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Note: This article was first published back in March 2021 and updated throughout the year. The reasons to watch were written before the airing.
Are you a fan of historical drama? Last year only 4 historical dramas were released: "Kingdom 2", "King Maker: The Change of Destiny", "Mr. Queen", and "Royal Secret Agent". But 2021 has plenty of historical dramas for you. Have a look at the historical K-Dramas of 2021 below.
Web dramas are not included in this list but note that two BL web dramas "Nobleman Ryu's Wedding" and โTinted With Youโ are historical dramas as well.
This is not a ranking. Dramas starting in 2021 are included in this list.ย
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1. "Lovers of the Red Sky"
SBS
When: From August 30
Cast: Ahn HyoSeop, Kim YooJung, Gong Myung, Kwak SiYang
Summary:ย 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 byย 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.
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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
