Fun and Hilarious, Here Are 7 Must-Watch Korean Detective Comedy Dramas, Including a Drama with Lee Je-hoon!

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas are a popular form of audiovisual work enjoyed by viewers. Korean dramas usually encompass many genres. These genres can be enjoyed by all age groups, from young people to the elderly.

Genres ranging from romance, horror, thriller, to drama are produced according to their respective markets. Everyone certainly has their own favorite genre. One of the most liked genres is comedy. However, sometimes the comedy genre is often combined with other genres, such as the detective comedy genre, which tells a case with comedic elements added to it. Here are 7 recommendations for detective comedy dramas that can be a reference for your drama viewing!

1. THE KILLER'S SHOPPING LIST

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THE KILLER’S SHOPPING LIST tells the story of Dae Sung, played by Lee Kwang Soo, who is someone with an excellent memory. Although he has failed the exam to become a class 9 civil servant for 3 years, he continues to study to pass the exam. He works part-time at MS Mart in the suburbs of Seoul, which is owned by his mother Myung-Sook, played by Jin Hee Kyung. Dae Sung has a girlfriend named A-Hee, played by Seol Hyun, who works as a police officer. Both his mother and girlfriend are very supportive of him.

One day, a mysterious murder case occurs near the apartment building and also close to MS Mart. A-Hee investigates the murder case on her own. Soon after, Dae-Sung and Myung-Sook join her investigation. The only clue from the murder case is a receipt issued from MS Mart.

This drama has 8 episodes that aired from April 27 to May 19, 2022, on tvN. With genres of comedy, crime, and mystery, this drama is very exciting to watch. The tension from the criminal elements is enhanced by the puzzle-like mystery involved. Additionally, the comedy in this drama will entertain the viewers. Lee Kwang Soo, as a comedian who is also an actor, successfully portrays his role and brings a lot of emotions and laughter from the audience.

2. ZOMBIE DETECTIVE

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ZOMBIE DETECTIVE is a Korean drama directed by Shim Jae Hyun that tells the story of a zombie named Kim Moo Young who has been a zombie for the past 2 years. To survive, he ends up mimicking human behavior in a village. He then moves to the city. There, Kim Moo Young opens an office and works as a private detective. He does not remember anything before becoming a zombie. He struggles to live among humans and regain his past memories. Meanwhile, there is Kong Sun Ji, who was previously a writer for a current affairs complaint program. A witness in a case she is handling is attacked by an unknown man. As a result, she quits her job. She then becomes involved with Kim Moo Young and takes a part-time position in his private detective office.

This 12-episode Korean drama features two talented actors, Choi Jin Hyuk as Kim Moo Young and Park Ju Hyun as Kong Sun Ji. The comedy depicted in Kim Moo Young's life as a zombie and their way of handling cases makes this drama suitable as a reference for detective dramas with a light story wrapped in comedy.

3. TEAM BULLDOG: OFF-DUTY INVESTIGATION

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TEAM BULLDOG: OFF-DUTY INVESTIGATION is a Korean drama directed by Kang Hyo Jin that was released from May 23 to June 28, 2020. This Korean drama stars several well-known actors and actresses such as Cha Tae Hyun as Jin Kang Ho, Kang Moo Young as Lee Sun Bin, Jung Sang Hoon as Lee Ban Seok, Yoon Kyung Ho as Teddy Jeong, and Ji Seung Hyun as Tak Won.

This investigation and comedy genre drama tells the story of Jin Kang Ho, who is an enthusiastic and effective detective. He tries to catch criminals by any means necessary. However, his relationship with other detectives is not very good and they are also not compatible. Kang Moo Young is a police officer who is enthusiastic about a TV investigation program. The program attempts to catch criminals that the police cannot apprehend. Kang Moo Young is an honest person, but he is willing to take risks to reveal the truth. Then, Jin Kang Ho and Kang Moo Young unexpectedly meet and they begin to collaborate on unsolved cases.

4. TWO COPS

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Next, there is a Korean drama directed by Oh Hyun Jong and written by Byun Sang Hoon. This drama aired from November 27, 2017, to January 16, 2018, on MBC. The three main cast members in the drama TWO COPS are Jo Jung Seok as Cha Dong Tak, Hyeri as Song Ji An, and Kim Seonho as Gong Soo Chang. The plot of the drama TWO COPS tells the story of Cha Dong Tak, a detective who highly upholds justice and always succeeds in catching criminals. One day, he is suddenly possessed by the spirit of a con artist named Cha Dong Tak, forcing them to work together to solve a case. In addition to the investigation storyline, this drama also contains romantic elements, where the character Cha Dong Tak falls in love with a reporter named Song Ji Ah.

5. THE FIERY PRIEST

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THE FIERY PRIEST tells the story of a group of people trying to uncover a murder case involving a senior Catholic priest. This group has unique characters among its members. Kim Hae Il is a Catholic priest. He is someone who is outspoken and has high courage and emotions, but cares for those he loves. Next is Gu Dae Young, a detective. He talks a lot and is also shy. Then there is Park Kyung Sun, a prosecutor. She is smart and beautiful. She is also ambitious as a prosecutor and skilled in her job. The actors and actresses in this drama include Kim Nam Gil as Kim Hae Il, Kim Sung Kyung as Gu Dae Young, Lee Ha Nee as Park Kyung Sun, Ko Kyu Pil as Oh Yo Han, Jeon Sung Woo as Han Sung Kyu, and so on. This Korean drama aired on SBS from February 15 to April 20, 2020, with a total of 40 episodes.

6. FROM NOW ON SHOWTIME

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Next is a Korean drama airing on MBC titled FROM NOW ON SHOWTIME. This drama tells the story of a famous magician, Cha Cha Woong, with his magical ability to perform tricks. He performs live on stage and on television. He has a handsome appearance but possesses an annoying personality. He also has a secret ability, which is to see ghosts and communicate with them. Cha Cha Woong is not afraid of ghosts, and he even tells them what to do. With his unusual skills, he gets involved with a female police officer who is enthusiastic about her job. They try to solve cases together with the help of the ghosts. Meanwhile, the relationship between Cha Cha Woong and the police officer also develops romantically. This drama features several actors and actresses. Three of the actors and actresses are Park Hae Jin as Cha Cha Woong, Jin Ki Joo as Soo Seul Hae, and Joon Jung Ho as Choi Geom. The drama is directed by Lee Hyeong Min and was released from April 23 to June 12, 2022.

7. CHIEF DETECTIVE 1958

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is a drama that tells the story of a group of detectives working to protect the people and solve various cases ranging from theft to murder. Four brave detectives, namely Park Yeong Han played by Lee Je Hoon, Kim Sang Sun played by Lee Dong Hwi, Jo Gyeong Hwan played by Choi Woo Sung, and Seo Ho Jeong played by Yoo Hyun Soo, under their superior Yu Dae Cheon played by Choi Duk Moon, come together to combine their strength, love, and intelligence to punish criminals and protect the weak. This drama is released from April 19 to May 18, 2024, on MBC and is the work of director Kim Sung Hoon.

Those were 7 recommendations for Korean dramas in the detective comedy genre. These dramas are certainly perfect for accompanying the viewers' leisure time with family, friends, or partners. The puzzles of the cases and the comedy added to the story will definitely be interesting to watch and follow. Which of these dramas do you think you will watch?

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