historical fiction

Grand Prince

Would You Rather Be Crown Prince or Grand Prince? Grand Prince! (Are You Sure?)

In many historical Korean dramas, the Grand Prince is a royal son who IS NOT first in line, and that can be a blessing or a curse, depending on the […]

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Crown Prince

Would You Rather Be Crown Prince or Grand Prince? Crown Prince! (Are You Sure?)

In many historical Korean dramas, the Crown Prince and the Grand Prince both sit close to the throne, but their roles are very different. K-dramas love to play with this

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Chicago Typewriter ~ The Typewriter is Mightier Than the Gun

“Chicago Typewriter” is a 2017 Korean drama, 16 episodes, categorized as Historical period fiction, Mystery, Action, Fantasy or Supernatural, Romance, and Comedy. Streaming free with ads on Tubi TV.  

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I Am the King ~ Where is a Doppelganger When You Need One?

“I Am the King” is a 2012 Korean film, categorized as Historical fiction, Identity swap and Comedy. Based on “The Prince and the Pauper” (1881), written by Mark Twain. It

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The Painter of Wind

Painter of the Wind ~ Brushstrokes That Reveal Truth

“Painter of the Wind” is a 2008 Korean drama with 20 episodes, categorized as Romance, Historical Fiction, and Historical Period drama. It is based on a novel of the same

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The Scandal of Chunhwa ~ It’s Scandalous, But It’s a Love Story

“The Scandal of Chunhwa” (aka “Chunhwa Love Story”) is a 2025 Historical Romance Korean drama with 10 episodes, and streaming on Apple TV.   Memorable Quote:  “If I must live

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Mystic Pop-Up Bar ~ Hidden Sorrows and Healing Spirits Through Dreams

“Mystic Pop-Up Bar” is a 2020 Korean drama, 12 episodes, categorized as Mystery, Fantasy, or Supernatural, Historical fiction, and Comedy. It is based on a webtoon and is streaming on

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The Throne (2015)

The Many Tales of King Yeongjo and Crown Prince Sado

As mentioned in the PopGeeks review of “Secret Door,” many Korean dramas and films address or incorporate the tense relationship between King Yeongjo and his son, Crown Prince Sado, into

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Secret Door

Secret Door (2014) ~ Political Shadows That Cover Up Murder

“Secret Door” is a 2014 Korean drama, 24 episodes, categorized as Mystery, Political, Crime, Thriller, Costume and Period, Historical Political Thriller, and Historical period, and streaming on Viki and KOCOWA+.

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Mexico 86 ~ A Netflix Original To Be Released June 5, 2026

“Mexico 86” (2026) is categorized as Satire, Dark Comedy, Historical Fiction, and Sports Crime. The release date of this Netflix original is June 5, 2026. Inspired by the real events

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