Tense Historical K-dramas & movies: Politics and power

38 titles, most popular first

Theme: Politics and power

Snowdrop

Completed18 Dec 2021

Kingdom

Completed25 Jan 2019

Queen Seondeok

Completed25 May 2009

Empress Ki

Completed28 Oct 2013

Moon Embracing the Sun

Completed4 Jan 2012

Six Flying Dragons

Completed5 Oct 2015

Lee San, Wind of the Palace

Completed16 Sept 2007

Arthdal Chronicles

Completed1 Jun 2019

Gunman in Joseon

Completed25 Jun 2014

The Princess' Man

Completed20 Jul 2011

12.12: The Day

ReleasedMovie22 Nov 2023

Bloody Heart

Completed2 May 2022

Shine or Go Crazy

Completed19 Jan 2015

Splendid Politics

Completed13 Apr 2015

The Emperor: Owner of the Mask

Completed10 May 2017

The King's Face

Completed19 Nov 2014

Haechi

Completed11 Feb 2019

Secret Door

Completed22 Sept 2014

The Queen Who Crowns

Completed6 Jan 2025

The Rebel

Completed30 Jan 2017

Giant

Completed10 May 2010

Made in Korea

Completed24 Dec 2025

Seoul 1945

Completed1 Jan 2006

Queen Woo

Completed29 Aug 2024

The Blade and Petal

Completed3 Jul 2013

Jeong Do-jeon

Completed4 Jan 2014

The Great King, Sejong

Completed5 Jan 2008

The Great Seer

Completed10 Oct 2012

Eight Days, Assassination Attempts against King Jeongjo

Completed17 Nov 2007

Kim Su-ro, The Iron King

Completed29 May 2010

The King of Tears, Lee Bang-won

Completed11 Dec 2021

5th Republic

Completed23 Apr 2005

Conspiracy in the Court

Completed9 Jul 2007

Endless Love

Completed21 Jun 2014

Rustic Period

Completed29 Jul 2002

Strongest Chil Woo

Completed17 Jun 2008

Tears of the Dragon

Completed24 Nov 1996

Yeon Gaesomun

Completed8 Jul 2006