I just finished The Red Sleeve and I was informed it’s based on true story. kindly recommend me historical kdramas who referenced real people. thanks!

Off the top of my head:

Thanks for always replying when I’m asking recommendations :)

In addition: 

  • Dong Yi - story of San/Jeongjo's great grandmother and great grandfather
  • Haechi - story of King Yeongjo aka San's Grandfather King
  • Secret Door - story Crown Prince Sado aka San/King Jeongjo's Father. More of a rejustification/reimagined story of prince sado
  • Yi San - another version and more political side of San/King Jeongjo's Story
  • Empress Ki - story of empress ki, of korean descent but becomes the empress oin the Yuan Dynasty of china
  • Jumong  - Story of Jumong was the founder of Goguryeo in 37 BC.
  • Jeong Do Jeon - political drama one of the most powerful scholars and politicians of his time and a close supporter of King Taejo
  • Jang yeongshil - story about popular scientist of in the 15th century
  • The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War - story of 1604 by Joseon scholar