30 Korean thrillers on Netflix that will hook you to your screens: From The Call to Time to Hunt

These Korean dramas will keep you on the edge of your seat and the best part, all of them are available on Netflix to stream. Scroll on for the best Korean Thriller Movies on Netflix.

Updated on Oct 14, 2023  |  12:12 AM IST |  3.1M
30 Korean thrillers on Netflix
30 Korean thrillers on Netflix

Thriller dramas come with a certain addiction that cannot be explained. Right from the complex storylines and the action sequences to the revenge plotting and the rugged-looking Korean cast, there is hardly anything that’s not it pretty much ticks all the boxes that ought to be in a thriller drama. That is precisely why this time we have curated the perfect assortment of the top 30 Korean thrillers on Netflix that we certainly hook you to your screens. Not just that, we have made sure to give you a complete picture by adding all the important details including the IMDb ratings, the creators, the cast, and even the plot, to help you make an informed decision. 

If you haven't realized, each K drama listed below is a highly-rated one that features the genres that will give you an instant adrenaline boost. Right from detective thrillers and period dramas to supernatural mysteries to intense sci-fi dramas, we have curated an all-inclusive list that has something for everyone. Let’s dive into the world of the best Korean thriller streaming on Netflix right now. 

15 adrenaline-boosting Korean Thrillers streaming on Netflix along with their IMDb ratings 

 

1. The Call (2020)


  • Original title: Kol 
  • Running Time: 1 hour 52 min
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Horror, Mystery
  • K Drama Star Cast: Park Shin Hye, Jeon Jong Seo, Kim Sung Ryung
  • Director: Chung Hyun Lee
  • Writer: Sergio Casci, Chung Hyun Lee
  • Year of release: 2020
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

With the best of elements like crime, horror, and mystery, this thriller drama also features the best of the star cast like Park Shin Hye, Jeon Jong Seo, and Kim Sung Ryung. The 2020 movie is directed by Chung Hyun Lee and written by Sergio Casci and Chung Hyun Lee. The highly-rated Korean drama is available on Netflix to stream. When it comes to the plot, the psychological thriller features a story that features two timelines, 2019 and 1999. Watch the K drama to witness how a cordless phone leads to inter-timeline consequences.

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2. Unlocked (2023)


  • Running Time: 1 hour 57 min
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Adventure, Horror
  • K Drama Star Cast: Si Wan Yim, Woo Hee Chun, Kim Hee Won
  • Director: Tae Joon Kim
  • Writer: Tae Joon Kim, Akira Shiga
  • Year of release: 2023
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.4/10

Featuring a star cast including Si Wan Yim, Woo Hee Chun, and Kim Hee Won, this thriller drama combines elements of crime, horror, and mystery. Directed and written by Tae Joon Kim and Akira Shiga, this movie is available for streaming on Netflix. It has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. When it comes to the plot, this suspenseful thriller revolves around a woman's life and how it's turned haywire after a dangerous person finds her lost mobile phone and tracks her moves. 

 

3. Time to Hunt (2020)


  • Original title: Sanyangeui sigan
  • Running Time: 2 hours 14 min
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
  • K Drama Star Cast: Lee Jehoon, Ahn Jae Hong, Choi Woo Shik
  • Director: Yoon Sunghyun
  • Writer: Yoon Sunghyun
  • Year of release: 2020
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
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This dystopian crime thriller drama boasts a cast led by Lee Je hoon, Ahn Jae Hong, and Choi Woo Shik. Yoon Sunghyun is both the director and writer of this thrilling Korean movie, which you can enjoy on Netflix. The 2020 drama has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. When it comes to the plot, it is set in a futuristic South Korea post a financial collapse. Watch the K drama to witness a group of friends with Jun Seok as their leader who prepares to rob an unlawful gambling house. 

