Shows Like Donggung

In the Joseon dynasty, a nobleman encounters Hongrang — a gisaeng (courtesan artist) whose intelligence and dignity defy every boundary the era draws. Their love is impossible by e…

If you loved Donggung's love story the world is determined to crush — which only makes it burn hotter, Dear Hongrang delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about love that crosses a line society drew and the price they pay for it. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

A med student and a nurse fall in love during the Gwangju Uprising of May 1980.

If you loved Donggung's love story the universe keeps trying to destroy, Youth of May delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about love that crosses a line society drew and the price they pay for it. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

A court lady who refuses to surrender her freedom falls in love with the crown prince destined to become king.

If you loved Donggung's slow build where every stolen glance and almost-moment pays off, The Red Sleeve delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about love that crosses a line society drew and the price they pay for it. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

A king falls in love with a shaman who unknowingly resembles his first love, sparking dangerous memories.

Both are built around love that crosses a line society drew and the price they pay for it. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

A crown prince dies unexpectedly, and his secret twin sister takes his place — ruling as king for years while hiding her identity. When a new court tutor arrives, the "king" finds …

Both are built around love that crosses a line society drew and the price they pay for it. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

A tyrant king, threatened by conspirators, secretly replaces himself with a peasant clown who looks exactly like him. As the clown impersonates the king and begins to genuinely gov…

If you loved Donggung's slow build where every stolen glance and almost-moment pays off, The Crowned Clown delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about love that crosses a line society drew and the price they pay for it. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

Set during the Manchu invasion of 1636, Gil Chae is a noblewoman obsessed with marrying well — until she crosses paths with Jang Hyun, an enigmatic man of mysterious origins who sa…

If you loved Donggung's love story the world is determined to crush — which only makes it burn hotter, My Dearest delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about characters making devastating sacrifices for people they love — and the aftermath. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

King Lee Tae has survived court politics since childhood by being harder than the people trying to destroy him. Yoo Jung is a commoner woman who becomes entangled in palace affairs…

If you loved Donggung's love story the world is determined to crush — which only makes it burn hotter, Bloody Heart delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about love that crosses a line society drew and the price they pay for it. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

In Joseon Korea, a legendary female painter blessed with the ability to see demons and a brilliant blind scholar connected to an ancient evil are drawn together by fate, prophecy, …

Both are built around characters making devastating sacrifices for people they love — and the aftermath. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

A Korean boy born into slavery escapes to America, returns as a US Marine captain, and falls for a noblewoman fighting for independence.

If you loved Donggung's love story the world is determined to crush — which only makes it burn hotter, Mr. Sunshine delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about love that crosses a line society drew and the price they pay for it. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.