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Shin Don(신돈 )

2005South Korea
DramaGoryeo DynastyHistoricalHistorical FictionKing Male LeadPoliticalRoyalty

To ensure Koryo's independence, Gong Min Wang wed a woman he had no affection for. With Mongolian forces in control of Koryo, he took the Mongolian princess as his wife, believing this alliance might eventually lead to Koryo's liberation. Shin Don, a Buddhist monk, was a key advisor to both Queen Nokuk and King Gong Min in their governance of Koryo.

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Recommendation: Dawn of the Empire similar to Shin Don
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Dawn of the Empire(제국의 아침)

2002South Korea
DramaGoryeo DynastyHistoricalHistorical FictionKing Male LeadPoliticalRoyaltyGwangjong Of GoryeoHistorical FigurePalace

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Goryeo Dynasty, Historical, Historical Fiction, King Male Lead, Political, and Royalty themes with a 70% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Kwangjong, who served as the monarch during the reign of the Koryo Dynasty from 918 to 1392.

Recommendation: Emperor Wang Gun similar to Shin Don
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Emperor Wang Gun(태조 왕건)

2000South Korea
Goryeo DynastyHistoricalHistorical FictionKing Male LeadRoyaltyHistorical FigureTaejo

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Goryeo Dynasty, Historical, Historical Fiction, King Male Lead, and Royalty themes with a 56% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Emperor Wang Gun, who established the Goryo Dynasty.

Recommendation: Age of Warriors similar to Shin Don
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Age of Warriors(무인시대 (武人時代))

2003South Korea
DramaGoryeo DynastyHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalInspired By A True StoryMilitary

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Goryeo Dynasty, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Political themes with a 56% similarity match.

The plot unfolds during a chaotic period in Korean history, when a group of fighters including Jung Joong Bu, Lee Ui Bang, Lee Go, and Chae Won staged a revolt against King Ui Jong of Goryeo and his administration, which was controlled by intellectuals and officials, in order to institute a military-led governance.

Recommendation: Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor similar to Shin Don
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Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor(秦始皇)

2007China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionKing Male LeadPoliticalRoyaltyHistorical FigureMultiple MainsPalaceQin DynastyQin Shi Huang

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, King Male Lead, Political, and Royalty themes with a 50% similarity match.

This show revolves around the story of Qin Shi Huang, the inaugural ruler who brought together China under the Qin dynasty in 221 BC.

Recommendation: King Geun Cho Go similar to Shin Don
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King Geun Cho Go(근초고왕)

2010South Korea
HistoricalHistorical FictionKing Male LeadRoyaltyBaekje Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, King Male Lead, and Royalty themes with a 50% similarity match.

The tale of King Geun Cho Go, the warrior monarch of Baekje, unfolded during a time when the kingdom flourished. His leadership saw military victories that enabled him to dominate a substantial portion of the Korean peninsula, leading to a significant increase in political influence, which marked the pinnacle of Baekje's historical power.

Recommendation: The Great Revival similar to Shin Don
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The Great Revival(卧薪尝胆)

2007China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionKing Male LeadPoliticalRoyaltyDeathPrinceSpring And Autumn PeriodUnderdogWarZhou Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, King Male Lead, Political, and Royalty themes with a 46% similarity match.

This play is set in the tumultuous Spring and Autumn Period and recounts the famous tale of Gou Jian, the King of Yue, who experienced a downfall and subsequent resurgence. Following his defeat, Gou Jian was taken captive and made a slave by King Fu Chai of Wu. Pretending to be obedient and loyal while secretly plotting his revenge during his captivity, Gou Jian eventually earns the chance to go back to his homeland of Yue. When he resumes his rule, Gou Jian strengthens his kingdom with the assistance of skilled advisers and politicians such as Fan Li and Wen Zhong, while also weakening Wu internally through bribery and strategic diplomacy. The phrase "Wo Xin Chang Dan" symbolizes Gou Jian's perseverance and self-imposed challenges meant to constantly remind himself of the humiliations he endured while under Wu's control. - Lady Zhuge.

Recommendation: Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties Season 2 similar to Shin Don
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Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties Season 2(隋唐英雄2之建唐风云)

2012China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalSui DynastyTang Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Political themes with a 44% similarity match.

There are four different options to choose from: a DVD set with 42 episodes, a TV version with 53 episodes, an Uncut Version with 45 episodes, and a TV version with 52 episodes.

Recommendation: Epoch-Making similar to Shin Don
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Epoch-Making(开天辟地)

2011China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalChinese Republican EraWar

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Political themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Awakener (2014) similar to Shin Don
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Awakener (2014)(觉醒者)

2014China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalChinese Republican EraSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Political themes with a 44% similarity match.

