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10 BEST THRILLER KOREAN DRAMA

Updated: Jan 11

The craze of thriller dramas, movies, and series is increasing daily. people love watching dramas that have suspense, thriller, and action. The Korean entertainment industry is famous for its thriller dramas. The K-drama craze has extended beyond South Korea and has captured the attention of viewers worldwide. here are the 10 best thriller Korean dramas you must watch this year.



1. All of us are Dead


All of Us Are Dead is a South Korean drama which is released in the year 2022. This drama gained immense popularity after its release. This is a Thriller Zombie based drama. This is the story of a high school student trapped in the school after the Zombie virus breaks out in the city. The second season of this drama is soon going to be released.


Episode - 12

Where to watch - Netflix



2. Duty after school

Duty after School is a 2023 release drama. This drama follows the story of a friendship.

Instead of preparing for University admission, Seonjin High School sends students to military training. Without knowing what they were training for, students went to military training to get extra points for their SAT exams. This drama includes thriller, suspense, and comedy.


Episode - S1- 6 / S2- 4

Where to watch - Rakuten Viki



3. Squid game

Squid Game is a 2021-released drama. This is a thrilling and suspenseful series directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. The story revolves around a group of people who are deeply in debt and participate in a mysterious survival game to win a large cash prize. The games they play are based on traditional Korean children's games but with deadly consequences for the losers.


Episode - 9

Where to watch - Netflix



4. Sweet home

"Sweet Home" is a South Korean webtoon-based horror-thriller series. It was adapted into a series, which was released in December 2020. The series tells the story of a high school student, Cha Hyun-soo, who becomes trapped in his apartment complex as a mysterious epidemic turns people into monsters. The residents of the building must fight for their survival while dealing with their demons. The series received positive reviews for its unique storyline, special effects, and performances.


Episode - 10

Where to watch - Netflix



5. Happiness

Happiness is a 2021-released drama.

In a newly constructed apartment in a large city where the higher floors are up for general sales and the lower floors are rented out, the drama portrays the subtle psychological battle and the class discrimination. The city hits rock bottom when an impending apocalypse hits in the form of a new type of infectious disorder in which people suffer from unabated thirst.


Episode - 12

Where to watch - Rakuten Viki



6. Mouse

"Mouse" is a South Korean drama that aired in 2021. It is a suspense and crime drama that combines elements of thriller, mystery, and psychological exploration. The story follows a newcomer police officer named Jung Ba-rum, who is involved in a series of gruesome murders committed by a psychopathic serial killer. The drama gets intense popularity for its intense storyline, complex characters, and unexpected plot twists.


Episode - 20

Where to watch - Rakuten Viki



7. Flower of Evil

Flower of Evil is a 2020 released drama.

The series tells the story of Baek Hee-sung, a seemingly perfect husband and father who hides a dark secret. He is married to Cha Ji-won, a detective who starts to doubt that her husband may not be who he appears to be.

As the story unfolds, Cha Ji-won delves deeper into her husband's past, uncovering a series of shocking revelations and crimes.


If you enjoy psychological thrillers with a touch of romance, "Flower of Evil" might be a K-drama worth watching


Episode - 16

Where to watch - Netflix



8. He is psychometric

He is Psychometric is a 2019 released drama. The drama revolves around Lee Ahn, who has a unique ability called psychometry. Through physical contact, he can read the memories and emotions associated with an object. It is a mystery romance series with elements of fantasy and crime-solving.


Episodes - 16

Where to watch - Rakuten Viki



9. Stranger from hell

"Stranger from Hell" is a South Korean drama that aired in 2019. The drama story follows Yoon Jong-woo, a young man who moves to Seoul and finds cheap housing in a rundown apartment complex. However, he soon discovers that the citizens of the building are extremely disturbed and engage in eerie and unsettling behaviours. As he tries to navigate his new environment, Jong-woo becomes entangled in a sequence of terrifying affairs and encounters.


Episode - 10

Where to watch - Prime Video



10. Taxi driver

Taxi Driver is a popular Korean drama. This drama has two seasons. The first season was released in the year 2021 and the second one was released in the year 2023.

The drama revolves around a mysterious taxi service called Rainbow Taxi, which is run by a group of vigilante drivers looking for justice for victims who were unable to find it through legal means. The main character, Kim Do-gi joins Rainbow Taxi with a personal motive to avenge his mother's tragic death. Together with his fellow drivers, he helps victims seek revenge against powerful individuals who have escaped punishment for their crimes.

The drama received positive reviews for its engaging storyline, strong performances, and social commentary on issues like corruption and inequality.


Episode - S1- 16, S2 - 16

Where to watch - Rakuten Viki


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