10 Historical K-Dramas on Netflix to Watch After 'Captivating the King'

Since 2017, Netflix has been stacking its library with historical K-dramas that blend meticulous period detail with riveting storytelling.

These shows have garnered acclaim not just for their visual splendour but also for scripts that weave intricate plots and characters, some based on real historical figures, others purely fictional but no less compelling.

1. The King's Affection (2021)

In a historical setting where a twin girl is hidden due to the kingdom's disdain for female heirs, she later assumes her dead brother's identity as the crown prince, facing political intrigue and forbidden romance in the Joseon Dynasty while hiding her true identity.

2. Mr. Queen (2020)

A unique fusion of history and comedy where the soul of a modern-day chef finds itself trapped in the body of a queen in the Joseon era, leading to hilarious antics, courtly intrigue, and an unexpected romance with the king.

3. 100 Days My Prince (2018)

A crown prince suffering from temporary amnesia finds himself living as a commoner; he uncovers the truth about his past and navigates love and responsibilities in a village, unaware of his royal identity.

4. Under the Queen's Umbrella (2022)

Set in the Joseon era, the story follows a strong-willed queen who battles palace politics and personal challenges to secure favorable marriages for her troublemaking sons, ensuring their success while navigating the treacherous waters of the royal court.

5. Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung (2019)

In a tale set in the early 19th century, an aspiring female historian challenges societal norms by pursuing her career in a male-dominated field, uncovering palace secrets and finding romance with a prince who secretly writes romance novels.

6. Secret Royal Inspector & Joy (2021)

A reluctant government official and a divorcée team up as undercover inspectors in the Joseon era, working together to expose corruption and injustice while navigating their own personal redemptions.

7. The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)

A fantasy romance drama where a modern-day emperor of a parallel world crosses a mystical portal into present-day Korea, encountering a tough detective and battling dark forces to protect his kingdom and understand the nature of their connected fates.

8. Mr. Sunshine (2018)

Set in the early 20th century, an American Marine officer of Korean descent returns to his homeland, becoming entangled in the fight for Korea's sovereignty while falling for an aristocrat's daughter involved in the independence movement.

9. Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (2019)

In a historical setting, a blacksmith with a tragic past turns to a matchmaking agency to transform his first love, a peasant, into a noblewoman, leading to a series of romantic misadventures and the uncovering of palace conspiracies.

10. My Sassy Girl (2017)

A lighthearted historical drama where a clumsy but lovable scholar finds himself involved with the unpredictable and spirited princess of Joseon, leading to comedic situations, palace intrigue, and unexpected romance.