Kang Chi, the Beginning

Series Similar to Kang Chi, the Beginning

If you enjoyed Kang Chi, the Beginning, these series share similar themes, tone, and quality. Each recommendation is scored on genre overlap, tonal match, and critical acclaim.

1. Nirvana in Fire

   2015 · Drama, Fantasy, History · ended

   Recommended for similar Fantasy / History profile, hidden gem.

   During the Datong era of the Southern Liang Dynasty, Northern Wei sent troops southward and General Lin Xie took his only child, the 17 year old Lin Shu to the battlefield. Unexpectedly, Lin Xie was framed by a political rival, causing the unjust deaths of seventy thousand Chi Yan army soldiers, just after they drove off the hostile Wei forces. Fortunately, Lin Shu was rescued by a loyal subordinate, although he barely escaped with his life.

2. Red Sleeve

   2021 · Drama, Romance, History · ended

   Recommended for similar History profile, highly rated (8), hidden gem, also on MBC.

   Red Sleeve tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who believes his duty is to his country first above love, and a court lady who wants to protect the life she has chosen.

3. Red Sky

   2021 · Drama, Fantasy, History · ended

   Recommended for similar Fantasy / History profile.

   Set during the Joseon era, Hong Chun Ki is a female painter with a genius like painting talent. She is picked as the first female painter of the Dohwaseo. Hong Chun Ki also has a beautiful appearance and a bright personality. For her, painting is everything. One day, she meets Ha Ram. Ha Ram is an officer at the Seowoongwan, an office in charge of astronomy, geography, art of divination, and meteorology. When he was young, an accident caused him to become blind. Hong Chun Ki falls in love with him and she doesn't care that he is blind. Hong Chun Ki keeps appearing in front of Ha Ram and he finds himself waiting for her.

4. Chernobyl

   2019 · Drama, History · ended

   Recommended for similar History profile, highly rated (8.9).

   Chernobyl dramatizes the true story of one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history and tells of the brave men and women who sacrificed to save Europe from unimaginable disaster. The miniseries focuses on the heartbreaking scope of the nuclear plant disaster that occurred in Ukraine in April 1986, revealing how and why it happened and telling the shocking, remarkable stories of the heroes who fought and fell.

5. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

   2016 · Fantasy, Romance, History · ended

   Recommended for similar Fantasy / History profile.

   When a total eclipse of the sun takes place, a 21st century woman, Go Ha Jin, is transported back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea. She wakes up in the body of 16-year-old Hae Soo, an aristocrat living with Lady Hae, her cousin who happens to be married to one of the sons of King Taejo. She soon befriends several of the princes, who find her carefree and exuberant attitude refreshing. Although she knows she should not get involved in palace intrigues over the succession to the throne, she inadvertently becomes a pawn in the struggle, as several of the Princes fall in love with her.

6. Splash Splash Love

   2015 · Fantasy, Romance, History · ended

   Recommended for similar Fantasy / History profile, hidden gem, also on MBC.

   Senior High school student Dan Bi has to take the College Scholastic Ability test. While failing a different study due to stress, she falls into a time lapse on the day of her exam and arrives in the Joseon Era. Lee Do is a king who can't be stopped and is trying to put effort in everything as he received the throne at his young age.

7. My Country

   2019 · Drama, History · ended

   Recommended for similar History profile, hidden gem.

   During the kingdom of Goryeo, two friends become enemies following a misunderstanding. They try to protect their country, and the people they love, their own way.Seo Hwi is a warrior. His father Seo Gum is a famous commander. Seo Hwi does not compromise when it comes to injustice. His life devolves into a hellish existence, but he still holds a smile. Meanwhile, Nam Sun Ho is smart and a talented figure. Because his mother was born into the lowest class, Nam Sun Ho is looked down upon by other people. He wants to pass the military service examination. Due to a corruption scandal involving his father, Nam Sun Ho loses his dream. Making things worse, he comes into conflict with Seo Hwi over a misunderstanding.

8. John Adams

   2008 · Drama, History · ended

   Recommended for similar History profile, highly rated (8).

   This seven-part epic miniseries event explores American history through one of its greatest founding fathers, a fiercely independent spirit whose unwavering vision steered America through a tumultuous period.

9. Arthdal Chronicles

   2019 · Drama, Fantasy, History · ended

   Recommended for similar Fantasy / History profile.

   A gripping tale of love, ambition, and tragedy, with four characters whose destinies are intertwined fighting for what they want in the city of Arthdal.

10. The Village

    2013 · Drama, History · ended

    Recommended for similar History profile, hidden gem.

    The story of 20th Century England is played out through a family in a Derbyshire village.