Whether it’s the British monarchy or animated princes and princesses, there’s just something about royalty that is so fascinating and enthralling. Let’s admit it—the stories make for great entertainment!
Korean dramas are no exception. As Korea was once a monarchy, there is a lot of history that can be explored and retold, and these have been transformed into some of the best K-dramas out there. If you’re craving royalty, whether in the modern or historical eras, here’s a list you can binge-watch on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
Princess Hours
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K-drama fans shouldn’t miss this classic, set in an alternate universe where the imperial family continues to thrive in modern times. It stars Yoon Eun-hye as normal high schooler Shin Chae-kyung, who becomes the Crown Princess after she’s forced into an arranged marriage with Prince Lee Shin (Joo Ji-hoon). Naturally, the two don’t get along at first, with Shin openly showing his dislike for Chae-kyung, but soon her warm, bubbly, and endearing personality wins over the whole palace and slowly melts Shin’s cold heart.
This drama, which aired in 2006, is filled with K-Drama tropes from a contract marriage to a love triangle, but the slow buildup of Chae-kyung and Shin’s romance will surely give you the ~feels~! Watch Princess Hours on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
An Empress’s Dignity
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Another reimagining of the imperial family, but this time it depicts the end of Korea’s constitutional monarchy. It stars Jang Nara as Oh Sunny, a musical actress who catches the attention of Emperor Lee Hyuk (Shin Sung-rok), becoming his wife and the last Empress of the monarch. She soon discovers that life as royalty is not as glamorous as it seems and unearths the imperial family’s many secrets—from attempted murders and conspiracies to secret relationships and betrayals. Watch An Empress’s Dignity on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
Mr. Queen
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This romantic comedy is another modern-historical mashup, where the soul of Bong Hwan (Choi Jin-hyuk), an arrogant chef in present times, gets transported into the body of a future queen, So Yong (Shin Hye-sun), in the Joseon period. He experiences life through her eyes, including her relationship with her secretive soon-to-be-husband, King Cheol Jong. Although Cheol Jong appears to be gentle and easygoing, he is actually masking his strong and intelligent personality. As Bong Hwan tries to figure out how to get back to the present, he uncovers shady things happening inside the kingdom and unwittingly becomes invested in the court politics. Stream Mr. Queen on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
The Red Sleeve
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This heart-wrenching drama is based on the historical romance of King Jeongjo of Joseon and Seong Deok-im (Lee Se-young), a court lady who falls for the king. He desires for her to become his concubine, but she rejects his proposal as she’s determined to live her own life. However, her love for Jeongjo wins and despite knowing that the life of a noble consort does not generally bring happiness, she consents to becoming one for him. Don’t miss out on this beautiful series and catch The Red Sleeve on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
Love in the Moonlight
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This squee-worthy drama is about Crown Prince Lee Yeong (Park Bo-gum) and Hong Ra-on (Kim Yoo-jung), a woman forced to disguise herself as a eunuch inside the palace in order to continue making a living. The two slowly falling in love with each other is such a heartwarming thing to watch, but you also can’t help but be mesmerized by the beautiful setting and costumes and be immersed in the sinister plot to harm the royal family! Stream Love in the Moonlight on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
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