10 'Historical Queens' Dominating Korean Screens

Han Hyo Joo topped the "Queen of Korean historical dramas" poll in 2013 thanks to her fragile, ethereal beauty."The most beautiful smile in Korea"made her mark with many historical TV series such as "Iljimae" (left), "Dong Yi" (right) and the blockbuster "Masquerade". Han Hyo Joo is also famous for her historical films when she won the prestigious Daesang award at the age of 23.

Lee Young Ae is a prominent beauty of Korean cinema with an oval face, big round eyes and a bright smile. In hanbok, the beauty is praised for her elegant and authoritative aura. In 2003, the actress born in 1971 caused a "storm" across Asia when she transformed into Dae Jang Geum (left) inwork of the same name. In 2016, Lee Young Ae returned to historical drama "Saimdang Diary" (must) butaudience turned awaybecause of old topic, confusing script.

Beauty Moon Chae Won once made an impression with the role of courtesan Jung Hyang in the series "Painter of the Wind" (left) and Princess Se Ryung in the series "The Princess's Man" (right). Korean media highly appreciated the ancient costume of the actress born in 1986. Her gentle and charming appearance helped her succeed in historical films.

Ha Ji Won is a multi-talented artist, suitable for both historical and modern films. She once caused a stir when she transformed into the most famous talented and ill-fated courtesan of the Chosun Dynasty - HwJin Yi (left)- in the work of the same name in 2006. In the following years, she was successful with many historical films such as "Counterfeit Money Case", "Bounty Hunter", "Ms. Damo". The character Ki Seung Nyang (left) in "Empress Ki" is considered the role of a lifetime for the beauty.

Actress Han Ga In is always in the Top "Queen of Korean historical dramas" even though she doesn't play many roles in this genre. In "Moon Embracing the Sun", the beauty born in 1982 plays Heo Yeon Woo - the daughter of a mandarin - later the queen of King Lee Hwon. Although her acting is not highly appreciated, the beauty still attracts attention thanks to her elegant, beautiful and sad appearance.

Kim Yoo Jung is a new generation of Korean historical beauty. She was born in 1999. She has been acting since the age of four. Yoo Jung has made her mark through a series of historical films such as "The Legend of Iljimae" (left), "Dong Yi", "Moon Embracing the Sun", "Secret Door" and "Moonlight Drawn by Clouds" (right). The 18-year-old star's elegant appearance, pure smile and charming acting style are highly appreciated by critics.

Also born in 1999, Kim So Hyun is considered to be on par withKim Yoo Jung. Both are predicted by experts to dominate Korean screens for the next 10 years.Kim So Hyun has appeared in historical projects such as "Rooftop Prince", "Moon Embracing the Sun" (left), "Goblin". Currently, the beauty is causing a "storm" with her elegant appearance.when wearing traditional hanbok in the series "The King: The Mask" ("Ruler: Master of the Mask").

In the movie "Jang Ok Jung, Live for Love", Kim Tae Hee attracts attention with her gorgeous and noble appearance when wearing colorful hanbok. She plays Jang Hee Bin - a famous concubine in the Joseon Dynasty. This is the only historical movie of the Korean beauty icon.

Kim So Eun has acted in many historical dramas such as "Empress Dowager Cheonchu", "Ma Y" or "T"born in the dark". She was praised for shining in historical images, both beautiful and lovely.

"The beauty who underwent plastic surgery" Park Min Young became a "hot" topic when she played Kim Yoon Hee in the drama "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" (left) in 2010. She was praised for her elegance when wearing hanbok and her liveliness when dressing as a man. In "The Doctor Who Leapt Through Time", she was also highly appreciated for her appearance. Currently, the beauty is starring in the historical drama "Queen for Seven Days" (right). The actress plays Shin Chae Kyung - who later became Queen Dang Yeong.

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