8 Korean Dramas About Curses in Various Stories, from Action-Fantasy to Romantic Comedy

Kapanlagi.com - For Korean people, curses or karma can happen to anyone. Usually, those who have curses will live forever or be reincarnated. Like some Korean drama stories about curses below.

These Korean dramas about curses have exciting stories. There are stories with thrilling action-fantasy. And, there are also Korean dramas about curses with sweet romantic fantasy stories.

So, what are those dramas? Here is a list of Korean dramas about curses that you shouldn't miss. Come on, let's check it out KLovers.

1. GOBLIN: THE LONELY AND GREAT GOD (2016)

Drama Goblin: The Lonely And Great God (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	8.6 IMDB
Episode	16 episode
Durasi	82 minutes
Tayang	Netflix, VIKI, Prime Video, Apple TV Vidio, VIU
Pemain	Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook

Korean Drama about the first curse is the drama GOBLIN: THE LONELY AND GREAT GOD. This drama tells the story of Kim Shin, a general from the Goryeo Dynasty. It is told that Kim Shin was trapped by a traitor which resulted in the murder by a young king who was jealous of him.

However, Kim Shin can still survive because he is cursed by a god to become a Goblin who can live forever. The only way for the Goblin to die is to find true love. When he finds true love, the Goblin will be lifted to the afterlife.

This makes the Goblin have to wander for 900 years to find his bride who can remove the curse. Of course, living for a long time becomes a curse that torments him with loneliness.

2. MIRROR OF THE WITCH (2016)

Drama Mirror of The Witch (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.1 IMDB
Episode	20 episode
Durasi	65 minutes
Tayang	VIKI
Pemain	Yoon Shi Yoon, Kim Sae Ron, Yeom Jung Ah

Drama MIRROR OF THE WITCH tells the story of Seo Ri's complicated life because she has a curse. Seo Ri is actually a child of the queen. However, she was born with forbidden knowledge because the previous Queen visited a shaman to have a child.

For some reason, the Queen chose to kill her daughter, Seo Ri, and raise her son. Unexpectedly, Seo Ri was raised by royal employees and grew up. She then seeks a nobleman who can lift her curse.

3. HOTEL DEL LUNA (2019)

Drama Hotel Del Luna (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	8.1 IMDB
Episode	16 episode
Durasi	80 minutes
Tayang	Netflix, WeTV, VIKI, iQIYI, Vidio, VIU
Pemain	IU, Yeo Jin Goo, Lee Do Hyun

This Korean drama about a curse focuses on the hotel owner named Jang Man Wol. She has lived for 1000 years as punishment and curse for her crimes. She also serves every problem of wandering ghosts, in order to return to the afterlife peacefully and not be bound by past punishments.

In addition, Jang Man Wol has a new employee named Goo Chang Sung. He is the only human working at the hotel. An agreement binds Goo Chang Sung to Hotel Del Luna. Although initially not interested in each other, their relationship gradually develops into liking.

4. HELLBOUND (2021)

Drama Hellbound (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	6.6 IMDb
Episode	6 episodes
Duration	50 minutes
Airing	Netflix
Cast	Yoo Ah In, Kim Hyun Joo, Yang Ik Jun

Korean drama about another curse titled HELLBOUND. This drama is adapted from the legendary webtoon titled The Hellbound by Yeon Sang Ho and Choi Gyu Seok. In this HELLBOUND drama, you will be shown various supernatural creatures that suddenly appear and curse people to hell. Not only that, there will also be a story of a religious group called The New Truth that strengthens its existence as people seek answers amidst the chaos of a cult.

5. BULGASAL: IMMORTAL SOULS (2021)

Drana Bulgasal: Immortal Souls (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.4 IMDB
Episode	16 episodes
Duration	75 minutes
Aired	Netflix
Cast	Lee Jin Wook, Kwon Na Ra, Lee Joon

Then, there is another Korean drama about a curse titled BULGASAL: IMMORTAL SOULS. The main focus is on the character Dan Hwal, who was once known as a special military officer. However, one day he was cursed and transformed into a Bulgasal.

Until now, Dan Hwal seeks revenge against the person who caused his transformation. And to achieve this, Dan Hwal undergoes multiple reincarnations. It seems to have become his karma or curse for his life.

6. OUR BLOOMING YOUTH (2023)

Drama Our Blooming Youth (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.7 IMDB
Episode	20 episode
Durasi	80 minutes
Tayang	VIKI, Prime Video
Pemain	Park Hyung Sik, Jeon So Nee, Pyo Ye Jin

Drama OUR BLOOMING YOUTH is also included in one of the Korean dramas about curses. This drama tells the story of a crown prince who experiences a curse, which makes him live in loneliness. One day, he meets a woman named Min Jae Yi who is accused of killing her own family.

Having a similar fate, they work together to achieve their respective goals, which is to clear their names. However, as time goes by, romance develops between Min Jae Yi and Crown Prince Lee Hwan. It becomes one of the Korean dramas about curses with a touch of romance that you shouldn't miss.

7. KOKDU: SEASON OF DEITY (2023)

Drama Kokdu: Season of Deity (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	6.7 IMDB
Episode	16 episode
Durasi	80 minutes
Tayang	MBC, Vidio, VIU, iQIYI, VIKI
Pemain	Kim Jung Hyun, Im Soo Hyang, Ahn Woo Yeon

This Korean drama about a curse tells the story of a high-ranking death angel named Kok Du. Every 99 years, the cold and cruel Kok Du must spend 49 days on earth to carry out his duties and break free from his curse.

This time, he disguises himself as a human named Do Jin Woo. While living as Do Jin Woo, he meets Han Gye Jeol. Gye Jeol herself is a female doctor with a mysterious ability to control Kok Du. Making the drama KOKDU: SEASON OF DEITY too good to miss.

8. A GOOD DAY TO BE A DOG (2023)

Drama A Good Day To Be A Dog (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	- IMDB
Episode	14 episodes
Duration	70 minutes
Aired	VIKI, VIU
Cast	Cha Eun Woo, Park Gyu Young, Lee Hyun Woo

And the last curse drama in Korea is titled A GOOD DAY TO BE A DOG. It tells the story of Han Hae Na, a teacher with a family curse, where she will transform into a dog when kissed by someone. And this curse happens every night for six hours.

Her life becomes more complicated because she asks the man who is interested in her not to kiss her, causing difficulties in their romantic relationship. One night, she accidentally kisses Jin Seo Won, a fellow teacher who is afraid of dogs when drunk. Of course, this makes their story even more interesting to watch.

 

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