take revenge upon king.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 297
Genere: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, disturbing
Similar in 79%
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016)
Plot Summary:
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 have tried and failed to usurp power from Jiso, causing her to grow wary and later even reluctant to hand the throne over. As her son comes of age, she creates the Hwarang, an elite group of male youth who train in fighting and education. Their existence cuts across the existing power factions and Sam Maekjong is amidst their ranks under the false name Kim Ji-Dwi, unbeknownst to other Hwarang members.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: dorama, captivating, disturbing, visually appealing, suspenseful, historical drama, costume drama
Similar in 75%
The Wolf (2020)
Plot Summary:
Towards the end of the Tang Dynasty, Zhu Wen usurped the throne and established the Liang Kingdom. A boy from the wild accidentally falls off a cliff while being pursued for saving wolf pups. He is rescued by Zhu Wen who adopts him as a son, and is renamed Zhu Youwen. Ten years later, the young boy has been conferred the title Prince of Bo and he meets and falls in love with Zhaixing, the daughter of a governor. Zhaixing discovers that Zhu Youwen is kind and righteous in spite of his status and the two become embroiled in a struggle for power.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: romantic, touching, captivating, political, suspenseful
Similar in 89%
The Emperor: Owner of the Mask (2017)
Plot Summary:
In the 1700's, Crown Prince Lee Sun fights against Pyunsoo hwe. Pyunsoo hwe is an organization that has accumulated power and wealth through privatizing water all over Joseon. Crown Prince Lee Sun becomes a hope for the people who suffers. Ga-Eun is the woman Crown Prince Lee Sun loves and she helps him grow as a ruler.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 716
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: sincere, disturbing, psychological, tense, captivating
Similar in 86%
Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung (2019)
Plot Summary:
The story takes place at the beginning of the 19th century. Goo Hae-Ryung is a historian who tries to fight gender stereotypes as her work is often looked down on. She meets Prince Yi Rim.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min
Plot tags: dorama, thought provoking, touching, captivating, emotional, entertaining, romantic drama, historical romance, political
Similar in 88%
Damo (2003)
Plot Summary:
Damo is a 2003 South Korean fusion historical drama, starring Ha Ji-won, Lee Seo-jin, and Kim Min-joon. Set in the Joseon Dynasty, it tells the story of Chae-ok, a damo relegated to the low-status job of a female police detective who investigates crimes involving women of the upper class. Chae-ok shares a forbidden love with her mentor and superior Hwangbo Yoon, but while working undercover on a counterfeit ring case, she finds herself drawn to Jang Sung-baek, the mysterious leader of the rebel army she has infiltrated. It aired on MBC from July 28 to September 9, 2003 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 14 episodes.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 252
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 840 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, detective, period drama
Similar in 88%
Warrior Baek Dong Soo (2011)
Plot Summary:
Warrior Baek Dong-soo is a 2011 South Korean fusion historical/action television series starring Ji Chang-wook, Yoo Seung-ho, Yoon So-yi, Shin Hyun-bin, Choi Min-soo and Jun Kwang-ryul. It aired on SBS from July 4 to October 10, 2011 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 29 episodes. Based on the 2010 comic Honorable Baek Dong-soo by Lee Jae-heon, the series is about how Joseon historical figure Baek Dong-soo grew to become a swordsman and folk hero. Baek was one of the three authors of Muyedobotongji, a pivotal martial arts work commissioned by King Jeongjo. Set against the backdrop of political maneuverings in Joseon between different factions, namely those led by King Jeongjo, by the Qing ambassador, by the Japanese swordsman Kenzo, and the assassin's guild Heuksa Chorong, at its core the series is a coming-of-age drama about brotherhood, friendship, loyalty and honor.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 633
Genere: Action
Country: South Korea
Duration: 65 min
Plot tags: dorama, sageuk, tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, scenic
Similar in 75%
Princess Agents (2017)
Plot Summary:
During the Warring Period, the Western Wei enslaved large numbers of civilians. The slave girl, Chu Qiao, is thrown into a forest along with other slaves and becomes the next hunting target for the rich lords. She is saved by the Prince of Northern Wei, Yan Xun. Afterwards, she is brought into a powerful family of Yuwen and witnesses their bloody power struggle. Seeing this, she swears to take her younger sister and flee from the situation. However, she catches the attention of Yuwen Yue, and undergoes strict training while building a sense of companionship with Yan Xun. Unfortunately, Western Wei goes into battle and Yan Xun’s family is slaughtered. After that incident, Yan Xun grows ambitious and cruel to avenge for the things and the people he lost. He doubts Chu Qiao and takes advantages of her loyalty and love many times, disregarding their relationship as well as the sacrifices he will have to make for power. Disappointed with the man she once loved, Chu Qiao eventually breaks off her relationship with Yan Xun and chooses to fight with Yuwen Yue, destroying Yan Xun’s plans of vengeance. She eventually convinces Yuwen to free the country from slavery, becoming a successful military strategist/female general in the people’s hearts.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Drama, Romance, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: disturbing, suspense, captivating, suspenseful