 

4. Pandora (2016)


  • Original title: Pan dola
  • Running Time: 2 hours 16 min
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action
  • K Drama Star Cast: Daekyum Ahn, Do Bin Baek, Seung Hoon Choi
  • Director: Jeong woo Park, Jong Woo Park
  • Writer:  Jeong woo Park, Jong Woo Park
  • Year of release: 2016
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

Combining elements of crime, horror, and mystery, this natural disaster drama stars Daekyum Ahn, Do Bin Baek, and Seung Hoon Choi. Directed by Jeong Woo Park and Jong Woo Park, who also serve as the writers, this movie is available for streaming on Netflix. The 2016 Korean thriller drama has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. The plot of the K-drama revolves around a disaster, more precisely an earthquake, and how a middle-aged worker finds his way out of his workplace before the situation goes out of control. Watch the K-drama to witness how others make their way out and how he helps them. 

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5. #Alive (2020)


  • Original title: #Saraitda
  • Running Time: 1 hour 38 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Horror 
  • K Drama Star Cast: 
  • Director: Il Cho
  • Writer: Il Cho, Matt Naylor
  • Year of release: 2020
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.3/10

This present-day zombie thriller is directed by Il Cho and written by Il Cho and Matt Naylor. While it doesn't have a star cast listed, it offers an intense survival story and is available for streaming on Netflix. The 2020 Korean drama has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. When it comes to the plot, the zombie thriller drama revolves around how Joon Woo, a video game live streamer survives a virus outbreak. Watch the K-drama to witness how zombie-infected humans transform into flesh-eating monsters in a quick second. 

 

6. Rampant (2018)


  • Original title: Chang Gwol
  • Running Time: 2 hours 1 minute
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, History 
  • K Drama Star Cast: Hyun Bin, Seo Ji hye, Heo Sung tae
  • Director: Kim Sung Hoon
  • Writer: Jo yun Hwang, Shin yeon Won, Hwang Jo Yoon
  • Year of release: 2018
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.3/10

Featuring Hyun Bin, Seo Ji Hye, and Heo Sung Tae, this Joseon-era film combines elements of crime, horror, and mystery. Directed by Kim Sung Hoon and written by Jo Yun Hwang, Shin Yeon Won, and Hwang Jo Yoon, it is available on Netflix. The 2018 Korean drama has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. When it comes to the plot the period thriller features an exiled prince and a Minister of War. Watch the Korean thriller to witness a political battle that happens amid a zombie infestation. 

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7. Svaha: The Sixth Finger (2019)


  • Original title: Sabaha
  • Running Time: 2 hours 2 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Horror, Mystery 
  • K Drama Star Cast: Yoo Ji tae, Lee Jung jae, Suk Mun
  • Director: Jae Hyun Jang
  • Writer: Kang Full, Jae hyun Jang
  • Year of release: 2019
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.2/10

This supernatural detective thriller stars Yoo Ji Tae, Squid Game's Lee Jung Jae, and Suk Mun. Directed by Jae Hyun Jang and written by Kang Full and Jae Hyun Jang, this movie is available for streaming on Netflix. The 2019 drama has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. When it comes to the plot, this supernatural thriller K-drama revolves around a pastor played by Lee Jung Jae. Watch the Korean drama to witness how he is given the task of investigating a mystery-filled cult known as "Deer Mountain." 

 

8. Forgotten (2017)

Forgotten (2017)

  • Original title: Gi eok ui bam
  • Running Time: 1 hour 48 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
  • K Drama Star Cast: Kang Ha neul, Yeon Je Hyung, Mu Yeol Kim
  • Director: Hang jun Jang
  • Writer: Hang jun Jang
  • Year of release: 2017
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

This twisted psychological drama stars Kang Ha Neul, Yeon Je Hyung, and Mu Yeol Kim. Directed and written by Hang Jun Jang, it is available for streaming on Netflix. It has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. When it comes to the plot, the twisted psychological Korean drama begins with a cruel abduction in the year 1997. The storyline follows how the abducted returns home with no memory of the abduction at all. Watch the K-drama to witness an intriguing tale of murder and kidnapping. 

