K-Dramas like The Tale of the Bookworm

12 shows with a similar feel

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  Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)Also drama

  Years after she's assumed dead by the palace, a young noblewoman, now trained as a shaman, returns to court to reclaim her rightful position as queen.

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  Jewel in the Crown (2010)Also drama

  Set 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 Tale of Lady Ok (2024)Also drama

  The fierce survival and success of a female slave in the Joseon Dynasty, and the story of a woman whose name, identity, and even her husband were all fake.
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  My Dearest (2023)Also drama

  A 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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  The Haunted Palace (2025)Also drama

  In a world of folklore and mysticism, a vengeful spirit and a devoted shaman cross paths, sparking a journey of love and redemption

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  The Judge Returns (2026)Also drama

  The return of corrupt judge Lee Han-young, who was a slave to a large law firm, to the past 10 years ago. He makes new choices to punish evil and implement justice.

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  Emma: A Victorian Romance (2005)Also drama

  In 19th-century London, class lines are sharply drawn, and the social standing to which people are born dictates the path their lives will follow. Emma, an honest and hardworking young maid, never felt her place in life to be a burden. But then she met William, a member of the gentry and the eldest son of a wealthy family. His warm smile and earnest affection threaten to capture her heart... but can love truly conquer all?
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  Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (2019)Also drama

  When he becomes king, Lee Soo hires the Flower Crew matchmaking agency to make a noble woman out of his first love, Gae-Ddong. Ma Hoon, Young-soo and Do Joon try to fulfill their client's request.
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  Scent of Love (2022)Also drama

  Wang Niang, a carp demon hiding in the human world for 300 years, runs a scent workshop where she meets Fang Mo, a young master trying to buy her business. Meanwhile, Fang Yuren, his brother, is saved by Lan Ze, a disguised disciple of Ling Jing Men. Their intertwined destinies lead to romance, misadventures, and heartfelt connections.
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  The Emperor's Love Swap (2022)Also drama

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  The Man From Dao Xiang Cun (2025)Also action & adventure

  After Shen Jianxin returns to Daoxiang Village again, strange tales, unsolved cases, and outrageous inventions constantly appear... He and his partners embark on a new adventure.
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  A Step Into The Past (2001)Also drama · action & adventure

  A Step into the Past is a 2001 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB and based on Huang Yi's novel of the same Chinese title. The series tells the story of a 21st-century Hong Kong VIPPU officer who travels back in time to the Warring States period of ancient China. He is involved in a number of important historical events that leads to the first unification of China under the Qin Dynasty. The series' first original broadcast ran from 15 October to 7 December 2001 on the TVB Jade network in Hong Kong.