The best dramas with Russian voice acting have gained immense popularity among viewers in the CIS. Korean TV series stand out from other projects with their gripping plots, vivid characters and deep emotions, with feelings being played with in almost every scene. The dramas also attract special attention due to their well-thought-out romantic lines, which are seasoned with interesting cultural aspects of life and unexpected plot twists - all these details together make you empathize with the main characters until the very end.
The article tells about the top best dramas of South Korea: 35 most popular and high-quality projects were analyzed in detail. All listed series already have Russian dubbing or subtitles in Russian, if the translation is still in process.
Best Korean Dramas About Love
Many dramas immerse the viewer in the world of romantic passions, and on the way to their feelings, the main characters necessarily overcome many obstacles. Love stories in Korean series are also filled with tragic moments, so you have to worry about the fate of the characters until the end of the last episode.
Mother's friend's son
- Genres: melodrama, comedy, romance
- release year: 2024
- Director: Yoo Jae-won
- Cast: Jung Hae-in, Jung So-min, Kim Ji-eun
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.0
- IMDb rating: 7.7
Love Next Door is a classic drama about love and the theme of growing up. The main character returns to her homeland after a long absence, meets her childhood friend, and feelings flare up between them. Over the past years, their fates have developed differently: the guy became the CEO of a large corporation, and the girl is haunted by a series of failures after another dismissal.
The relationship develops with complications, at any moment they can reach a dead end due to a series of dramatic events and unpleasant memories of the past. The mothers of the lovers are old friends, but relatives only complicate everything, constantly interfering in the personal life of the young couple. The series is officially over and therefore, over the course of 16 episodes, viewers will be able to enjoy an intriguing story about the true love of two lonely people.
Queen of Tears
- Genres: melodrama, drama, romance
- release year: 2024
- Director: Chan Yeon-woo
- Cast: Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Ji-won, Park Sung-hoon
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.5
- IMDb rating: 8.2
The happy life of a married couple is under threat. At first glance, it seems that the husband and wife are an ideal family, but their relationship is going through a very difficult period. The situation is exacerbated by numerous work issues: the man holds a high position in an influential corporation, and the woman owns this business. She is called a queen behind her back, and he is considered an exemplary leader, but these images do not help to survive the love crisis.
The series perfectly demonstrates all the life problems that often arise in spouses immediately after the wedding: deception, doubts and grievances give rise to a real storm of emotions. The drama consists of 18 episodes and until the very end it remains unclear whether the lovers will be able to restore their relationship, or whether their love is doomed to failure.
Wedding is impossible
- Genres: melodrama, drama, romance, comedy
- release year: 2024
- Director: Kwon Young-il
- Cast: Jeon Jong-seo, Moon Sang-min, Kim Do-wan
- Kinopoisk rating: 7.2
- IMDb rating: 7.0
The drama about a fictitious marriage is based on the web novel of the same name written by Song Jung Won. The plot repeats the main events of the manhwa: a young successful man, under pressure from his parents, is forced to uphold tradition and get married, so he decides to marry an unknown actress as his real wife. For such an adventure, the fake bride must receive a solid reward, because the groom is the heir to a solid family business.
The perfect plan falls apart due to the excessive attention of relatives, revealed secrets and personal experiences of the main characters. The characters of the newlyweds give rise to funny and awkward situations that lead to sudden turns of fate. The series is officially over, the comic story will show the full development of love.
Healer
- Genres: thriller, melodrama, drama, detective, crime, romance
- release year: 2014
- Director: Kim Jin-woo
- CastStars: Chi Chang-wook, Park Min-young, Taemi
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.5
- IMDb rating: 7.0
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, Okko, What, Wink
The main character is a cool reporter under the pseudonym "Healer", and his talent is the envy of other journalists. The role of the heir to a large corporation also increases the guy's status in the eyes of other acquaintances. When one young journalist decides to reveal the secrets of an evil corporation and thereby become a famous reporter, Healer agrees to help her because of a sense of guilt for the events that happened in the past.
The working tandem learns many unpleasant secrets and the existence of a large-scale criminal scheme. Throughout the season, the naive optimist and the ambitious journalist try to simultaneously deal with the overwhelming feelings and the system that functions through corrupt connections. The drama has an alternative title - "Healer". The completed plot stretched over 20 episodes.
