Korean dramas give you such comfort; the feeling itself is a strange and beautiful place.
Most Korean series are based on webcomics, a form of storytelling similar to comics that originated in South Korea. Recently, Netflix has become the go-to place to find the best K-drama offerings.
Here are the best Korean dramas available to watch on Netflix:
Queen of Tears (2024)
It follows the story of Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in as they fall in love, marry and weather “dizzying crises” that just may break them — or bring them back together. New episodes drop weekly.
Doctor Slump (2024)
This rom-com series follows two doctors, former medical school rivals, who are now brilliant in their fields. When each faces career setbacks and burnout, they end up at the same house trying to put their lives back on track. And they realize there’s more to each other than they realized.
Captivating the King (2024)
This period piece follows the royal and political drama as a cruel king falls for a woman focused on revenge.
The Glory (2022)
The Glory which is a revenge story centers on teacher Moon Dong-eu. She endured terrible bullying during childhood and seeks retribution against her tormentors. Then things get complicated.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022)
This charming show follows Woo Young-woo, a sharp young attorney who is on the autism spectrum. The series blends legal drama with romance, family plots, comedy and life lessons that will keep you glued to the screen.
D.P. (2021)
Corporal Han Ho-yeol, Private An Jun-ho and the D.P. unit must face another tragedy in the latest installment of the military drama that touches on bullying, hazing and toxic hierarchies.
Crash Landing on You (2019)
A paragliding mishap lands South Korean heiress Yoon Se-ri within North Korean borders. She meets Ri Jeong-hyeok, a soldier who wants to help her stay safe. The two find themselves in love, but this story is steeped in complicated family relationships, political drama, and crime.
Business Proposal (2022)
Based on the namesake webtoon and web novel, this workplace romance starts when Shin Ha-ri stands in for a friend on a blind date — with her CEO, Kang Tae-moo, who comes up with an interesting plan.
Alchemy of Souls (2022)
With action, soul-swapping magic, intrigue, and a love story rolled into the plot, Alchemy of Souls treats viewers to a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Jang Uk is a nobleman who doesn’t have the most stellar reputation or fighting skills. Then comes along the warrior Nak-su — who’s trapped in another woman’s body — and opens him up to what’s been missing in his life, including love.
Sweet Home (2020)
In a supernatural thriller, Sweet Home journeys into an apartment building named Green Home. The show follows Hyun Soo, a lonely high schooler who has tragically lost his family in an accident. Moving into Green Home, he finds himself surrounded by neighbors who turn into monsters when their darkest desires surface. To survive, he and other residents must work together to fight the monsters and their inner turmoil.
