K-Dramas Like The Rebel
Loved The Rebel (2017), MBC, and want more with the same feel? It is known for joseon dynasty, smart male lead and corruption. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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The Fiery Priest
열혈사제
Father Kim is a hot-tempered priest with a hidden past who becomes obsessed with a murder in his own church.
Same feel: Corruption, Bromance, Action
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Strong Girl Bong Soon
힘쎈여자 도봉순
Do Bong Sun is a petite, unemployed woman who is kind, honest, and gentle by nature.
Same feel: Superhuman Strength, Bromance, Action
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Good Manager
김과장
Sung Ryong is a talented accountant who has spent years cooking the books for gangsters.
Same feel: Corruption, Bromance, Drama, Smart Male Lead
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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: Superhuman Strength, Thriller, Smart Male Lead
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Bad and Crazy
배드 앤 크레이지
Soo Yeol is a skilled but morally flexible officer who has made his career by keeping his bosses happy.
Same feel: Corruption, Action, Thriller
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Beyond Evil
괴물
Twenty years ago a girl vanished from a quiet town, and her disappearance has never been solved. Now a series of new murders has shaken the same place.
Same feel: Corruption, Thriller, Drama
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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
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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, Historical, Thriller, Drama
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Stranger
비밀의 숲
As a child, Hwang Si-mok had brain surgery that left him almost unable to feel emotion, and he has grown into a prosecutor known for cold logic and a sense of justice that cannot…
Same feel: Corruption, Thriller, Drama
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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, Historical
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About The Rebel
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. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like The Rebel
What are the best dramas like The Rebel?
Our top picks are The Fiery Priest, Strong Girl Bong Soon, Good Manager, followed by My Love from the Star. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as joseon dynasty, smart male lead and corruption, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch The Rebel?
Streaming details for The Rebel are on its page, and availability can differ by country.
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