K-Dramas Like Kangchi, the Beginning
Loved Kangchi, the Beginning (2013), MBC, and want more with the same feel? It is known for interspecies romance, nine-tailed fox and superhuman strength. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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My Love from the Star
별에서 온 그대
Do Min Jun is an alien who landed on Earth 400 years ago during the Joseon Dynasty.
Same feel: Superhuman Strength, Interspecies Romance, 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: Superhuman Strength, Action, Historical
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Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
힘쎈여자 도봉순
Do Bong-soon was born with freakish physical strength that runs in the women of her family, a secret she's spent her life hiding to avoid being treated like a sideshow.
Same feel: Superhuman Strength, Action, Fantasy, Romance
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Tale of the Nine-Tailed
구미호뎐
Lee Yeon is a gumiho, a nine-tailed fox who has lived among humans for centuries.
Same feel: Nine-Tailed Fox, Fantasy, Romance
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The Legend of the Blue Sea
푸른 바다의 전설
Sim Cheong, a mermaid from the Joseon era, follows her true love to modern-day Seoul.
Same feel: Interspecies Romance, Fantasy, 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: Cross-Dressing, Action, Historical, Romance
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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: Cross-Dressing, Historical, Romance
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Coffee Prince
커피프린스 1호점
Han Gyeol is the carefree heir to a coffee business who has never held a real job and is stuck pining for a woman who only sees him as a friend.
Same feel: Cross-Dressing, Romance
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Strong Girl Bong Soon
힘쎈여자 도봉순
Do Bong Sun is a petite, unemployed woman who is kind, honest, and gentle by nature.
Same feel: Superhuman Strength, Action, Fantasy, Badass Female Lead
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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: Cross-Dressing, Historical, Romance
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About Kangchi, the Beginning
Kang Chi is half human, half mythical beast, the son of a mountain guardian spirit and a human woman, raised at an inn after being adopted by its lord. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Kangchi, the Beginning
What are the best dramas like Kangchi, the Beginning?
Our top picks are My Love from the Star, The Rebel, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, followed by Tale of the Nine-Tailed. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as interspecies romance, nine-tailed fox and superhuman strength, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Kangchi, the Beginning?
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