Organized roughly by watch order—oldest at the top, most recent at the bottom. Not exact!"
No ratings - just kdramas that I enjoyed and would recommend to friends.
I lean towards action/thrillers, then romance and slice of life
Train to Busan (Viki)
Genre: Zombie, Suspense, Thriller, Horror (2016)
TRAGIC.
Goblin: The Lonely and Great God (Viki)
Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy, Melodrama, Fantasy (2016)
About a God, his bride and a Grim Reaper.
Crash Landing on You (Netflix)
Genres: Romance, Comedy, War, Action (2020)
Omg the leads got married IRL HOW CUTE IS THAT.
Itaewon Class (Netflix)
Genre: Business, Revenge, Drama (2020)
This character fits Park Seo-joon THE BEST.
My Mister (Netflix)
Genre: Slice of Life, Drama, Tragedy (2018)
The King: Eternal Monarch (Netflix)
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Detective fiction, Mystery (2020)
King opens the door to a parallel world and finds a detective who fights to protect the people she loves.
What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim? (Viki, Hulu)
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Mystery (2018)
Mr. Sunshine (Netflix)
Genre: Historical, Action, Comedy, War (2018)
#Alivǝ Movie (Netflix)
Genre: Zombie, Thriller, Action (2020)
Not much talking, edge of seat kind of movie.
Under the Queen's Umbrella (Netflix)
Genre: Time period, Historical, Political, Drama (2022)
This Queen.. SHE IS HER.
Kingdom (Netflix)
Genre: Zombie, Horror, Thriller, Suspense (2019)
Kingdom: Ashin of the North Movie (Netflix)
Genre: Zombie, Tragedy, Horror, Thriller, Suspense (2021)
Prequel movie for Kingdom.
Yumi’s Cells (Viki)
Genre: Romance, Comedy (2021)
It’s kinda like Inside Out!! Season 1 > Season 2 though.
Business Proposal (Netflix)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Workplace Drama (2022)
Side couple best couple.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo (Netflix)
Genre: Romance, Comedy (2022)
The Uncanny Counter Season 1 (Netflix)
Genre: Fantasy, Action (2020)
Season 1 > Season 2.
Song of the Bandits (Netflix)
Genre: Action, History, War, Adventure (2023)
I love Choi Chong-soo!!!
Backstreet Rookie (Viki)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Little Action (2020)
Underrated! I don’t hear many talk about this but it was cute and good!
My Name (Netflix)
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Revenge (2021)
May I Help You? (Prime Video)
Genre: Fantasy, Romantic Comedy
There is one episode that BROKE me. If you watch it - guess which part it was.
Twinkling Watermelon (Viki/Netflix)
Genre: Family, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Romance (2023)
Choi Hyun-Wook = SO GOOD.
Hospital Playlist (Netflix)
Genre: Medical Drama, Romance, Comedy, Slice of Life (2020)
Like a more slice of life better than Grey’s kind of show.
Live Up to Your Name
Genre: Medical Drama, Comedy, Fantasy (2023)
I just really like acupuncture stuffs.
All of Us Are Dead (Netflix)
Genre: Zombie, Thriller, Suspense, Action (2022)
Squid Game Season 1 (Netflix)
Genre: Survival, Thriller, Horror (2021)
Tomorrow (Netflix)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller (2022)
Ballerina Movie (Netflix)
Genre: Action, Thriller, Revenge (2023)
The way she fights is pretty hype.
The Glory (Netflix)
Genre: Thriller, Suspense, Revenge, School Violence (2023)
King The Land (Netflix)
Genre: Romance, Comedy (2023)
2 Kpop stars as the leads! They did a good job and this was a cute show!
D.P. (Netflix)
Genre: Military Drama, Action, Adventure (2021)
They gotta capture deserters from the military.
Bloodhounds (Netflix)
Genre: Action, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction (2023)
I want to box now. Also the dynamic of 2 male leads - so good!
The Worst of Evil (Hulu)
Genre: Crime, Action, Mystery, Detective Fiction (2023)
Ji-Chang Wook is so good as any type of character it’s wild.
