8 Recommendations for Korean Dramas About Hackers, Some Starring Key SHINee - 'POLICE UNIVERSITY' is a Must-Watch!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Silma Salsabilla

With programming skills that can penetrate network security systems, hackers are always a problem that worries many parties because of the breach of security data of the parties concerned. However, in certain situations, hackers can also be saviors for certain investigations.

There are many Korean dramas that provide an idea of how a hacker works. Although they only sit in front of a computer, they are able to penetrate a very wide network system.

Instead of being more curious, let's take a look at a series of Korean drama recommendations that feature the theme of hackers. It's really thrilling, KLovers!

1. POLICE UNIVERSITY

Korean drama POLICE UNIVERSITY / Credit Photo: IMDb

Korean drama POLICE UNIVERSITY tells the story of Kang Seon Ho (Jun Jin Young), a skilled hacker who hacks computer security systems to steal money. He does this to pay for his father's cancer treatment. However, he eventually has to deal with the police.

But when Kang Seon Ho falls in love with a woman who dreams of becoming a policewoman, he also applies to become a police officer. Unfortunately, he meets someone who once investigated his hacking crimes. You can watch this drama on Vidio and VIU, KLovers.

2. MAD DOG

Korean drama MAD DOG / Credit Photo: IMDb

Korean drama MAD DOG is a recommended hacker drama, KLovers. The drama tells the story of a team of professional hackers working with a detective to uncover insurance fraud cases.

As they work together to solve big cases, strong friendships are formed within the Mad Dog team. They even protect each other. You can watch this drama on VIU and NETFLIX, KLovers!

3. THE GUARDIANS

Korean drama THE GUARDIANS / Credit Photo: IMDb

This Korean drama about a hacker is starred by K-Pop idol SHINee, KLovers. Key SHINee will be a skilled hacker with a dark past in this drama. Meanwhile, the Korean drama THE GUARDIANS or also known as LOOKOUT, tells the story of a young man who loves to skateboard but is also a hacker. His skateboarding skills are sometimes used as a disguise, you know. He, who has a dark past because his mother disappeared and her whereabouts are unknown, is assigned with his friends to investigate information related to a school. You can watch this drama in full on VIU, KLovers.

4. CIRCLE

Korean Drama CIRCLE / Credit Photo: IMDb

Korean drama CIRCLE will tell the story of a female hacker who uses the code name Byul and is known as Blue Bird. With her ability, she can hack security systems and control the flow of electricity. She can even send random messages so easily. This drama about aliens set in the present and future becomes even more exciting because of the hacker who can control many things. You can watch the full story on VIU, KLovers.

5. WHO ARE YOU

Korean Drama WHO ARE YOU / Credit Photo: VIU

Korean Drama WHO ARE YOU tells the story of a hacker who is assigned to be responsible for handling police investigation cases. All criminal cases that become a mystery must be resolved with the hacker's ability.

So, how did the reliable hacker complete his job? Watch the drama WHO ARE YOU in full on VIU, KLovers.

6. PHANTOM

Korean Drama PHANTOM / Credit Photo: IMDb

The next Korean drama about hackers is PHANTOM, KLovers. This drama tells the story of a detective who is investigating a hacker named Hades. 

Hades has hacked security systems by breaking into secret and important data. Not only that, Hades is also involved in a murder case. You can watch this drama on VIU, KLovers!

7. WANTED

Korean Drama WANTED / Credit Photo: IMDb

Korean drama WANTED is also a recommendation for a hacker drama, KLovers. This drama will tell the story of a kidnapping that takes place in a reality show. Because of the case, a girl who is a hacker uses all her abilities to help her mother whose child has been kidnapped.

She also tries to track the location with her abilities. Not only that, this hacker also continues to try to hack information and security systems. The drama WANTED airs on SBS, KLovers.

8. HEALER

Korean Drama HEALER / Photo Credit: IMDb

The Korean drama HEALER tells the story of a hacker who is also a hitman. He always uses the alias Healer before executing his missions. 

However, suddenly he gets a task that is the opposite of his job as a killer. This hacker is assigned to protect a woman from various threats that could harm her. You can watch the full story of this drama on NETFLIX and VIU, KLovers.

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