K-Dramas Like The King's Affection

Loved The King's Affection (2021), KBS2, and want more with the same feel? It is known for cross-dressing, hidden identity and joseon dynasty. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.

Cross-DressingHidden IdentityJoseon DynastyGender BenderFirst LoveRoyalty
  1. 1

    The Tale of Nokdu

    조선로코 녹두전

    2019 · KBS2 · 32 episodes · Action, Historical, Comedy

    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: Gender Bender, Cross-Dressing, Joseon Dynasty, Hidden Identity

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  2. 2

    Love in the Moonlight

    구르미 그린 달빛

    2016 · KBS2 · 18 episodes · Historical, Comedy, Romance

    To support her family, Ra On disguises herself as a man and works as a matchmaking consultant for the palace's eunuchs and officials.

    Same feel: Cross-Dressing, Joseon Dynasty, First Love, Hidden Identity

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  3. 3

    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: Royalty, Joseon Dynasty, First Love, Historical

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  4. 4

    The Great Queen Seondeok

    선덕여왕

    2009 · MBC · 62 episodes · Historical, Romance, Drama

    Born a princess of Silla and raised far from the palace in secret, Deokman grows up clever, brave and stubborn.

    Same feel: Royalty, Cross-Dressing, Historical, Drama

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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, First Love, Hidden Identity, Historical

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  6. 6

    Coffee Prince

    커피프린스 1호점

    2007 · MBC · 17 episodes · Food, Comedy, Romance

    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, Drama, Romance

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  7. 7

    The Tale of Lady Ok

    옥씨부인전

    2024 · jTBC · 16 episodes · Thriller, Historical, Romance

    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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  8. 8

    Under the Queen's Umbrella

    슈룹

    2022 · tvN · 16 episodes · Historical, Comedy, Drama

    Queen Im Hwa-ryeong is the wife of a great king, but she is no picture of quiet grace.

    Same feel: Royalty, Historical, Drama

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  9. 9

    Head over Heels

    견우와 선녀

    2025 · tvN · 12 episodes · Romance, Drama, Fantasy

    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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  10. 10

    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, Historical, Drama, Romance

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About The King's Affection

A crown princess consort gives birth to twins, and superstition demands the girl be killed, so the baby is secretly sent away to survive. See the full page, cast and where to watch →

Questions about dramas like The King's Affection

What are the best dramas like The King's Affection?

Our top picks are The Tale of Nokdu, Love in the Moonlight, Queen for Seven Days, followed by The Great Queen Seondeok. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as cross-dressing, hidden identity and joseon dynasty, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.

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