5 True Story Thriller Genre Dramas, Serial Killings - Unsolved Cases

Kapanlagi.com - Not all Korean dramas provide fictional stories only. Some Korean dramas actually incorporate true story elements. These true story dramas are definitely a must-watch for K-drama lovers.

These true story dramas will leave you astonished and emotional. Some are based on stories of child sexual abuse, while others revolve around tragic unsolved murder cases. So get ready to be enraged while watching them, KLovers.

Now, what are these true story dramas? Here are some recommendations of true story dramas that can make you emotional. Let's check them out, KLovers.

 

1. SIGNAL (2016)

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Rating	8.5 IMDB
Durasi	65 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Tayang	Disney+ Hotstar,VIKI,TUBI,Prime Video,WeTV,iQIYI,Netflix
Pemain	Lee Je Hoon, Kim Hye Soo, Jo Jin Woong

This drama based on a true story is set in two different time periods, the past in the 1980s and the present in 2016. The drama SIGNAL tells the story of Park Hae-Yeong, a police lieutenant and criminal profiler living in 2016. One day, he comes across a walkie talkie that possesses a mystical and magical aura.

Through the walkie talkie, he is able to connect with a detective who went missing in 1989. Secretly, the two time-crossed detectives then work together to solve cases from the past and present. But the cases in this drama are real.

Yes, this is the case of the kidnapping of Park Chorong Bitnari in Gyeonggi Province in 1997 and the serial murders in Hwaseong from 1986 to 1994. All these cases remain unsolved and this drama aims to honor the victims and urge viewers to never forget.

 

2. TUNNEL (2017)

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Rating	8.3 IMDB
Durasi	64 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Air Date	VIKI, WeTV, Netflix
Cast	Choi Jin Hyuk, Yoon Hyun Min, Lee Yoo Young

This drama, based on a true story, tells the story of a character named Park Gwang Ho, a diligent detective in 1986. He is forced to deal with a terrible serial killer who has claimed many victims.

One day, Gwang Ho receives a clue that the perpetrator is in a tunnel. He tries to chase after the perpetrator and enters the tunnel. However, when he reaches the end of the tunnel, Gwang Ho finds himself in the future, three decades later.

The murder story in this drama is based on the gruesome murder case that claimed many victims of various ages in the Hwaseong region, Gyeonggi Province, from 1986 to 1991. It remains one of the unsolved cases.

 

3. LIFE ON MARS (2018)

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Rating	8.1 IMDB
Durasi	65 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Tayang	VIU
Pemain	Ju Kyung Ho, Park Sung Woong, Go Ah Sung

Drama LIFE ON MARS is also one of the dramas based on a true story. This drama tells the story of a murder that occurred to a student in Pocheon City, South Korea in 2004, or known as the red nail polish case.

In general, this drama tells the story of Han Tae Joo, leading a crime investigation team. His career has rapidly increased and he trusts data more than others. While investigating a series of murders, he gets into an accident.

When Han Tae Joo wakes up, he finds himself in 1988. He doesn't know why, but now he is a detective assigned to work at a police station in a small town. To return to the present time, Han Tae Joo tries to solve the series of murders.

 

4. MOUSE (2021)

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Rating	8.7 IMDB
Durasi	75 minutes
Episode	20 episodes
Tayang	VIKI, iQIYI, WeTV
Pemain	Lee Seung Gi, Lee Hee Joon, Park Ju Hyun

This drama is based on a true story and involves a police officer named Jung Ba Reum. He is a well-known and helpful police officer to the community. A murder case leads him to investigate it with detective Go Moo Chi. They both aim to find the psychopath connected to the serial killings.

This situation shocks the community and makes them want to take action. However, a plot twist occurs when the truth about the serial killer is revealed. The writer or scriptwriter of the drama MOUSE created the drama MOUSE, which was inspired by the brutal murder case of an 8-year-old elementary school student in Incheon in 2017.

It is told that the murderer is someone with psychopathic genes. Instead of showing remorse and apology, the defendant, who is a 17-year-old college student, and her accomplice, who is also a college student aged 18, behave indifferently and casually, infuriating the Korean public at the time.

 

5. TAXI DRIVER (2021)

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Rating	8.0 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Tayang	VIU, Netflix
Pemain	Lee Je Hoon, Pyo Ye Jin, Esom

Drama based on a true story, the latest drama titled TAXI DRIVER. This drama tells the story of Kim Do Ki, a luxury taxi driver who is tasked with seeking revenge. Together with his team, Kim Do Ki plans and executes the most unforgettable revenge for criminals.

This drama has attracted attention because it presents a story that is said to be inspired by real events. Engaging in actions contrary to the law, this luxury taxi team must carry out their revenge secretly. Especially in episodes about a company that sells adult content.

Although not exactly the same, the characteristic of the criminals is intentionally made similar. The criminals enjoy seeing their employees' colorful hair. And many other cases.

 

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