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9. Lucid Dream (2017)

Lucid Dream (2017)

  • Original title: Loosideu deurim
  • Running Time: 1 hour 41 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Sci-Fi
  • K Drama Star Cast: Sol Kyung gu, Go Soo, Kang Hye jeong
  • Director: Joon Sung Kim
  • Writer: Joon Sung Kim
  • Year of release: 2017
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.1/10

This sci-fi thriller features Sol Kyung Gu, Go Soo, and Kang Hye Jeong in the lead roles. Directed and written by Joon Sung Kim, this movie is available for streaming on Netflix. It has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. When it comes to the plot it revolves around a single dad Choi Dae Ho who is an investigative journalist. Watch the K-drama to witness how he exposes corrupt executives and politicians. He undergoes therapy to unlock his memories to find his son with the help of lucid dreams.

 

10. The Chase (2017)

The Chase (2017)

  • Original title: Ban deu si jab neun da
  • Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
  • K Drama Star Cast: Yun shik Baek, Dong il Sung, Ho jin Chun
  • Director: Kim Hong Sun
  • Writer: Kim Hong Sun, Young Jong Lee
  • Year of release: 2017
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

 

Starring the best of Yun Shik Baek, Dong Il Sung, and Ho Jin Chun, this Korean drama features the best of elements including intense drama, thriller, crime, and mystery. The 2017 drama is directed by  Kim Hong Sun and written by Kim Hong Sun along with Young Jong Lee. With an IMDb rating of 6.6 out of 10, this Korean thriller drama is available on Netflix to stream. When it comes to the plot, the crime drama features a detective and how he works to solve an interesting case.

 

11. Night in Paradise (2020)


  • Original title: Nagwonui bam
  • Running Time: 2 hours 11 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
  • K Drama Star Cast: Tae goo Eom, Jeon Yeo been, Seung Won Cha
  • Director: Park Hoon Jung
  • Writer: Park Hoon Jung
  • Year of release: 2020
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.8/10

This is a noir thriller Korean film that stars Tae Goo Eom, Jeon Yeo Been, and Seung Won Cha. It is directed by Park Hoon Jung and written by Park Hoon Jung. This film offers a blend of drama, action, and crime genres and holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. When it comes to the plot, it features a mob war with a storyline that revolves around vengeance, death, half-siblings and so much more. The 2020 K-drama is available on Netflix to stream. 

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12. The 8th Night (2021)


  • Original title: Je8ileui bam
  • Running Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Horror
  • K Drama Star Cast: Lee Sung min, Park Hae joon, Yoo jung Kim
  • Director: Kim Tae hyung
  • Writer: Kim Tae hyung
  • Year of release: 2021
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 5.3/10

 

This is a supernatural thriller featuring Lee Sung Min, Park Hae Joon, and Yoo Jung Kim in the lead roles. Kim Tae Hyung serves as both the director and writer for this movie, which also includes elements of drama and horror. It has an IMDb rating of 5.3/10. The Korean drama available on Netflix revolves around supernatural elements like monsters, the door to hell, and ritual killings. 

 

13. 26 Years (2012)

 26 Years (2012)

  • Original title: 26 nyeon
  • Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
  • K Drama Star Cast: Jin Goo, Hye jin Han, Soo bin Bae
  • Director: Geun hyun Cho
  • Writer: Kang Full, Hae Young Lee
  • Year of release: 2012
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.3/10

 

Directed by Geun Hyun Cho and written by Kang Full and Hae Young Lee, "26 Years" is a gripping drama, thriller, and crime film with an IMDb rating of 6.3 out of 10. The 2012 drama stars Jin Goo, Hye Jin Han, and Soo Bin Bae. Available on Netflix to stream, this Korean movie is based on a real-life massacre in Gwanju, South Korea, back in the May of 1980. Watch the movie to witness how the family members of the dead seek revenge, 26 years later. 

 

14. The Drug King (2019)

The Drug King (2019)

  • Original title: Ma yak wang
  • Running Time: 2 hours 19 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action
  • K Drama Star Cast: Song Kang ho, Jo Jung Suk, Bae Doona
  • Director: Min Ho Woo
  • Writer: Min Ho Woo
  • Year of release: 2019
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.2/10

"The Drug King" is a thrilling gangster film with elements of drama, action, and thriller. It is directed and written by Min Ho Woo and features Song Kang Ho, Jo Jung Suk, and Bae Doona in the lead roles. The Korean movie holds an IMDb rating of 6.2 out of 10. The movie chronicles the life of Lee Doo Sam played by Parasite's Song Kang Ho. Watch the movie to witness how a mere jewelry smuggler turns into an infamous drug lord. 

