K-Dramas Like Moon Embracing the Sun
Loved Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), MBC, and want more with the same feel? It is known for amnesia, power struggle and hidden identity. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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1
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, Power Struggle, Historical, Romance
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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, Power Struggle, 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, Power Struggle, Political, Historical
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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, Political, Historical
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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, 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, Political, 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, Political, Historical
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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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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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Defendant
피고인
Jeong U is a proud prosecutor who wakes up one day as a prisoner on death row, accused of killing his wife and daughter.
Same feel: Amnesia
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About Moon Embracing the Sun
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. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Moon Embracing the Sun
What are the best dramas like Moon Embracing the Sun?
Our top picks are My Country: The New Age, Dong Yi, The Princess's Man, followed by The Crowned Clown. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as amnesia, power struggle and hidden identity, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
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