Tears of the Dragon is a South Korean historical drama television series. It aired on KBS1 from November 24, 1996 to May 31, 1998 for 159 episodes. The series spans from the foundation of Joseon to the reign of King Sejong. It's considered one of the best historical dramas in South Korea, reaching a viewership rating of 49%. It is also the first series based on historical researches on Prime Minister Jeong Do-jeon.

Starring Kim Mu-saeng, Han Young-sook, Kim Yeong-ran
Director Kim Jae-hyung