The 2022 historical rom-com The Forbidden Marriage, starring Park Ju-hyun, Kim Young-dae, and Kim Woo-seok, was fictional. The drama revolves around King Lee Heon, who banned marriage in the Joseon dynasty after his wife died.
It’s been seven years since the ban was implemented, and things haven’t been easy for the people living in the dynasty. The ban surely upset the people, but they’d rather suffer than voice their true feelings.
So-rang, a scammer by profession, uses this opportunity and claims that the late crown princess’s spirit can possess her. She had started scamming people to make a living, but little did she know that her work would lead her to the king.
Will the king learn the truth about the swindler before it’s too late? Or will he end up getting scammed himself?
With only 12 episodes, the show was a fun, romantic watch with a refreshing story. All the show’s episodes are available to stream on Prime Video if you are still hung up on these two characters!
If you enjoyed this show, here are some of the best shows in the same genre that we recommend you watch.
Hwarang
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, or Hwarang as popularly known, is a 2016 historical drama. The show follows Queen Jiso, who has ruled Silla since her father’s death while protecting her son from the enemies.
Her son, Sammaekjong, has grown up, and people are eagerly waiting for her to step down. However, she is worried about the consequences if she yields her power.
As the men in this new group grow accustomed to each other and their lives devoted to protecting the kingdom, they are also unaware of the true identity of the two members. It’s only a matter of time before their secrets come out.
- Release Date: 19 December 2016 – 21 February 2017
- Episodes: 20
- Duration: 60min
- Original Network: KBS2
- Where To Watch: Netflix, Viki
Love In The Moonlight
Set during the 19th-century Joseon Dynasty, this coming-of-age drama follows two individuals who fall in love with each other under pretenses.
Hong Ra-on, a young lady, disguises herself as a man to protect herself and her loved ones. As a man, she counsels men on dating by ghostwriting and giving relationship advice.
When a love letter she writes for a client brings her in contact with Lee Young, she is unaware that he’s the Crown Prince. Due to some misfortunate events, she gets sold into the Royal palace as a eunuch.
- Release Date: 22 August 2016 – 18 October 2016
- Episodes: 18
- Duration: 59min
- Original Network: KBS2
- Where To Watch: Netflix, Viki
Lovers Of The Red Sky
The drama Lovers of the Red Sky, set during the Dan dynasty, revolves around a female painter and a blind astrologer. In an era when ghosts, demons, and even gods were involved in human life, we get to see how these superpowers played an important role in the lives of these two young people.
As they try to figure out their special connection, they must also look after themselves and those they hold dear to their heart. What connects them could easily destroy them, too.
- Release Date: 30 August 2021 – 26 October 2021
- Episodes: 16
- Duration: 1hr 10min
- Original Network: SBS Viki ViuTV
- Where To Watch: Viki
May I Help You?
An interesting fantasy rom-com, May I Help You, follows Butler Kim and Baek Dong-ju, whose fates keep bringing them together and a past that might be buried deeper than either knows.
Kim works as a man for hire and can easily be hired for odd jobs for as little as 100 won. Dong-Ju, a former professional ping pong athlete, begins a new job as a funeral director. However, on the first day of work, she discovers she has a unique gift, a curse.
- Release Date: 19 October 2022 – 22 December 2022
- Episodes: 16
- Duration: 1hr 10min
- Original Network: Amazon Prime MBC
- Where To Watch: Prime Video
Mr. Queen
What happens when a modern man finds himself in another body, in another period: chaos! That’s what happens in this drama called Mr. Queen.
Jang Bong-hwan is a head chef in the present day who ends up in the body of Kim So-yong as Queen Cheorin in the Joseon period. Confused and frustrated with his situation, Bong-hwan needs to find his way back as soon as humanly possible. However, that becomes difficult to execute when he is wrapped up in a drama from years ago.
- Release Date: 12 December 2020 – 14 February 2021
- Episodes: 20
- Duration: 1hr 15min
- Original Network: tvN
- Where To Watch: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, Hulu
Queen: Love And War
Instead of the matters of hearts, love becomes a game of politics in this romance drama titled Queen: Love and War. When Kang Eun-bo’s twin sister is murdered, she decides to find the killer and punish them.
