The Red Sleeve
“Were you swayed by me or was I swayed by you?”
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.
Where to watch The Red Sleeve in United States
Rakuten VikiClick a service to open The Red Sleeve there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Red Sleeve streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rakuten Viki | — |
| Canada | Rakuten Viki | — |
| Germany | Rakuten Viki | — |
| Japan | FOD | FOD |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | — |
About The Red Sleeve
The Red Sleeve is a 2021 Korean-language drama series created by Jung Hae-ri. The cast is led by Lee Jun-ho, Lee Se-young, Kang Hoon. It spans 1 season and 17 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Rakuten Viki.
The Red Sleeve was produced by npio Entertainment and WEMAD and made in South Korea. It was first aired on November 12, 2021.
- Director
- Song Yeon-hwa, Jung Ji-in
- Created by
- Jung Hae-ri
- Writers
- Jung Hae-ri
- First aired
- November 12, 2021
- Last aired
- January 1, 2022
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (17 episodes)
- Network
- MBC
- Country
- South Korea
- Production
- npio Entertainment, WEMAD
The Red Sleeve cast & crew
The Red Sleeve was created by Jung Hae-ri and written by Jung Hae-ri.
The cast features Lee Jun-ho as Yi San / King Jeongjo, Lee Se-young as Sung Deok-im, Kang Hoon as Hong Deok-ro, Lee Duck-hwa as King Youngjo, Park Ji-young as Head Court Lady Jo, and Jang Hee-jin as Queen Jeong-sun.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Kim Hwa-yeong and it was produced by Pyo Jong-rok.
Is The Red Sleeve worth watching?
The Red Sleeve holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 61 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 1 season and 17 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Red Sleeve is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Red Sleeve
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Cast of The Red Sleeve
Lee Jun-ho
Yi San / King Jeongjo
Lee Se-young
Sung Deok-im
Kang Hoon
Hong Deok-ro
Lee Duck-hwa
King Youngjo
Park Ji-young
Head Court Lady Jo
Jang Hee-jin
Queen Jeong-sun
Ahn Se-min
Seong Guk-min
Jang Hye-jin
Court Lady Seo
Jo Hee-bong
Hong Jung-yeo
Seo Hyo-rim
Hwawan Ong-ju
Kang Mal-geum
Hyebin Hong
Oh Dae-hwan
Kang Tae-ho
The Red Sleeve — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Red Sleeve in United States?
The Red Sleeve is streaming on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸Is The Red Sleeve on Rakuten Viki?
Yes — The Red Sleeve is currently available on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸What language is The Red Sleeve in?
The Red Sleeve is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Red Sleeve are there?
The Red Sleeve has 1 season with 17 episodes in total.
▸What is The Red Sleeve rated?
It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 61 ratings.
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