How accurate are historical K-dramas? Separating fiction from history in 5 hit shows.

We check the accuracy of five historical K-dramas as "Queen Seondeok," "Love in the Moonlight," "Mr. Sunshine," "The Red Sleeve" and "Under the Queen's Umbrella" are all examined for fictional elements and historical discrepancies.

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[BAEKSANG AND BEYOND] Moon Sang-min sees his dreams come true with Baeksang win

For rookie actors, participating in an acclaimed work isn’t just a chance to get a career boost but more a chance to learn and meet people who will change their lives. And for actor Moon Sang-min, tvN’s period drama “Under the Queen’s Umbrella” ...

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'Under the Queen’s Umbrella' combines drama, determination and some distortion

“A crown prince is not born. He is made.” The line is murmured, full of determination by the Queen Hwa-ryeong, portrayed by Kim Hye-soo in tvN drama series “Under the Queen’s Umbrella.” In the most recent episode, Queen Hwa-ryeong loses her eldest...

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How accurate are historical K-dramas? Separating fiction from history in 5 hit shows.

[BAEKSANG AND BEYOND] Moon Sang-min sees his dreams come true with Baeksang win

'Under the Queen’s Umbrella' combines drama, determination and some distortion