K-Dramas Like The Great Queen Seondeok
Loved The Great Queen Seondeok (2009), MBC, and want more with the same feel? It is known for power struggle, royalty and smart female lead. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Under the Queen's Umbrella
슈룹
Queen Im Hwa-ryeong is the wife of a great king, but she is no picture of quiet grace.
Same feel: Royalty, Political, Historical, Drama
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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: Power Struggle, Historical, Romance, Smart Female Lead
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Empress Ki
기황후
A girl from Goryeo is taken to the Yuan empire as a palace servant and begins with nothing.
Same feel: Power Struggle, Political, 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: Power Struggle, Political, Historical, Romance
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Arthdal Chronicles
아스달 연대기
In an ancient, invented land, a young man named Eun Seom is raised among a hidden tribe and dreams of a world with no slaves.
Same feel: Power Struggle, Political, 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: Power Struggle, Political, Historical, Drama
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Descendants of the Sun
태양의 후예
The story follows a romance that develops between a surgeon and a special forces officer. Kang Mo Yeon is a confident and principled cardiothoracic surgeon at Haesung Hospital.
Same feel: Military, Drama, Romance
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Reborn Rich
재벌집 막내아들
Hyun Woo is the loyal secretary of a huge business family until he is betrayed and killed after a power struggle.
Same feel: Power Struggle, Political, Drama
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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: Power Struggle, Political, Historical
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Designated Survivor: 60 Days
60일 - 지정생존자
A quiet environment minister with no political ambitions is suddenly forced into leadership when a terror attack wipes out most of the government.
Same feel: Power Struggle, Political, Drama
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About The Great Queen Seondeok
Born a princess of Silla and raised far from the palace in secret, Deokman grows up clever, brave and stubborn. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like The Great Queen Seondeok
What are the best dramas like The Great Queen Seondeok?
Our top picks are Under the Queen's Umbrella, Dong Yi, Empress Ki, followed by The Crowned Clown. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as power struggle, royalty and smart female lead, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch The Great Queen Seondeok?
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