If you were hooked to the K-drama 'Celebrity', here are some thrilling Korean dramas that you should surely binge watch
Netflix’s recent thriller Korean drama, Celebrity, has received much appreciation from the audience as it gives a glimpse into the knotty realm of internet celebrities popularly known as influencers. The series has topped Netflix’s chart in India since its release. Celebrity delves into the enchanting yet treacherous world of celebs, where fame casts a shadow darker than ever before.
Just like Celebrity, there are other thriller K-dramas that have captivating storylines, a stellar cast, and mesmerising visuals that can surely keep you glued to your seat. If you got bored of watching romantic and comedy dramas, then we highly recommend you to watch these thriller K-dramas, which will make sure you finish watching them in one go.
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Nothing better than a high school drama, and it gets more interesting if zombies are added to it. The series, All Of Us Are Dead revolves around the lives of the students of a high school. Their fates take an unfortunate turn when a mysterious epidemic hits the school, and the students transform into flesh-eating zombies.
The story then progresses, and we see a group of children getting trapped within the school as the crisis deteriorates. The students are then forced to face their fears and secrets as they struggle to survive in the dire situation. The drama gives a unique perspective on the zombie genre, fusing horror with elements of coming-of-age tales.
The subject of divine judgement and punishment is explored in the supernatural thriller, Hellbound. The story revolves around a section of religious people that firmly believe that angels are beginning to descend on Earth and are sending humans to hell. As the world becomes more chaotic and violent, a group of individuals confront their deepest fears and secrets while trying to understand the true cause of the bizarre occurrences.
The series effortlessly combines elements of horror, action, and drama to produce a tense and reflective story. Hellbound has become a favourite among fans of Korean thrillers thanks to its exciting storyline and outstanding performances by the cast.
The Penthouse: War In Life is undoubtedly one of the best thriller K-dramas. This series has three seasons owing to its popularity amongst the audience. The thriller unravels with an enthralling plot filled with intrigue, suspense, crime, and revenge. The drama focuses on a bunch of affluent families residing in the same complex.
Each character has a troubled past, terrifying demons, and an ambition-hungry nature. Families and matriarchs do whatever it takes to shield their kids and reputation when a horrible death occurs at a gathering. The series has received several accolades for its terrific storyline and outstanding performance by the cast.
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The drama, Sweet Home, is based on an action and horror webtoon of the same name by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young Chan. The story follows ‘Cha Hyun Soo’ (Song Kang), a lonely high school student who relocates to a new apartment block following the terrible death of his family.
He soon discovers himself and his neighbours locked inside the apartment as a mystery virus transforms humans into horrible monsters. The occupants are forced to face their inner demons and accept their previous traumas as they fight to survive.
In the drama, The Silent Sea, a team of scientists embark on a dangerous mission to obtain an enigmatic substance from the moon that may be the key to saving humanity from a grim future when Earth's resources perish. Along their treacherous journey, they encounter unexpected challenges and confront their own personal struggles, including betrayal, greed, and corruption.
The drama has become one of the most loved Korean series in recent years thanks to the cast’s captivating acting, excellent visuals, and intriguing and thrilling plot. We suggest that fans of thriller and sci-fi genres should not miss The Silent Sea.
We could not forget to mention the popular thriller K-drama, Squid Game that took the world by storm. Since its debut in 2021, this drama has become one of the most watched in the genre. The series centres on a group of people having a hard time making ends meet and end up playing a secret survival game in which they engage in a variety of kid-friendly activities to earn a sizable cash prize.
The players eventually learn that failing the games will result in losing their lives. The players must face their demons and make morally challenging decisions to survive as the game advances. Squid Game has become a global sensation thanks to its compelling plot, nonstop action, and complex characters. It raises awareness around issues like inequality, class strife, and the human condition.
The drama, Tunnel uses time travel as a plot device and is one of the best Korean thrillers. In 1986, ‘Detective Park Gwan-Ho’ (Choi Jin-Hyuk) follows a serial killer in a tunnel. In this time-travelling K-drama, the serial killer is still at large as the main character exits the tunnel and finds himself in 2017.
While the show had an overarching storyline, it kept viewers interested by focusing on a fresh case with each new episode. This series was also produced in Indonesia starring Donny Alamsyah and Hana Malasan.
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‘Baek Hee Sung’ (Lee Joon Gi) seemed like the ideal family man in the series, Flower of Evil. But people are unaware of the fact that he has been living a lie for years. He turns out to be the main suspect in several unsolved homicides from the past.
His wife, ‘Cha Ji Won’ (Moon Chae Won), a detective looking into the case, is forced to face the horrifying possibility that the man she loves and lives with might be a cold-blooded killer. The show effortlessly combines themes of love, deceit, and betrayal, resulting in a tension-filled atmosphere.
The Glory centres around ‘Moon Dong Eun’ (Song Hye Kyo), a victim of bullying at school. As she immerses herself in the lives of her former bullies, seeking vengeance becomes her life's only goal. She painstakingly organises and looks for any chance to ruin their life, exactly like they did to her when she was a teenager.
The various storyline changes the narrative from a horror story to a melodrama to a murder mystery, shocking and keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
The drama, Little Women, is nothing close to Louisa May Alcott’s novel of the same name. In this drama, the 'Oh' sisters, ‘Oh In Joo’ (Kim Go Eun), ‘Oh In Kyung’ (Nam Ji Hyun), and ‘Oh In Hye’ (Park Ji Hu), are the focus of the story, and the three of them were seen struggling with personal issues and awful financial circumstances.
This drama is filled with unexpected turns and bruising realities about greed. The actors did an outstanding job. The three protagonists' intriguing and intense storylines will make you binge-watch this show.
Which of these K-dramas is your next watch? Do let us know.
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