Similar in 86%
The King's Face (2014)
Plot Summary:
Since Kwanghae was born from a concubine and only appointed as Crown Prince in a desperate measure, many dissatisfied officials from Northerner faction often plotted for his assassination and dethronement for 16 years. He also often quarreled with his father, King Seonjo, especially regarding Kim Ga Hee. Both son and father will fight against each other in favor of her. However, he eventually managed to overcome the obstacles by the help of Physiognomist, Kim Do Chi and become the next king. Meanwhile, Gwiin Kim is King Seonjo’s royal concubine.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 148
Genere: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing
Similar in 90%
Six Flying Dragons (2015)
Plot Summary:
“Six Flying Dragons” is a Period drama depicts the ambitions and success stories of 6 people around Prince Lee Bang Won. This drama also depicts the ideological and political conflict between Prince Lee Bang Won and Jung Do Jeon who is the man instrumental in helping King Taejo to establish the fledgling Joseon nation. Jung Do Jeon wants a country ruled by ministers, while Lee Bang Won wants absolute power. Prince Lee Bang Won later become King TaeJong who was the third king in the Joseon Dynasty. He helped his father King Taejo to establish the Joseon Dynasty.
IMDB Rating: 8.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: exciting, tense, enigmatic, sageuk, disturbing, epic, costume drama, suspense, political drama
Similar in 77%
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)
Plot Summary:
Scarlet Heart: Ryeo is the remake of Chinese drama Bu Bu Jing Xin that stars IU as a woman who gets time-warped back to the Goryeo dynasty, and becomes involved with a very large family of princes, some of whom are vying for the throne, or her affections, or both.
IMDB Rating: 8.6
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: touching, captivating, romantic, dorama, sageuk, sweet, harsh, gothic, sad, suspenseful
Similar in 82%
The Red Sleeve (2021)
Plot Summary:
Based on a novel of the same name, it tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who believes his duty is to his country first above love, and a court lady who wants to protect the life she has chosen.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: captivating, disturbing, historical romance, period drama
Similar in 89%
Tree With Deep Roots (2011)
Plot Summary:
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 21:55 for 24 episodes. Taking its name from the poem Yongbieocheonga that says that trees with deep roots do not sway, the series tells the story of a royal guard investigating a case involving the serial murders of Jiphyeonjeon scholars in Gyeongbok Palace while King Sejong comes to create the Korean written language.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 582
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: captivating, psychological, tense, factual, dorama, sageuk
Similar in 78%
Lee San, Wind of the Palace (2007)
Plot Summary:
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 Tuesdays at 21:55. The series was produced by Lee Byeong-Hoon, who also produced award-winning television series Dae Jang Geum. It won "Top Excellence Acting Award" for Lee Seo Jin and "Best Actress" for Han Ji-min at MBC's Acting Awards.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 656
Genere: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: romantic, touching, captivating, political, harsh, sageuk
Similar in 87%
The Crowned Clown (2019)
Plot Summary:
The story takes place at a time in Joseon history, when upheaval and power struggles surrounding the throne had reached extreme levels. In order to escape those who plan to assassinate him, the king puts a clown, who looks exactly like him, on the throne.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: touching, serious, suspense, realistic, suspenseful, romantic, epic, romantic drama, political
Similar in 78%
The Slave Hunters (2010)
Plot Summary:
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 25, 2010 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. An adequate display of muscular brawn, intricate yet gritty fight scenes, bawdy humor and eloquent moments of pathos and humanity made the series both visually and intellectually appealing to audiences. Critics gave special mention to director Kwak Jung-hwan's lush cinematography, the use of a Red One camera giving each shot its theater-worthy luster. The hit series topped the ratings chart for 7 consecutive weeks, averaging 31.7% and reaching a peak of 35.9%. The series was honored at the Seoul International Drama Awards, and the KBS Drama Awards. Jang also received a best actor nomination from the 2011 International Emmy Awards for his performance.
