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12 Best Historical K-Dramas of the Last 5 Years Currently on Netflix

12 Best Historical K-Dramas of the Last 5 Years Currently on Netflix
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Without a doubt, K-drama is one of the most popular TV genres right now, as the whole world has gone crazy for Korean culture in the last five years or so, which was certainly kickstarted by Netflix's decision to invest more money in the production and marketing of Korean series.

And while most fans think that all K-dramas are basically romantic comedies, that's not true at all - there's a wide variety among K-drama shows, and one of the most popular genres is historical drama.

Here are the 12 best historical K-dramas from the last five years on Netflix:

As you can see, the K-dramas we have selected for this list are all set in very different periods of Korean history and can easily satisfy even the most specific tastes of fans who want to learn more about the rich history of the Korean people.

In addition, the shows mentioned above are simply great at entertaining their viewers, not only staying true to realism, but also providing fans with interesting storylines, captivating romantic affairs, and even some pretty top-notch action sequences.

If romantic K-dramas are not your cup of tea, try these 12 historical shows instead! We are sure they will appeal to you just as much as "Outlander " and "Bridgerton ".