K-Dramas Like The Red Sleeve
Loved The Red Sleeve (2021), MBC, and want more with the same feel? It is known for court lady female lead, rich man/poor woman and noble man/common woman. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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1
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: Palace Setting, Joseon Dynasty, Historical, Romance
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Youth of May
오월의 청춘
In Gwangju in 1980, medical student Hwang Hee-tae, a golden boy from a comfortable family, meets nursing student Kim Myung-hee, a girl who dreams of a better life.
Same feel: Rich Man/Poor Woman, Tearjerker, Melodrama, Romance
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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: Palace Setting, Historical, Drama
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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: Tearjerker, Melodrama
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My Dearest
연인
In the 1600s, as the Qing army sweeps into Joseon, a bold and slightly spoiled noblewoman named Yoo Gil-chae lives a sheltered life in her hometown.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Melodrama, 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: Joseon Dynasty, Melodrama, Historical, Romance
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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, Romance, Drama
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Beautiful World
아름다운 세상
After their teenage son is left brain-dead following an incident at his new school, his parents and little sister start looking for what really happened.
Same feel: Tearjerker, Melodrama
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Hi Bye, Mama!
하이바이, 마마!
Yu Ri died young and now spends her time as a ghost, watching over her family.
Same feel: Tearjerker, Melodrama, Drama
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Moon River
이강에는 달이 흐른다
This story follows an unexpected soul swap between a prince who has forgotten how to smile and a spirited merchant who has lost her memories. Crown Prince Yi Gang has lived in…
Same feel: Palace Setting, Historical, Romance
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About The Red Sleeve
In eighteenth-century Joseon, Crown Prince Yi San is a perfectionist haunted by the death of his father and surrounded by court politics. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like The Red Sleeve
What are the best dramas like The Red Sleeve?
Our top picks are Mr. Queen, Youth of May, Under the Queen's Umbrella, followed by Mother. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as court lady female lead, rich man/poor woman and noble man/common woman, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
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