South Korean series are enjoying increasing popularity in the West. Here, we present to you the top 10 Korean series that you shouldn’t miss.
Since the success of Squid Game on Netflix, South Korean productions are no longer confined to a niche. Western audiences have developed a strong interest in so-called “K-Dramas,” a collective term for Korean series of various plots and genres. We have compiled the best Korean series for you. Here are our favorites:
Squid Game
Not surprisingly, Squid Game takes the lead. The Netflix series, in which a destitute father must participate in a dangerous game to settle his debts, was a significant catalyst for the hype surrounding Korean series in the West.
Vincenzo
Vincenzo is a Korean-Italian lawyer working for the Mafia in Italy. When he flees back to South Korea, he encounters lawyer Hong Cha Young and declares war on a ruthless pharmaceutical conglomerate that owns a residential complex hiding a considerable amount of gold.
Kingdom
Kingdom is Netflix’s second original production in South Korea. At the heart of this thrilling zombie series is a crown prince sent on a perilous mission in historical South Korea. Against the backdrop of the Joseon Dynasty, he investigates a mysterious plague.
D.P.
The series tells the story of a young conscript unexpectedly assigned to a unit capturing deserters, regularly finding himself in confusing and complicated situations.
All of Us Are Dead
All of Us Are Dead once again demonstrates the popularity of zombie stories in South Korea. The horror series follows a group of students hiding in their school during a zombie apocalypse, based on the Korean webcomic “Now At Our School” by Joo Dong-geun.
The Silent Sea
In a distant future where the Earth is nearly dried up, a group of space researchers is sent on a risky mission to retrieve samples from an abandoned research station shrouded in significant secrets. The crew has only a 10% chance of survival on this mission. Will they succeed nonetheless?
Itaewon Class
Inspired by the webtoon of the same name by Gwang Jin, the young Park Sae Ro Yi opens a small restaurant in Seoul in the drama series Itaewon Class to take on a cunning CEO and his son.
Crash Landing on You
Crash Landing on You unquestionably belongs to the best Korean series for those who enjoy romance. During paragliding, the millionaire heiress Yun Se-ri gets caught in a terrible storm, leading her to land in North Korea. An army officer takes pity on her and helps hide her.
Glitch
A young woman teams up with a UFO enthusiast to investigate the sudden disappearance of her friend, stumbling upon an extraordinary conspiracy.
Extra Curricular
At first glance, Jisoo appears to be a shy and exemplary student. However, in reality, he leads a double life as the mastermind of a criminal enterprise. One day, one of his classmates discovers his secret. Does he now risk exposure?