Beyond The Mainstream: Must-Watch Underrated K-Drama Thrillers
With the rise of the Hallyu wave, k-dramas are also rising in the global popularity index. From rom-com to action, this world offers all in the finest quality. Within this world of k-dramas, step beyond the usual and obvious recommendations and explore a world of heart-pounding suspense. While shows like Squid Game and Vincenzo have defined the genre, a collection of equally brilliant thrillers have remained underrated and overlooked.
Let’s take a look at Eight most critically acclaimed yet underrated K-dramas, hailed for their masterful storytelling, mind-bending plot twists, and chilling atmosphere.
Beyond Evil (2021)
A suspenseful psychological thriller where two detectives hunt a serial killer, blurring the line between law and justice. The show's masterful acting and slow-burn plot keep you questioning who the true monster is.
Signal (2016)
A genius criminal profiler in the present day discovers an old walkie-talkie that allows him to communicate with a detective from the past. Together, they work to solve cold cases and change the future.
Strangers from Hell (2019)
An unsettling psychological horror that follows a young man who moves into a creepy, low-rent dormitory. He quickly realizes his new neighbors are not only strange but terrifyingly sinister.
Save Me (2017)
A harrowing thriller that centers on a young woman trapped within a powerful and sinister religious cult. It follows her friends' desperate and dangerous attempts to rescue her.
Duel (2017)
A sci-fi action thriller where a detective's daughter is kidnapped by a human clone. He is forced into a desperate race against a copy of himself to uncover the truth.
Children of a Lesser God (2018)
A crime thriller that pairs a cynical detective with a rookie who has a supernatural gift. They must work together to unravel a dark conspiracy tied to a religious cult.
The Guest (2018)
A chilling supernatural horror where a psychic, a priest, and a detective join forces. They team up to battle a powerful demon that has possessed a number of people and is leaving a trail of gruesome murders.
Revenant (2023)
This supernatural thriller follows a young woman who becomes possessed by a malevolent ghost. She teams up with a folklorist who can see ghosts to uncover the truth behind the mysterious curse plaguing her family.