 

15. Steel Rain (2019)

Steel Rain (2019)

  • Original title: Gangcheolbi
  • Running Time: 2 hours 19 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action
  • K Drama Star Cast: Jung Woo sung, Kwak Do won, Kim Kap su
  • Director: Woo seok Yang
  • Writer: Ha Yong Jung, Woo seok Yang
  • Year of release: 2019
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
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"Steel Rain" is a political thriller directed by Woo Seok Yang and written by Ha Yong Jung and Woo Seok Yang. The film stars Jung Woo Sung, Kwak Do Won, and Kim Kap Su and incorporates drama, action, and thriller elements. It boasts an IMDb rating of 7.1 out of 10. The movie is a political thriller, featuring a top agent and a presidential secretary. The 2019 K-drama is available on Netflix to stream. 

16. Yaksha: Ruthless Operations (2022)


  • Original title: Yacha
  • Running Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Action
  • K Drama Star Cast: Sol Kyung Gu, Park Hae Soo, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
  • Director: Hyeon Na
  • Writer: Sang Hoon Ahn, Hyeon Na
  • Year of release: 2022
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.3/10

Starring Squid Game's actor Park Hae Soo along with Sol Kyung Gu, and Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, the plot of the South Korean spy thriller is set in Shenyang, China. Directed by  Hyeon Na and written by Sang Hoon Ahn along with Hyeon Na revolves around an espionage story based on a Black Ops team and former prosecutor. 

 

17. Space Sweepers (2021)


  • Original title: Seungriho
  • Running Time: 2 hours 16 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, Adventure
  • K Drama Star Cast: Song Joong Ki, Kim Tae Ri, Jin Seon Kyu
  • Director: Sung Hee Jo
  • Writer: Sung Hee Jo, Seung Min Yoon, Seo Ae Yoo Kang
  • Year of release: 2021
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.5/10

Another great Korean thriller drama is Space Sweepers. The 2021 movie is set in the future more specifically, the year 2092. Watch this science fiction South Korean drama to witness a Korean space blockbuster. The plot of the movie is based on four misfits and how they attempt to trade a young humanoid and discover she is a weapon in disguise.

 

18. The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure (2022)


  • Running Time: 2 hours 6 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, Adventure
  • K Drama Star Cast: Sung Dong Il, Kang Ha Neul, Jason Her
  • Director: Jeong Hoon Kim
  • Writer: Chun Sung Il
  • Year of release: 2022
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.1/10

Starring the best of Sung Dong Il, Kang Ha Neul, and Jason Her, this South Korean drama is directed by Jeong Hoon Kim while it is written by Chun Sung Il. The movie is set in the Joseon dynasty and revolves around how a crew of pirates try to hunt down royal treasures. 

 

19. Kingdom: Ashin of the North (2021)


  • Original title: Kingdom: Ashin-jeon
  • Running Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, Fantasy
  • K Drama Star Cast: Jun Ji Hyun, Si Ah Kim, Byeong Eun Park
  • Director: Seong Hun Kim
  • Writer: Eun Hee Kim
  • Year of release: 2021
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 7/10
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Featuring the best of Jun Ji Hyun, Si Ah Kim, and Byeong Eun Park, this South Korean thriller drama is directed by Seong Hun Kim and written by Eun Hee Kim. The Netflix movie revolves around the tale of Ashin, who is the Joseon kingdom’s former spy. 

