Note: this not a ranking.
1. "Lovers of the Red Sky"
SBS
When: From August 30
Cast: Ahn HyoSeop, Kim YooJung, Gong Myung, Kwak SiYang
Summary: It tells the mysterious and beautiful story of the only female painter of the Joseon Dynasty who solves terrible fate after entering the palace.
Why watch?: It sounds like a must-see historical fantasy romance. SBS has solid historical dramas and the story was written by Jung EunKweol who previously wrote the famous novels (adapted into drama) "SungKyunKwan Scandal" and "The Moon that Embraces the Sun" ("Hong ChunGi" is based on her book).
For more about the drama, you can check our cast and summary here.
2. "River Where The Moon Rises"
KBS
When: From Feb. 15 on KBS and Viu
Cast: Kim SoHyun, Na InWoo, Lee JiHoon, Choi YuHwa
Summary: It tells the love story of PyeongGang who uses OnDal's feelings to become an empress and of OnDal who made foolish sacrifices.
Why watch?: You can expect perfect acting and amazing chemistry between the leads. Looking at the teasers and the still cuts, the drama promises a lot of action and beautiful scenes and of course a romantic plot (with most likely some tears).
3. "The Red Sleeve Cuff"
MBC
When: November on MBC
Cast: 2PM's JunHo, Lee SeYoung
Summary: It tells the story of the birth mother of crown prince Moon Hyo who started as a court lady and ended up at the highest rank of the court.
Why watch?: -To be updated with the release of the first teaser-
4. "Bossam: Steal the Fate"
MBN
When: From May 1 on MBN
Cast: Jung IlWoo, Kwon YuRi
Summary: The man who lives of kidnapping widow for remarriage (named Bosssam in Joseon) life is turned upside down when he kidnapped a princess by mistake.
Why watch?: Jung IlWoo is an expert in historical dramas and there is no doubt that this time too his acting will be perfect. Moreover, the subject of Bossam and the widow's lives in Joseon seems quite interesting.
5. "Yeonmo / Affection"
KBS
When: From October 11
Cast: Park EunBin, SF9's RoWoon, Nam YoonSu
Summary: "Yeonmo" will tell the exciting romance of the king who is a woman and the handsome men surrounding her in the romantic and fierce palace.
Why watch?:- To be updated with the release of the first teaser-
6. "Tale of the Royal Secret Agent and Jo Yi"
tvN
When: November on tvN
Cast: 2PM's Ok TaecYeon, Kim HyeYoon
Summary: It tells the investigation adventures of a lazy Secret Royal Agent (working in secret to find the corruption of officials) and of a passionate widow who are working together.
Why watch?: - To be updated with the release of the first teaser-
7. "When Flowers Bloom I Think of The Moon"
tvN / Creative Group
When: Second half of 2021 on KBS
Cast: Yoo SeungHo, HyeRi, Byeon WooSeok, Kang MiNa
Summary: It tells the story of three people who can ruin each other's lives because they keep on bumping into each other in front of the secret liquor warehouse during the prohibition law in Joseon: an inspector who came to Seoul to achieve fame and prestige to restore his family's name, a poor noblewoman who started to brew alcohol to pay back her debt and the crown prince who keeps on going over the wall to have a drink.
Why watch?: -To be updated with the release of the first teaser-
8. "Kingdom: Ashin of the North"
Netflix
When: From July 23 on Netflix
Cast: Jun JiHyun, Park ByungEun
Summary: "Kingdom: Ashin of the North" is a sequel from Kingdom season two and a backstory about the mysterious character Lee Chang’s group encountered on their journey north to discover the origins of the infected. (Official Netflix)
Why watch?: Season one and two of "Kingdom" have received love all across the globe. The expectations for the new sequel can only be higher as the top Hallyu actress Jun JiHyun is starring in her first drama since "Legend of the Blue Sea" (2016) (note that she is also acting in the drama "Cliffhanger" in 2021). Fans are eagerly waiting.
9. "Dream Journal" - in talks
Park HyungSik Official
When: Second half of 2021 on tvN
Cast: in talks: Park HyungSik
Summary: It tells the story of a mysterious genius woman whose family was accused of murderer overnight and of a crown prince who is under a mysterious curse. When the two of them first met at the most desperate moments of their lifes, they recognized each other as their only savior and their relationship transformed into romance.
Why watch?: -To be updated with the release of the first teaser-
Bonus. "Red Heart" (2022)
Lee Joon Official / Sidus HQ / Kang HaNa Official
When: First half of 2022
Cast: in talks: Lee Joon, Jang Hyuk, Kang HanNa
Summary: It is a fictional historical drama that begins when Lee Tae ascended to the throne as king of Joseon and dreams of becoming an absolute monarch. He will enter in a duel with Park KyeRon and his followers.
Why watch?: -To be updated with the release of the first teaser-
Let us know in the comment what historical drama you are looking for this year!
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