My Dearest (2023) Korea Drama DVD English Subtitles (Region All) For Sale

“My Dearest” (연인) is a 2023 Korean historical romance drama set during the Qing invasion of Joseon, following the turbulent love story between Yoo Gil-chae, a noblewoman, and Lee Jang-hyun, a mysterious outsider. It blends war, survival, and romance, inspired by Gone with the Wind.

• Setting: Joseon Dynasty, during the Qing invasion (1636–1637).

• Main Characters:

  • Lee Jang-hyun (Namkoong Min): An enigmatic nobleman who avoids sincerity but finds himself drawn to Yoo Gil-chae.

  • Yoo Gil-chae (Ahn Eun-jin): A spirited noblewoman navigating love, friendship, and survival amidst war.

  • Nam Yeon-joon (Lee Hak-joo): A Confucian scholar, engaged to Gil-chae’s best friend.

  • Kyung Eun-ae (Lee Da-in): Gil-chae’s closest friend and Yeon-joon’s fiancée.

  • Ryang-eum (Kim Yoon-woo): Jang-hyun’s loyal friend and pansori The drama portrays how ordinary people endure the chaos of war, abductions, and societal collapse. Gil-chae, initially seen as spoiled and flirtatious, matures into a resilient leader protecting others. Jang-hyun, a wanderer with secrets, repeatedly saves her, and their bond deepens despite separations caused by war. Their romance unfolds against betrayal, political turmoil, and the harsh realities of Joseon’s surrender to the Qing dynasty.