IMDB Rating: 8.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: sageuk, tense, captivating, psychological, exciting
Similar in 83%
Jumong (2006)
Plot Summary:
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 legend have been replaced with events more grounded in reality.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: family saga, serious, captivating, suspense, sageuk, gothic, epic, period drama
Similar in 84%
The Kingdom of the Winds (2008)
Plot Summary:
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; adapted from manhwa by Kim Jin.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: sageuk, exciting, serious, captivating, suspenseful
Similar in 78%
King Sejong the Great (2008)
Plot Summary:
"The Great King, Sejong" is a full-scale political drama describing how King Sejong and his loyal retainers cooperate and contrive to make his dynasty a better place. While King Sejong was on the throne, the Joseon Dynasty enjoyed increasing prosperity. The drama shows the dramatic processes of how so many new cultural heritages have been devised. At that time, "Hangul", the native phonemic alphabet system for Korean language was first invented and introduced. Before it was made, Chinese characters had been used for a written communication, which makes it extremely difficult for ordinary people to learn and use. "Hangul" is easy to learn for its simple and scientific principles. Other than "Hangul" itself, there had been so many cultural heritages during his regime including a rain gauge, a sundial, an hourglass to name a few. Also, King Sejong’s pragmatic diplomacy is concentrated in the drama. Then, the Joseon Dynasty was facing a powerful Ming dynasty of China, and King Sejong demonstrates the essence of pragmatism with dignity.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 34
Genere: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: sageuk, atmospheric, serious, political, realistic, stylized, historical drama
Similar in 85%
Secret Door (2014)
Plot Summary:
A re-imagining of the legendary tale of the troubled father-son relationship between King Yeongjo and his only son Prince Sado. While his father insists on a strong and centralized government, Crown Prince Sado promotes social justice and equality throughout the kingdom. Throughout eight fateful years, the strain on their relationship — both familial and political — eventually evolves into a total breakdown, ending with one of the most tragic stories in Joseon history.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 117
Genere: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing
Similar in 78%
The Throne (2015)
Plot Summary:
Ancient Korea, July 4, 1762. The Crown Prince Hyojang, posthumously named Sado, son of King Yeongjo of Joseon, is accused of treason. Thus, the king asks him to commit suicide, but his closest vassals prevent it, so the king orders the prince to get inside a wooden rice chest, where he suffers deprivation of food and water.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 125 min
Plot tags: atmospheric, captivating, psychological, serious, political, historical romance, period drama
Similar in 83%
Jang Yeong Sil (2016)
Plot Summary:
Drama series follows the life Jang Yeong-Sil: a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period. Jang Yeong-Sil was born in the lower class nobi. King Sejong notices his abilities and brings him to the palace. King Sejong grants him a chance to display his abilities. He invents tools like astronomical instruments, iron printing press and a water clock.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 133
Genere: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: sageuk, inspirational, philosophical, uplifting, intellectual, historical drama, costume drama