The Story of the Nine-Tailed Fox
- Genres: melodrama, fantasy, horror, romance
- release year: 2020
- Director: Kang Shin-hye
- Cast: Lee Dong-wook, Kim Bum, Kim Young-ji
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.4
- IMDb rating: 7.9
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, Okko, What, Ivi, Wink
Cool Russian-language dramas include the famous series about a mystical mountain creature that takes human form when it tries to bring order to human settlements. The nine-tailed fox has a half-brother who is his complete opposite: he hates the human race and everything connected with it. A young female producer hunts mysterious deities, intending to shed light on the living urban legends.
The story takes a sharp turn when it turns out that the new acquaintance is the spitting image of the main character's old lover and may be her incarnation in the world of the living. The tale of the Kumiho stretched over two seasons, and this plot is considered complete, but there is an official sequel to the drama called "The Story of the Nine-Tailed Fox 1938" - in it, the thousand-year-old deity again meets the familiar of the guardian spirit of the mountain, only this time she became the owner of a popular restaurant.
Best Historical Dramas
Many highly rated Korean dramas often take historical moments as a basis and transport the viewer to different eras, allowing them to see local culture, traditions and life. Such projects are characterized by a gripping plot based on intrigue, as well as vivid and well-developed characters.
Queen Chorin
- Genres: comedy, fantasy, romance
- release year: 2020
- Director: Yoon Sung-shik
- Cast: Shin Hye-sung, Kim Jung-hyun, Seol In-a
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.7
- IMDb rating: 8.6
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, Okko, What, Ivi, Wink
The historical drama shows a funny and unusual picture: a cook and part-time talented lover is transported into the past and also changes bodies with a respected queen. Now, instead of kitchen utensils and a bunch of products, the main character is surrounded by court intriguers along with secret ill-wishers, so he has to be on the alert every second. The alternative title "Mr. Queen" fully reflects the essence of the series, because now the time traveler will have to directly participate in the political life of the Korean state.
The local king is a soft and docile ruler, so it is not surprising that the real power is concentrated in the hands of the widow of the previous monarch. The queen's younger brother also appears on the political scene, and his ambitions significantly exacerbate the already difficult situation in the state. Each character has his own dark secrets, and the development of the plot, which stretches over 22 episodes, is very interesting to watch.
Scarlet Heart
- Genres: melodrama, drama, fantasy, romance
- release year: 2016
- Director: Kim Gyu-tae
- Cast: Lee Joon-gi, Kang Ha-neul, Yoon Sung-woo
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.9
- IMDb rating: 8.6
According to the plot, a solar eclipse mystically transports a modern girl to the last century, as a result of which her soul is locked in the body of a young aristocrat. The heroine retains memories of the future, but they do not help her much, because now she has to adapt to local laws and live according to the way of the old world. The girl really wants to return home, but the way back is closed, and several suitors begin to fight for her hand and heart.
You shouldn't expect a measured and gentle development of the love line: sudden deaths and a series of betrayals constantly keep the main characters in suspense. The struggle for power turns the heroine's life into a dangerous game, where not only her fate, but also that of many other people is at stake. The series "Moon Lovers - Scarlet Hearts: Ryeo" is over, and there will be no continuation.
A flower that blooms at night
- Genres: comedy, detective, romance
- release year: 2024
- Director: Chang Tae-yu
- Cast: Lee Ha-ni, Lee Jung-won, Lee Gi-woo
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.0
- IMDb rating: 7.7
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, Okko, What, Ivi, Wink
The drama "Night Flower" shows the life of a lonely widow who has been leading a double life for more than 15 years. During the day, the heroine is a modest daughter-in-law from a noble family, and the world outside the house is alien to her. At night, the girl becomes part of the streets when she climbs over the fence to help those in need and protect the innocent. Another adventure of a loner ends with a sudden meeting that radically changes her lifestyle: she can’t get a new acquaintance out of her head, who seems like the perfect guy.
Soon the couple begins an awkward relationship, and the heroine becomes a real source of inspiration for the man, and it seems that she can help him overcome his inner demons. The plot of the series "A Flower That Blooms at Night" is stretched out over 12 episodes, each of which is permeated with the theme of internal struggle and overcoming difficulties to demonstrate that anyone is worthy of love.
Empress Ki
- Genres: drama, melodrama, romance
- release year: 2013
- Director: Han Hee
- Cast: Ha Ji-won, Ji Chang-wook, Oh Gwang-nok
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.6
- IMDb rating: 8.4
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, Okko, What, Ivi, Wink
An exemplary drama about the past, which tells the story of the Chinese empress of the Yuan dynasty, who was sent to the court as a despised slave. Complex love triangles and ongoing political intrigue affect the main characters throughout the plot. Key events unfold around the battle between two rivals for the emperor's heart, with other rulers also interested in the heroine's affections.