In 1934, during a conflict, the Shi family in Jingzhen, Shaanxi stumbled upon a bronze dagger believed to have been used by "Jing Qin Qin". The father of the Shi family hid the dagger to keep it safe from the infamous warlord Feng Xiang and his followers. The bronze dagger, which had been dormant for two thousand years after failing to complete an assassination in Jingye, awakened with a thirst for blood. The scramble for the dagger led to tragedy, as the Shi family's father and daughter-in-law, as well as the brothers Mu Shi, were killed by the bandit leader Ke Wen. The brothers, Shi Togo and Shi Youshu, embarked on different paths of revenge. Over the course of ten years, Shi Togo transformed from an angry young man to a skilled assassin, while Shi Youshu attempted to downplay the value of the dagger and fell into addiction. Their differing approaches ultimately led to tragic consequences, with Shi Youshu losing the woman he loved to his brother. Yun Meier, torn between the two brothers, ended up as Shi Youshu's wife due to a twist of fate. In a final act of defiance, she used the bronze dagger to resist her fate and honor her true love for Shi Togo.

Recommendation: Song of Phoenix similar to Shin Don
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Song of Phoenix(思美人)

2017China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalRomanceZhou Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Political themes with a 44% similarity match.

Qu Yuan, a gifted child from a respectable family, finds himself in an unexpected romance with Mo Chou Nu, a slave. Their love is hindered by their social differences, leading them to face numerous challenges as they navigate through political intrigues and palace schemes in their quest to be together. The narrative also chronicles Qu Yuan's gradual efforts to protect his nation.

Recommendation: Hu Guo Jun Hun Chuan Qi similar to Shin Don
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Hu Guo Jun Hun Chuan Qi(护国军魂传奇)

2011China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalChinese Republican EraQing Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Political themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tie Xie Lian Hua similar to Shin Don
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Tie Xie Lian Hua(铁血莲花)

2004China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalQing DynastyRomance

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Political themes with a 44% similarity match.

In Wangsha Village, Macau, a determined young man named Lin Wei Liang courageously revolted against colonial authority by assassinating Shavard, the Portuguese colonial governor of Macau, thus symbolizing Macau's fight for independence

Recommendation: A PI Secretary similar to Shin Don
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A PI Secretary(阿丕书记)

2012China
DramaHistoricalPolitical

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Political themes with a 43% similarity match.

The series follows the journey of Comrade Chen Pi Xian as he navigates the reform and opening up period in Hubei Province while serving as the provincial party secretary

Recommendation: Dongshan Xuetang similar to Shin Don
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Dongshan Xuetang(东山学堂)

2013China
DramaHistoricalPolitical

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Recommendation: Qun Ying Hui similar to Shin Don
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Qun Ying Hui(群英会)

2020China
DramaHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Xi Bai Po De Hui Sheng similar to Shin Don
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Xi Bai Po De Hui Sheng(西柏坡的回声)

2020China
DramaHistoricalPolitical

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Political themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bloody Heart similar to Shin Don
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Bloody Heart(붉은 단심)

2022South Korea
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionKing Male LeadPoliticalRoyaltyConcubine Female LeadGovernment Official Male LeadJoseon DynastyMinister Supporting CharacterPalacePower StruggleQueen Dowager Supporting Character

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, King Male Lead, Political, and Royalty themes with a 43% similarity match.

In a fictional historical drama, Lee Tae becomes the ruler of Joseon after his father, King Sunjong, removes the previous king from power with the assistance of Park Gye Won. Lee Tae aims to govern as a supreme monarch, but faces opposition from the powerful Park Gye Won. Amidst this power struggle within the royal court, Yoo Jung, a noblewoman believed to be Lee Tae's wife, gets caught in the middle.

Recommendation: Queen Insoo similar to Shin Don
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Queen Insoo(인수대비)

2011South Korea
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionKing Male LeadRoyaltyEmotionally Strong Female LeadHistorical FigureJoseon DynastyQueen Female LeadSejong The Great

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, King Male Lead, and Royalty themes with a 42% similarity match.

