Psychological thriller K-dramas are the most unique and rare genre of the K-drama Industry. The specialty of these K-dramas is the blend of multiple genres. Viewers experience suspense and thrill while a sense of horror always chases from behind. The Korean Industry has a great success making K-dramas in this genre and is continuing to do so.
These K-dramas have gained fame and popularity to the point that most of them have made their second season, and according to audience appreciation, more seasons are expected to come. If you are willing to watch something with mystery and suspense or are a horror genre lover, the following psychological thriller recommendations are waiting for you.
Psychological Thriller K-dramas: Strangers from Hell (2019)
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A young boy moves from the countryside to Seoul city to start a new life from scratch. Due to unemployment, he finds an apartment at the cheapest rate available and ends up moving into an old complex. From tenants to room conditions, everything seems mysterious in the old building. But the hidden mysteries start to open as he tries to adjust to that creepy environment. Strangers From Hell has the power to give the viewers vibes of horror and suspense at the same time.
The drama’s main cast is Lee Dong Wook and Im Si-Wan. The series is available to watch on Disney+.
Psychological Thriller K-dramas: Sweet Home (2020)
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Sweet Home is one of the best psychological thrillers ever made in the K-dramas industry. The series is about some creepy monster willing to wipe out every human from Earth. An extremely introverted high school boy, Hyun, who has lost his family in an accident, has moved to a new apartment complex, where he faces and fights with these monsters with all his might. Famous actor Song Kang has played the role of Hyun in which he showed great acting skills.
Sweet Home is a psychological thriller that contains 2 Seasons and is available to watch on Netflix.
Psychological Thriller K-dramas: Hellbound (2021)
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This psychological thriller conveys a religious theme, but at the same time, it is full of thrills. A creature called an angel appears in front of certain people who have done something evil once or more in their lives. The creature’s face gives them prophecies of hell by mentioning the exact time and date in the future when the prophecy will be done.
What’s more exciting and horrific in the plot is when the prophecy time arrives. Three giant scary creatures come from the sky and complete the prophecy despite of humans’ apology.
Actor Yoo Ha In is the main lead in the K-drama. Hellbound, is a psychological thriller available on Netflix.
These psychological thrillers are must-watches if you enjoy plots that consist of suspense and thriller. Mystery and psychological points of view are bonuses in these K-dramas. So don’t wait—put these recommendations into your watch list.
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