Discover the hidden gem of January: the captivating K-Drama “Lee San, Wind in the Palace.” Don’t miss it this month on KOCOWA+.
Our monthly Hidden Gem dramas showcase the best of what K-Dramas offer. Though always well-loved, they are often K-Dramas that were either overlooked sleeper hits or immensely popular dramas that have been forgotten through the years (yet prime for a new audience to discover!).

Our January Hidden Gem is the epic historical romance “Lee San, Wind in the Palace“, starring Lee Seo Jin and Han Ji Min in career-defining roles. This award-winning historical K-Drama series depicts the life and love of Korea’s King Jeongo, the 22nd ruler of the historical Joseon Dynasty.
Based on the king’s real life, this epic K-Drama chronicles King Jeongo’s early years in the palace, where he lives through threats to his family and kingdom while rising to power and falling in love.

If the love story isn’t for you (we know it is, just humor us), the numerous palace intrigues and schemes that he must constantly guard himself and Korea against will keep you watching episode to episode, and while this interpretation is a dramatic representation, so the show deviates from the historical record, it is praised for being an excellent representation of court life during the Joseon Dynasty.
With seventy-seven episodes, there are plenty of hours of drama, intrigue, and romance to enjoy, all while learning a bit of Korean history. If you love stepping into another world with Korean historical dramas, then be sure to watch our Hidden Gem, “Lee San, Wind in the Palace”, this month!