List of Top 10 Horror Korean Dramas to Watch in 2024

In the horror genre, Korean horror drama is rather unusual. It also stands out from other Asian horror films. Korean filmmakers have used the horror genre as a tool to make political statements, reaching a worldwide audience. They’re following in the footsteps of a lengthy worldwide history of socially motivated scare stories. Let’s find out about the top 10 horror Korean dramas in this blog.

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List of Top 10 Horror Korean Dramas

Let’s have a look at the list of top 10 horror Korean dramas.

Hellbound (2021)

Genre- Horror

IMDB Rating- 6.6/10

Director- Yeon Sang-ho

Star Cast- Yoo Ah-in, Kim Hyun-joo, Won Jin-ah, Kim Seong-chul, Kim Shin-rok

Where to Watch- Available on Netflix

Synopsis- Unseen creatures give condemnations, condemning people to hell and giving rise to a theological sect based on the concept of divine justice.

All of Us Are Dead (2022)

Genre- Horror

IMDB Rating- 7.5/10

Director- Lee Jae-kyoo, Kim Nam-su

Star Cast- Park Solomon, Cho Yi-hyun, Yoon Chan-young, Park Ji-hu, Lee Yoo-mi

Where to Watch- Available on Netflix

Synopsis- A high school becomes the epicenter of a zombie virus pandemic. Students that are trapped must battle their way out or risk becoming one of the rabid afflicted. It was a typical school day for the pupils of a Korean high school–until one of them returned from the school’s science lab afflicted with an unknown illness.

Sweet Home (2020)

Genre- Horror

IMDB Rating- 7.3/10

Director- Lee Eung-bok, Jang Young-woo, Park So-hyun

Star Cast- Song Kang, Go Min-si, Lee Do-hyun, Go Yoon Jung, Lee Si-young

Where to Watch- Available on Netflix

Synopsis- As people mutate into vicious monsters, one unhappy adolescent and his neighbours battle to live and retain their humanity.

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Kingdom (2019)

Genre- Horror

IMDB Rating- 8.3/10

Director- Kim Seong-hun, Park In-je

Star Cast-Ju Ji-hoon, Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Hye-Jun, Ryu Seung-ryong

Where to Watch- Available on Netflix

Synopsis- The dead monarch rises, and a mysterious sickness spread; the prince must confront a new generation of opponents to expose the terrible plot and save his people.

The Guest (2018)

Genre- Horror

IMDB Rating- 8.1/10

Director- Kim Hong-seon

Star Cast- Kim Dong-wook, Jung Eun-chae, Kim Jae-wook, Park Hyo-joo

Where to Watch- Available on We TV

Synopsis- A detective, a Catholic priest, and a psychic get together to combat otherworldly crime.

Somebody (2022)

Genre- Horror

IMDB Rating- 6/10

Director- Jung Ji-woo

Star Cast- Kang Hye-rim, Kim Young-kwang, Kim Yong-ji, Eun Woo Lee

Where to Watch- Available on Netflix

Synopsis- A software developer and her pals become entangled in a web of murder and criminality involving her dating service and a mystery figure lurking around.

Goedam (2020)

Genre- Horror

IMDB Rating-5.7/10

Director- Hong Won Gi

Star Cast- Song Chae-yoon, An Hyunhee, Lee Hyun-joo, Shim So-young, Seora

Where to Watch- Available on Netflix

Synopsis- In this horror anthology series based on urban tales, as darkness falls over the city, shadows and ghosts come to life.

The Cursed (2022)

Genre- Horror

IMDB Rating- 7.2/10

Director- Kim Yong-wan

Star Cast- Uhm Ji-won, Jung Ji-so, Sung Dong-il

Where to Watch- Available on Netflix

Synopsis- The Cursed is a story about a young girl who can cause death by using names, images, and possessions and a just social problems reporter who is battling against a vast evil hiding behind an IT conglomerate.

Soul (2009)

Genre- Horror

IMDB Rating- 7.5/10

Director- Kim Sang-ho, Kang Dae-sun

Star Cast- Lee Seo-jin, Lim Ju-eun

Where to Watch- Available on Roku

Synopsis- A lady discovers her twin’s soul has taken over after suffering from overwhelming impulses.

Happiness (2021)

Genre- Horror

IMDB Rating- 7.9/10

Director- Ahn Gil-ho

Star Cast- Han Hyo-joo, Park Hyung-Sik, Jo Woo-jin

Where to Watch- Available on Netflix and Rakuten Viki

Synopsis- An apocalyptic thriller set in a world where contagious illnesses have become the new normal.

Conclusion

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