 

20. The Fortress (2017)


  • Original title: Namhansanseong
  • Running Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action
  • K Drama Star Cast: Lee Byung Hun, Kim Yoon Seok, Park Hae Il
  • Director: Hwang Dong Hyuk
  • Writer: Hwang Dong Hyuk, Hoon Kim
  • Year of release: 2017
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.8/10

Starring Lee Byung Hun, Kim Yoon Seok, and Park Hae Il this movie is directed by Hwang Dong Hyuk and written by Hwang Dong Hyuk along with Hoon Kim. The movie is set in the 17th century, the Qing invasion of Joseon. Watch this South Korean historical drama on Netflix to witness King Injo and Namhansanseong fortress. 

 

21. The Battleship Island (2017)


  • Original title: Gunhamdo
  • Running Time: 2 hours 12 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, History
  • K Drama Star Cast: Hwang Jung min, So Ji Seob, Song Joong Ki
  • Director: Seung Wan Ryu
  • Writer: Seung Wan Ryu
  • Year of release: 2017
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

Another thrilling historical drama, titled The Battleship Island is a beloved South Korean show set in the period of Imperial Japan’s occupation of Korea amidst World War II. This movie features a story of a forced labor camp at Hashima Island and how a group of prisoners try to escape it. 

 

22. The Unjust (2010)


  • Original title: Boo Dang Geo Rae
  • Running Time: 1 hour 59 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
  • K Drama Star Cast: Hwang Jung Min, Seung Beom Ryu, Yoo Hae Jin
  • Director: Seung Wan Ryu
  • Writer: Park Hoon Jung
  • Year of release: 2010
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

This South Korean thriller drama titled The Unjust was directed in 2010 and features the best of stars including Hwang Jung Min, Seung Beom Ryu, and Yoo Hae Jin among others. The plot of the action crime thriller drama revolves around a police Captain, who is stuck in an impossible situation where he is in charge of a high-profile serial murder case, and his lead suspect is murdered.

 

23. The Reservoir Game (2017)

The Reservoir Game (2017)

  • Running Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Thriller, Documentary 
  • K Drama Star Cast: Kim Eui Sung, Hong Ik Pyo, Jung Jae Ho
  • Director: Jin Sung Choi
  • Year of release: 2017
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.0/10
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Another South Korean thriller drama that is a must-watch is this 2017, Netflix, thriller, documentary. The movie features the best of Kim Eui Sung, Hong Ik Pyo, and Jung Jae Ho among several others. When it comes to the plot, the documentary revolves around a thrilling tale following an investigative reporter as he tries to explore the slush fund of an ex-South Korean president named Lee Myung Bak.

 

24. High Society (2018)


  • Original title: Sanglyusahoe
  • Running Time: 2 hours
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller
  • K Drama Star Cast: Park Hae Il, Soo Ae, Kim Gyu Sun
  • Director: Hyuk Byun
  • Writer: Hyuk Byun
  • Year of release: 2018
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 5.6/10

This South Korean thrilling drama features Park Hae Il, Soo Ae, and Kim Gyu Sun among others. When it comes to the plot, revolves around a married couple, more precisely an art curator and a professor. Watch the Korean movie to witness how they compromise their ethics when the husband runs for the National Assembly.

 

25. The Berlin File (2013)


  • Original title: Bereullin
  • Running Time: 2 hours
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action
  • K Drama Star Cast: Ha Jung Woo, Han Suk Kyu, Seung Beom Ryu
  • Director: Seung Wan Ryu
  • Writer: Ted Geoghegan, Stefanie Y. Hong, Seung Wan Ryu
  • Year of release: 2013
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

The Berlin Fire is a 2013 thriller drama that's available on Netflix to stream. The movie features South Korean stars like Park Hae Il, Soo Ae, and  Kim Gyu Sun among others. When it comes to the plot. on how a North Korean agent accidentally reveals details about the weapons deal.

 

26. Silenced (2011)


  • Original title:  Do Ga Ni
  • Running Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller 
  • K Drama Star Cast: Gong Yoo, Jung Yu Mi, Hyeon Soo Kim
  • Director: Hwang Dong Hyuk
  • Writer: Ji Young Gong, Hwang Dong Hyuk
  • Year of release: 2011
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 8/10

With an IMDb rating of 8 out of 10, this 2011 thriller, drama, features the best of South Korean stars like Gong Yoo, Jung Yu Mi, and Hyeon Soo Kim. When it comes to the plot, it is based on a novel by Gong Ji Young titled The Crucible. Watch the movie to witness the happenings at Gwangju Inhwa School for the Deaf.  

