K-Dramas Like Love in the Moonlight
Loved Love in the Moonlight (2016), KBS2, and want more with the same feel? It is known for cross-dressing, joseon dynasty and hidden identity. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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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: Cross-Dressing, Joseon Dynasty, First Love, Hidden Identity
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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, Joseon Dynasty, Hidden Identity, Historical
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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, First Love, Hidden Identity, Historical
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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: Forbidden Love, Joseon Dynasty, 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, Hidden Identity, Comedy, Drama
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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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Queen for Seven Days
7일의 왕비
Based on real history, this is the story of a king and the queen who was crowned and dethroned within the span of just seven days, caught in the middle of a ruthless political…
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, First Love, Historical, Romance
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Head over Heels
견우와 선녀
Seong A is a high school student by day and, by night, a masked shaman known as Fairy Cheon Ji, busy with clients who want to know their fortune.
Same feel: First Love, Hidden Identity, Drama, Romance
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Kangchi, the Beginning
구가의 서
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.
Same feel: Cross-Dressing, Historical, 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: First Love, Hidden Identity, Comedy, Drama
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About Love in the Moonlight
To support her family, Ra On disguises herself as a man and works as a matchmaking consultant for the palace's eunuchs and officials. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Love in the Moonlight
What are the best dramas like Love in the Moonlight?
Our top picks are The King's Affection, The Tale of Nokdu, Moon Embracing the Sun, followed by The Princess's Man. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as cross-dressing, joseon dynasty and hidden identity, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Love in the Moonlight?
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