Top 15 Historical K-Dramas On Netflix to Binge in December 2023

Whether you're a sageuk (historical drama) newbie or a seasoned veteran, this list of the top 15 K-Dramas on Netflix is the perfect escape from your end-of-year stress.

1. "The Princess Weiyoung" (2016)

A fallen princess from a conquered kingdom assumes the identity of a nobleman's daughter to infiltrate the enemy Wei State, seeking revenge for her family while navigating court politics, unexpected alliances, and a complicated romance with a rival prince.

2. "Live Up to Your Name" (2017)

A traditional Korean medicine doctor from the Joseon period time-travels to modern Seoul, where he meets a no-nonsense cardiothoracic surgeon, leading to a clash of medical ideologies and an unexpected romance as they try to unravel the mystery of their time travel.

3. "My Only Love Song" (2017)

A self-centered modern-day actress who believes in only superficial love accidentally travels back to the Joseon era in a mysterious van, where she meets a nobleman and discovers true love while confronting her selfishness.

4. "My Sassy Girl" (2017)

Set in the Joseon Dynasty, a cold-hearted prince encounters a feisty and sassy girl, who is actually a disguised scholar, leading to a series of comedic and romantic escapades as they uncover a royal conspiracy.

5. "Mr. Queen" (2020)

A modern-day chef's spirit gets trapped in the body of a queen in the Joseon era, leading to hilarious and heartwarming chaos as he navigates palace life, royal duties, and unexpected love with the king while trying to return to his time.

6. "My Country: The New Age" (2019)

In the tumultuous era of the Goryeo to Joseon transition, two friends find themselves on opposing sides of history and must navigate a complex web of loyalty, betrayal, and ambition as they struggle for power and protection of their loved ones.

7. "Alchemy of Souls" (2022)

In a fantasy world where souls can be switched, a noblewoman trapped in a blind servant's body meets a disgraced warrior, leading to a journey of magic, destiny, and love as they confront powerful enemies and their intertwined fates.

8. "The King: Eternal Monarch" (2020)

A modern-day Korean emperor of a parallel world crosses a mystical portal into present-day Seoul, where he teams up with a fierce detective to stop a villainous counterpart and protect the balance of their two worlds, uncovering a deep connection along the way.

9. "Mr. Sunshine" (2018)

Set in the early 20th century, a young boy who returns to Korea after being raised in the U.S. falls in love with an aristocrat's daughter and becomes embroiled in the fight for Korea's independence, facing tragic love and heroic sacrifice.

10. "Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung" (2019)

A free-spirited woman in the Joseon era challenges societal norms by becoming a royal historian, uncovering palace secrets, and developing a forbidden romance with a prince who secretly writes romance novels.

11. "The King's Affection" (2021)

A forbidden female twin, hidden since birth in a time when twins were considered an ominous sign, assumes her dead brother's identity as a prince, leading to complex palace intrigues and an unexpected romance with her teacher.

12. "Kingdom" (2019)

In a historical setting plagued by a mysterious undead epidemic, a crown prince embarks on a desperate and dangerous journey to investigate the source of the plague, uncovering political corruption and a dark family secret.

13. "Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency" (2019)

In the Joseon era, a blacksmith turned king enlists the help of a matchmaking agency to win the heart of his first love, now a noblewoman, leading to comical situations and unexpected romances among the agency's members.

14. "Under the Queen's Umbrella" (2022)

In a fierce battle for the throne within the palace, a quick-witted queen struggles to secure favorable positions for her troublemaking sons while facing political intrigue and personal challenges.

15. "Bulgasal: Immortal Souls" (2021)

A man cursed with eternal life as a Bulgasal—a mythical creature—seeks revenge and redemption over 600 years, encountering reincarnations of people from his past, including a woman who holds the key to his curse.