Queen Insu (1437-1504), spouse of King Deok Jong and daughter of Hanh Wak, who served as the second state councilor, was designated as Queen Insu beginning in the second year of Sung Jong's reign. She is regarded as one of the most remarkable stateswomen in the history of Joseon. The television series illustrates the tragic fates and relationships of three women. During the reign of King Dan Jong, the sixth monarch of the Joseon Dynasty, Prince Soo Yang's son, Do Won, was wed to Han Jung. Distinct from other women of her time, Han Jung openly pursued her political ambitions. Ultimately, she opposed her mother-in-law, Queen Jung Hee, and maneuvered to place her son on the throne. The arrival of Deposed Queen Lady Yun escalated the tensions among the three women to a dramatic peak. (JTBC)

Recommendation: Jang Young Shil similar to Shin Don
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Jang Young Shil(장영실)

2016South Korea
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionKing Male LeadRoyaltyAstronomyBiographicalHistorical FigureJoseon DynastySejong The Great

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, King Male Lead, and Royalty themes with a 42% similarity match.

The television drama depicts the story of Jang Yeong Shil, a scientist, inventor, and technician from the Joseon era. Born into the lower-class nobi, Jang Yeong Shil catches the attention of King Se Jong, who invites him to the royal palace. The king offers him an opportunity to showcase his talents. Throughout the series, he creates various inventions, including astronomical devices, an iron printing press, and a water clock.

Recommendation: Lu Bu and Diaochan similar to Shin Don
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Lu Bu and Diaochan(吕布与貂蝉)

2001China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalRoyaltyHan DynastyMartial ArtsMultiple MainsRomanceWar

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Political, and Royalty themes with a 42% similarity match.

This series is inspired by the tale of Lu Bu and Diao Chan from the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: The Confidant similar to Shin Don
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The Confidant(大太監)

2012Hong Kong
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalEmpress Dowager CixiHistorical FigureQing Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Political themes with a 40% similarity match.

Lee Lin Yin and On Tak Hoi, who both came from humble backgrounds, were sold into servitude as palace eunuchs when they were young. Under the guidance of senior eunuch Lau Dor San, they formed a strong brotherly bond and rose to prominent positions serving Empress Dowager Ci Xi. However, Tak Hoi's greed strained his relationship with the cautious Lin Yin. As the head eunuch, Chan Fuk felt threatened by their rising influence and began scheming against them. Fortunately, Lin Yin received support from palace maid Sin Yung and eunuch pharmacist Yiu Seung Hei. Meanwhile, tensions rose as Emperor Tong Zi prepared to select his empress, causing concern for Empress Dowager Ci An that Ci Xi would gain more power. To counter this, she allied with the Grand Prince to weaken Ci Xi's position.

Recommendation: Dae Jo Yeong similar to Shin Don
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Dae Jo Yeong(대조영)

2006South Korea
HistoricalHistorical FictionKing Male LeadRoyaltyBalhae DynastyLeadershipWar

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, King Male Lead, and Royalty themes with a 40% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the life of Dae Jo Yeong, who is recognized as the founder of the Balhae kingdom.

Recommendation: The Great King, Sejong similar to Shin Don
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The Great King, Sejong(대왕 세종)

2008South Korea
HistoricalHistorical FictionKing Male LeadRoyaltyHistorical FigureJoseon DynastySejong The Great

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, King Male Lead, and Royalty themes with a 40% similarity match.

Chung Nyeong, born as the third prince, was far from being in line for the throne. His formative years were marked by turmoil as Korea dealt with political strife both internally and externally, and he even faced the threat of abduction during his childhood. As he grew, the young prince found himself residing in a private home outside the palace, experiencing the daily lives of ordinary citizens until he reached young adulthood. Upon eventually taking the throne, Chung Nyeong, who became known as King Se Jong, worked to stabilize the newly established nation and fostered the flourishing culture of Joseon. During this time, he also created Hangul, the writing system used in Korea.

Recommendation: King Gwanggaeto the Great similar to Shin Don
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King Gwanggaeto the Great(광개토태왕)

2011South Korea
HistoricalHistorical FictionKing Male LeadPoliticalRoyaltyGoguryeo DynastyGwanggaeto The GreatHistorical FigurePhysically Strong Female LeadSword-fightWarrior Female Lead

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, King Male Lead, Political, and Royalty themes with a 38% similarity match.

A theatrical production that portrays the life of King Gwang Gae To the Great, who reclaimed the splendor of Goguryeo by regaining control from Baekje, which had invaded Goguryeo before Gwang Gae To's arrival and ruled over East Asia during the reign of King Geun Cho Go.

Recommendation: To the Generation Meng Luo Chuan similar to Shin Don
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To the Generation Meng Luo Chuan(一代大商孟洛川)

2009China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionQing Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Wind Song similar to Shin Don
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Wind Song(大风歌)

2010China
HistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalHan Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, and Political themes with a 38% similarity match.

The Han Triumph, also referred to as Wind Ode, is a Chinese TV show that depicts events from the early Han dynasty, starting with Liu Bang (Emperor Gao) establishing the dynasty after defeating Xiang Yu. The series also covers the events that led to the rule of Liu Heng (Emperor Wen).

