Scary, Here are 6 Dramas About Black Magic and Witchcraft that are Worth Watching

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas always have their own appeal with various themes presented. Including dramas about black magic and witchcraft. Events such as soul swapping, hunting evil spirits, and so on can be turned into interesting shows.

Through dramas about black magic, viewers will be invited to explore the dark world where supernatural powers and mystical creatures reign. Various horrifying events make the story more thrilling.

Now, if you're looking for scary dramas about black magic and witchcraft, please check out the reviews below.

1. ALCHEMY OF SOULS (2022)

Drama About Black Magic (Credit: Mydramalist)

Rating	9.1/10 Mydramalist
Episode	20
Durasi	1 hour 20 minutes
Tayang	Netflix, tvN
Pemain	Lee Jae Wook, Jung So Min, Hwang Min Hyun, Shin Seung Ho

ALCHEMY OF SOULS is one of the dramas about black magic that you must not miss. This drama is set in a fictional world where its inhabitants possess various magical powers. There is a particular magic that allows someone to exchange souls with another person, whether it is to obtain beauty, power, or other purposes.

The story follows the journey of an elite warrior named Nak-su (Go Youn Jung). She uses her magical powers to live in the body of a weak servant known as Mu-deok (Jung So-min). On the other hand, there is a young nobleman named Jang Uk (Lee Jae Wook) who is weak because his energy center has been closed by his father. Interestingly, Jang Uk's father is a magician who once exchanged souls with the king in the past.

2. THE WITCH'S DINER (2021)

Rating	8.1/10
Episode	8
Duration	44 minutes
Airing	TVING, Viki, WeTV, iflix
Cast	Song Ji Hyo, Nam Ji Hyun, Chae Jong Hyeop

Next, there is a recommendation for a drama about black magic titled THE WITCH'S DINER. In general, this drama tells the story of a restaurant that can fulfill all the desires of its customers.

Not only in terms of food menu, but also in all aspects of their lives. The restaurant, managed by a witch, has risks that customers must bear. The fulfillment of the request they make turns out to be paid with their lives.

3. LOVERS OF THE RED SKY (2021)

Drama About Black Magic (Credit: Mydramalist)

Rating	8.2/10 Mydramalist
Episode	16
Durasi	1 hour 10 minutes
Tayang	SBS, Viki, ViuTV
Pemain	Kim Yoo Jung, Ahn Hyo Seop, Gong Myung, Kwak Shi Yang

Next, there is a recommended drama about black magic titled LOVERS OF THE RED SKY.In broad strokes, this drama presents a romantic fantasy history about a female painter who is recorded in the fictional era of the Dan dynasty.In the narrative, magic becomes an important element that enriches the storyline.

The story of this drama follows the journey of Hong Cheon-gi, a blind female painter who gains the ability to see as an adult.Her life is colored by the responsibility of taking care of her mentally ill father.To meet her needs, she sells her paintings.One day, Cheon-gi meets Ha Ram, a man who has been blind since childhood due to an accident in a rain summoning ritual.

However, mysteriously, he slowly recovers and regains his sight. Ha Ram decided to accompany Cheon-gi on his journey as a painter. During this process, Ha Ram not only discovered his interest in art but also fell in love with Cheon-gi. He was willing to overlook his visual limitations for the love he felt for that woman.

4. THE GUEST (2018)

Rating	8.7/10 Mydramalist
Episode	16
Duration	1 hour 7 minutes
Aired	OCN, WeTV, Netflix
Cast	Kim Dong Wook, Kim Jae Wook, Jung Eun Chae

The next drama about black magic is titled THE GUEST. This Korean drama that revolves around the theme of magic tells the story of Yoon Hwa-pyung (Kim Dong-wook), a young man from a shaman family who has the ability to see spirits. One day, Hwa-pyung becomes the host of an evil spirit named Park Il-do who brings destruction into his life.

During this period, various horrifying events haunt them, including the mysterious death of Hwa-pyung's mother and the suicide of his grandmother. Faced with an increasingly complicated situation, Hwa-pyung's family decides to seek the help of a priest who has the expertise to expel evil spirits. Meanwhile, a skeptical detective of the supernatural is also involved in this case, trying to solve the terrifying mystery.

5. MIRROR OF THE WITCH (2016)

Drama About Black Magic (Credit: Mydramalist)

Rating	7.6/10 Mydramalist
Episode	20
Durasi	1 hour 5 minutes
Tayang	jTBC, Viki
Pemain	Yoon Shi Yoon, Kim Sae Ron, Yeom Jung Ah

If you are looking for a drama about black magic, MIRROR OF THE WITCH could be one of them. This drama follows the journey of Heo Jun, a young man who undergoes a transformation after meeting Seo Ri. Despite being born as a princess, the girl is forced to live as a witch.

Seo Ri is a twin who was born from her mother's efforts, a queen who sought the help of a shaman to give her a child. However, due to a mysterious curse, Seo Ri is forced to live in seclusion in the mountains.

6. THE DIARY OF A NIGHT WATCHMAN (2014)

Rating	7.2/10 Mydramalist
Episode	24
Durasi	59 minutes
Tayang	MBC, Kocowa, Viki, Netflix
Pemain	Jung Il Woo, Go Sung Hee, U-Know, Seo Yea Ji

Not only a drama about black magic, THE DIARY OF A NIGHT WATCHMAN can also be called a must-watch mystery horror. This drama follows the journey of a ghost summoner in the Joseon Dynasty era. They try to expel supernatural entities and diligently protect the safety of the people living around the palace, often using their magical abilities.

The trusted members who are tasked with confronting and expelling these ghosts have to do midnight patrols. They face great risks when dealing with terrifying evil spirits.

So, KLovers, those are a series of dramas about black magic and witchcraft that shouldn't be missed.

(kpl/ans)