The Red Sleeve (2021)
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The Red Sleeve is streaming in South Korea on wavve, Watcha, TVING.
What the audience says
The Red Sleeve rates well above most Korean series. It's sitting at 7.6/10 on TMDB across 65 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 74 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on wavve, Watcha, TVING.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean drama, not one for younger kids. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- Currently 7.6/10 from 65 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
Based on a novel of the same name, it tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who believes his duty is to his country first above love, and a court lady who wants to protect the life she has chosen.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~74 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jung Hae-ri
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All wavve titles in South Korea
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