The struggle of a powerful woman with state problems and life mistakes shows that each person has their own strengths and weaknesses. A drama with a very long plot, revealed within a little more than 50 episodes. The story is based on real events that took place in Korea, when the country was in vassal dependence on the Mongolian Empire.
Zombie Kingdom
- Genres: horror, action, thriller, detective, drama
- release year: 2019
- Director: Kim Sung-hoon
- CastStars: Chu Ji-hoon, Kim Sang-ho, Bae Doo-na
- Kinopoisk rating: 7.7
- IMDb rating: 8.3
A devastating war may not be such a big problem when a zombie emperor sits on the throne. Some of the courtiers keep the ruler's secret and adapt to his needs, but the crown prince is not going to put up with the current situation and takes on the investigation of his sovereign's illness. Behind the scenes intrigues and the spread of the epidemic significantly heat up the situation: sometimes a minor politician can cause more problems than a risen dead man.
The main character bravely makes his way through all obstacles to find a cure for a terrible disease, but the dangerous journey hides many new threats and dark secrets. The series has gained great fame and has gained many fans over the past 2 seasons, which is why Netflix has raised the issue of releasing another season several times, but the idea of a continuation is frozen for now. Fans of the drama can also watch the film "Zombie Kingdom: Ashin's Story", which reveals the original plot of the series in more detail.
Best Korean School Dramas
School dramas are unique series that showcase themes of friendship, self-affirmation, and first love. In such projects, many viewers find themselves reflected in the main characters, or simply feel nostalgic for their carefree youth and school days.
Triumph
- Genres: drama, detective, thriller
- release year: 2022
- Director: Ahn Gil-ho
- Cast: Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.5
- IMDb rating: 8.1
The drama "Triumph of Vengeance" fully reflects its title: the victim hatches a plan for revenge for a long time and eventually implements his ideas in real life. In her youth, the main character was bullied by her peers, which is why she was unable to continue her studies and gave up her dream of becoming an outstanding architect.
Years pass, but physical and moral violence left a deep mark and influenced the fate of the girl, in addition to the offenders, she also remembered well those who simply turned a blind eye to numerous bullyings. The heroine finds out which school the child of her main tormentor goes to and gets a job there as a teacher - this is only the first step on the path to the embodiment of cold revenge. The 16-episode series is also known under the alternative title "Glory".
Pyramid game
- Genres: drama, thriller
- release year: 2024
- Director: Park So-yeon
- Cast: Chan Da-ah, Kang Na-on, Lee Joo-yeon
- Kinopoisk rating: 7.7
- IMDb rating: 7.5
A classic high school drama released as a mini-series: the entire plot was condensed into 10 episodes. The main story revolves around a strange and unpleasant tradition associated with ranking while studying at an elite girls' school. At the end of each reporting period, the student who scored the lowest number of points becomes a potential victim, to be bullied by everyone else.
Many schoolgirls have long since come to terms with the terrible game, but one of the new girls does not want to become another outcast, so she does everything to overcome the mocking tradition and put those who encourage bullying in their place. At first glance, the main character seems modest and harmless, but in fact, she is full of determination and strength, which helps her unpleasantly surprise her offenders.
True beauty
- Genres: melodrama, drama, comedy, romance
- release year: 2020
- Director: Kim Sang-hyeop
- CastStars: Moon Ga-young, Cha Eun-woo, Hwang In-yeop
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.3
- IMDb rating: 8.0
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, What, Wink
The plot tells about the life of an inconspicuous schoolgirl who has a great complex about her appearance. On this basis, she learns to apply makeup and thanks to long lessons, she becomes a real master. Cosmetics change the heroine's face so much that she looks like a different person, constantly attracting the attention of the opposite sex.
The girl's newfound confidence and new appearance allow her to lead a double life, during which she begins to be liked by two popular handsome men at once. You might think that thanks to makeup, the heroine has found her happiness, but a love triangle, false feelings and problems with friendships do not give her peace. The drama with a complete plot consists of 16 episodes, during which the idea is revealed to the viewer that the true beauty of a person lies deep inside.
Boys are better than flowers
- Genres: drama, melodrama, comedy, romance
- release year: 2009
- Director: Jeong Gi-san
- Cast: Ku Hye-sung, Lee Min-ho, Kim Hyun-joong
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.2
- IMDb rating: 7.8
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, Okko, What, Ivi, Wink
The main character is a simple girl from a poor family who runs her own small dry cleaner. Her parents' income does not allow them to send their daughter to an elite educational institution, but by chance she saves one student, after which the fame of this event thunders in all the media. As a result, the heroine is awarded a scholarship and is enrolled in a school where rich and spoiled children study. It is very difficult to study and make friends in such a company, especially if you are from a poor family, but the new girl is sharp-tongued and provokes the local F4 group.
