11 Types of Monsters in Korean Dramas, Not Always Scary

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas always captivate their viewers with their challenging love stories. But sometimes we also want to watch shows that trigger our adrenaline with tense action scenes or terrifying monster attacks.

If you're looking for shows in this genre, try 'meeting' the five types of monsters in Korean dramas. From cute monsters to evil spirits that devour souls, these various shows prove that Korean dramas are not just about love stories, but also about fighting monsters.

 

 

 

1. Desire Monster (SWEET HOME)

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The thriller drama SWEET HOME shows various scary and unique monster appearances. In this series, the world has become a place where humans can turn into monsters that represent their deepest desires at any time. The remaining humans try to survive while struggling to maintain their humanity. 

 

 

 

2. Evil spirit soul eater (THE UNCANNY COUNTER)

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THE UNCANNY COUNTER is one of the highly talked about dramas today because of its thrilling storyline and fight scenes. The series follows a group of evil spirit hunters called the Counter, but disguised as workers in a noodle restaurant. With their different superpowers, they try to find evil spirits that enter human bodies before they kill and eat their victims' souls.

 

 

 

3. Adorable monsters (THE SCHOOL NURSE FILES)

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Similar to SWEET HOME, the monsters in THE SCHOOL NURSE FILES also depict human desires. However, what makes them different is their appearance, far from being scary!

These monsters have a jelly-like form that can only be seen by a school nurse named Ahn Eun-young (Jung Yu Mi). Together with a Mandarin teacher named Hong In-pyo (Nam Joo Hyuk), they are determined to save their school from dangerous and contaminated jellies.

 

 

 

4. Zombie (KINGDOM)

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It's hard to forget the chilling Joseon era terror in KINGDOM. The drama tells about a mysterious epidemic that spreads rapidly and widely in a kingdom full of corruption and hunger. This epidemic can turn its victims into dangerous zombies. Seeing a horde of zombies chasing their prey is enough to make us sweat.

 

 

 

5. Strangers from Hell

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Sometimes monsters don't have to have a scary appearance. Ruthless killers can also be called monsters, like Yoon Jong-woo's (Im Siwan) neighbors in Strangers from Hell. Jong-woo is a young man who moves into a cheap apartment. Without his knowledge, the place is actually filled with cold-blooded murderers. Jong-woo's life begins to be surrounded by various tragedies that become his worst nightmare.  

 

 

 

6. Duty After School (Monster)

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Rating	6.8 IMDb
Episode	10 episodes (part 1 & 2)
Duration	1 hour 14 minutes
Airing	Viki
Cast	Shin Hyun Soo, Lee Soon Won, Kim Ki Hee, Choi Moon Hee, Kim Su Gyeom, Lee Yeon

The next Korean drama monster is Duty After School. This drama presents a thrilling story involving students and a mysterious monster. The monster appears from foreign objects scattered in the sky shaped like purple balls. It's no wonder many netizens call it a sweet potato ball because it looks like a purple sweet potato.

The ball produces small monsters that look cute but are very deadly. This drama presents the story of students fighting to eradicate the mysterious monster to earn extra points.

 

 

7. Half Human and Devil (ISLAND)

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Rating	6.9 IMDb
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	45 minutes
Aired	Prime Video
Cast	Kim Nam Gil, Lee Da Hee, Cha Eun Woo

One of the Korean dramas that claims to be not scary is ISLAND. This drama tells the story of three people working together to create a safe world for humans to live in. Because, the demons of lust want to take over.

Although it tells about the demons of lust, their appearance is not considered scary. Like the main character named Van played by Kim Nam Gil. He plays a half-human and devil. Unlike other lust demons, Van sides with humans and wants to create a safe world.

 

 

8. Zombie (HAPPINESS)

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Rating	7.9 IMDb
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	1 hour 5 minutes
Aired	Netflix, WeTV, iQIYI, Viki
Cast	Han Hyo Joo, Park Hyung Sik, Jo Woo Jin

Another Korean drama that is not too scary is HAPPINESS. This drama tells the story of a zombie attack in an apartment. The main focus is on a married couple who struggle to help the apartment residents stay safe from zombies. However, their selfishness becomes the most terrifying threat.

The main character named Jung Yi Hyun is infected with the zombie virus. However, he manages to hold back from becoming a zombie and helps the residents. HAPPINESS presents a thrilling story about zombies and humans.

 

 

9. Zombie (ALL OF US DEAD)

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Rating	7.5 IMDb
Episode	12 episode
Durasi	1 jam 2 menit
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Park Ji Hoo, Yoon Chan Young, Lomon, Jo Yi Hyun

Drama Korea ALL OF US DEAD also presents a story about zombies. It focuses on students who face a zombie attack. A group of students try to survive the zombie attack. They are trapped in school and try to find a safe way out. With courage, the students try to find a safe place.

On the other hand, rescue efforts are also made for surviving citizens. This drama also presents an exciting story related to the spread of the zombie virus. ALL OF US DEAD can be watched through Netflix.

10. Mutan (SEARCH)

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Rating	7.1 IMDb
Episode	10 episode
Durasi	60 menit
Tayang	iQIYI and Viki
Pemain	Jang Dong Yoon, Krystal Jung, Yoon Park

Drama Korea SEARCH brings the genres of thriller, mystery, and horror. SEARCH also has a story about a mysterious Korean drama mutant. Yes, this drama tells the story of when mysterious deaths occur in a military zone.

An investigation is carried out to find out the facts behind the incident. Until finally, a group of military personnel discovers something strange, that their deaths are related to mutants. SEARCH can be watched through iQIYI and Viki.

11. Hellbound

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Rating	6.6 IMDb
Episode	6 episodes
Duration	50 minutes
Aired	Netflix
Cast	Yoo Ah In, Kim Hyun Joo, Yang Ik Jun, Park Jung Min

Monster from Hell, also known as Hellbound, is a Korean drama that has successfully captured attention. This Korean drama tells the story of three messengers from Hell who bring people into Hell. However, they first punish those who have received the fate of going to Hell.

The drama Hellbound also features tall black monsters from Hell. These monsters are the ones who will punish before entering Hell. Hellbound can be watched through Netflix.

For those who haven't watched it yet, you can watch it through the available channels!

 

 

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