9 Intense Conflict Dramas in 2023 that are Exciting and Emotionally Draining

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas always have exciting stories to follow. In fact, there are many K-drama lovers who really enjoy heavy conflicts. Like the intense conflict dramas in 2023 below.

Yes, this intense conflict drama in 2023 certainly has a very exciting story for you to follow. There are stories that can emotionally drain you, from revenge stories to suspenseful ones.

So, what are these intense conflict dramas? Here is a list of intense conflict dramas in 2023 that have emotionally draining and suspenseful stories. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. THE RED BALLOON

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Rating	5.8 IMDB
Episode	20 episodes
Duration	85 minutes
Airing	VIU, VIKI
Cast	Seo Ji Hye, Hong Soo Hyun, Lee Sang Woo

Drama THE RED BALLOON tells the story of Jo Eun Kang, who comes from a less fortunate background. She works in various places to earn a living, including working at her friend's diamond company as a delivery person.

Unfortunately, Jo Eun Kang becomes involved in a love affair with her friend's husband and carries on a relationship behind her friend's back. Not only Jo Eun Kang, but her sister is also involved in an affair with a married man.

2. QUEENMAKER

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Rating	7.6 IMDB
Episode	11 episode
Durasi	67 minutes
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Kim Hee Ae, Moon So Ri, Ryu Soo Young

Then the next heavy conflict drama in 2023 is QUEENMAKER. This drama will focus on the story of a woman's ups and downs to sit in a strategic position. The story in this drama focuses on the character Hwang Do Hee. She is a public relations officer who used to oversee the Corporate Strategy Team at Eunsung Group.

It is told that she was involved in the campaign of human rights lawyer Oh Kyung Sook in the mayoral election of Seoul. The lawyer is nicknamed Nona Badak because she managed to overcome countless obstacles. And it's a pity if you miss this heavy conflict drama in 2023.

3. THE GLORY SEASON 2

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Rating	8.1 IMDB
Episode	8 episodes
Duration	55 minutes
Air Date	Netflix
Cast	Song Hye Kyo, Lee Do Hyun, Im Ji Yeon

Drama THE GLORY SEASON 2 marks the beginning of the Korean drama in 2023 with high ratings. Yes, this revenge story drama has successfully achieved high ratings for web dramas. For this season 2, the story continues to revolve around the revenge actions of Moon Dong Eun.

He will punish the perpetrators of violence and those who have hurt him. Like Park Yeon Jin, one of the culprits who seems to have a good life, which makes Moon Dong Eun even more furious for revenge.

4. REVENANT

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Rating	8.0 IMDB
Episode	12 episode
Durasi	70 menit
Tayang	Disney+ Hotstar
Pemain	Kim Tae Ri, Oh Jung Se, Hong Kyung

Drama REVENANT tells the story of Ku San Young, who is possessed by one of the demons from another world. And Yeom Hae Sang can see the demon that possesses Ku San Young. They try to find out the truth behind the mysterious death related to five sacred objects.

Until one day, Yeom Hae Sang meets Ku San Young and confronts the demon that killed his mother. Not only the two of them, but also Lee Hong Sae, a lieutenant in the violent crime investigation team. And it becomes a heavy conflict drama in 2023 that you shouldn't miss.

5. LIES HIDDEN IN MY GARDEN

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Rating	7.2 IMDB
Episode	8 episodes
Duration	60 minutes
Airing	Netflix, VIKI, Prime Video
Cast	Kim Tae Hee, Lim Ji Yeon, Kim Sung Oh

This drama tells the story of two women with very different lives. However, a strange and foul smell in one of the women's house ends up connecting them unexpectedly. There's Joo Ran, played by Kim Tae Hee.

She is a woman with a nearly perfect life. Joo Ran is a housewife who lives in a luxurious and big house. Then there's Chu Sang Eun, played by Lim Ji Yeon, a domestic violence survivor who wants to escape from her suffering life.

One day, Joo Ran realizes that there is a strange smell like the stench of a dead body coming from her backyard. Because of this, they are brought together in a case full of mystery and suspicion.

6. PANDORA: BENEATH THE PARADISE

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Rating	6.4 IMDB
Episode	16 episode
Durasi	62 minutes
Tayang	Disney+ Hotstar, HULU
Pemain	Lee Ji Ah, Lee Sang Yoon, Jang Hee Jin

This heavy conflict drama in 2023 tells the story of Hong Tae Ra, who becomes the First Lady of Korea. Hong Tae Ra has a perfect life with her beloved husband Pyo Jae Hyun and their beloved daughter. However, there is one thing that doesn't make her happy, Hong Tae Ra doesn't remember her past.

One day, she regains her memories and faces her terrible past. Her perfect life is now shattered, and she finds herself in an uncontrollable situation. This makes Hong Tae Ra have to fight to seek revenge on those responsible for her past, which made her suffer.

7. BLOODHOUNDS

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Rating	8.1 IMDB
Episode	8 episode
Durasi	60 minutes
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Woo Do Hwan, Lee Sang Yi, Park Sung Woong

Drama BLOODHOUNDS tells the story of Gun Woo, a promising boxer. However, his mother is in debt to a loan shark named Myung Gil. Myung Gil is a powerful and well-known figure in the loan business. To repay his mother's debt, Gun Woo quits boxing and starts working for CEO Choi.

CEO Choi used to be a legendary figure in the loan business, but suddenly disappeared. One day, he reappears and starts lending money without interest to people in trouble. He allows Gun Woo to work for him. In addition to Myung Gil, Hyun Joo and Woo Jin also work for CEO Choi.

8. WOMAN IN A VEIL

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Rating	8.6 IMDB
Episode	103 episode
Durasi	60 minutes
Tayang	VIU, VIKI
Pemain	Shin Go Eun, Choi Yoon Young, Lee Chae Young

Drama WOMAN IN A VEIL tells the story of a woman named Jung Gyeol. Jung Gyeol's husband comes from a wealthy family, but her life is not as good as imagined. They married through an arranged marriage. Unexpectedly, Nam Yoo Jin turned out to be a cunning man.

Because of experiencing a lot of suffering, Jun Gyeol intends to seek revenge. She strives to rise from her despair to uncover the truth in her life and find peace again. And it becomes a heavy conflict drama in 2023 with an exciting story.

9. OASIS

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Rating	7.3 IMDB
Episode	70 episodes
Duration	16 minutes
Aired	Video, VIKI
Cast	Jang Dong Yoon, Seol In Ah, Choo Young Woo

Drama OASIS will depict a lively life, revenge, and conflicts of young people who must pursue power and wealth by any means in an era filled with wrong social values. The drama tells the story of Lee Doo Hak, a young man born in a small town in Jeolla Province and grew up with a smart brain.

However, he eventually gets caught up in a series of events and ends up in the middle of conflicts. After going through a real estate fraud group, he becomes a political gangster and lives his life seeking revenge for his father's unfair death. And it becomes one of the heavy conflict dramas with a quite dark storyline.

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