 

27. Psychokinesis (2018)

Psychokinesis (2018)

  • Original title: Yeom lyeok
  • Running Time: 1 hour 41 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, Comedy
  • K Drama Star Cast: Seung Ryong Ryu, Shim Eun Kyung, Jeong Min Park
  • Director: Sang Ho Yeon
  • Writer: Seong Woo Park, Sang Ho Yeon
  • Year of release: 2018
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 5.9/10

Psychokinesis is a 2018 film that’s regarded as one of the very first South Korean superhero films. The plot of the movie revolves around a bank security guard and how he drinks water from a mountain spring that is impacted by a meteor. The movie takes an interesting turn when he realizes that he has acquired telekinetic powers. 

 

28. Jo Pil-ho: The Dawning Rage (2019)

Jo Pil-ho: The Dawning Rage (2019)

  • Original title: Akjilkyungchal
  • Running Time: 2 hours 7 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Action
  • K Drama Star Cast: Song Boo Gun, Park Hae Joon, Philip Hersh
  • Director: Jeong Beom Lee
  • Writer: Jeong Beom Lee
  • Year of release: 2019
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 6.3/10

Starring Parasite's Lee Sun Kyun along with Song Boo Gun, Park Hae Joon, and Philip Hersh, this South Korean action thriller features the best of a corrupt cop and how he recruits a teenager to help him uncover a conspiracy after a police warehouse explosion. The movie is available on Netflix to stream. 

 

29. Veteran (2015)


  • Original title: Beterang
  • Running Time: 2 hours 3 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime
  • K Drama Star Cast: Hwang Jung Min, Yoo Ah In, Yoo Hae Jin
  • Director: Seung Wan Ryu
  • Writer: Seung Wan Ryu
  • Year of release: 2015
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 7/10

Starring Hwang Jung Min, Yoo Ah In, and Yoo Hae Jin this thrilling action drama features the best of a detective and how he handles a high-profile case involving an arrogant millionaire. The South Korean thriller movie is written and directed by Seung Wan Ryu and is available on Netflix to stream. 

 

30. Revenger (2018)

Revenger (2018)

  • Running Time: 1 hour 41 minutes
  • K Drama Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
  • K Drama Star Cast: Je Heon Choi, Makayla Rose Hilli, Kim In Kwon
  • Director: Seung Won Lee
  • Writer: Bruce Khan
  • Year of release: 2018
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 5.7/10

This South Korean thriller movie is set in the future and features stars like Je Heon Choi, Makayla Rose Hilli, and Kim In Kwon. Directed by Seung Won Lee and written by Bruce Khan, the plot of the movie revolves around revenge. It is available on Netflix to stream. 

If you have managed to the end of this list, you have probably found not one but multiple Korean thrillers on Netflix right now. We highly recommend you to bookmark this page for future reference or simply add the thrillers that you’ve liked to your Netflix watchlist. We assure you that every above-listed Korean thriller is a complete entertainer. In fact, we assure you every Korean drama listed below is worth all the hype. The list is specially curated to offer just the right kind of excitement to all the thrill seekers out there with the help of well-paced storylines and suspense-filled character-building that will keep for asking for more. Consider this a warning, With every show you pick, you sign up for a binge-fest because each of them is replete with cliffhangers and suspense-building galore that will keep you hooked. 

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FAQs

Which are the best Korean thrillers on Netflix?
The Call (2020), Unlocked (2023), and Pandora (2016) are the best Korean thrillers on Netflix.

Which is the best crime thriller K drama?
Door Lock (2018) is one of the best crime thriller dramas.

Which is the best Korean assassin series on Netflix?
Kill Boksoon is the best Korean assassin series on Netflix.

Which Korean movie is like Inception?
Lucid Dream is pretty much like Inception.

Which is the most famous Korean movie?
Parasite is one of the most famous Korean movies.

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