The one of category of Korean Drama is the historical dramas(Sa Geuk). They are dramatizations of Korean history. Korean historical dramas are usually lengthy and involve complex story lines with elaborate costumes, sets and special effects. You can expect to see many feats of athleticism and action, such as sword play, martial arts, horse riding, and fighting.
Korean dramas, whether the historical or modern, have been recognized for excellent production quality, characters with depth, and intelligent writing. Avid watchers of dramas will notice familiar themes, types of characters, settings, and Korean cultural references (i.e. expressions, behavior, food, drink, etc.).
Unlike the modern dramas, historical dramas are designed to reach a broad audience and thus, they will showcase a combination of human interest plot lines sprinkled with themes of family, romance, friendship, martial arts, political strategy, wars, etc. With a broad appeal, the shows attract fans of all ages and genders.
