K-Dramas Like Iljimae
Loved Iljimae (2008), SBS, and want more with the same feel? It is known for hidden identity, vigilante male lead and difficult childhood. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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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, Hidden Identity, Historical, Drama
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Moon Embracing the Sun
해를 품은 달
As a girl, Yeon U meets the crown prince and they fall in love. She is chosen as his bride, but the dowager queen orders her death to make room for her own choice.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance
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The Tale of Nokdu
조선로코 녹두전
Nok Du grows up isolated on an island, forbidden by his father from studying or leaving for the mainland, though he's smart and skilled with a sword.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Hidden Identity, Action, Historical
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Love in the Moonlight
구르미 그린 달빛
To support her family, Ra On disguises herself as a man and works as a matchmaking consultant for the palace's eunuchs and officials.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Hidden Identity, Historical, Drama
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The King's Affection
연모
A crown princess consort gives birth to twins, and superstition demands the girl be killed, so the baby is secretly sent away to survive.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Hidden Identity, Historical, Drama
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My Country: The New Age
나의 나라
During the change from Goryeo to Joseon, two friends become enemies because they disagree on what "my country" means.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Action, Historical, Drama
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Dong Yi
동이
Dong Yi starts out as a low-ranking palace maid who is bright, brave and loyal to the truth.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Historical, Romance
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The Princess's Man
공주의 남자
Se Ryung is the strong-willed daughter of Grand Prince Su Yang, who is set on seizing the throne.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Action, Historical, Romance
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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, Action, Historical, Drama
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Queen and I
인현왕후의 남자
Bung Do is a scholar who supported Queen In Hyeon when she was deposed. He is sent 300 years into the future, to modern Seoul, where he meets Hui Jin, a struggling actress with a…
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Historical, Romance
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About Iljimae
By day, Yong is a low-level troublemaker in the marketplace. By night, he's a masked thief who robs corrupt officials to feed the poor, leaving behind a plum-branch painting as… See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Iljimae
What are the best dramas like Iljimae?
Our top picks are The Tale of Lady Ok, Moon Embracing the Sun, The Tale of Nokdu, followed by Love in the Moonlight. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as hidden identity, vigilante male lead and difficult childhood, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Iljimae?
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