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TOPIK 4noun

사극

sageuk

사극이 · 사극을

historical drama, period drama

Example

사극에서는 배우들이 한복을 입고 나와요.

In historical dramas, the actors appear in hanbok.

Word parts

사 history극 drama

Literally 'history drama'.

Good to know

Most 사극 are set in the Joseon dynasty (조선), with palace scenes and old-style speech.