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Besides 'PYRAMID GAME', Here are 6 Unique Korean Dramas About Games - Some Put Lives at Risk!

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Besides 'PYRAMID GAME', Here are 6 Unique Korean Dramas About Games - Some Put Lives at Risk! Korean dramas about unique games (credit: hancinema.net)

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Delia Ervi Rahmawati

Korean dramas never cease to make breakthroughs by releasing dramas with new and unique concepts. One of them is dramas with a game concept. However, the games in these Korean dramas have unique characteristics. Some games can actually endanger the lives of the players.

Korean dramas with this concept are definitely exciting to watch because they have unpredictable storylines. In addition, viewers can also experience the tension experienced by the characters in the drama. Dramas with this concept are perfect for those who like dramas with thrilling storylines.

Now, what Korean dramas tell stories about unique games? Let's find out in the following discussion!

1. PYRAMID GAME

Release

2024

Rating

8.6/10 Mydramalist

Episode

10

Aired

Viu

Cast

Bona, Jang Da Ah, Ryu Da In, Kang Na Eon

PYRAMID GAME tells the story of high school students at Baekyeon Girls' High School. The school holds a strange game. This game requires students to vote through their phones. It is to determine the social hierarchy of each student based on the number of votes they receive.

For the student who receives the lowest number of votes, they will be labeled as F and must be prepared to face the consequences. They must be ready to become the target of oppression by students with higher social status. On the other hand, the student who receives the highest number of votes has the right to do anything. The oppression against the F student is very cruel. Until one day, a new student tries to destroy the game.

2. SQUID GAME

Release

2021

Rating

8.4/10 Mydramalist

Episode

9

Aired

Netflix

Cast

Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, Jung Ho Yeon, Wi Ha Joon

SQUID GAME tells the story of 456 people who are gathered to play a game. The prize offered is very tempting because the winner will receive a sum of 45.6 billion won. Of course, this is a very large amount, so many people are interested in participating in the game.

These 456 participants will be gathered in one location and play children's games. The children's games referred to are like tug of war, marbles, and many more. Indeed, these games seem easy to do. However, the games are modified to be more difficult. Worse, participants who lose can lose their lives. This is what makes the game tense. Everyone tries to protect themselves.

3. NIGHT HAS COME

Release

2023

Rating

8.0/10 Mydramalist

Episodes

12

Airing

Netflix, Viu, Viki

Cast

Lee Jae In, Kim Woo Seok, Choi Ye Bin, Cha Woo Min, Ahn Ji Ho, Jung So Ri

NIGHT HAS COME tells the story of high school students on a school trip. When they arrive at the location, they find a mysterious app downloaded on their phones. They receive an invitation to play the mafia game. Mafia game is a popular game in Korea, so the students don't take it seriously.

In the game, they have to find the mafia to be executed because if not, the mafia will kill them at night. The students have the opportunity to vote and determine who they suspect as the mafia. However, something strange happens when the student chosen to be executed is actually killed. Instantly, all the students panic. They have to play this game and find the mafia so that not many students become victims.

4. DEATH'S GAME

Release

2023

Rating

8.9/10 Mydramalist

Episodes

8

Aired

Prime Video

Cast

Seo In Guk, Park So Dam, Go Yoon Jung, Choi Si Won, Sung Hoon, Kim Kang Hoon, Jang Seung Jo, Lee Jae Wook, Lee Do Hyun

DEATH'S GAME tells the story of a man named Choi Yi Jae (Seo In Guk). He is a kind-hearted and intelligent person. He lives in a struggling family. Choi Yi Jae often experiences failure, for years he has failed to get a decent job. This makes him desperate and decides to end his life.

He considers death as something trivial. This makes Death angry and punishes him. Choi Yi Jae has to participate in the Death Game, where he has to experience 12 deaths in different bodies. That often makes Choi Yi Jae frustrated because when she feels her new body has a decent life, she will face life-threatening situations.

5. MEMORIES OF THE ALHAMBRA

Release

2018

Rating

8.0/10 Mydramalist

Episode

16

Airing

Netflix

Cast

Hyun Bin, Park Shin Hye, Park Chan Yeol

MEMORIES OF THE ALHAMBRA tells the story of a unique AR game. The drama starts when a game programmer calls Yoo Jin Woo (Hyun Bin), the CEO of a technology investment company. The programmer offers a unique AR game called Memories of the Alhambra. To discuss the game further, they make an appointment to meet.

However, the programmer suddenly disappears and is difficult to contact. Yoo Jin Woo tries to find the programmer and eventually meets the programmer's sister. When trying this AR game, Yoo Jin Woo is amazed because the game looks very realistic and runs smoothly. However, strange things happen when he can get hurt while playing the game. The game can even endanger the player's life.

6. LIAR GAME

Release

2014

Rating

8.2/10 Mydramalist

Episode

12

Air Date

tvN

Cast

Lee Sang Yeon, Kim So Eun, Shin Sung Rok

LIAR GAME tells the story of a woman named Nam Da Jung (Kim So Eun). She lives in misery after inheriting a large debt from her father. One day, she helped an old woman struggling to carry a large suitcase. The old woman entrusted the suitcase to her because she needed to use the restroom.

However, the old woman disappeared and her whereabouts are unknown. Nam Da Jung panicked, especially when she found out that the suitcase contained a large amount of money. She was tempted to take the money, but eventually decided to give the suitcase to the police station. As a reward for his kindness, he was invited to participate in the Liar Game. This game requires participants to deceive each other and the winner will receive a cash prize of 10 billion won.

Those are some Korean dramas about unique games. Which game is the most interesting for you?

(kpl/del)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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