Author Description

Thanks to the widespread popularity of K-pop and K-drama, more and more people take an interest in Korean history and culture. Watching Korean historical TV dramas and films is a highly entertaining way to gain knowledge of Korean history. This book is written as a guide to navigate through a host of historical Korean dramas. Separating facts from fiction, it provides a historical context of some events dramatized in films and TV series. Each chapter begins with an overview of major political events and important historical figures from the prehistoric time to the present-day. The history section is interlaced with an overview of K-dramas relevant to historical figures under the spotlight.