River Where The Moon Rises To Empress Ki: Top 5 Dramas Set In The Goryeo Dynasty

1. River Where the Moon Rises

"River Where the Moon Rises" is a 2021 action romance drama starring Kim So-hyun and Na In-woo. This drama is based on the 2010 novel Princess Pyeonggang. The story is of a young girl who was born a princess but raised as a soldier. A soldier named On Dal falls in love with her, but he does not know that she is a princess. Watch this drama to see how their love story unfolds.

2. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

"Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" is a 2016 tragic romance drama starring Lee Joon-gi and IU. A young girl accidentally goes back 1000 years to the Goryeo Dynasty while visiting a museum and gets trapped in another person's body. She then gets involved in a power struggle against various vicious contenders for the throne. The ending of this drama is something no one expected. 10 years have passed since the release of this drama and fans still ask for a second season in hope of a different ending.

3. Faith

"Faith" is a historical fantasy romance drama starring Lee Min-ho and Kim Hee-sun. This story is about Eun Soo, a 21st-century plastic surgeon. She gets kidnapped and later gets teleported 700 years back to the Goryeo Dynasty. She was initially forced to stay there because she was medical help for the kingdom, but later, the King of Goryeo falls in love with her. But here is the twist: the king is already married. If you love complex love stories, then this drama is definitely for you.

4. The King in Love

"The King in Love" is a 2017 romantic comedy melodrama starring Yim Si-wan and Lim Yoona. Wang Rin and Wang Won have been best friends since childhood. They are like brothers, but soon a beautiful young girl, Eun San, comes into their friendship. Both of them fall in love with her, and because of that, their friendship starts facing clashes. Both of them are nice to her, both of them take care of her, and both want Eun San to choose them. Watch this drama to find out who the girl eventually chooses and how their friendship unfolds.

5. Empress Ki

"Empress Ki" is a 2013 romance political drama starring Ha Ji-won, Joo Jin-mo, and Ji Chang-wook. Empress Ki is the story of Gi Seung Nyang, a strong woman who comes from the Korean kingdom of Goryeo and climbs the ranks from being a slave to becoming one of the most powerful and influential rulers in the Yuan Dynasty of China. The tale of this remarkable lady revolves around strong politics, intense romances, and tragic moments. This drama shows political wars and power dynamics in one of the best ways.

By Aastha Verma