14 Korean Dramas with Cult Themes that are Most Thrilling, Are You Sure You Can Watch Alone?

CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD follows detective Cheon Jae In (Kang Ji Hwan) and Kim Dan (Kim Ok Bin) as they uncover a conspiracy behind a powerful organization. This organization colludes with a pseudo-religion or cult, often involving 'Pastor Wang' as the leader of the heretical church.

HELLBOUND depicts a world where supernatural beings condemn people to hell, triggering the rise of a new religious group The New Truth led by Jung Jin Soo (Yoo Ah In). This group claims that the phenomenon is the will of God, illustrating how fear is exploited for power.

HOMETOWN is a psychological thriller centered on detective Choi Hyung In (Yoo Jae Myung) investigating a serial murder case. This case is linked to terrorists and a mysterious mixtape that leads to a cult, featuring a disturbing psychological aura.

IN THE NAME OF GOD: A HOLY BETRAYAL is a documentary series directed by June Yoon, revealing the true story of four cult leaders in South Korea. They claim to be 'messiahs' and commit heinous crimes in the name of religion, highlighting the manipulation and cruelty behind the false teachings.

MEMORIST follows Dong Baek (Yoo Seung Ho), a detective with the ability to read memories who solves a serial murder case. Although not directly about cults, the drama explores organized crime and psychological manipulation that often has cult-like elements.

MONSTROUS tells the story of archaeologist Jung Ki Hoon (Koo Kyo Hwan) who investigates a mysterious supernatural phenomenon in a village. The drama explores how fear and belief can be manipulated, creating a cult-like atmosphere amid supernatural chaos.

NOBODY KNOWS centers on Cha Young Jin (Kim Seo Hyung), a detective haunted by the serial murder of her friend in the past. The drama explores the dark side of society and conspiracies involving adults who abuse power, often with cult-like undertones.

REVENANT features Ku San Young (Kim Tae Ri), a woman possessed by a demon after receiving her father's heirloom. She collaborates with Professor Yeom Hae Sang (Oh Jung Se) to uncover the truth behind the demon and a series of mysterious deaths, involving ancient rituals and superstitions resembling cult practices.

SAVE ME tells the story of Im Sang Mi (Seo Yea Ji) and her family who are trapped in the grip of a sinister cult after moving to Muji-gun. This drama is known as one of the first K-dramas to explicitly explore issues of religious cults with intense tension.

SELL YOUR HAUNTED HOUSE features Hong Ji Ah (Jang Na Ra), a ghost hunter who runs a real estate agency specializing in haunted houses. This drama often touches on dark themes such as trauma and crime that create negative energy, sometimes with a cult or misguided belief undertone.

THE CURSED tells the story of Im Jin Hee (Uhm Ji Won), a reporter investigating a case of violence involving the IT company Forest. This company turns out to be using practices of witchcraft closely related to a cult, a theme that is very central to this drama.

THE GLORY narrates the story of Moon Dong Eun (Song Hye Kyo), a victim of school bullying who dedicates her life to revenge. Although not literally about a cult, this drama explores dark themes such as violence and how groups can manipulate, creating a 'cult' of power.

THE GUEST tells the story of Yoon Hwa Pyung (Kim Dong Wook), a shaman who knows about a powerful demon named 'Son'. He teams up with a Catholic priest and a female detective to fight against evil forces, often set against a backdrop of shamanistic rituals and dark beliefs resembling a cult.

THE SMILE HAS LEFT YOUR EYES tells the story of Kim Moo Young (Seo In Guk), a mysterious man involved in a series of tragic events. This drama has deep psychological elements and characters entangled in complicated fates, sometimes set against a backdrop of manipulation resembling cult dynamics. Want to know the latest news about the entertainment world? Check it out directly at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?