Korean dramas set in the Joseon period are quite popular. The blending of historical events and figures with fictionalized stories provides a glimpse into the rich history, culture, and politics of the period.
In the Joseon Dynasty, the colors and designs of officials’ uniforms were highly regulated to denote rank and status. The uniform provided a clear visual hierarchy within the court. It ensured that everyone knew each other’s rank and role at a glance. The higher the rank, the more elaborate and decorated the uniform would be.
Now we know that the uniforms of court officials during the Joseon Dynasty were distinct and symbolic, here’s an overview of the various colors of the ‘Gwanbok’, the official robe worn by civil and military officials.
Red: The Emperor
Drama: Moon Embracing the Sun
Dark Blue: Crown Prince
Drama: Our Blooming Youth
Dark Green: Historians
Drama: Rookie Historian
Blue: Scholars
Drama: Secret Royal Inspector Joy
Grey: Inspector In-Charge
Drama: When Flowers bloom, I think of the Moon
Red-Maroon: Ministers
Drama: Secret Royal Inspector Joy
Red without Gold Work: Musicians
Musicians performing as the Royal Musicians at a recent event.
Red: Royal Gaurds
Drama: Tree with Deep Roots
Red-Black: Prison Incharge
Drama: The Flower in the Prison
Black: Royal Guards/Swordsmen
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Green: Royal Eunuchs
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Dark Blue: Crown Prince
Drama: Our Blooming Youth
Dark Green: Historians
Drama: Rookie Historian
Blue: Scholars
Drama: Secret Royal Inspector Joy
Grey: Inspector In-Charge
Drama: When Flowers bloom, I think of the Moon
Red-Maroon: Ministers
Drama: Secret Royal Inspector Joy
Red without Gold Work: Musicians
Musicians performing as the Royal Musicians at a recent event.
Red: Royal Gaurds
Drama: Tree with Deep Roots
Red-Black: Prison Incharge
Drama: The Flower in the Prison
Black: Royal Guards/Swordsmen
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Green: Royal Eunuchs
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Dark Green: Historians
Drama: Rookie Historian
Blue: Scholars
Drama: Secret Royal Inspector Joy
Grey: Inspector In-Charge
Drama: When Flowers bloom, I think of the Moon
Red-Maroon: Ministers
Drama: Secret Royal Inspector Joy
Red without Gold Work: Musicians
Musicians performing as the Royal Musicians at a recent event.
Red: Royal Gaurds
Drama: Tree with Deep Roots
Red-Black: Prison Incharge
Drama: The Flower in the Prison
Black: Royal Guards/Swordsmen
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Green: Royal Eunuchs
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Blue: Scholars
Drama: Secret Royal Inspector Joy
Grey: Inspector In-Charge
Drama: When Flowers bloom, I think of the Moon
Red-Maroon: Ministers
Drama: Secret Royal Inspector Joy
Red without Gold Work: Musicians
Musicians performing as the Royal Musicians at a recent event.
Red: Royal Gaurds
Drama: Tree with Deep Roots
Red-Black: Prison Incharge
Drama: The Flower in the Prison
Black: Royal Guards/Swordsmen
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Green: Royal Eunuchs
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Grey: Inspector In-Charge
Drama: When Flowers bloom, I think of the Moon
Red-Maroon: Ministers
Drama: Secret Royal Inspector Joy
Red without Gold Work: Musicians
Musicians performing as the Royal Musicians at a recent event.
Red: Royal Gaurds
Drama: Tree with Deep Roots
Red-Black: Prison Incharge
Drama: The Flower in the Prison
Black: Royal Guards/Swordsmen
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Green: Royal Eunuchs
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Red-Maroon: Ministers
Drama: Secret Royal Inspector Joy
Red without Gold Work: Musicians
Musicians performing as the Royal Musicians at a recent event.
Red: Royal Gaurds
Drama: Tree with Deep Roots
Red-Black: Prison Incharge
Drama: The Flower in the Prison
Black: Royal Guards/Swordsmen
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Green: Royal Eunuchs
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Red without Gold Work: Musicians
Musicians performing as the Royal Musicians at a recent event.
Red: Royal Gaurds
Drama: Tree with Deep Roots
Red-Black: Prison Incharge
Drama: The Flower in the Prison
Black: Royal Guards/Swordsmen
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Green: Royal Eunuchs
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Red: Royal Gaurds
Drama: Tree with Deep Roots
Red-Black: Prison Incharge
Drama: The Flower in the Prison
Black: Royal Guards/Swordsmen
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Green: Royal Eunuchs
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Red-Black: Prison Incharge
Drama: The Flower in the Prison
Black: Royal Guards/Swordsmen
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Green: Royal Eunuchs
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Black: Royal Guards/Swordsmen
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Green: Royal Eunuchs
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Green: Royal Eunuchs
Drama : Love in the Moon Light
Disclaimer: Information given above is based on the inputs and suggestive showcasing of K-Drama purely.
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