K-Dramas Like Mr. Sunshine
Loved Mr. Sunshine (2018), tvN, and want more with the same feel? It is known for joseon era, independence movement and slave to soldier. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Chicago Typewriter
시카고 타자기
Se Ju is a bestselling novelist in slump, and a mysterious ghostwriter shows up offering to help. A fan-turned-rival with sharp eyes for detail keeps circling them both.
Same feel: Independence Movement, Romance
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Bridal Mask
각시탈
In colonial Korea, Kang To is an ambitious man who works for the Japanese police to lift his family out of poverty.
Same feel: Independence Movement, 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: Star-Crossed Lovers, Historical, Romance
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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: Star-Crossed Lovers, Romance
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100 Days of Deception
100일의 거짓말
It's 1932 in Gyeongseong, the colonial-era name for Seoul, and Lee Ga-kyung is the city's most gifted pickpocket.
Same feel: Independence Movement, Historical, Romance
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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: Melodrama, Historical, Romance
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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: Melodrama, Historical, Romance
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Mother
마더
Soo Jin is a quiet science teacher who notices that one of her young pupils is being hurt at home and that nobody around the girl will step in.
Same feel: Melodrama
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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: Historical, Drama, Romance
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Rain or Shine
그냥 사랑하는 사이
A terrible accident once killed dozens of people, and the survivors have never really recovered.
Same feel: Melodrama, Romance
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About Mr. Sunshine
Born into slavery in Joseon, Choi Yu-jin escapes to America as a child and returns years later as an American soldier during the country’s troubled final years before colonial… See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Mr. Sunshine
What are the best dramas like Mr. Sunshine?
Our top picks are Chicago Typewriter, Bridal Mask, The Princess's Man, followed by My Love from the Star. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as joseon era, independence movement and slave to soldier, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Mr. Sunshine?
Mr. Sunshine is listed on Netflix. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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