A gang of guys constantly causes trouble for those around them, especially for those who dare to cross their path. It seems that the heroine is in deep trouble: she cannot avoid mass bullying, because she does not fit into the local company, and in addition to this, she has also offended influential high school students. The brave and rebellious girl gets a chance to avoid a terrible fate when one of the popular boys begins to behave differently with her. The 26-episode series is an adaptation of the manga of the same name by Yoko Kamio.
Heirs
- Genres: melodrama, drama, comedy, romance
- release year: 2013
- Director: Kang Shin-hye
- Cast: Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye, Kim Woo-bin
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.1
- IMDb rating: 7.5
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, Okko, What, Ivi, Wink
The 20-episode drama explores the theme of love, loyalty, and the difficult choice between personal desires and family traditions. The plot revolves around a group of prestigious students from elite families. The students are well aware that they will become heirs to a rich business in the future, so all doors will be open to them. Soon, the youngsters realize that money and power do not solve all problems when they meet the love of their lives.
Rich teenagers can also suffer from depression and loneliness, and influential relatives only make the situation worse, forcing them to honor family traditions and strive for strict adherence to certain duties. When another student is enrolled in the rich school, no one attaches much importance to this event: the girl is poor and does not particularly stand out among her peers. Overnight, the fates of several characters are intertwined, but a financial conflict and differences in worldviews become the main obstacle on the path to possible happiness.
Best Fantasy Korean Dramas
South Korean fantasy dramas open doors to otherworldly worlds and show fantastic adventures, introducing viewers to magic and supernatural beings. These stories usually feature a gripping plot based on a regular drama, but with a touch of miracles or paranormal phenomena.
My demon
- Genres: melodrama, comedy, fantasy, romance
- release year: 2023
- Director: Kim Jang-han
- Cast: Kim Yoo-jung, Sung Kang, Lee Sang-i
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.2
- IMDb rating: 7.5
An unusual drama about demons: a supernatural being loses his abilities, and the lost magical powers flow to another person. On this basis, a series of problems arise, which a lonely girl from a wealthy family helps him solve. Cooperation with a new acquaintance seems to be the right decision on the path to former greatness, but for this, the demon has to enter into a marriage contract.
The unusual couple has many ill-wishers, with whom they will have to deal not only with the help of magical powers, but also with ordinary everyday methods. The difficulties of ordinary mortals increasingly weigh on the main character: human life is alien to him, and his attachment to the girl at some point brings more harm than good. The series consists of 16 episodes, during which the characters try to help each other and find personal happiness.
Grab Sung-jae and run
- Genres: melodrama, comedy, fantasy, romance
- release year: 2024
- Director: Kim Tae-yeop
- CastStars: Byun Woo-seok, Kim Hye-yun, Lee Seung-hyup
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.9
- IMDb rating: 8.6
- Where to look: Ivi
The drama "Sweet Fugitive" became a very popular project, ideally combining time travel with sad, loving and funny moments. This "c**ktail" of genres within 16 episodes shows the unusual fate of a young girl who, due to health problems, could not achieve her dream and become a director. Her difficult life is smoothed out by one movie star - the heroine listens to his songs constantly. Favorite melodies are so deeply ingrained in the girl's soul that the popular guy from a simple vocalist turns into almost a close and dear person.
The plot of the series "Grab Sung Jae and Run" changes dramatically when the poor girl learns that her favorite singer is dying. It seems that the girl's world is broken again, and this time she will not be able to recover morally, but a real miracle happens: the heroine moves into the past, 15 years ago, when she is healthy, and her favorite movie star is alive. Such a chance in life only comes once, so the young time traveler intends to use all opportunities to get closer to her idol and save him from a tragic fate.
Marry my husband!
- Genres: melodrama, drama, fantasy, romance, comedy
- release year: 2024
- Director: Park Won-guk
- Cast: Park Min-young, Na In-woo, Lee Yi-kyung
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.2
- IMDb rating: 7.9
The main character of the drama is a very unhappy woman: her marriage is falling apart, her husband is sleeping with his best friend, and a tumor that was found puts an end to her long life. The trials and disappointments that have fallen on her head do not bother her husband, who even dares to raise his hand against the sick woman in difficult times. At another moment, when all the suffering suddenly torments the heroine, she is miraculously transported back 10 years. Now she has a chance to start all over again, because she is healthy, and a happy family life is still ahead.
