K-Dramas Like Six Flying Dragons

Loved Six Flying Dragons (2015), SBS, and want more with the same feel? It is known for revolution, power struggle and political intrigue. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.

RevolutionPower StrugglePolitical IntrigueJoseon DynastySchemeFounding of a Dynasty
  1. 1

    The Nokdu Flower

    녹두꽃

    2019 · SBS · 48 episodes · Historical, War, Political

    During the Donghak Peasant Revolution of the 1890s, two half-brothers end up on opposite sides of the fight.

    Same feel: Revolution, Joseon Dynasty, Political, Historical

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  2. 2

    Empress Ki

    기황후

    2013 · MBC · 51 episodes · Historical, Romance, Melodrama

    A girl from Goryeo is taken to the Yuan empire as a palace servant and begins with nothing.

    Same feel: Political Intrigue, Power Struggle, Political, Historical

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  3. 3

    My Country: The New Age

    나의 나라

    2019 · jTBC · 16 episodes · Action, Historical, Romance

    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, Action, Historical

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  4. 4

    The Crowned Clown

    왕이 된 남자

    2019 · tvN · 16 episodes · Historical, Romance, Melodrama

    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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  5. 5

    Moon Embracing the Sun

    해를 품은 달

    2012 · MBC · 20 episodes · Historical, Romance, Supernatural

    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, Power Struggle, Political, Historical

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  6. 6

    Dong Yi

    동이

    2010 · MBC · 60 episodes · Adventure, Historical, Mystery

    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

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  7. 7

    The Princess's Man

    공주의 남자

    2011 · KBS2 · 24 episodes · Action, Historical, Romance

    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, Action

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  8. 8

    Kingdom

    킹덤

    2019 · Netflix · 6 episodes · Thriller, Historical, Horror

    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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  9. 9

    Queen for Seven Days

    7일의 왕비

    2017 · KBS2 · 20 episodes · Historical, Romance, Melodrama

    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, Political, Historical

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  10. 10

    The Rebel

    역적: 백성을 훔친 도적

    2017 · MBC · 30 episodes · Action, Thriller, Historical

    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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About Six Flying Dragons

As the Goryeo dynasty crumbles, a group of ambitious men and one bold young woman set out to build a new kingdom. See the full page, cast and where to watch →

Questions about dramas like Six Flying Dragons

What are the best dramas like Six Flying Dragons?

Our top picks are The Nokdu Flower, Empress Ki, My Country: The New Age, followed by The Crowned Clown. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as revolution, power struggle and political intrigue, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.

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