7 Best Period K-Dramas of 2023 For Those Who Missed The Whole Year
You still have a chance to spend some quality time with your TV.
The South Korean industry is overflowed with many series of any imaginable genre. The worldwide popularity of K-dramas started with unique love stories and feel-good rom-coms, and went on to thrillers, law dramas and of course historical dramas.
As a culture with an extraordinarily rich history, South Korea is one of the rare countries that can offer us as many period dramas as they want. Of course, many of them are not exactly about some historical events, but just use the necessary setting to make us feel the atmosphere of the time. These 7 K-dramas released in 2023 are the best examples of such, and if you missed them – it's time to check them out now.
1. Our Blooming Youth
This historical drama is about two lost souls who found each other at the worst time in their lives. Min Jae Yi, a young girl who was about to start her own family, suddenly ends up in the worst possible situation. Overnight, her life changed 180 degrees when her family was murdered, and she became the main suspect.
One day she meets Lee Hwan, the crown prince who is under a mysterious curse. At this point, they become each other's saviors. The period drama is full of unexpected plot twists and suspense that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat.
2. Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist (Season 2)
The fans of this K-drama have successfully fallen in love with the incredible Yoo Se Poong, a genius doctor, and after the release of season 2 they got the chance to witness some more magic from him. After he left the royal palace, he found two eccentric doctors who changed his life forever.
They all ended up working in a strange clinic where Se Poong learned how to treat the heart and mind of his patients, fulfilling his mission to become a real doctor.
3. Joseon Lawyer: A Morality
This period feel-good drama is about Kang Han Su, a lawyer who exploits the emotions of wronged victims. After several unexpected events, he comes to be admired as a hero of the people he saved.
What fans appreciate most about this show is the unique and sparkling chemistry between the main characters and the brilliant portrayal of the Joseon Dynasty universe.
4. My Dearest
Another mysterious Joseon era-dased show revolves around the love story between a noblewoman, Yu Gil Chae, and a secretive man, Lee Jang Hyun, who shows up in her hometown. All the ladies in the area think that Gil Chae is a bit too straightforward for a woman, but are still intimidated by her.
And Jang Hyun is just a man nobody knows anything about. Some people in the village don't trust him, while others respect him too much. The show focuses on the problems their fledgling relationship faces after the war breaks out.
5. The Secret Romantic Guest House
This series will be a pleasant watch for both period drama fans and those who can't live without a good romance. The mysterious drama revolves around Yoon Dan Oh, a young woman who was once the daughter of a wealthy family but ended up being the breadwinner herself.
She runs a unique boarding house with several eccentric guests. One of them could become her love interest, and, if all the stars align, might help her solve the mystery.
6. The Matchmakers
When history and comedy mix in one series, it can only mean that we have something worth watching. This K-drama revolves around the organization of a wedding for the four young women. The ones responsible for all of that are a widow Jung Soon Deok and widower Sim Jung Woo.
It is an exciting series in which they both become real matchmakers and make sure that the singles in love end up together. They have been unsuccessful in their personal lives, so creating a better destiny for the senior citizens becomes their mission.
7. Moon In The Day
This period K-drama tells the story of two people in love who face many difficulties on their way to being together. At the center of the story is Han Joon Oh, a South Korean celebrity who is actually quite insecure despite being a really good-looking and smart person.
After a near-death experience when he was saved by a firefighter named Kang Young Hwa, he decides to hire her as his bodyguard. But then something mysterious happens...