But the girl is not going to repeat her unhappy fate, because she remembers how it all ended last time. Now the heroine intends to take revenge on her hated husband and thus fix her future. She can look at all the events from a new angle, knowing in advance about her friend's betrayal and her husband's infidelity. The plot of the series "Marry My Husband!" is completed, so after watching 16 episodes, viewers will see the logical ending of this twisted family story.
While you sleep
- Genres: drama, melodrama, fantasy, comedy, romance, thriller
- release year: 2017
- Director: Oh Chun-hwan
- Cast: Lee Jong-seok, Bae Su-ji, Lee Sang-yeop
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.3
- IMDb rating: 8.3
The main character has an unusual ability: during sleep, she can see the future, and she is unable to influence the gloomy events that are about to happen. This gift becomes a real curse for the girl because of the feeling of helplessness experienced after mystical predictions. A meeting with a local prosecutor sheds a ray of hope on the difficult fate of the fortune teller and it seems that together they will be able to prevent the negative consequences reflected in the dreams.
An unusual duet combines the strengths of a guy and a girl, after which her abilities begin to bring real benefits. The main characters constantly think about the responsibility that falls on the shoulders of those who know the future. The plot of the series "While You Were Sleeping" is complete - 32 episodes will show what the gift of foresight and attempts to interfere with predetermined events can lead to.
Tomorrow
- Genres: fantasy, action, comedy, drama
- release year: 2022
- Director: Kim Tae-yoon
- CastStars: Kim Hee-sung, Rowoon, Lee Soo-hyuk
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.6
- IMDb rating: 8.0
The main character tries to commit suicide because he can't find a job despite his prestigious education. Jumping off a bridge instead of dying leads the unfortunate man to meet the angels of death - mystical creatures who are supposed to save people from suicide and instill in them a love for life. After a magical rescue, the guy joins the team. Now the main character himself will have to convince mortals in practice that life is beautiful and there is no need to end it with your own hands before the appointed time.
The idea of the series shows current life difficulties from a new angle and reveals real human problems: the horrors of war, problems at work, love failures, as well as physical and moral humiliation. The only season of the drama contains 16 episodes, and in almost every episode, the team of angels of death will process a new person who has stepped on a slippery slope because of his unique story.
Best Korean Comedy Dramas
Comedy dramas are often filled with funny situations involving interesting characters with unusual backstories. And the genre "comedy" does not mean that the film will not be serious: such projects can be life-affirming, because the plot usually intertwines several important topics at once.
Silachka Do Bon Sun
- Genres: comedy, melodrama, drama detective, fantasy, romance
- release year: 2017
- Director: Lee Hyun-min
- Cast: Park Po-young, Park Hyung-shik, Chi Soo
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.2
- IMDb rating: 8.2
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, Okko, What, Ivi, Wink
The main character of the series is a very difficult person: all the women in her family are endowed with superhuman strength. Superhero power helps her out of many situations, but the girl still prefers to hide it in order to seem sweet, charming and feminine for the guy she is in love with. At the same time, it is difficult for her to play a different version of herself, and it is not surprising that at one point her strength helps save the life of a rich heir, who then takes the savior to work for him.
Now the superheroine has a second boyfriend in her circle, and he is completely different from her first lover: the rich man is spoiled, impulsive and self-confident. Fate gives the girl another surprise when a dangerous criminal appears in the area, posing a threat to those around him. The strong heroine and her employer decide to deal with the offender before it is too late. This story stretched out over 17 episodes - the drama is officially over.
What happened to Secretary Kim?
- Genres: melodrama, drama, detective, romance, comedy
- release year: 2018
- Director: Park Chun-hwa
- Cast: Park Seo-joon, Park Min-young, Lee Tae-hwan
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.1
- IMDb rating: 8.0
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, Okko, What, Wink
A hardworking secretary decides to quit her job at a prestigious corporation after nine years of successful work. She handled her duties perfectly, but now it's time to think about herself: she needs to improve her personal life, because she constantly put love affairs on the back burner. The heroine's decision upsets the company's vice president - the man believes that he is losing an irreplaceable employee and such a loss can cause irreparable damage to the entire family business.
At this point, a plan appears in the guy's head to make the secretary change her mind: he is a smart and handsome guy, which means he can make her an offer that the girl cannot refuse. The arrogant boss's brilliant idea fails when the heroine rejects the marriage proposal, but this failure does not end the attempts to get his subordinate back. The drama "Secretary Kim, Why?" consists of 16 episodes, the plot of which repeats the story of the novel of the same name by writer Jung Kyung-yoon and the webtoon adaptation created on its basis.
