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Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010)1364

The worldwide ranking generated by 255 votes

118 / 118

Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010)1364

Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)1346

The Crowned Clown (2019)1319

Hong Gil Dong (2008)1315

Jewel in the Palace (2003)1311

Moon Lovers : Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)1309

The Red Sleeve (2021)1305

Mr. Queen (2020)1298

Splash Splash Love (2015)1278

#10

Knight Flower (2024)1275

#11

Yi San (2007)1272

#12

The Scholar Who Walks the Night (2015)1267

#13

Empress Ki (2013)1258

#14

My Sassy Girl (2017)1254

#15

The Flower in Prison (2016)1253

#16

Splendid Politics (2015)1242

#17

Lovers of the Red Sky (2021)1239

#18

Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung (2019)1233

#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

100 Days My Prince (2018)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

The Merchant : Gaekju 20151200

#38

Pachinko 1 (2022)1200

#39

Queen Woo (2024)1200

#40

Bossam : Steal the Fate (2021)1200

#41

My Country : The New Age (2019)1200

#42

Moon River (2025)1200

#43

Jeong Do Jeon (2014)1200

#44

The Emperor : Owner of the Mask (2017)1200

#45

Queen Insoo (2011)1200

#46

Saimdang, Light’s Diary (2017)1200

#47

Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist 2 (2023)1200

#48

The Tale of Lady Ok (2024)1200

#49

The Bridal Mask (2012)1200

#50

Alchemy of Souls 2 (2022)1200

#51

Must You Go ? (2021)1200

#52

The Hymn of Death (2018)1200

#53

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

#54

The King’s Face (2014)1200

#55

My Dearest (2023)1200

#56

Song of the Bandits (2023)1200

#57

Goddess of Fire (2013)1200

#58

Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938 (2023)1200

#59

Jang Young Shil (2016)1200

#60

Different Dreams (2019)1200

#61

Cruel Palace – War of Flowers (2013)1200

#62

The Kingdom of the Winds (2008)1200

#63

The Royal Gambler (2016)1200

#64

Tree With Deep Roots (2011)1200

#65

Dong Yi (2010)1200

#66

Arthdal Chronicles 1 (2019)1200

#67

King Maker : The Change of Destiny (2020)1200

#68

Secret Investigation Record (2010)1200

#69

Tamra, the Island (2009)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

#101

The Princesss Man (2011)1159

#102

Gu Family Book (2013)1159

#103

The Nokdu Flower (2019)1153

#104

Flower Crew : Joseon Marriage Agency (2019)1153

#105

Secret Royal Inspector and Joy (2021)1145

#106

The Forbidden Marriage (2022)1138

#107

Rebel : Thief Who Stole the People (2017)1132

#108

Queen for Seven Days (2017)1129

#109

Grand Prince (2018)1127

#110

The Matchmakers (2023)1126

#111

Check in Hanyang (2024)1117

#112

Our Blooming Youth (2023)1110

#113

Alchemy of Souls 1 (2022)1101

#114

Joseon Attorney : A Morality (2023)1096

#115

Queen In Hyun’s Man (2012)1094

#116

Faith (2012)1092

#117

Night Watchman’s Journal (2014)1075

#118

The Return of Iljimae (2009)1058

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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.