Must-Watch Korean Dramas on Netflix: From Thrillers to Comedies with High IMDb Ratings
Korean dramas are taking the world by storm, offering a wide range of genres from intense thrillers to lighthearted comedies. If you’re looking for your next binge-watch, we’ve curated a list of must-see Korean shows on Netflix, all boasting impressive IMDb ratings. Ready for your next K-drama obsession? Dive in and enjoy the ride!
1. Love Next Door (2024)
IMDb: 8.2
Famous young architect Choi Seung-hyo runs a workshop called 'In.' His childhood friend Bae Seok-ryu returns to his life after quitting his corporate job, bringing back memories of their strange childhood bond that he would rather forget.
Cast: Jung Hae-in, Jung So-min, Kim Ji-eun
2. Gyeongseong Creature (2023 - )
IMDb: 7.3
During the Japanese rule in Korea, two young people in Gyeongseong encounter a strange creature born from greed. They start a battle to survive against it.
Cast: Park Seo-joon, Han So-hee, Ahn Ji-ho
3. Young Lady and Gentleman (2021–2022)
IMDb: 6.4
Lee Young Kook hires Park Dan Dan as a teacher. Despite the age gap, her charm and positive attitude make her irresistibly attractive.
Cast: Ji Hyun-woo, Lee Se-Hee, Kang Eun-tak
4. Vincenzo (2021)
IMDb: 8.4
A Korean-Italian mafia lawyer visits his homeland. During his visit, he serves a powerful conglomerate a taste of their own medicine while delivering a dose of justice.
Cast: Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-been, Taecyeon
5. Squid Game (2021–2025)
IMDb: 8.0
Hundreds of cash-strapped people accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. The prize inside is a tempting one—a survival game with a massive reward of 45.6 billion won.
Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Nandito Hidayattullah Putra
6. Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017)
IMDb: 8.2
Do Bong-soon, born with superhuman strength, comes from a long line of powerful women. One day, Ahn Min Hyuk, the CEO of a game company called Ainsoft, witnesses her power and hires her as his personal bodyguard.
Cast: Park Bo-young, Park Hyung-sik, Ji Soo
7. The Silent Sea (2021)
IMDb: 6.9
During a dangerous 24-hour mission on the moon, space explorers struggle to retrieve samples from an abandoned research facility filled with hidden secrets.
Cast: Bae Doona, Gong Yoo, Lee Joon
8. Mask Girl (2023 - )
IMDb: 7.3
An office worker who is deeply insecure about her appearance lives a double life as a masked internet personality at night—until a series of unfortunate events turns her life upside down.
Cast: Ren Hanami, Elaine Wang, Lorna Duyn
9. Doona! (2023 - )
IMDb: 7.1
This romantic series follows the love story between a first-year university student and a female pop idol.
Cast: Bae Suzy, Yang Se-jong, Harrison Xu
10. The Frog (2024)
IMDb: 6.8
This drama-thriller tells the story of a man whose life is turned upside down by a mysterious woman who arrives at his hotel.
Cast: Go Min-si, Lee Jeong-eun, Yoon Kyesang
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