Weightlifting Fairy
- Genres: melodrama, comedy, sports, romance
- release year: 2016
- Director: Oh Hyun-jung
- Cast: Lee Sung-kyung, Nam Joo-hyuk, Lee Jae-yoon
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.3
- IMDb rating: 8.3
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, Okko, What, Ivi, Wink
From an early age, the main character had great strength and good endurance, thanks to which she entered a sports college without any problems. During her studies, she has to pay a lot of attention to proper nutrition and try not to get hung up on the results of competitions, otherwise the resulting stress significantly worsens her personal development. The girl copes well with the college program, but she has to pay for her athletic success with the lack of free time that could be spent on a romantic relationship with some guy.
As for the male characters, the love triangle involves a former athlete and a talented swimmer. One of them doesn't understand the main character at all, while the other has known the strongwoman since childhood. Each character also has their own weaknesses, be it sudden panic attacks or hidden skeletons in the closet. The plot of the drama is based on the real life of an athlete and Olympic champion from South Korea named Jang Mi-ran: the series is 16 episodes long.
Vincenzo
- Genres: drama, crime, comedy
- release year: 2021
- Director: Kim Hee-won
- CastStars: Song Joong-gi, Jeong Yeo-bin, Taegyeon
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.4
- IMDb rating: 8.4
A gripping drama with an interesting plot tells the story of a lonely boy from South Korea, who was adopted at an early age and taken to Italy. The young man grows up, gets an education as a lawyer and plunges headlong into the maelstrom of the criminal world. Connections with the mafia have their pros and cons, but the main character has long been accustomed to the current state of affairs. For successfully fulfilling the role of legal defender, the guy is appointed the right hand of the local clan. You might think that life is good, but a dangerous conflict forces the lawyer to return to his historical homeland.
In Seoul, the guy gets hold of very important information that will allow him not only to get rich, but also to become famous. To pull this off, he will have to team up with eccentric tenants and use his accumulated legal experience. This process will be long due to the creation of unexpected alliances and the implementation of cunning tricks. The series is complete: each of the 20 episodes flashes black humor and well-staged fight scenes.
The Hot-tempered Priest
- Genres: comedy, detective, crime, drama
- release year: 2019
- Director: Lee Myung-woo
- CastStars: Kim Nam-gil, Kim Sung-gyun, Lee Ha-ni
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.2
- IMDb rating: 8.1
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, Okko, Ivi, Wink
After being injured, a soldier returns to civilian life and becomes a Catholic priest. A decent job becomes a real test for the former military man due to anger management issues: any little thing can set him off. Military service has not been in vain for the main character, so the concepts of justice and duty force the man to get involved in the investigation of the murder of a senior pastor. The priest is accompanied by a very temperamental female prosecutor and a clumsy policeman.
The criminal case gradually acquires new details, and finding out the further truth becomes a very dangerous matter. Overcoming obstacles and searching for evidence helps to unravel several conspiracies, as well as to get on the possible trail of a criminal organization that has its own personal interests related to the Catholic Church. The series consists of two completed seasons, the question of continuation has been raised several times, but even if it does not come out, the current plot has a logical ending.
Best Korean Drama Thrillers
New dramas with Russian voice acting can hold the viewer's attention with a unique investigation or a perfect combination of drama and tension. Thrillers in Korean series demonstrate the development of an intricate plot, in the process of which the main characters encounter unexpected turns and scary mysteries.
Happiness
- Genres: fantasy, drama, melodrama, horror, thriller
- release year: 2021
- Director: Ahn Gil-ho
- Cast: Han Hyo-joo, Park Hyung-shik, Cho Woo-jin
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.2
- IMDb rating: 7.8
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, What, Ivi, Wink
The world is struck by a terrible infection that makes a person suffer from thirst, after which it turns him into a zombie, hostile to other people. The main character works in the department for combating terrorism, on one of the sorties she encounters an infected person and gets a scratch. The situation seems critical, but a specialized examination does not reveal any signs of the disease in the girl. This circumstance makes her very happy, and the heroine almost immediately marries a policeman she knows for money.
The newlyweds move into their new apartment, but soon the multi-story building is surrounded by a wall and quarantined. All residents begin to feel strong distrust towards each other, and against the background of fear, many conflicts arise. Hard times become a real test for everyone: will the neighbors be able to remain human in these circumstances, or will they be consumed by their own egoism. The zombie virus drama has only 12 episodes, and there are no official plans for a sequel.
