15 Horror Genre Korean Dramas, One of Which Tells the Story of a Cult!

Kapanlagi.com - For horror film fans, the plot and the mystery that will be solved are the most considered things before watching the film. So what if Korean dramas bring the horror genre to be made into a drama series?

Of course, films and dramas have different plots and airing times. If usually films only bring one story that is shown in 60 to 80 minutes, horror genre dramas usually bring different stories in each episode.

Korean dramas with horror genre are not inferior to other Korean dramas. Their stories, which often take historical backgrounds, make horror genre Korean dramas also loved by Korean drama lovers. Both horror films and dramas always have very good stories. But between the two, which one is scarier? Here are a series of horror genre Korean dramas that you must watch.

1. BRING IT ON, GHOST (2016)

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This Korean drama produced in 2016 features Kim So-Hyun and Ok Taecyeon as the main cast. This horror genre drama that was booming at that time tells the story of a high school student named Kim Hyun-Ji who is in a coma due to a car accident.

Her life is assisted by various tools. It turns out that her soul wanders as a ghost until she meets a young man named Park Bong-Pal who can see the presence of ghosts at one high school. Their meeting turns out to make them form a friendship that almost makes Kim Hyun-Ji lose her life because she tries to find out the reason behind Hyun-Ji's accident.

2. BLACK (2017)

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This Korean drama also did not escape the attention of horror fans because it has a good storyline. The drama BLACK (2017) itself brings the legendary actor Song Seung Hoon and actress Go A Ra as the main cast. This drama was broadcasted through the OCN channel in 2017.

This drama tells the story of a grim reaper who is investigating a fugitive using another human's body. Because of the investigation he conducted, a case that happened 20 years ago was uncovered and eventually disrupted his job as a grim reaper, especially after he fell in love with a girl who can see someone's death.

Because he likes the girl so much, the grim reaper is willing to stay in the human body he has been using. This horror romantic drama is very suitable for you to watch in your spare time.

3. SAVE ME (2017)

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Drama SAVE ME is no less interesting than the two dramas above. Recently, this drama went viral again on TikTok because it tells the story of a cult in South Korea. This drama, which stars Ok Taecyeon and famous actress Seo Ye Ji, has attracted a lot of attention from the public, especially after it became popular through TikTok videos.

This drama itself is a Korean drama adapted from a webcomic titled 'OUT OF THE WORLD' by Jo Geum-san. This drama tells the story of a woman named Sang-mi who moves from Seoul to a remote village called Muji-gun. Sang-mi and her family moved there due to economic problems.

Unexpectedly, the place they moved to is controlled by a cult church led by a pastor named Baek Jung-Ki. It turns out that the cult is a false teaching hiding under the name of a church, making it almost impossible for Sang-mi and her family to escape. Scary, right KLovers!

4. HOTEL DE LUNA (2019)

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This Korean drama was so popular at the time. The drama starring singer IU and actor Yoo Ji-Goo has its own place in the hearts of Korean drama fans. Not only featuring famous actors and actresses, but this HOTEL DE LUNA (2019) drama also has an interesting story.

The story in this drama is about a Joseon woman named Jang Man-Wol who is sentenced to a lifetime of running a hotel for ghosts because she killed many people during her lifetime. Jang Man-Wol is sentenced to live in loneliness for years until she finally meets Koo Chang-Sung, an ordinary human who is her future secretary.

This drama has a captivating story and plot from a historical and mysterious perspective. This comedy genre drama not only brings mystery but also showcases comedic elements that can entertain the audience.

5. THE GREAT SHAMAN GA DOO-SHIM (2021)

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The drama that just aired this year and is still ongoing is the latest horror drama starring Kim Sae-rom. This drama tells the story of a girl named Gaa Doo-shim who has been destined to become a Shaman since birth.

Since her grandmother's death from an attack by an unknown person, she has been entrusted to capture evil spirits that often take the lives of low-achieving school children. Her story begins when she moves to one of the prestigious schools in Seoul, which turns out to be the place where the spirits reside.

6. STRANGERS FROM HELL (2019)

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The next recommended horror drama is STRANGERS FROM HELL. This Korean drama was released in 2019 and features captivating performances by Im Si-Wan, Lee Dong-Wook, Lee Jung-Eun, and others. Not only focusing on the horror genre, STRANGERS FROM HELL also presents a story of mystery and crime.

Meanwhile, the synopsis of STRANGERS FROM HELL revolves around Yoo Jong Woo, who has just gotten a job in Seoul. He moves there and lives in a rundown dormitory called Eden. However, his living place can be considered uninhabitable as it appears filthy. Not to mention, he has a neighbor who is quite strange and even mysterious named Seo Moon-Zo.

He works as a dentist but has a peculiar and mysterious character. This is where he starts experiencing unexpected incidents. Want to know the excitement of the drama STRANGERS FROM HELL? You can watch this drama through various streaming channels with a total of 10 episodes.

7. LOVELY HORRIBLY (2018)

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LOVELY HORRIBLY is also a recommended horror drama that you must watch. This Korean drama was released in 2018 and combines horror and comedy genres. It is suitable for those who want to watch a light and not too scary horror drama.