Recommendation: The Legend of Lian Shi similar to Shin Don
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The Legend of Lian Shi(廉石传奇)

2010China
HistoricalHistorical FictionKing Male LeadEastern Wu Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, and King Male Lead themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Permutation similar to Shin Don
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Permutation(反串)

2006China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican Era

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Wan Li Shou Fu Zhang Ju Zheng similar to Shin Don
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Wan Li Shou Fu Zhang Ju Zheng(万历首辅张居正)

2010China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionMing Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

The drama portrays the story of Zhang Ju Zheng, a renowned figure during the Ming Dynasty. In the hierarchical society of ancient China, few prime ministers rise to power from modest beginnings like Zhang Ju Zheng. He mentors the young emperor in implementing important changes, but faces opposition to his reforms. As a consequence of his decisions, his family suffers the consequences. His tragic fate serves as a precursor to the decline of the Ming Dynasty.

Recommendation: Xue Se Chen Xiang similar to Shin Don
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Xue Se Chen Xiang(血色沉香)

2010China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican Era

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Iron Age similar to Shin Don
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Iron Age(钢铁年代)

2011China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican Era

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a collection of individuals who unite at Anshan Steel and Iron Company, triumphing over challenges to establish the company. This journey highlights the historical significance of the company's growth during the early years of New China. The central characters, Shang Tie Long and Yang Shou Shan, share a complex relationship as "frenemies" who rely on each other, enduring hardships from pre-liberation to post-liberation.

Recommendation: Youth (2012) similar to Shin Don
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Youth (2012)(知青)

2012China
DramaHistoricalHistorical Fiction1960s

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Weird Physician Wen San Kuai similar to Shin Don
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Weird Physician Wen San Kuai(怪医文三块)

2012China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican Era

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

The narrative of the peculiar medical literature evolving alongside the motherland during the period spanning from the early years of the Republic of China to the triumph of the Anti-Japanese War. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Flying Bros Team similar to Shin Don
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Flying Bros Team(飞哥战队)

2017China
DramaHistoricalPoliticalAction

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Political themes with a 38% similarity match.

Follows the journey of the Flying Bros Team members amidst the Anti-Japanese Conflict

Recommendation: Confused Officer Banqiao similar to Shin Don
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Confused Officer Banqiao(糊涂县令郑板桥)

2017China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionQing Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

In the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, the counties of Yellow River and Chaocheng experienced devastating floods, leading to widespread poverty and illegal salt trading. Despite the challenges, the court appointed Zheng Ban Qiao, a 50-year-old veteran, as the county magistrate of Fang County. Zheng Ban Qiao took swift action to address the issues, including cracking down on illegal salt trade, repairing dikes, and aiding disaster relief efforts. His dedication to serving the people and upholding justice earned him a reputation for diligence, honesty, and compassion.

Recommendation: Brave Heart 2 similar to Shin Don
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Brave Heart 2(勇敢的心 2)

2021China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican Era

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

The narrative focuses on Tong Jia Ru, an instructor of Mandarin, as it chronicles the transformation of an average individual who evolved from apathy towards the conflict to utilizing his intelligence to resist the adversary throughout the Anti-Japanese War. (Baidu)

Recommendation: Awakening Age similar to Shin Don
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Awakening Age(觉醒年代)

2021China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican Era

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

In the period of unrest between 1915 and 1921, Chen Du Xiu and Li Da Zhao, along with a group of individuals who shared their beliefs, established the Magazine La Jeunesse, which sparked the New Culture Movement. This publication advocated for science and democracy, reshaping the mindset of the public and urging them to resist the deeply rooted imperialism. The story revolves around a diverse group of individuals, including renowned authors, politicians, and revolutionaries, who each strive to protect their nation in their own unique ways.

Recommendation: The Conquest similar to Shin Don
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The Conquest(爭霸)

2006Hong Kong
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSpring And Autumn Period

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

The Conquest depicts the struggle between the territories of Wu and Yue in ancient China's Spring and Autumn Period.

Recommendation: Island Nation Season 2 similar to Shin Don
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Island Nation Season 2(國際橋牌社 第二季)

2021Taiwan
DramaHistoricalPoliticalMiniseries

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Political themes with a 38% similarity match.

In a reimagined narrative set in Taiwan between 1995 and 1996 during the country's inaugural direct presidential election, the story unfolds with political conflicts, the emergence of criminal influences in the political sphere, and soldiers battling for survival during the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis. These elements collectively embody Taiwan's ethos of "One island, one destiny."