Mouse
- Genres: thriller, detective, crime
- release year: 2021
- Director: Kang Chor-u
- CastStars: Hyun Bong-sik, Cho Jae-yoon, Jung Ae-ri
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.4
- IMDb rating: 8.6
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, Okko, What, Ivi, Wink
The drama about a killer shows a special view of potential maniacs, and also touches on the study of the darkest sides of human nature. A bounty hunter keeps the entire local population in fear. Public panic and the impotence of the police lead to the state deciding to push through a law on experimental testing on people. A special scientific method should, with a high degree of probability, identify a potential maniac even before the child is born.
The consequences of the events described have to be dealt with by a small group. From now on, a talented detective, an experienced female producer, a responsible policeman and a typical schoolgirl are connected by one fate. Everything they have experienced makes each of the main characters think about how valuable a separate life is and how one can change a person's fate. The first and only season of the drama consists of 25 episodes.
Show Eight: Survive and Grow Rich
- Genres: drama, thriller, comedy, detective
- release year: 2024
- Director: Han Jae-rim
- Cast: Ryu Jun-yeol, Cheon Woo-hee, Park Jung-min
- Kinopoisk rating: 7.1
- IMDb rating: 7.2
Many people in this world need money, but only a select few get the chance to win a big prize for participating in an unusual game project. Eight lucky people are drawn into an experimental reality show, and each of them has serious reasons to get the largest amount. The main condition of the game is that any of them must spend 100 days in an isolated hotel, where there is nothing but bare walls.
In order not to go crazy and increase their comfort, the heroes can buy items and order services, but for this, money will be deducted from their future winnings in a hundredfold amount. With each passing day, the show seems more and more dangerous, forcing you to rethink the value of everyday things. Events become especially heated when it turns out that not all people participate in the game on equal terms. The mini-series about eight players stretched out to exactly 8 episodes.
Wonderful world
- Genres: drama, thriller
- release year: 2024
- Director: Lee Seung-yeon
- CastStars: Kim Nam-ju, Cha Soo-yeon, Lim Sae-mi
- Kinopoisk rating: 7.9
- IMDb rating: 7.6
A talented female professor has a successful career, a beloved husband and a beautiful child, but her life falls apart when her son tragically dies in a car accident. After a police investigation, a trial is held, which ultimately does not punish the culprit properly - he gets off with a suspended sentence. Because of the obvious injustice, the main character sinks even deeper into the abyss of despair.
During such a difficult period in her life, the woman finds motivation when she decides that she can help other people who have found themselves in a similar situation. Now the professor is obsessed with justice, and not all of her actions can be logically explained. The project touches on many sensitive topics and constantly makes you empathize with the key characters. Over the course of 14 episodes, the problematic of the connection between loss and revenge is revealed, and an answer is given to the question of how one person can influence the fate of someone else's family.
Flower of Evil
- Genres: thriller, detective, melodrama, crime, romance
- release year: 2020
- Director: Kim Cheol-gyu
- Cast: Lee Joon-gi, Moon Chae-won, Seo Hyun-woo
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.3
- IMDb rating: 8.5
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, Okko, What, Wink
The main characters are a loving couple. At first glance, it seems that this is an ideal family, but the woman is a talented detective, and her sensitive gaze begins to notice certain oddities in her husband. A combination of circumstantial evidence and dark revelations forces the heroine to get to the truth by any means necessary. Such a desire leads to the gradual destruction of the marriage, and until the very end it is not clear who is right and who is guilty.
Her man may indeed lead a double life and be involved in crimes, but due to personal feelings, the degree of trust and suspicion of the spouses is constantly changing. Such mania leads to the fact that the boundaries between good and evil seem completely blurred, and this only complicates such a complicated case. This project has only one season, which ends with a logical denouement of the plot.
Best Korean Action Dramas
Korean action movies show exciting dramas with vivid and dynamic action scenes. Such series exploit the themes of revenge, justice and selfishness, and the main characters are always full of lively energy and commit reckless acts.
Shop for killers
- Genres: action, crime, drama, thriller, detective
- release year: 2024
- Director: Lee Gwon
- Cast: Kim Hye-jun, Lee Dong-wook, Park Ji-bin
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.1
- IMDb rating: 8.0
"Murder Shop" is a mini-series about a girl whose life turns upside down, turning the gray everyday life into a dynamic and dangerous adventure. When the main character was only seven years old, she lost her parents, which is why she had to go live with her uncle. Years passed, and the man was able to teach his niece many useful things. Some of the training seemed very strange to the girl, but she was assured that sooner or later it would be useful to her.