Eun-bo will need power only if she becomes the Queen to avenge her sister’s death and bring justice to the wronged ones.
- Release Date: 14 December 2019 – 9 February 2020
- Episodes: 16
- Duration: 1hr 10min
- Original Network: TV Chosun Viki
- Where To Watch: Viki, iQIYI
River Where The Moon Rises
Pyeong Gang, a princess raised as a soldier, has always been an ambitious girl with big dreams for her life who will stop at nothing. She is determined to become the first Empress of Goguryeo and will see that she succeeds in her goal. On Dal, a peace-loving man lives a calm life and is also opposite from her.
He wants to keep her safe, and she wants to follow her dreams, even if they lead her to dangerous realms. Can she give her everything for her goals, and can On Dal keep her safe when she only wants more danger?
- Release Date: 15 February 2021 – 20 April 2021
- Episodes: 20
- Duration: 1hr 5min
- Original Network: KBS2 Viki ViuTV
- Where To Watch: Viki
Strangers Again
Leaving your lover is easy, but forgetting them and those old grievances is a different challenge altogether.
In this legal drama, Strangers Again, we see Oh Ha Ra, an exceptional divorce lawyer known as the goddess of litigation. Goo Eun Beom, another talented lawyer who used to be together, proves how difficult it can be.
Two lawyers who used to be together now work in law courts; the atmosphere is as tense as possible. Who will lose their temper first and win at playing it cool until the end?
- Release Date: 18 January 2023 – 23 February 2023
- Episodes: 12
- Duration: 1hr 10min
- Original Network: ENA Genie TV Viki
- Where To Watch: TVING, Viki
The Golden Spoon
In this fantasy drama, we meet Lee Seung-cheon, a high school student born into a poor but good family. His life changes drastically when he accidentally discovers a golden spoon one day. It’s a magical spoon that allows him to switch his life.
Without much thought, he swaps his life with his rich best friend’s life, but this spoon also comes with a price, as with all good things.
- Release Date: 23 September 2022 – 12 November 2022
- Episodes: 16
- Duration: 1hr 20min
- Original Network: MBC
- Where To Watch: Disney+, Hulu, Disney+ Hotstar
The King’s Affection
Set in the Joseon dynasty, the show The King’s Affection tells the story of twins born at a time when twins were considered an ominous sign. When the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins, she has to quickly decide to save her children.
An order has been sent to kill her daughter, and the only way she can ensure her girl survives is by sending her away from the palace.
- Release Date: 11 October 2021 – 14 December 2021
- Episodes: 20
- Duration: 1hr 10min
- Original Network: KBS2 Netflix
- Where To Watch: Netflix
The King’s Face
The King’s Face follows the heartfelt story of an illegitimate kid, Prince Gwang Hae. As a crown prince, he has received countless threats, but his broken relationship with his father makes it worse for him.
His father has always been indifferent toward him, even as a kid. But, with all the negative feelings he’s been hiding inside him, it takes a toll on him.
- Release Date: 19 November 2014 – 5 February 2015
- Episodes: 23
- Duration: 60min
- Original Network: KBS2
- Where To Watch: Viki
The Secret Romantic Guesthouse
This period drama revolves around mysteries and secrets that people hide. Yoon Dan Oh, the beloved youngest daughter of her family, has lived a comfortable life, but things have changed. As the family’s breadwinner, she runs the Ihwawon Inn, where her current guests are all scholars.
- Release Date: 20 March 2023 – 16 May 2023
- Episodes: 18
- Duration: 1hr 10min
- Original Network: SBS ViuTV
- Where To Watch: Viki, Prime Video
The Tale Of Nokdu
Set in the Joseon period, Jeon Nok-du is a smart and talented swordsman who lives on an island with his father and older brother. On one fine day, a group of female assassins attack his father and brother. When he chases after the assassins, he comes across Dong Dong Ju, who wants to shoot the king with her arrow.
- Release Date: 30 September 2019 – 25 November 2019
- Episodes: 32
- Duration: 33min
- Original Network: KBS2
- Where To Watch: Netflix, Viki, iQIYI
For those who love romances and period dramas, we’d suggest you give these 13 shows a try! We are certain you’ll enjoy them.