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Can't Get Enough of the Fun of 'SQUID GAME'? Here Are 10 Korean Thriller Series on Netflix That You Must Watch

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Kapanlagi.com - Netflix always manages to capture the hearts of its viewers with quality content. Starting from series, Korean dramas, to the best films with various themes and favorite genres of the audience. Who isn't addicted to Netflix series.

One of the Korean dramas that has been widely talked about lately is SQUID GAME. It is not surprising, with a unique story and thrilling plot, SQUID GAME can make you unable to sleep while waiting for the next episode.

But don't be sad if 9 episodes of SQUID GAME are still not enough to accompany your day. Here are 10 thriller series on Netflix that are suitable for you to watch, chosen by KapanLagi.com

 

1. Extracurricular

The first Netflix series ready to accompany your day is EXTRACURRICULAR. This Korean series is directed by Kim Jin-min and starring Kim Dong-hee. This Netflix series was released on Netflix on April 29, 2020.

This Korean drama, also known as HUMAN CLASS, tells the story of a high school student named Jisoo, who is an exemplary student. However, who would have thought, Jisoo, who always gets perfect grades, is actually involved in the dark business circle because he needs money for his future education expenses.

 

2. Kingdom

Next is the first original Korean drama series made by Netflix, which premiered on January 25, 2019. This series is adapted from a webcomic series titled BURNING HELL SHINUI NARA.

This drama tells the story of a deadly epidemic when the crown prince of the Joseon dynasty, Lee Chang, is accused of treason because the king is infected with a disease and turns into a zombie. The adventure of Crown Prince Lee Chang, who tries to investigate the mysterious outbreak spreading throughout the country, begins.

 

3. Sweet Home

This drama series is quite special because it is directed by Lee Eung-bok who has previously directed MR.SUNSHINE, GOBLIN: THE LONELY AND GREAT GOD, and DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN. SWEET HOME is adapted from a webtoon by Kim Kan-bi and Hwang Young-chan with the same title.

The story begins with the death of the main character's family due to a car accident. Cha Hyeon-su, a lonely high school student, moves to a new apartment called Green Home. He lives alone in that apartment. In his struggle to live with deep trauma in the apartment, a mysterious phenomenon occurs, where all humans turn into monsters. Cha Hyeon-su and everyone living in the apartment must fight against the epidemic of monster attacks that occur worldwide.

 

4. Strangers From Hell

If you fell in love with the pale-faced life-taker in the drama Goblin played by Lee Dong Wook, you should also watch STRANGERS FROM HELL. In this 10-episode thriller drama, you will be taken through the lives of 5 strange and scary neighbors.

The drama STRANGER FROM HELL tells the story of Jong Woo, who has to move to Seoul for work. In the city, he finds Eden Gosiwon, a cheap dormitory where the residents share a kitchen and bathroom. Besides the poor quality of the building, Jong Woo's life changes when he discovers the oddities of the other dormitory residents.

 

5. My Name

This Korean drama can be considered new. MY NAME, starring Han So Hee, will be available on Netflix on October 15, 2021. MY NAME is directed by Kim Ji Min, who returns to work on a thriller action drama after the success of the drama EXTRACURRICULAR.

The story begins when Ji Woo joins a drug criminal organization called Dongcheonpa and the police department's narcotics investigation unit simultaneously. He tries to uncover the mystery behind his father's death and reveal the truth.

 

6. Hellbound

Another series that will be aired on Netflix titled HELLBOUND. This series will be available on Netflix on November 19, 2021. The series is directed by Yeon Sang Ho. In addition, the series is also starring Yoo Ah-in, Park Jung-min and many others. This series is an adaptation of a webtoon with the same title and tells the story of supernatural angels.

At first, a fortune teller named Jung Jin-Soo predicted the arrival of supernatural angels to their world. The fortune teller spread teachings and news to people that the angels will take their lives one by one.

 

7. The Lies Within

Next is the Korean Drama series THE LIES WITHIN which is now available on Netflix. This series is adapted from the novel by Joo Woo Gyu and directed by Lee Yoon Jung. With characters played by Lee Yoo Young, On Ju Wan, Lee Jun Hyeok, and other talented actors, THE LIES WITHIN is ready to take viewers on a thrilling story.

This thriller drama tells the story of Kim Seo Hee, who used to be a police detective. Now she is a member of the national assembly to search for and save her missing husband. Seo Hee also wants to uncover the truth about her father's mysterious death.

 

8. The Silent Sea

THE SILENT SEA is a Netflix original series that will be released at the end of 2021. THE SILENT SEA is directed by Choi Hang Yong and is an expansion of a short film he previously made. In addition, this film will be starring Gong Yoo who will greet his fans in this thriller, horror, and sci-fi genre series.

This drama is set in the future where Gong Yoo will play the role of a leader of a special team with a mission to retrieve a mysterious sample from a research facility on the moon in order to fix the Earth, which is starting to experience a shortage of food and water.

 

9. Move To Heaven

The drama series MOVE TO HEAVEN premiered on Netflix on May 14, 2021. Directed by Kim Sung Ho and written by Yoon Ji Ryeon. This series also stars Lee Je Hoon and Tang Joon Sang.

MOVE TO HEAVEN tells the story of a teenager's life as a trauma cleaner named Move to Heaven. They clean the belongings and possessions of deceased people. They also clean death scenes for the deceased or grieving families.

 

10. Save Me

Who doesn't like a story about a cult that is ready to give chills to every viewer. That's the Korean drama series SAVE ME directed by Kim Sung-soo and produced by Lee Jae-moon with a total of 16 episodes. The first season of SAVE ME was released in 2017 and continued to the second season which aired in 2019.

It all starts when a new family moves to town and finds themselves welcomed by a church. After the death of the family's son, everything becomes uncontrollable. The parents are lured into what the church offers while their daughter suspects that something is not right and tries to escape from the cult.

Written by: Evan Reinaldo

 

(kpl/mag)

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