The uncle's words turn out to be prophetic: when he mysteriously dies, a real hunt begins for the girl, in which professional killers participate. While in her relative's house, she has to rethink all her experience in order to cope with firearms, high-tech drones and a crowd of killers. The plot of the series "Mall of the Killer" is complete: after watching 8 episodes, you will find out how the heroine was able to unravel the tangle of criminal events in order to get out of the current situation with the least losses and learn the secret that her uncle took with him to the grave.
Descendants of the sun
- Genres: melodrama, action, drama, comedy, romance
- release year: 2016
- Director: Lee Eun-bok
- Cast: Song Joong-gi, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.5
- IMDb rating: 8.2
- Where to look: Kinopoisk, Okko, What, Ivi, Wink
According to the plot, the capture of a teenager stealing leads to a meeting of two adults, after which their fates become linked. The main character is a peacekeeper by duty, who is forced to eliminate people during active UN operations in a neighboring state. At this time, a female medic takes care of the sick and wounded in a military hospital. It seems that opposites attract, and the couple begins not only to communicate, but also to get to know each other better - against this background, their love relationship develops.
Previously, the man could not create a real family, so this time he wants to do everything in the best possible way and prove that he is open to true feelings. Good intentions are hampered by the tragic events that accompany the military conflict. Until the very end, it is unclear whether the couple will be able to get back together, or whether their relationship is doomed to failure. Over the course of 19 episodes, the Korean detective drama fully reveals the problem between two close people with opposing professional views, when one person saves lives, and the other ruins them.
Alchemy shower
- Genres: melodrama, drama, romance, thriller, fantasy, comedy, action
- release year: 2022
- Director: Park Chun-hwa
- CastStars: Yoo Jun-sang, Hwang Min-hyun, Lee Jae-wook
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.8
- IMDb rating: 8.7
There is a fictional world where magic intertwines with the lives of ordinary people. The main character has mastered the art of war to perfection, and her character is fully consistent with elite combat skills. Life throws the girl a serious challenge when her soul moves into the body of an ordinary servant.
Now she has to obey a harmful nobleman, but her fighting skills and knowledge of magic can help her in this situation. The plot also reveals the problems of class inequality and the desire for total power. A drama about romance, the struggle of magicians and battles with two completed seasons - the events of the second part begin three years after the final events of the first season.
game of death
- Genres: fantasy, drama, melodrama, action, crime, thriller
- release year: 2023
- Director: Ha Byung-hun
- Cast: Seo In-guk, Park So-dam, Lee Jae-wook
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.4
- IMDb rating: 8.5
Not everyone is lucky in this life: the main character was born into a poor family, so it was difficult for him from childhood. Problems with education create great difficulties in finding a job, but one day the guy gets a chance to get a job at a prestigious company, but he never manages to do it. All prospects end, and getting by with irregular part-time jobs is too hard, which is why despair pushes him to an extreme step: the guy decides to commit suicide. The hero thought that if he does not become happy after death, then at least he will find peace. When Death itself appears before the unfortunate man, he realizes that he has gotten himself into an even more serious trouble.
In order not to be doomed to eternal torment, the hero agrees to an unusual deal. Now he will have to relive his death 12 more times in other bodies, and ideally survive them. Crazy events give rise to many fantastic situations that become a real test for the unlucky victim. The popular drama about life, death and hellish torment was released on TV in the format of a mini-series: it took only 8 episodes to fully reveal the plot.
The Indomitable: Lord Chenqing
- Genres: fantasy, action, drama, detective, romance, horror
- release year: 2019
- Director: Chan Ka-Lam
- Cast: Xiao Zhan, Wang Yibo, Wang Zhuocheng
- Kinopoisk rating: 8.9
- IMDb rating: 8.7
- Where to look: Okko, What, Ivi, Wink
In a fantasy world, there are five Great Clans that divide spheres of influence among themselves and rule the Celestial Empire. When the head of one of the clans decides to elevate the interests of his people, without taking into account the opinion of the union, this leads to a huge disaster. An influential leader dies at the hands of other leaders, and the consequences of the uprising continue to be borne by all the clans together. Many years pass and some continue to protect the old people, women and children from the defeated community, who survived the struggle of the Great Lords.
Good intentions can lead to new victims, any fight for the truth has its price. When the founder of the path of demonism is resurrected in a new body, the people of his clan are given a chance to forever clear the honest name of their master. An intriguing plot about loyalty and eternal struggle stretched over 52 episodes, within which the complete story of five powerful clans is told.
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