Fans of Queenmaker Will Love These Top Best Political Korean Series!

Queenmaker didn’t hold back.

It gave us strategy, power, and people who’d do anything to win.

It wasn’t just about politics — it was about image, secrets, and survival.

You saw what happened behind the curtain.

And once you saw it, you couldn’t look away.

If Queenmaker got you hooked on political drama, here’s good news:

K-dramas do politics well.

They show how power is used, abused, and covered up.

Some stories are about elections.

Others dig deeper — into law, corruption, or justice.

These 12 dramas will give you that same rush.

Behind every deal, someone’s watching.

Behind every smile, someone’s lying.

Let’s get into it.

1. Chief of Staff (2019)

Genre: Political, Drama, Power Games

He’s not the one elected — but he’s the one pulling the strings.

This story shows how aides, not just politicians, shape the country.

It’s sharp, real, and addictive.

2. Designated Survivor: 60 Days (2019)

Genre: Political, Conspiracy, Thriller

After a bomb wipes out the cabinet, one man is left to lead.

He never wanted power — but now he has to save the country.

Each episode is a fight to stay honest.

3. Mayor of Gangnam (Upcoming 2025)

Genre: Political, Drama, Ambition

Set to release in late 2025, this story follows a rising local politician with a dark past.

He wants to change his city — but everyone wants something from him.

It’s Queenmaker vibes with street-level stakes.

4. Whisper (2017)

Genre: Legal, Political, Revenge

A detective and a judge team up to take down a corrupt law firm.

But the deeper they go, the worse it gets.

Power isn’t clean.

And justice comes at a cost.

5. The Kingmaker: The Fox of the Blue House (2020)

Genre: Political, Historical Fiction

Based on real events.

This drama looks at the early years of South Korea’s democracy.

It shows how speeches are written, elections are won, and the truth is always shaped.

6. The Devil Judge (2021)

Genre: Legal, Political, Psychological

Imagine a courtroom turned reality show.

The judge is a hero to the public — but no one really knows him.

He fights corrupt elites, but maybe he’s just like them.

Dark, stylish, and full of moral questions.

7. Trolley (2022)

Genre: Political, Melodrama, Mystery

A politician’s wife hides her past — but secrets don’t stay buried.

When the truth comes out, it shakes the entire campaign.

It’s about privacy, duty, and what happens when personal pain goes public.

8. The Lies Within (2019)

Genre: Mystery, Political, Thriller

A woman’s husband dies.

Her father — a politician — goes missing.

She runs for office to find the truth.

It’s a puzzle, and every piece is dangerous.

9. Empire of Gold (2013)

Genre: Business, Political, Historical

Big money and political deals run side by side.

One man climbs from nothing to the top of a powerful company.

But power always asks for something back.

It’s old-school drama with high stakes.

10. Queen of Ambition (2013)

Genre: Melodrama, Political, Revenge

She wants to rise — no matter what it takes.

She lies, uses people, and builds an empire.

This is one of the coldest, most ruthless stories in K-drama history.

And it’s unforgettable.

11. Assembly (2015)

Genre: Political, Workplace, Idealism

A former shipyard worker becomes a member of the National Assembly.

He has good intentions — but can he survive in a world full of backroom deals?

This one shows politics at its core: messy and personal.

12. Queen for Seven Days (2017)

Genre: Historical, Political, Romance

Based on a true story.

A woman becomes queen — and is forced out after seven days.

It’s romantic, tragic, and filled with court politics and betrayal.

If you liked the emotional side of Queenmaker, this one delivers.