12 Dramas Like My Dearest You Must Watch

Starring Namkoong Min as Lee Jang Hyun and Ahn Eun Jin as Yu Gil Chae, My Dearest has been praised by most of the viewers. It’s an amazing show with brilliant actors and an amazing story that draws you in from the very beginning. With only ten episodes, My Dearest managed to steal everyone’s heart as well as garner a lot of attention.

Set in the 1600s during the Qing invasion, My Dearest is a historical romance drama revolving around Yu Gil Chae, a noblewoman, and Lee Jang Hyun, the mysterious guy in the town. Other stars who are playing the main roles in this drama are Lee Hak Joo, Lee Da In, and Kim Yoon Woo.

Yu Gil Chae, also known as 99-tailed Fox of Neunggun-ri, is a bubbly and spoiled young lady. She is a beautiful person who can make men fall for her, but she’s like an outcast when it comes to women. Most of the young ladies dislike her because of her straightforward attitude, which they believe is inappropriate for such a good-looking young lady.

Lee Jang Hyun, a mysterious man, one day appears in the neighborhood. Nobody knows him, and young nobles dislike him for some reason. Although a stranger, Lee Jang Hyun has all the elderly wrapped around his finger. He becomes curious about the famous 99-tailed fox; however, with the war brewing, these two are separated even before they have begun.

Will they get to live their happily ever after they so rightfully deserve, or will the war get between these two lovers? We can’t say, but if you happen to be one of those viewers who loved this show deeply and want something similar to cure your “hangover,” then here are 12 other dramas that might help you!

Alchemy Of Souls

If you’re a K-drama fan, then you surely must have heard of this show at least once. The show was also in the news earlier this year when its new season came out. 

Alchemy of Souls is a very popular historical romance drama set in a fictional country, Daeho. This place doesn’t exist in history or even on maps, for that matter. “Alchemy of Souls” is a forbidden magic spell that allows souls to switch bodies as per their wishes.

In the drama, Naksu is an elite assassin who finds her soul trapped in the weak body of Mu-Deok. As she tries to adjust to her new body, she gets involved with Jang Uk, who comes from a noble family. She becomes his servant and helps him learn some of her skills as a warrior.

• Genre: Action, Fantasy, Historical, Romance
• Release Date: 18 June 2022 – 28 August 2022
• Episodes: 20
• Duration: 1hr 20min
• Original Network: Netflix tvN
• Where To Watch: Netflix

Call It Love

We all can agree that life can be heavy, but it’s easy to carry with someone to share your burden with. When Sim Woo Joo’s father died, and she was thrown out of her home by her father’s mistress, she was feeling a lot of odd feelings. She was lonely and sad, but she was also angry and wanted to seek revenge on that woman for mistreating her. 

In order to achieve that, she decided to approach Han Dong Jin, the son of her father’s ex-lover. Dong Jin is a lonely man who spends all his time working just to keep himself busy. His silent world is turned upside down when Sim Woo Joo enters his life suddenly. As she spends time with him, she begins falling for him, but will her love be reciprocated by him, too? 

• Genre: Romance, Melodrama
• Release Date: 22 February 2023 – 12 April 2023
• Episodes: 16
• Duration: 1hr 10min
• Original Network: Disney+ Hulu
• Where To Watch: Disney+, Disney+ Hotstar, Hulu

Just Between Lovers

Just Between Lovers or Rain or Shine revolves around two people who lost their loved ones to a tragedy at a young age. Years ago, an accident killed 48 people, leaving everyone with invisible scars. At 15, Lee Gang Doo was a young dreamer who dreamt of playing for the Korean national soccer team. However, those dreams were crushed when he was injured.

Now, he struggles emotionally and physically while trying his best to support his sister as she pays back a debt. Ha Moon Soo specializes in creating architectural models. When a construction project is approved at the accident site, these two will meet each other, healing each other while also learning how to move forward.

