5 Must-Watch Korean Dramas for Those Who Love to Think Theories

Kapanlagi.com - The beautiful and handsome visuals of the actors and actresses are one of the things that make Korean dramas interesting to watch. But it's not just that, because the storyline of Korean dramas always successfully brings surprises that keep viewers curious. In fact, many netizens enjoy making theories about ongoing KDrama stories.

Are you also one of the fans of Korean dramas who love to analyze each character and guess the plot twists? If so, don't miss these 5 must-watch Korean dramas for those who love to think about the plot theories. Which one is the most mind-boggling?

1. SISYPHUS: THE MYTH

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A time travel-themed drama starring Park Shin Hye and Cho Seung Woo, this drama has sparked numerous theories from netizens. The story revolves around Han Tae Sul (Cho Seung Woo), a renowned scientist who successfully establishes Quantum & Time. He then meets Kang Seo Hae (Park Shin Hye), a figure from the future who makes him realize that time travel is possible through a device he created. Because of this, Han Tae Sul becomes the target of many parties.

The combination of the present, past, and future plotlines with a fast-paced narrative has left netizens dizzy while watching. Many mysteries remain unsolved, such as the disappearance of Han Tae Sul's brother, the identity of Sigma, and the prophecy of an impending nuclear war. Come on, admit it, have you already come up with your own theory for the ending of the story?

2. TIMES

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Another drama that revolves around time travel. TIMES tells the story of Seo Jung In (Lee Joo Young), who works as a reporter in the year 2020. She suddenly connects with Lee Jin Woo (Lee Seo Jin) through a phone call, who is also a reporter but in the year 2015. Being in different time periods, they work together to prevent the assassination of the South Korean president, Seo Gi Tae, who is also Seo Jung In's father.

Many thrilling action scenes adorn this drama with a total of 12 episodes. As the story progresses to episode 8, many netizens have been brainstorming to come up with theories about the mystery and the ending. Are you one of them?

3. BEYOND EVIL

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This drama, starring Shin Ha Kyun and Yeo Jin Goo, also keeps your mind busy with various theories. The story revolves around Lee Dong Shik (Shin Ha Kyun), who used to be a skilled detective in a small town. It is in this town where a serial murder case occurred 20 years ago, and the culprit has yet to be found.

A young detective named Han Joo Won (Yeo Jin Goo) is assigned to the same place as Lee Dong Shik, and the same serial murder case repeats. From here, viewers start coming up with many theories, wondering if Lee Dong Shik is the culprit. What's your guess?

4. MOUSE

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A drama that marks the comeback of Lee Seung Gi after his mandatory military service, MOUSE also captivates viewers with its own theories. A thriller genre, MOUSE tells the story of Jung Ba Reum, a police officer who has to face a murder case involving a psychopath.

This drama explores the theme that psychopathic tendencies can be inherited through genetics. There are many flashback scenes that depict a child named Jae Hoon, who is the son of a psychopath and has shown the same symptoms since childhood. From here, viewers are left to guess who Jae Hoon is when he becomes an adult. Some theories suggest that Jae Hoon is actually Jung Ba Reum?

5. PENTHOUSE 2

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Speaking of dramas that make you think of theories, PENTHOUSE 2 definitely deserves a spot on the list. In its second season, there are many unexpected plot twists. The most discussed theory among netizens is who killed Bae Ro Na (Kim Hyun Soo). Additionally, the presence of Na Ae Gyo (Lee Ji Ah), who resembles Shim Su Ryeon, also sparks active theorizing among netizens. It turns out that Na Ae Gyo has been pretending to be Su Ryeon for 20 years! So, what theories do you have?

Among these five Korean dramas, which one makes you brainstorm and theorize about its storyline, KLovers?

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