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Moon Lovers : Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)1371

The worldwide ranking generated by 290 votes

100 / 118

Moon Lovers : Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)1371

Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)1352

Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010)1344

The Red Sleeve (2021)1338

The Crowned Clown (2019)1333

Jewel in the Palace (2003)1309

Mr. Queen (2020)1300

Hong Gil Dong (2008)1297

Splash Splash Love (2015)1283

#10

The Scholar Who Walks the Night (2015)1271

#11

Knight Flower (2024)1262

#12

Yi San (2007)1259

#13

The Flower in Prison (2016)1247

#14

Empress Ki (2013)1244

#15

Lovers of the Red Sky (2021)1239

#16

Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung (2019)1233

#17

My Sassy Girl (2017)1229

#18

Splendid Politics (2015)1228

#19

Love in the Moonlight (2018)1228

#20

Captivating the King (2024)1223

#21

The King’s Affection (2021)1222

#22

The Secret Romantic Guesthouse (2023)1218

#23

Tinted With You (2021)1205

#24

Under the Queen’s Umbrella (2022)1205

#25

Bon Appetit, Your Majesty (2025)1202

#26

Hwarang (2016)1200

#27

Must You Go ? (2021)1200

#28

River Where the Moon Rises (2021)1200

#29

Jumong (2006)1200

#30

Chief Detective 1958 (2024)1200

#31

Rooftop Prince (2011)1200

#32

The Scandal of Chun Hwa (2025)1200

#33

My Only Love Song (2017)1200

#34

Pachinko 2 (2024)1200

#35

Kingdom 1 (2019)1200

#36

The Haunted Palace (2025)1200

#37

Queen Insoo (2011)1200

#38

Saimdang, Light’s Diary (2017)1200

#39

Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist 2 (2023)1200

#40

The Tale of Lady Ok (2024)1200

#41

The Bridal Mask (2012)1200

#42

Alchemy of Souls 2 (2022)1200

#43

The Hymn of Death (2018)1200

#44

The King-of-Tears, Lee Bang-Won (2021)1200

#45

The King’s Face (2014)1200

#46

My Dearest (2023)1200

#47

Song of the Bandits (2023)1200

#48

Goddess of Fire (2013)1200

#49

Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938 (2023)1200

#50

Jang Young Shil (2016)1200

#51

Different Dreams (2019)1200

#52

Cruel Palace – War of Flowers (2013)1200

#53

The Kingdom of the Winds (2008)1200

#54

The Royal Gambler (2016)1200

#55

Tree With Deep Roots (2011)1200

#56

Dong Yi (2010)1200

#57

Arthdal Chronicles 1 (2019)1200

#58

King Maker : The Change of Destiny (2020)1200

#59

Secret Investigation Record (2010)1200

#60

Tamra, the Island (2009)1200

#61

100 Days My Prince (2018)1200

#62

The Merchant : Gaekju 20151200

#63

Pachinko 1 (2022)1200

#64

Queen Woo (2024)1200

#65

Bossam : Steal the Fate (2021)1200

#66

My Country : The New Age (2019)1200

#67

Moon River (2025)1200

#68

Jeong Do Jeon (2014)1200

#69

The Emperor : Owner of the Mask (2017)1200

#70

The Murky Stream (2025)1200

#71

Kingdom 2 (2020)1200

#72

Dear Hongrang (2025)1200

#73

Oasis (2023)1200

#74

Love Song for Illusion (2024)1200

#75

The Tale of Nokdu (2019)1200

#76

Bang Ja Chronicles (2011)1200

#77

The Slave Hunters (2010)1200

#78

Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist 1 (2022)1200

#79

Six Flying Dragons (2015)1200

#80

The King in Love (2017)1200

#81

Moon in the Day (2023)1200

#82

Secret Door (2014)1200

#83

Live Up to Your Name (2017)1200

#84

Missing Crown Prince (2024)1200

#85

Shine or Go Crazy (2015)1200

#86

Warrior Baek Dong Soo (2011)1200

#87

Arthdal Chronicles 2 : The Sword of Aramun (2023)1200

#88

The Queen Who Crowns (2025)1200

#89

The First Night with the Duke (2025)1200

#90

Korea-Khitan War (2023)1200

#91

Moonshine (2021)1200

#92

The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract (2023)1200

#93

Mirror of the Witch (2016)1200

#94

Ijimae (2008)1192

#95

Queen Seon Deok (2009)1190

#96

Haechi (2019)1177

#97

Arang and the Magistrate (2012)1177

#98

Queen : Love and War (2019)1175

#99

Jang Ok Jung (2013)1170

#100

Mr. Sunshine (2018)1162

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Discover the best Korean historical dramas released between 2003 and 2025.

How this ranking is computed

Every duel won lifts a contender and every loss drops them, by an amount that depends on the opponent's strength: beating the leader is worth more than beating the last. It is an ELO, the same principle as in chess. Duels are not drawn at random — an adaptive entropy sort puts the least predictable match-ups first, which settles the ranking far faster than a full round robin. A worldwide ranking is only published past 30 completed plays. Known limit: a contender who has faced few opponents keeps an approximate score, and the bottom of the table moves more than the podium.

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