• Genre: Romance, Melodrama, Psychological
• Release Date: 11 December 2017 – 30 January 2018
• Episodes: 16
• Duration: 1hr 13min
• Original Network: jTBC
• Where To Watch: Netflix, Disney+, WeTV, Viki

Live Your Own Life

Hyo Shim has a successful career as a personal trainer at TS Fitness. However, instead of relaxing a little at this stage of her life, she’s weighed down by her family obligations. With three brothers who live their own happy lives, chasing their dreams and passions, Hyo Shim, as an only girl, has to deal with the less desirable tasks and financial woes for her brothers.

She seeks refuge in her mother, but it’s quite difficult for her when her mother only ever sides with her beloved boys. When she meets Kang Tae Ho, she decides she has had enough and must do everything in her power to take control of her own life. But while on her quest to find peace, what if she also finds something else, something better?

• Genre: Family, Romance, Melodrama
• Release Date: 16 September 2023 – 16 March 2024
• Episodes: 50
• Duration: 1hr 20min
• Original Network: KBS2
• Where To Watch: KBS World, Viki

Mr. Sunshine

Mr. Sunshine is a historical drama that mainly focuses on Korean history with a hint of romance mixed in it. Eugene Choi was born into slavery in Joseon and escaped his fate by fleeing to the U.S. Years later, he returned to his hometown for a mission as a Marine Corps Officer. In the present, he meets Go Ae-shin, the beautiful granddaughter of an aristocrat, and immediately falls for her.

However, winning her heart might be a little complicated because of their different classes and Kim Hui-seong’s presence. Kim Hui Seong is a nobleman who has been betrothed to Go Ae-shin since they were little kids. Eugene Choi’s life will get even more complex when he discovers a plot by foreign forces to colonize Korea.

• Genre: Romance, Historical, Military, Melodrama
• Release Date: 7 July 2018 – 30 September 2018
• Episodes: 24
• Duration: 1hr 20min
• Original Network: Netflix tvN
• Where To Watch: Netflix

Rebel: Thief Who Stole The People

What happens when a ruler fails to protect his kingdom? King Yeonsangun was reviled by his own people despite his royal blood. Hong Gil Dong, on the other hand, succeeded in winning over the commoners’ hearts just by being a normal slave.

Without any royal blood running through his veins, he was a hero to the people living under the king. However, to the King, he was an enemy, a problem that had to be eradicated as soon as possible. As these two butt heads against each other, their battle showcases the true qualities that a true leader needs to run his kingdom.

• Genre: Action, Historical, Thriller, Romance
• Release Date: 30 January 2017 – 16 May 2017
• Episodes: 30
• Duration: 60min
• Original Network: MBC
• Where To Watch: Netflix, Viki

The Legend Of Xiao Chuo

The show follows Xiao Chao, who is the youngest daughter of the renowned Prime Minister Xiao Si Wen and Princess Yan. She has been in love with an aspiring military commander, Han De Rang, for years, and if given the chance, she would have chosen to spend the rest of her life with him. However, when her parents decide to marry her off to Liao Emperor Jin Zhong without asking her, she gives up and concedes to their wishes.

After marrying the emperor, Xiao Chao rose in power and became a fierce defender of the Liao dynasty, assisting several changes for the betterment of their kingdom. Meanwhile, Han De Rang has risen through the ranks and is now a remarkably powerful general and minister. Despite their love for their nation, will Xiao Chao and Han De Rang succeed at controlling their feelings for each other or not?

• Genre: Historical, Action, Political, Romance
• Release Date: 3 November 2020 – 22 November 2020
• Episodes: 48
• Duration: 45min
• Original Network: BTV Tencent Video
• Where To Watch: WeTV, TencentVideo, Prime Video, Viki, Tubi

The Long Ballad

Set in the Tang dynasty, The Long Ballad follows Li Changge, the daughter of Li Jiancheng, the Crown Prince of Tang. She loses her family to a coup orchestrated by her uncle, who later becomes Emperor Taizong. Burning with rage and the feeling of being betrayed, Li Changge is hungry for revenge.

