K-Dramas like King and Queen
Finished King and Queen (1998) and want that feeling again? These 12 shows come closest.
12 shows with a similar feel
Jewel in the Crown (2010)Also dramaSet during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son who will later become the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo.
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The Emperor: Owner of the Mask (2017)Also dramaIn the 1700's, Crown Prince Lee Sun fights against Pyunsoo hwe. Pyunsoo hwe is an organization that has accumulated power and wealth through privatizing water all over Joseon. Crown Prince Lee Sun becomes a hope for the people who suffers. Ga-Eun is the woman Crown Prince Lee Sun loves and she helps him grow as a ruler.
Jewel in the Palace (2003)Also dramaOrphaned Jang-geum becomes the first female physician in the Joseon Dynasty and her determination is tested when people around her start showing their true faces.
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Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (2025)Also dramaAfter time traveling to the Joseon era, a talented chef meets a tyrant king. Her modern dishes captivate his palate, but royal challenges await her.
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Love Your Enemy (2024)Also dramaBorn on the same day and with the same name, Seok Ji-won and Yoon Ji-won have been enemies for generations, and reunite after 18 years.
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City Hunter (2011)Also dramaThe story takes place in Seoul, 2011. Lee Yoon-sung is a talented MIT-graduate who's working on the international communications team at the Blue House. He encounters dangerous situations while solving a variety of cases, both big and small, for people who need his help, and eventually becomes a "city hunter."
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Moon River (2025)Also dramaIn Joseon, a vengeful crown prince and a memory-lost merchant mysteriously swap bodies, unraveling a web of chaos, secrets, and unexpected fate.
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Empire of Gold (2013)Also dramaInternal strife ensues for two decades as three family members vie for control over a large South Korean conglomerate.
Oasis (2023)Also dramaIn 1980s South Korea, two friends face a romantic rivalry amidst the turmoil of political unrest, leading to tragedy and a quest for revenge that could tear them apart.
My Dearest (2023)Also dramaA love-story between a noblewoman and a mysterious man who shows up in her hometown set in the 1600s during the Qing invasion.
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Postscript of Daming Procurator (2014)Also dramaDuring the Ming Dynasty’s Yongle reign, a series of mysterious crimes unsettle Zhejiang. Investigator Zhou Xin is tasked with uncovering the truth, bringing justice, and protecting the people. However, as he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of corruption and power struggles that threaten everything he stands for.
Empress Myeongseong (2001)Also dramaBased on the life of Empress Myeongseong (1851 - 1895), the first official wife of King Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon dynasty. She was killed on October 8, 1895 by Japanese assassins.
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