Sageuk drama or colossal drama, is one of the genres that is much favored by Korean drama lovers. Taking a royal background, Sageuk dramas usually feature interesting stories from various dynasties.
But apparently, there are also many Sageuk dramas that are based on true stories, you know. Like the following 4 drama titles, which present stories according to the history of the Korean kingdom.
1. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
This sageuk drama is touted as one of the legendary dramas, because the tragic story successfully left a deep impression on the hearts of the audience. Tells the story of Go Ha Jin (IU), who accidentally time travels to the Goryeo dynasty when trying to save a small child who fell into a lake.
In the Goryeo era, he appears at the palace and meets the princes there, namely Wang So (Lee Joon Gi), Wang Wook (Kang Haneul), Wang Eun (Baekhyun 'EXO'), Baek Ah (Nam Joo Hyuk), Wang Jun (Ji Soo), and Wang Yo (Hong Jong Hyun).
Not just names, these Goryeo dynasty princes really exist in history. Even the story of the struggle for the throne between brothers who took the victim is also described in accordance with the original story.
2. Queen Seondeok
Queen Seondeok succeeded in becoming one of the most popular dramas in 2009. This drama is based on a true story, which tells about the struggle for power in the era of the Silla dynasty. Deoknam is a princess who was dumped by the kingdom since she was born.
At that time, the birth of a baby girl was still considered not good for the royal family. Since then, he had been raised by a palace maid in secret. As a teenager, Deoknam learns his true identity and is determined to reclaim the royal throne.
Until finally with all the struggles full of tactics, she managed to become the first queen of Silla, with the title Queen Seondeok.
3. River When The Moon Rises
Although there was a change of players in the middle of the road, River When The Moon Rises is arguably one of the best dramas of 2021. Different from other Sageuk dramas, River When The Moon Rises picks up stories from the history of the Goguryeo dynasty, which is still very rarely known to the public. .
Tells the story of Princess Pyong Gang (Kim So Hyun), whose ambition is to become the king of Goguryeo in order to take revenge after being "lost" from the palace. On his way to usurp the throne, he meets On Dal (Na In Woo), an ordinary man and marries him.
4. A Jewel in The Palace
Talking about Sageuk dramas, this drama is not to be missed! A Jewel in The Palace is based on the true story of the first female doctor in the Joseon dynasty named Dae Jang Geum.
Throughout his life, Jang Geum lived in misery because of his mother who died being accused of being a criminal. Until one day, Jang Geum enters the palace as a servant to uncover the truth behind the case of his mother's death.
Jang Geum has extraordinary intelligence and talent, so many parties want to frame him. Then he meets Min Jeong Ho, a royal guard and falls in love with him. Together with Min Jeong Ho, Jang Geum then managed to reveal the truth and became the first female doctor.
Of these dramas, have you watched any?