Tense Historical K-dramas & movies: Based on a true story

17 titles, most popular first

Theme: Based on a true story

Emperor of the Sea

Completed24 Nov 2004

The Throne

ReleasedMovie16 Sept 2015

The Admiral: Roaring Currents

ReleasedMovie30 Jul 2014

Lee San, Wind of the Palace

Completed16 Sept 2007

12.12: The Day

ReleasedMovie22 Nov 2023

Gyebaek

Completed25 Jul 2011

Noryang: Deadly Sea

ReleasedMovie20 Dec 2023

Hansan: Rising Dragon

ReleasedMovie27 Jul 2022

The Battle of Jangsari

ReleasedMovie25 Sept 2019

God of War

Completed11 Feb 2012

Jeong Do-jeon

Completed4 Jan 2014

The King of Legend

Completed6 Nov 2010

Gwanggaeto, The Great Conqueror

Completed4 Jun 2011

Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin

Completed4 Sept 2004

5th Republic

Completed23 Apr 2005

Rustic Period

Completed29 Jul 2002

Tears of the Dragon

Completed24 Nov 1996