K-Dramas Like Dong Yi
Loved Dong Yi (2010), MBC, and want more with the same feel? It is known for joseon dynasty, investigation and smart female lead. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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1
The Crowned Clown
왕이 된 남자
A troupe clown named Ha Seon looks exactly like the king, and when the real king is in danger he is brought into the palace as his body double.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Power Struggle, Historical, Romance
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Six Flying Dragons
육룡이 나르샤
As the Goryeo dynasty crumbles, a group of ambitious men and one bold young woman set out to build a new kingdom.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Power Struggle, Historical
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Kingdom
킹덤
When rumors spread that the Joseon king has died of smallpox, a powerful clan seizes control and declares the crown prince a traitor.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Power Struggle, Historical
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Mr. Queen
철인왕후
After a serious accident, a modern-day chef named Jang Bong-hwan wakes up in the body of Queen Kim So-yong, in the Joseon court of the past.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Historical, Romance
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The Tale of Lady Ok
옥씨부인전
In Joseon, Ok Tae Yeong is a resourceful woman who is loved by everyone around her, but she carries a huge secret: her name, her marriage and even her status are all borrowed.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Historical, Romance, Smart Female Lead
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Jewel in the Palace
대장금
Jang Geum begins as an orphaned kitchen girl in the royal palace of Joseon and rises with talent and grit against every obstacle placed in front of her.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Historical, Romance
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The Red Sleeve
옷소매 붉은 끝동
In eighteenth-century Joseon, Crown Prince Yi San is a perfectionist haunted by the death of his father and surrounded by court politics.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Historical, Romance
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My Dearest
연인
In the 1600s, as the Qing army sweeps into Joseon, a bold and slightly spoiled noblewoman named Yoo Gil-chae lives a sheltered life in her hometown.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Historical, Romance
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The Great Queen Seondeok
선덕여왕
Born a princess of Silla and raised far from the palace in secret, Deokman grows up clever, brave and stubborn.
Same feel: Power Struggle, Historical, Romance, Smart Female Lead
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The Rebel
역적: 백성을 훔친 도적
Born a slave in the days of a cruel king, Hong Gil Dong grows into a folk hero who steals from the powerful and shares with the poor.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Historical
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About Dong Yi
Dong Yi starts out as a low-ranking palace maid who is bright, brave and loyal to the truth. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Dong Yi
What are the best dramas like Dong Yi?
Our top picks are The Crowned Clown, Six Flying Dragons, Kingdom, followed by Mr. Queen. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as joseon dynasty, investigation and smart female lead, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Dong Yi?
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