March 1 celebrates Independence Movement Day in South Korea.
In 1919, a crowd of people shouted for liberation, a movement against the Japanese military rule over Korea.
An 18-year-old girl, Ryu Gwansun led the people to this historical nonviolent movement. Her passion along with the fearless voices of the freedom fighters pave the way for Korea’s independence.
How To Learn Korean History Through Watching Historical Korean Dramas
A few Korean dramas have tackled the fight for Korean independence when it was annexed in Japan. Below are Korean dramas you can watch that can give you insights into the remarkable forbearance of Korean patriots.
Mr. Sunshine
- Watch it on Netflix
An apt starting point to begin your understanding of the Korean freedom movement. The series starring Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Ri is enriched with scenic cinematography, superb portrayal and an earworm soundtrack.
Mr. Sunshine gives a peek at the events leading to Korea’s Japan annexation. It touches on the diligence of the Righteous Army. Moreover, historical events including the 1905 Japan-Korea Treaty and the Battle of Namdaemun are featured in the story.
Chicago Typewriter
- Watch it on Netflix
Chicago Typewriter maneuvers to shifting timelines where the storytelling moves simultaneously with the writing of an online serial novel that is set in the 1930s.
The novel, also titled “Chicago Typewriter”, recounts the story of the past lives of the main characters, who are freedom fighters in the Japanese Colonial Period.
If you like an imaginative story about freedom fighters, then you should never miss this series.
Different Dreams
- Watch it on Viki
Covering Korea’s period of history when the country was colonized by Japan, Different Dreams delves into untold stories of freedom fighters and independence movements. As is the case for stories depicted during this period of time in Korea, the series expects harrowing moments highlighting patriots.
Bridal Mask
- Watch it on Viki
Bridal Mask goes to this milieu: Former best friends avenge the deaths of their family members and they also fell in love with the same woman. They are also at the opposite ends fighting and defending the Japanese regime. If this looks crazy in writing, it is astonishingly gripping in action.
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