10 Highest Rated Detective Korean Dramas Full of Mysterious Plots and Unexpected Tension

TEAM BULLDOG (2020) - Jin Kang Ho, an antisocial detective, collaborates with investigative show producer Kang Moo Young to uncover a major case. Despite coming from different worlds, they share the same goal. A rating of 8.3 is quite high for the unconventional investigative genre.

VOICE (2017) - Kang Kwon Joo, an emergency call voice analyst, teams up with detective Moo Jin Hyuk to solve the murder case of his wife. They use voice as evidence to track down the killer. With a rating of 8.5, Voice is regarded as a pioneer of detective dramas with a unique approach.

BAD AND CRAZY (2022) - Soo Yeol is a pragmatic police officer, but he must work with K, an idealistic and passionate yet brutal cop. The two are opposites but become each other's strength. This drama has a rating of 8.5 due to its balanced combination of action and comedy.

LIVE (2018) - LIVE features the everyday life of police officers, from routine patrols to internal conflicts. Each character has strong struggles and humanitarian values. This drama presents a realistic side of law enforcement, helping viewers better understand the pressures in their profession. No wonder, LIVE received a rating of 8.6.

THE FIERY PRIEST (2019) - Kim Hae Il is an angry priest with a background as a secret agent. He investigates the murder of his colleague and must collaborate with police and prosecutors who initially oppose him. THE FIERY PRIEST achieved a rating of 8.6 and received positive responses for its unique story.

BEYOND EVIL (2021) - Lee Dong Sik and Han Joo Won must work together to uncover a murder that resembles an old case. With mutual suspicion, they take the audience on a journey through a drama full of psychological intrigue. It has a rating of 8.7 and is considered one of the best psychological detective dramas.

MY NAME (2021) - Yoon Ji Woo infiltrates the police to seek revenge for her father's death. Along the way, she must choose between justice or loyalty to the syndicate. The rating of 8.7 indicates the success of MY NAME in delivering intensity in the undercover detective story.

MOUSE (2021) - MOUSE invites the audience to follow the journey of Jung Ba Reum, a young police officer involved in the hunt for a dangerous psychopath. Together with Go Moo Chi, they uncover shocking facts that change everything. With a psychological thriller plot and unexpected twists, this drama has a rating of 8.8.

SIGNAL (2016) - SIGNAL tells the story of Park Hae Young who is connected to detective Lee Jae Han from the past through a walkie-talkie. Together with Cha Soo Hyun, they try to solve a murder case that has remained unsolved for decades. The strength of this drama lies in its ever-changing concept of time, creating tension and moral dilemmas. The high rating of 8.9 on MyDramaList confirms that this drama is one of the best in its genre.

FLOWER OF EVIL (2020) - Cha Ji Won, a detective, unknowingly investigates her own husband, Baek Hee Sung, who turns out to have a dark past. The thrilling storyline wrapped in family conflict makes it hard for viewers to stop watching. A rating of 9.1 proves the extraordinary strength of its story and strong visual execution. Come on, read articles about other Korean drama recommendations on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?