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5 addictive Korean thrillers you should be streaming on Netflix right now
From two detectives shunning the linearity of time to converse with each other in the past and future, to a businessman trying to cope with his dissociative identity disorder, these engaging shows cover it all—plus much more
Bong Joon-ho's breakout film, Parasite, took over our regular what-to-watch conversations, as well as television screens, a few months ago. K-Pop bands like EXO and Blackpink have been reaching an all-time high in terms of popularity. Cutesy Korean romcoms have been a major gateway to foreign-language content for many. In short, Hallyu—the Korean wave—has swept through countries and regions in the past decade, like few other things have.
In case you're just starting to explore the phenomenon that K-dramas have become, we've listed a few of the best thriller shows you can stream in this genre. Get the lowdown ahead.
Vagabond
After more than 200 people get killed in a plane crash, Cha Dal-gun, who lost a nephew in the accident, starts an extensive investigation. Played by Lee Seung-gi, he is determined to unveil the truth behind the mysterious mishap. Soon, he faces corruption, crime and a whole web of conspiracies.
Streaming on Netflix
Defendant
The crime-thriller revolves around the life of prosecutor Park Jung-woo (Ji Sung), who has been accused with the murder of his own family. His battle with Cha Min-ho (Uhm Ki-joon), a criminal because of whom he lost his wife and kids, leads him to solve and fight his own case this time. The unpredictability of the plot and the cast's performance make the Korean series a highly-bingeable one.
Streaming on Netflix
Kill Me Heal Me
An engaging suspense drama, Kill Me Heal Me tells the story of Cha Do Hyun (Ji Sung), a businessman suffering from dissociative identity disorder. When he develops the after a traumatic event, he continues to try and gain control over his life. Simultaneously, a psychiatric resident offers to help him clandestinely, however, her brother has another plan for Cha.
Streaming on Netflix
Healer
Kim Moon-ho, a reporter at a popular broadcasting company, sets to uncover the truth behind a decades-old criminal case. And as he does, he is joined by top-notch fighter Seo Jung-hoo (Ji Chang-wook), who goes by the codename ‘Healer’, as well as tabloid reporter Chae Young-shin (Park Min-young). While solving a 1992 case including an illegal pro-democracy broadcast station, the three grow into full-blown investigative journalists and meet with perils at every stage of the process.
Streaming on Netflix
Signal
If tales of time travel are something you enjoy, Signal features two detectives—one in the year 2015 and the other in 1989—who solve a mystery together with the use of a walkie talkie and their powers to look back and forth in time. However, as the story progresses, we get introduced to the limitations of the supernatural act as well as the mysterious gadget, while witnessing a fight against time.
Streaming on Netflix
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