13 Recommendations for Thriller Crime Korean Dramas, Exciting and Thrilling

Kapanlagi.com - Stories about criminal incidents are indeed exciting to be made into films or dramas. It's no wonder that many titles of Korean thriller crime dramas have emerged over time.

The stories are diverse, ranging from serial killings, the struggles of investigation teams, to criminal acts of revenge. Of course, Korean thriller crime dramas contain thrilling stories.

Now, if you are looking for recommendations for Korean dramas in the thriller crime genre that are exciting and thrilling, please read the reviews below.

 

1. DUTY AFTER SCHOOL (2023)

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If you're looking for a thrilling crime thriller Korean drama recommendation, DUTY AFTER SCHOOL might be the answer. The story begins when a strange incident occurs in the midst of society. Suddenly, alien creatures appear in the middle of the city and claim many victims.

To overcome this, the government decides to involve students from schools to university students. Since the existing military power is inadequate, they are deployed to help defend the earth from these attacks.

You can watch this drama on the streaming services Viki and Viu.

 

2. TAXI DRIVER (2021)

TAXI DRIVER is also a recommended Korean crime thriller drama worth watching. The drama, inspired by the webtoon titled The Deluxe Taxi by Lee Jae Jin and Carlos, tells the story of Kim Do Ki (Lee Je Hoon), a military member whose life changes when his mother dies tragically.

He becomes a taxi driver at Rainbow Taxi company. Different from regular taxis, Rainbow Taxi provides services to seek revenge on criminals. You will witness various thrilling actions from Kim Do Ki and his colleagues who strive to fulfill the orders of their customers.

You can watch this drama on the streaming services Vidio and Viu.

 

3. MOUSE (2021)

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Next, there is MOUSE as a recommendation for Korean thriller crime drama that shouldn't be missed. The main character is named Jung Ba Reum (Lee Seung Gi), a new police officer who is honest and upholds justice. However, his life changes when he gets involved in a case with a psychopathic serial killer.

Jung Ba Reum works together with detective Koo Moo Chi (Lee Hee Joon) to solve the case that is haunting the society. Not only tense scenes, this drama also has unexpected plot twists. You can watch this drama on Viu.

 

4. MEMORIST (2020)

MEMORIST is also included in Korean thriller crime drama. In general, this drama tells the story of a young man who has the ability to read other people's minds just by touching them. This ability makes Dong Baek, a genius detective, able to solve various criminal cases.

While working as a detective, he collaborates with a criminal profiler named Han Mi Sun (Lee Se Young). It turns out that both detectives have a dark past. You can watch this drama on the Viu streaming service.

 

5. STRANGER FROM HELL (2019)

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If you're looking for a recommendation for a Korean thriller crime drama, STRANGER FROM HELL is definitely not to be missed. It is told that there is a character named Jong Woo (Im Si Wan) who is forced to live in a small and crowded Goshiwon due to limited funds. He is also a neighbor of Moon Jo (Lee Dong Wook), a mysterious dentist.

Jong Woo starts to experience many strange things in his living place. You will be tense following Jong Woo's story when he confronts other strange and creepy residents. You can follow this drama through streaming services Viu, Netflix, and Prime Video.

 

6. VOICE (2017)

Speaking of Korean thriller crime dramas, VOICE definitely needs to be discussed. This drama features Kwon Joo (Lee Ha Na) who is a professional voice profiler. Another character is detective Jin, known as a tough and integrity detective.

Both of them have a similarity, which is to solve murder cases that happen to their loved ones. Finally, they work together to uncover and capture the culprit. You can watch the drama VOICE through the iQIYI service.

 

7. CRIMINAL MINDS (2017)

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Do you want to watch a Korean drama in the thriller crime genre that showcases an investigative team at work? CRIMINAL MINDS could be the answer. You will feel the tension while watching each episode.

Each episode presents different cases, but there is one main case that is investigated from beginning to end, which is hunting down a psychopath. Interestingly, the actions of the psychopath are also related to the personal lives of the team members. You can watch the complete story on iQIYI and WeTV.

