6 High-Rated and Popular Thriller Korean Dramas, Full of Scary Scenes

Kapanlagi.com - Among the many genres of Korean dramas or drakor, thriller is one that is quite popular today. Unlike other genres like romantic comedies, thriller drakor presents a story that is full of excitement and tension. So it's no wonder that until now, many people are looking for recommendations for high-rated thriller drakor to be used as a watchlist.

Yes, from the past until now, ratings have often been used as an indicator of whether a watchlist is good or bad, including thriller drakor. On average, thrilling drakor with an exciting story also has a high rating achievement. So indirectly, a high rating becomes a sign of the excitement of a thriller drakor. So, what are the recommendations for high-rated drakor thriller?

To find out, check out the list and reviews below.

1. MOUSE

MOUSE is one of the highly rated thriller dramas with a rating of 8.8 on mydramalist. This thriller drama has a story full of mystery and tension. The main character in this film is a detective and police officer who tries to solve a horrific serial murder case that has claimed many victims.

It is told that a serial murder case has shocked the whole city. Each victim is killed in a gruesome and terrifying way. But as if challenging the police and detectives, the killer who is a psychopath always leaves a little clue and evidence. From those small clues, it slowly reveals who the real killer is. However, guessing who the killer is not easy, because there is a big plot twist that makes the viewers' foreheads wrinkled.

2. LITTLE WOMEN

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LITTLE WOMEN is one of the latest dramas that has successfully achieved a high rating of 8.7 on mydramalist. This drama, which has just finished airing with 16 episodes, is a free adaptation of the same titled novel that has been adapted into a Hollywood film. However, unlike the novel and film version, this LITTLE WOMEN drama features a story full of mystery and tension.

This drama tells the story of the lives of three poor sisters. Their lives become more complex when they come into contact with an elite, wealthy, and powerful family. But it's not just an ordinary family drama, there are many mysteries that accompany the conflicts between the poor and rich families. Many people are killed mysteriously. The lives of the three sisters are also often threatened.

3. STRANGERS FROM HELL

The third highly-rated recommended thriller drama is STRANGERS FROM HELL. This drama, which has a rating of 8.8 on mydramalist, tells the story of a young man from the village, Yoon Jong Woo, who moves to Seoul. Jong Woo, who is alone in Seoul, decides to rent a cheap place to live.

However, behind the cheap price, there is a closely guarded mystery. The residents, especially the owner of the place, have strange and mysterious behavior. But because of his financial situation, he chooses to stay and save money. Until finally, a terrible secret that has been hidden for so long is revealed. A horrifying secret that finally makes Jong Woo determined to escape.

4. SIGNAL

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Next on the list of highly-rated recommended thriller dramas is the Korean drama titled SIGNAL. On mydramalist, this drama that aired in 2016 received a high rating of 9.0. SIGNAL is a fantasy thriller genre with a unique storyline. This is because the drama has two timelines, namely in the past (the 1980s) and the present (2016).

The story begins when a profiler named Park Hae Young, who lives in 2016, finds a magical walkie-talkie. With the walkie-talkie, he can communicate with a detective who lived in the 1990s. However, the detective was declared missing in 1989. Finally, with the walkie-talkie, they work together to uncover various mysterious murder cases in the past and present.

5. FLOWER OF EVIL

The FLOWER OF EVIL drama also has a high rating. On the mydramalist site, this drama has a rating of 9.1. It tells the story of a detective couple, Baek Hee Sung and Cha Ji Won. From the outside, their life seems perfect and full of happiness.

But in reality, their life is not as happy as it seems. Ji Won is diagnosed with a mental problem that makes it difficult for her to express her emotions. One day, Hee Sung is assigned to solve a mysterious case. He is shocked to find evidence that leads to his wife. This makes Hee Sung face a big dilemma in his life.

6. HAPPINESS

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The sixth and final recommendation for a high-rated thriller drama is HAPPINESS. On the mydramalist site, this thriller drama has a rating of 8.9. Released at the end of 2021, this drama combines thriller, action, fantasy, horror, and romance genres. Therefore, this drama can be suitable for fans of any genre.

This drama tells the story of a zombie virus outbreak in Korea. As a result, an apartment complex has to be isolated. In the apartment, there is a couple who are a police officer and a detective. They work together to secure the situation and save all the residents. However, the task is not easy. Each resident in the apartment has a greedy and suspicious nature towards one another.

Those are some recommendations for high-rated thriller dramas according to mydramalist. Happy watching!

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