Starring Park Si-Hoo, Song Ji-Hyo, Lee Gi-Kwang, and others, LOVELY HORRIBLY tells the story of Yoo Philip and Eul-soon who work together to write a drama. They meet unexpectedly and have contrasting fates.

Luck and misfortune become two things that lead to a series of mysterious events for an actor and screenwriter. Moreover, there is a drama producer who can see ghosts. Philip's girlfriend also has an undisclosed secret.

8. THE GHOST DETECTIVE (2018)

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THE GHOST DETECTIVE is also a recommended horror drama that you must watch. This drama, released in 2018, revolves around the horror and thriller genres. Meanwhile, the synopsis of THE GHOST DETECTIVE presents a story about detective Lee Da-il who dies tragically while carrying out his duties. However, his assistant can see the ghost of the detective while uncovering a case.

Together with Jun Yeo-wool's assistant, the detective's assistant tries to uncover a mysterious case of his brother's death. In searching for various facts of the case, it also involves ghosts, including a woman in a red dress named Sunwoo.

9. MONSTROUS (2022)

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The latest recommendation for a horror drama released in 2022 is MONSTROUS. This drama presents the mysterious and terrifying story of an archaeologist who is interested in searching for something supernatural. However, his life becomes strange and terrifying due to a tragedy.

Jung Ki-hoon then goes to Jinyang County to study a Buddha statue possessed by an evil spirit known as Gwibul. Here, they experience various creepy and strange events. This includes Lee So-jin, his former wife, who also faces similar incidents. Not to mention, in this remote village, they also meet the villagers who experience many unusual phenomena.

10. MASTER SUN (2013)

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The next recommended horror drama is MASTER SUN. This drama was released in 2013 and presents a unique and exciting story. Starring Gong Hyo Jin and So Ji Sub, MASTER SUN tells the story of Tae Gong Sil who experiences an accident that puts her in a coma.

However, because of this incident, she can see ghosts. She often faces complicated situations when disturbed by ghosts. Everything changes when Tae Gong Sil meets Joo Joong Won. They then become involved in a collaboration involving ghosts.

11. DELIVERY MAN (2023)

Rating	7.9/10 Mydramalist
Duration	1 hour 10 minutes
Episodes	12
Airing	ENA, ViuTV, Viki
Cast	Yoon Chan Young, Bang Min Ah, Kim Min Seok

DELIVERY MAN is one of the interesting horror genre Korean dramas to follow. This latest horror drama tells the story of a young taxi driver named Seo Young Min. It is told that he can see ghosts that are supposed to be invisible.

Like any other driver, he is tasked with delivering passengers to their destination. However, unlike ordinary drivers, he has passengers in the form of curious spirits? Curious about the level of scariness of this drama? Just watch it yourself, KLovers!

12. REVENANT (2023)

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Rating	8.7/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	1 hour 10 minutes
Episode	12
Tayang	SBS, Disney+, Hulu
Pemain	Kim Tae Ri, Oh Jung Se, Hong Kyung

Next, there is a recommendation for the latest horror Korean drama titled REVENANT. Not only being a horror genre Korean drama, REVENANT also offers interesting thriller scenes. In general, this drama tells the story of Ku San Young, a girl who is possessed by one of the evil demons when the door to the other world opens.

There is also another character named Yeom Hae Sang who can sense the presence of the demon inside Ku San Young's body. Next, they work together to find out the truth behind all the mysteries.

13. TOMORROW (2022)

Rating	8.9/10 Mydramalist
Duration	60 minutes
Episodes	16
Airing	MBC, Netflix
Cast	Kim Hee Sun, Rowoon, Lee Soo Hyuk, Yu Ji On

If you are looking for a recommendation for a horror genre Korean drama, TOMORROW could be the answer. In general, this latest horror drama tells the story of Choi Joon Woong (Rowoon) who has an accident while trying to save a homeless person from committing suicide.

Actually, he is a graduate of a prestigious university, but it is difficult for him to find a job. When he falls into a coma because of the rescue incident, he receives an offer to work in the Jumadeung Spirit Management Department team. The department is a team with a mission to save people who intend to commit suicide.

14. ALL OF US ARE DEAD (2022)

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Rating	8.5/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	1 hour 2 minutes
Episode	12
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Park Ji Hu, Yoon Chan Young, Lomon, Cho Yi Hyun

If you are interested in watching a Korean horror drama with a zombie story, ALL OF US ARE DEAD could be the answer. This latest Korean horror drama of 2022 tells the story of a zombie virus infection that spreads in a school.

Gradually, the teachers and students also turn into zombies. However, there are still some people who continue to try to save themselves. Their actions will make you tense while watching.

15. HELLBOUND (2021)

Rating	7.5/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	50 minutes
Episode	6
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Yoo Ah In, Kim Hyun Joo, Yang Ik Jun, Park Jung Min, Won Jin Ah

Next, there is a recommendation for a Korean horror drama titled HELLBOUND. Having a slightly different scary story, this drama tells the story of the mysterious appearance of terrifying monsters. These monsters are known to come from hell.

The arrival of the monster is also a sign that someone's death is near. The person it visits will be dragged to hell in front of the public. In addition to the prolonged tense situation, there is also a group of people who try to understand the message behind the appearance of the monster.

Wow, it's interesting, right KLovers? So, which one will you watch first?

Written by: Siti Radibah Imatufariq

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