 

8. NATIONAL DEATH PENALTY VOTE (2023)

Rating	-
Duration	-
Episodes	12
Aired	SBS
Cast	Park Hae Jin, Park Sung Woong, Im Ji Yeon

NATIONAL DEATH PENALTY VOTE is one of the recommended Korean dramas in the thriller crime genre that you should look forward to. This drama features a character named Dog Mask, a heinous criminal who avoids the death penalty.

Next, there is a police team pursuing Dog Mask and involving three people. Kim Moo Chan is the leader of the First Investigation Team in the South Police Agency. Together with other team members, he struggles to solve the case and capture Dog Mask. With action and mystery, this latest crime drama is definitely worth watching.

 

9. BRAIN WORKS (2023)

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Rating	8.0/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	1 hour 10 minutes
Episodes	16
Airing	KBS2, Wavve, Viki
Cast	Jung Yong Hwa, Cha Tae Hyun, Kwak Sun Young, Ye Ji Won

Next, there is a new crime drama titled BRAIN WORKS. This drama tells the story of a neurosurgeon from a wealthy family named Shin Ha Ru and a detective named Geum Myung Se. They have very different characters.

Shin Ha Ru is a confident person but lacks empathy towards others. On the other hand, Geum Myung Se is a straightforward and often rude detective, but still cares about others. In this Korean thriller crime drama, their actions when they have to work together to solve a case are definitely worth watching.

 

10. PAYBACK: MONEY AND POWER (2023)

Rating	7.7/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	1 hour 10 minutes
Episode	12
Tayang	Amazon Prime, SBS, Wavve, Prime Video
Pemain	Lee Sun Kyun, Moon Chae Won, Kang Yoo Seok, Park Hoon

PAYBACK: MONEY AND POWER is also an interesting Korean drama in the thriller crime genre. The story in this drama focuses on the revenge actions of an elite businessman who refuses to stay silent about the abuse of authority.

This latest crime drama also contains conspiracy in fighting against a money cartel that collaborates with legal bodies. The villain character is a money dealer who serves as a financial manager, a former prosecutor and judicial officer, a young prosecutor, and a popular prosecutor. This story is worth following.

 

11. DECOY (2023)

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Rating	7.9/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	1 hour 6 minutes
Episode	6
Airing	Prime Video, Viki
Cast	Jang Geun Suk, Heo Sung Tae, Lee Elijah

The next Korean thriller crime drama is DECOY. This drama features a character named Gu Do Han, a former lawyer who has become a detective. In this latest crime drama, you will see his actions in uncovering the truth behind unsolved crimes.

He conducts investigations through cases that occur in the present. The people he encounters are Reporter Jung Na Yeon and a scammer named No Sang Cheon.

 

12. BIG BET SEASON 2 (2023)

Rating	7.7/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	60 minutes
Episode	8
Airing	Disney+, Hulu, Disney+Hotstar
Cast	Choi Min Shik, Son Seok Koo, Lee Dong Hwi

BIG BET SEASON 2 is also a recommended new Korean crime thriller drama in 2023 that you shouldn't miss. This drama tells the story of Cha Mu Sik, a man who has sacrificed his time and resources since he was young to establish himself in the world of casinos. He fought from scratch to become the ruler of a casino in the Philippines.

However, Mu Sik encounters a difficult path. In this season 2, his story continues. He strives to save himself and the life he has built.

 

13. MURDERER O NANGAM (2023)

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Rating	-
Durasi	-
Episode	7
Tayang	-
Pemain	Choi Woo Shik, Son Seok Koo, Lee Hee Joon

MURDERER O NANGAM is also one of the Korean thriller crime dramas that you should look forward to. This upcoming crime drama revolves around Lee Tang, a college student who works part-time at a supermarket. One day, he gets into a fight with a rough drunk man and accidentally kills him. He becomes terrified.

However, it turns out that the person he killed is a serial killer who has been wanted for the past 4 years. Lee Tang realizes that he has a special ability to recognize evil people who deserve to die. He soon becomes a serial killer himself, targeting these wicked individuals. Detective Jang Nan Gam investigates the murder cases committed by Lee Tang.

Well, KLovers, those are some thrilling Korean thriller crime drama titles for you to watch.

 

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