Bad and Crazy (Netflix & Prime)
Genre: Comedy, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction, Detective Fiction (2022)
A Shop for Killers (Hulu)
Genre: Action, Thriller, Mystery (2024)
Officer Black Belt Movie (Netflix)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime Thriller (2024)
A guy who’s really good at fighting joins the cops to catch bad guys.
Badland Hunters Movie (Netflix)
Genre: Post Apocalyptic Thriller, Action, Survival (2024)
The Atypical Family (Netflix)
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Mystery
Marry My Husband (Prime Video)
Genre: Romantic comedy, Fantasy, Revenge
Wife witnesses an affair between her husband and best friend. THIS SHOW HAD ME ON THE EDGE LOL the drama is CRAZY. (2024)
Gyeongseong Creature (Netflix)
Genre: Horror/Action, Thriller, Fantasy
Season 1 might’ve been better than season 2.
Happiness (Viki & Netflix)
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction (2021)
It’s LIKE a zombie show but not really. Infection spreads in a high rise and I love the main couple so much.
Moving (Hulu)
Genre: Action, Supernatural, Family, Detective Fiction (2023)
THEY GOT SUPER POWERS!!!
Vigilante (Hulu)
Genre: Action, Thriller, Police (2023)
Doctor Slump (Netflix)
Genre: Romance, Family, Work, Comedy (2024)
This show might’ve had the best drunk scenes hands down.
Love Next Door (Netflix)
Genre: Romance, Family, Work, Comedy (2024)
The Trauma Code (Netflix)
Genre: Medical Drama, Action, Comedy (2025)
SUPPPPPER action medical drama LOL.
When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix)
Genre: Slice of Life, Romance, Family (2025)
This drama is ART. Seriously well done but like.. I don’t think I could ever re-watch this bc my heart can’t handle.
Weak Hero Class 1 & 2 (Netflix)
Genre: Bullying, Action, Thriller (2025)
Choi Hyun-Wook = WE LOVE HIM. Fan service for Twinkling Watermelon but TOTALLY UNRELATED.
Resident Playbook (Netflix)
Genre: Medical Drama, Romance (2025)
SAME UNIVERSE AS HOSPITAL PLAYLIST!!! Watch that first!!
Mercy for None (Netflix)
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller drama (2025)
Korean John Wick!
Victory Movie (Viki)
Genre: Comedy, Musical, Feels Good, Coming of age (2024)
Study Group (Viki)
Genre: Action, Crime, Comedy (2025)
Showcases LOTS of fighting styles. Fun watch!
Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (Netflix)
Genre: Time Period, Romance, Cooking, Fantasy (2025)
IF YOU LIKE FOOD AND COOKING!
Love Untangled Movie (Netflix)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Coming of age (2025)
As You Stood By (Netflix)
Genre: Revenge, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Domestic Violence (2025)
Raised my BP and anxiety.
The Manipulated (Disney+/Hulu)
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime (2025)
JI-CHANG WOOK AND D.O. NEED I SAY MORE
Taxi Driver (Kocowa Season 1 & 2/Viki Season 3)
Genre: Action, Crime, Vigilante, Comedy (2022-2025)
Somehow they mix super serious crime with hilarious humor. Fighting is also really good! I like all 3 seasons!
Spring Fever (Prime Video)
Genre: Romance, Comedy (2026)
SUPER CUTE ROMANCE. Made me happy.
HUMINT Movie (Netflix)
Genre: Action, Spy Thriller (2026)
Simple story, done well, action great!
Dear X (Viki)
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Romance, Dark Themes (2025)
ACTING 10/10, on the edge of my seat every episode. The emotions are PERFECTLY ACTED OUT but you may not like it after ep, 10 BUT STILL WORTH WATCHING
Bloodhounds Season 2 (Netflix)
Genre: Action Thriller, Crime (2026)
THE BEST CAMEOS THE BEST FIGHTING (boxing/mma)
If Wishes Could Kill (Netflix)
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Supernatural (2026)
SCARY and good!! Bigger recommend if you like spirits type stuff/shamanism