Loved 'Squid Game'? Here are 10 Korean dramas to stream right now
You'll want to add these to your Netflix queue ASAP.
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Squid Game’ssuccess on Netflix is finally exposing mainstream audiences to the high-quality world of South Korean entertainment. For years, streamers who love K-dramas have had to subscribe to sites likeVikiandDrama Fever(RIP) to get their fix. But in the last couple of years—and since Netflix struck a deal with theSouth Korean-based Studio Dragon in 2019—the streaming site has been pushing more and more K-dramas onto user feeds.
If you've already finishedSquid Gameand are looking for something of equal excitement and quality, here are ten similar series you canstream on Netflixright now that will have you hooked on Korean-produced shows from here on out.
1. Sweet Home (2020)
Sweet Home是一场生存的怪物表演,跟随一座神秘病毒爆发的公寓楼的居民,该病毒将主人变成了独特的怪物。一位居民(和这个故事的英雄)Cha Hyun-Su被感染,但找到了一种控制内部怪物的方法。基于一个网络通道,这种漫画风格的恐怖总是在一个血腥故事的中心找到心灵。
2. Extracurricular (2020)
Extracurricular is an action-thriller about high schoolers committing crimes to earn money. Their methods are elaborate and unique, and the consequences are dangerous. The show asks “What is the price of a dream?” and features morally ambiguous teens which these young actors surely deliver in top-notch performances. The show is popular and well-received by audiences, who often praise it for being fresh and cleverly written. While the concept is a bit dark, it’s well-balanced with humor and suspense that makes it an easy binge at just 10 episodes.
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3. Beyond Evil (2021)
K-dramas also include a surprising amount of shows that fall into the crime and whodunit genre. "Beyond Evil" is well-produced, with an interesting score and stylized cinematography. Detective Han Joo Wan transfers to a small village to investigate a string of murders, but his number one suspect is actually his new partner, Lee Dong Sik, who is clearly harboring a dark secret. A well-crafted mystery with many twists and turns, Beyond Evil is sleek, it’s sexy, and it’s dark, but with enough surrealist and quirky moments to make it a delight to watch.
4. Signal (2016)
There’s a reason "Signal" tends to be at the top of every other list when recommending Korean dramas. The show is simply brilliant, being both emotional and suspenseful. The story follows criminal profiler Park Hae Yeong, who discovers a walkie-talkie that allows him to communicate with a detective in the past. But Hae Yeong’s own past that led him to be a police officer himself also makes him distrust the system. If you’re looking for an exciting classic, this is a good place to start.
5. D.P. (2021)
"D.P." is a distinctive drama which exposes the grim reality of South Korea’s compulsory, two-year military service. Like every young man in the country, Jun Ho is exposed to grueling physical training and emotional abuse, but when he joins the military defector arrest team, otherwise known as “D.P.,” he starts to see the real cracks in the system. This highly rated drama dares to question one of the country’s most controversial practices and captures audiences with its complex and endearing characters. At only six episodes, it’s worth your time to check this one out.
6.不可思议的柜台(2020)
"The Uncanny Counter" is a supernatural superhero tale, featuring a quirky team with superpowers who run a noodle shop during the day, and fight evil spirits at night. The cast’s chemistry is authentic, and, between all of the well-choreographed action scenes, there are many emotional moments that will have you falling for each of them. Blending in a political conspiracy, a fantastical afterlife, and a young hero’s journey at the center of it all, "The Uncanny Counter’s" first season leaves viewers smiling from ear-to-ear. Luckily, a second season has been confirmed to be in the works.
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7. Strangers From Hell
一种心理恐怖与其他任何人不同,《地狱中的陌生人》在2019年首映时很少受到观众的关注。但是,那些观看它的人认为这是任何类型的最完美的节目之一。观众将氛围与“闪亮”相提并论,因为这是关于一位年轻作家,他与邻居一起搬进了旅馆风格的住所,邻居将他带到偏执狂。随着故事开始解散,您会很快意识到,猜测一切都在哪里是不可能的。如果您喜欢曲折,那么这是适合您的。
8. Save Me (2014)
The first K-drama about a religious cult, "Save Me" stars the brilliantly talented Seo Yea Ji (also in #10 of this list) who plays Sang Mi, whose family is taken advantage of by a cult. The drama spirals into a psychological thriller of sorts as the family becomes more involved in the religious fervor and real dangers the cult has to offer. All the while, four reckless classmates who befriended Sang Mi deal with their own demons, preparing them for the day when they’ll have to save her. Viewers say that not only is this drama well-written and well-paced, it’s also a fresh concept with important messaging.
9. Move To Heaven (2021)
In this K-drama, “Move to Heaven” is the name of a business that cleans up after people who have passed away, run by Geu Roo and his father. Following his father’s death, Geu Roo’s uncle becomes his new guardian, and the young boy teaches him how to treat the belongings of those who recently died. While obviously dealing with heavy themes like death, trauma, and remembrance, this drama easily finds a way into your heart. Viewers consider it deeply moving, but also important, as the main character Geu Roo is autistic.
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10. It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)
A popular drama of 2020, "It’s Okay to Not Be Okay" is a story about a psychiatric ward worker and his autistic older brother, who is a fan of a beautiful but arrogant children’s author. The world this drama exists in is complex and believable, with a large ensemble of characters and wonderful subplots that weave in and out of the main romance. There’s a murder mystery, a haunted mansion, an antiheroine, a quirky psychiatrist, and much, much more that will pull you into the story about overcoming the past and helping each other heal.
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