K-Dramas Like The Tale of Nokdu
Loved The Tale of Nokdu (2019), KBS2, and want more with the same feel? It is known for cross-dressing, joseon dynasty and hidden identity. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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The King's Affection
연모
A crown princess consort gives birth to twins, and superstition demands the girl be killed, so the baby is secretly sent away to survive.
Same feel: Gender Bender, Cross-Dressing, Joseon Dynasty, Hidden Identity
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Love in the Moonlight
구르미 그린 달빛
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, Hidden Identity, Historical
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Coffee Prince
커피프린스 1호점
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, Comedy, 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, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance
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My Country: The New Age
나의 나라
During the change from Goryeo to Joseon, two friends become enemies because they disagree on what "my country" means.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Action, Historical, Romance
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Moon Embracing the Sun
해를 품은 달
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, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance
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Kangchi, the Beginning
구가의 서
Kang Chi is half human, half mythical beast, the son of a mountain guardian spirit and a human woman, raised at an inn after being adopted by its lord.
Same feel: Cross-Dressing, Action, Historical, Romance
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My Secret Terrius
내 뒤에 테리우스
Ae Rin is a single mother who unexpectedly gets swept up in a spy conspiracy after her husband's death.
Same feel: Hidden Identity, Action, Comedy, Romance
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Iljimae
일지매
By day, Yong is a low-level troublemaker in the marketplace. By night, he's a masked thief who robs corrupt officials to feed the poor, leaving behind a plum-branch painting as…
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Hidden Identity, Action, Historical
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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, Comedy, Romance
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About The Tale of Nokdu
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. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like The Tale of Nokdu
What are the best dramas like The Tale of Nokdu?
Our top picks are The King's Affection, Love in the Moonlight, Coffee Prince, followed by The Tale of Lady Ok. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as cross-dressing, joseon dynasty and hidden identity, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch The Tale of Nokdu?
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