Set on seeking revenge, she decides to overthrow Taizong and begins her journey. It is during this long journey she meets Ashile Sun, her conqueror who keeps her as his strategist. When their fates intertwine, they begin cooperating with each other only to discover the powerful forces that could destroy everything they hold close to their hearts.

• Genre: Action, War, Romance, Historical
• Release Date: 31 March 2021 – 3 May 2021
• Episodes: 49
• Duration: 45min
• Original Network: Tencent Video
• Where To Watch: Netflix, iQIYI, Viki, TencentVideo

The Princess’s Man

The Princess’s Man, starring Kim Yeong Cheol, Park Shi Hoo, and Moon Chae Won in the main roles, is also known as Kongjooui Namja or Gongjooeui Namja. This historical romance drama follows the life of a princess who is torn between her lover and family.

Princess Lee Se Ryung is a headstrong and forward-thinking person. Her father, Grand Prince Su Yang, is determined to be the next King, dreaming of sitting on that prestigious throne. When Se Ryung falls in love with the son of an enemy, interrupting her father’s schemes, her life becomes a mess that she must sort out as soon as possible.

• Genre: Historical, Political, Action, Romance
• Release Date: 20 July 2011 – 6 October 2011
• Episodes: 24
• Duration: 1hr 5min
• Original Network: KBS2
• Where To Watch: Viki

The Red Sleeve

The 2021 K-drama, The Red Sleeve, is set in 18th-century Korea. Prince Yi San is a perfectionist who is still haunted by his dad’s murder and wants to silence those voices. He is only waiting for his cruel grandfather, also the current king, to pass away before he can inherit the throne. He dreams of becoming a good ruler by reforming the current kingdom’s laws.

One day, he meets Sung Deok Im at court. Sung Deok Im is a free-spirited and intelligent young woman and also the one who stole the Prince’s heart. When they get closer, Sung Deok Im realizes the amount of changes she could bring with their union.

• Genre: Drama, Romance, Historical, Melodrama
• Release Date: 12 November 2021 – 1 January 2022
• Episodes: 17
• Duration: 1hr 20min
• Original Network: MBC Viki
• Where To Watch: Viki, Apple TV

The Rise Of Phoenixes

Adapted from the novel Huang Quan by Tianxia Guiyuan, The Rise Of Phoenixes follows Feng Zhi Wei and Ning Yi’s lives. Feng Zhi Wei, the unfavoured daughter of the Qiu family, had to flee to survive and owes a huge favor to the sixth prince, Ning Yi. Later, she disguises herself as a man to join Qingming Academy and successfully becomes the Emperor’s supreme scholar.

Ning Yi wants to uncover the truth of his past and seek revenge for his loved ones. When these two fall for each other, they must fight for their love while also ensuring they don’t get caught up in the brutal schemes of their world.

• Genre: Melodrama, Romance, Historical, Political
• Release Date: 14 August 2018 – 17 September 2018
• Episodes: 70
• Duration: 45min
• Original Network: Hunan TV
• Where To Watch: Netflix

The Untamed

The 2019 fantasy mystery drama, The Untamed, is an adaptation of the novel titled Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It follows Wei Wu Xian and Lan Wang Ji, the two talented disciples of respected clans who meet during their cultivation training. When they discover a secret, both of them decide to eradicate the world of a dangerous threat.

However, Wei Wu Xian dies suddenly, putting their big plans on hold. Years later, he is brought back to life and takes up the identity of his summoner. He finds Lan Wang Ji, and together they continue doing what they started while solving the puzzles related to the present events as well as that of the past.

• Genre: Mystery, Fantasy, Wuxia
• Release Date: 27 June 2019 – 7 August 2019
• Episodes: 50
• Duration: 45min
• Original Network: Tencent Video
• Where To Watch: Netflix, TencentVideo, WeTV, Viki, Prime Video, Apple TV

If you enjoyed watching My Dearest and are in search of some more similar dramas to the aforementioned show, then we suggest you pick any of the above-mentioned shows. They are historical romance dramas that might interest you, so why not start your next binge-watching session now?