Recommendation: Land of Wealth similar to Shin Don
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Land of Wealth(匯通天下)

2006Hong Kong
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionQing Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

In Beijing, during the Qing dynasty, a formidable empress ascended to the throne. The narrative revolves around four distinct households. One of them is the Chai family, led by Chai Hok Yan, who was betrayed by fellow officials resulting in the family being condemned to death. The sole survivor, Chai Pak Chuen, managed to escape thanks to the loyal assistance of a trusted aide who swapped identities with him. Renamed Fan Chi Chai, Pak Chuen relocated to a different city to start afresh. It was there that he crossed paths with the Kiu family, headed by successful business banker Kiu Bun Yip. Despite his prosperity, Bun Yip faced adversaries, including the Cho family. Bun Yip welcomed Pak Chuen to his banking establishment, Ding Fung Shing, to impart knowledge about banking. Simultaneously, Pak Chuen forged a close friendship with Cheung Shung Man.

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A Change of Destiny(天機算)

2007Hong Kong
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionTang Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

Yip Yeung is intrigued by the ancient practice of using "tui bei tu" diagrams to glimpse into the future. These diagrams have the power to foresee upcoming events, enabling individuals to either attract good fortune or avoid calamity. Yuen Hei deceives Yip Yeung into purchasing counterfeit diagrams, but his scheme is exposed by Lee Sing Tin. Recognizing potential in both Yip Yeung and Yuen Hei, Lee Sing Tin takes them under his wing as apprentices to impart his knowledge of the mystical diagrams. Yip Yeung later learns of his royal lineage, descending from the last ruler of the kingdom. He endeavors to use his divination skills to seize the throne but is met with visions of tragedy at every turn, foreshadowing the futility of his attempts to alter fate.

Recommendation: Rosy Business Season 3: No Reserve similar to Shin Don
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Rosy Business Season 3: No Reserve(巾幗梟雄之諜血長天)

2016Hong Kong
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

Taking place mainly in Canton, China, which is currently referred to as Guangzhou, amidst the Second Sino-Japanese War, the series depicts the activities of Chinese intelligence agents and their involvement with secret criminal organizations and the Japanese Empire.

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The Great Ambition(대망)

2002South Korea
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionJoseon Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

Si Young, the eldest son of Park Hee Chan, is aware of the reason behind his father's insistence on him succeeding the family business. He is known for his ruthless business tactics and gradually evolves into a formidable leader while managing the guild. On the other hand, Jae Young, his younger brother, forges his own path and refrains from adopting his brother's cutthroat business approach.

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Feminine Instinct(女人何苦为难女人)

2008China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican Era

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Legend of Great Song similar to Shin Don
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The Legend of Great Song(大宋惊世传奇)

2004China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSong Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

In a tale set in the Song Dynasty under Emperor Zhen Zong's rule, Empress Liu, unable to conceive, conspires with eunuch Kwok Wai to switch the newborn prince with a feral cat.

Recommendation: Memoirs in China similar to Shin Don
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Memoirs in China(中国往事)

2008China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican Era

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Seoul 1945 similar to Shin Don
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Seoul 1945(서울 1945)

2006South Korea
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial Rule

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

Seoul 1945 is a dramatic narrative set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in Korea, covering the transition from Japanese rule to the eventual division of the nation into North and South. The plot centers around four young individuals who were raised together. Choi Oon Hyuk, a gifted child from a family of impoverished miners; Kim Hae Kyung, the oldest daughter of tenant farmers; Lee Dong-Woo, the successor to a prosperous and influential family; and Moon Suk Kyung, the sole offspring of a wealthy political ally of Japan. Each character, influenced by their personal decisions and external circumstances, embarks on divergent journeys that mirror the chaotic era and reveal their true natures. As their lives intersect, themes of love, friendship, loyalty, revenge, moral dilemmas, and ideology emerge as powerful forces that irrevocably alter their destinies.

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Into the Flames(불꽃 속으로)

2014South Korea
DramaHistoricalPoliticalBased On A True Story

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Political themes with a 38% similarity match.

The remarkable narrative of chairman Park Tae-joon, who achieved the seemingly unattainable success, alongside a range of fictional tales that illustrate Korea's economic development.

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Deception (2000)(骗侠)

2000China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican Era

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

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Zeng Guofan(魂断太平)

2003China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionQing Dynasty

Like Shin Don, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

The maxi-series uncovers a group of heroes who played key roles in peasant uprisings throughout history in rich detail. Moreover, the story is intertwined with the real-life aspects of society in order to understand Tseng Guo-fan, a figure who fought for survival, upheld his beliefs, and dedicated himself to the court.