Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "ancient-korea"
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1. Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016–2017)
60 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Revolves around an elite group of male warrior youth called Hwarang who grow through passion and love in Seorabeol, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla.
Stars: Park Seo-joon, Go Ara, Park Hyung-sik, Choi Min-ho
Votes: 5,754
2. The Secret Romantic Guesthouse (2023– )
Drama, History, Romance
A work about an incident that takes place when the owners of the boarding house called 'Guest Summer Palace', which breaks stereotypes, and boarders with secrets gather to find Lee Seol who disappeared 13 years ago.
Stars: Shin Ye-eun, Ryeoun, Kang Hoon, Geon-joo Jung
Votes: 370
3. Jumong (2006–2007)
TV-Y | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History
An epic based on the myth of Jumong, founder of the ancient Korean kingdom of Goguryeo in 37 B.C.
Stars: Song Il-guk, Han Hye-jin, Kim Seung-su, Jun Kwang-ryul
Votes: 4,099
4. Dae Jo Yeong (2006–2007)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
The drama tells the story of the life of Dae Jo-yeong, also known as the founder of the kingdom of Balhae, from birth to his death.
Stars: Choi Su-jong, Park Yejin, Jeong Bo-seok, Kim Jung-hyun
Votes: 234
5. The Kingdom of the Winds (2008–2009)
TV-14 | Drama, Fantasy, History
Story of of king Daemusin, third ruler of Goguryeo and grandson of king Jumong.
Stars: Song Il-guk, Oh Yoon-ah, Kim Jae-Wook, Choi Jeong-won
Votes: 1,431
6. The Great Queen Seondeok (2009)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
Story of Queen Seondeok who was born a princess, brought up among commoners and overcame many trials to become the ruler of Silla.
Stars: Jeong Woong-in, Kim Jung-hyun, Ryu Dam, Lee Yo-won
Votes: 1,407
7. The Legend (2007)
Drama, Fantasy, History
A fairy tale about king-Arthur-type main character, story of karma, passions and political ambitions in the ancient kingdom.
Stars: Oh Gwang-Rok, Choi Min-soo, Park Sang-Won, Bae Yong-jun
Votes: 251
8. Kim Soo Ro (2010)
Drama, Romance
Kim Sooro was the legendary founder of the Gaya kingdom in ancient Korea. He won the competition for the power from his rivals and defended his land from the ambitions of the aggressive neighbors.
Stars: Lee Won-jong, Jang Dong-jik, Lee Deok-hee, Kim Hyung-il
Votes: 182
9. Pulgasari (1985)
95 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
In feudal Korea, the evil King becomes aware that there is a peasant rebellion being planned in the country. He steals all the iron farming tools and cooking pots from the people so that he... See full summary »
Director: Shin Sang-ok | Stars: Son Hui Chang, Ham Gi Sop, Jong-uk Ri, Gwon Ri
Votes: 1,326
10. Ja Myung Go (2009)
Action, Drama, Fantasy
A sad story of how the power struggle, female rivalry and a mystical omen destroyed the kingdom.
Stars: Jung Ryeo-won, Park Min-Young, Jung Kyung-ho, Jin Ji-hee
Votes: 218
11. Gwanggaeto, the Great Conqueror (2011–2012)
45 min | Biography, Drama, History
Gwanggaeto the Great, is a historical drama based on the life of the nineteenth monarch of Goguryeo, Gwanggaeto the Great.
Stars: Kim Myung-soo, Lee Tae-gon, Kim Jung-hyun, Kim Seung-su
Votes: 154
12. King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang (2013–2014)
Action, Drama, Romance
King Muryeong was a Baekje king who oversaw a renaissance during his reign while also building his kingdom into a sea power. He had a hidden daughter called Soo Baek Hyang who did not ... See full summary »
Stars: Seo Hyeon-jin, Woo Seo, Lee Jae-ryong, Jo Hyeon-jae
Votes: 252
13. The King's Dream (2012–2013)
Drama, History
Story of king Muyeol, who led the unification of three ancient Korean kingdoms.
Stars: Choi Su-jong, Kim Yu-suk, Lee Young-ah, Jung Dong-hwan
Votes: 107
14. My Only Love Song (2017)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
When things don't go her way during a shooting for her new show, a top actress runs away in an old van that guides her on a time-traveling journey.
Stars: Ahn Bo-Hyun, Lee Cheol-min, Park Joo-hyung, Lee Yong-jik
Votes: 843
15. King Geunchogo (2010–2011)
Biography, Drama, History
The story of King Geunchogo, the warlike king of Baekje, under whose reign the kingdom flourished with military conquests through which he controlled most of the Korean peninsula.
Stars: Kam Woo-seong, Kim Ji-Soo, Lee Jong-won, Lee Ji-hoon
Votes: 97
16. Gye Baek (2011)
Drama, History, Romance
General Gye-Baek of Baekje and his 5,000 soldiers go up against the Silla and Tang Dynasties. Their combined forces are 10 times the size of Bekjae's army.
Stars: Lee Seo-jin, Cho Jae-hyun, Song Ji-Hyo, Oh Yeon-su
Votes: 226
17. The Restless (2006)
105 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
It is AD 924, at the end of the United Shilla Dynasty. Continuous riots sweep the land ruled by a corrupted government. Evil forces are rampant and malicious demons roam the land. YI Kwak, ... See full summary »
Director: Jo Dong-oh | Stars: Jung Woo-sung, Kim Tae-hee, Yu Ha-jun, Choi Hong-il
Votes: 2,024
18. The Blade and Petal (2013)
70 min | Drama, Romance
In the final years of the Goguryeo kingdom, a deep unrest stirs within the court. General Yun Gae Soo Moon (Choi Min Soo), a voracious political player, sets his eyes on the throne, forcing... See full summary »
Stars: Kim Ok-bin, Choi Min-soo, No Min-woo, Uhm Tae-woong
Votes: 46
19. Ballad of Seo Dong (2005–2006)
60 min | Romance
Seodong is just a commoner, a technician who grew up in Baekje's prestigious science and technology institute Taehaksa, but his life is on the brink of extraordinary change. He meets and ... See full summary »
Stars: Jo Hyeon-jae, Lee Bo-young, Kim Young-ho, Jeong Seon-kyeong
Votes: 29
20. Hero of the Age
Animation, Short, History
It is the year 645 AD. Carrying the Mandate of Heaven, the Chinese emperor Taizong leads his grand legions to conquer the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo. As the Chinese armies cut a blazing ... See full summary »
Director: Kiyun Sung | Stars: Joomin Hwang, Hyojin Park, Kiyun Sung