I like romantic and epic sageuks – oh and fusion sageuks too. I’ve watched and liked Dong Yi, The Flower in Prison (my very first Kdrama), Shine or Go Crazy, Dae Jang Geum, The Princess’ Man
For fusion/romantic you might like The Tale of Nokdu. The Crowned Clown was loved and hated by Beanies (the last episode was fairly ridiculous and I really liked the rest of it). Beanies loved Rookie Historian and still talk about it. My Country is awesome for man watching and action, but it’s fairly weak on the women and history front (the comment section in the recaps includes lots of historical background and links though). @wishfultoki listed more traditional and excellent sageuks below.
I’ve seen the movie movie the crowned clown was base Don (with Han Hyo Joo ans Lee Byung-hun, which I loved), but I don’t do Yeo Jin-goo so the drama is a no for me. Started Rooki Historian but dropped it because it was simply ridiculous (Cha Eun-woo’s character was vapid).
ladyjaye
September 4, 2020 at 3:11 PM
I am in need of a good sageuk to watch
mugyuljoie is preciousss
September 5, 2020 at 8:35 PM
@wishfultoki, @kiara
mugyuljoie is preciousss
September 5, 2020 at 8:36 PM
What sageuks have you watched that you liked?
ladyjaye
September 15, 2020 at 3:53 PM
I like romantic and epic sageuks – oh and fusion sageuks too. I’ve watched and liked Dong Yi, The Flower in Prison (my very first Kdrama), Shine or Go Crazy, Dae Jang Geum, The Princess’ Man
mugyuljoie is preciousss
September 15, 2020 at 7:07 PM
For fusion/romantic you might like The Tale of Nokdu. The Crowned Clown was loved and hated by Beanies (the last episode was fairly ridiculous and I really liked the rest of it). Beanies loved Rookie Historian and still talk about it. My Country is awesome for man watching and action, but it’s fairly weak on the women and history front (the comment section in the recaps includes lots of historical background and links though). @wishfultoki listed more traditional and excellent sageuks below.
WishfulToki
September 16, 2020 at 12:18 PM
My sister is not a sageuk fan and she loved TALE OF NOKDU. She’s watching MY COUNTRY now.
ladyjaye
September 17, 2020 at 4:06 AM
I’ve seen the movie movie the crowned clown was base Don (with Han Hyo Joo ans Lee Byung-hun, which I loved), but I don’t do Yeo Jin-goo so the drama is a no for me. Started Rooki Historian but dropped it because it was simply ridiculous (Cha Eun-woo’s character was vapid).
mugyuljoie is preciousss
September 17, 2020 at 9:38 AM
Tale of Nokdu was mostly good and very entertaining.
mugyuljoie is preciousss
September 17, 2020 at 9:39 AM
I’d trust @wishfultoki‘s more serious recommendations below.
WishfulToki
September 5, 2020 at 8:48 PM
Nokdu Flower.
Six Flying Dragons.
Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People.