Grab some popcorn and stream these 27 must-watch K-dramas on Netflix

Season 1 is set primarily in 1945, and follows a pawn shop owner helping a father and daughter, Chae-ok. In the process of finding Chae-ok’s mother, they discover a monster living in an old hospital. The monster can invade the human brain and cause mutations, which is connected to a larger mystery. Stream season 1 of the series and watch for the time travel angle when season 2 comes out sometime in the future.

If monsters are your thing, this series offers the perfect mix of horror and drama. Based on the Japanese manga Parasite, the story introduces small alien larvae that have taken over Earth, trying to colonize it and take over. A group called Gray tries to eliminate them and the humans they have infected, but one woman who has become a symbiotic parasite tries to keep her parasite a secret. You can watch all six episodes of season 1 now.

Follow Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in as they fall in love, get married, and experience a “dizzying crisis” that could either destroy them or bring them back together. New episodes are released weekly, and you can watch the first season right now.

This romantic comedy series follows two doctors who were once rivals in medical school but are now experts in their respective fields. When each faces career setbacks and burnout, they eventually settle down in the same house to try to get their lives back on track. And they realize there is more to each other than they realized.

This period drama follows a royal and political drama as a cruel king falls for a woman focused on revenge. The first few episodes are available now, with new episodes coming out this year.

This limited series has two of the coolest tropes: childhood friends with a magical touch turned lovers. Banjime can reincarnate infinitely, but in her 19th life, she decides to find her childhood crush, now all grown up.

In an experiment gone wrong, Choi Min-ah enters a scientific machine as a woman and emerges from a chicken nugget. No, seriously. Follow Min-ah and her friends as they try to turn her back in this new absurd series.

In this dark fantasy series, a demonic supernatural being invades Earth and prophesies a prophecy that will plunge people into a dark future, and it’s up to a group of religious groups, the New Truth, to stop it. Season 1 is available now, with the next season coming out later this year.

When it comes to critical acclaim, Mr. Sunshine is one of the most highly rated K-dramas in the genre. The story, a period piece, is set in the early 1900s during the Joseon Dynasty. It centers around Yoo-jin (formerly known as Choi Yoo-jin), who runs away from Korea to the United States as a young servant child and later returns to his homeland as a naval officer. His budding romance with Ae-shin, a noblewoman who fights for Korean independence, is ruined by conflicts over the ruling class system, jealousy, and politics. If you like historical dramas, stream all 24 episodes of Season 1 of the popular series.

This charming show follows Woo Young-woo, a sharp young lawyer on the autism spectrum. The series mixes courtroom drama with romance, family plots, comedy, and life lessons that will keep you glued to the screen. You can stream season 1 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo right now, and Netflix has renewed the fan-favorite for season 2, which will air sometime in 2024.

Private First Class Han Ho-yeol, Private First Class Ahn Jun-ho, and the DP unit must face yet another tragedy in the latest installment of a military drama dealing with bullying, harassment, and toxic hierarchy. Seasons 1 and 2 are available now.

A paragliding accident sends South Korean heiress Yoon Se-ri to the North Korean border. She meets Ri Jeong-hyeok, a soldier who wants to help her stay safe. The two fall in love, but the story is steeped in complicated family dynamics, political drama, and crime. The entire first season is currently on Netflix.

Na Hee-do, a genius fencer, decides to continue her fencing education when she transfers schools, and meets the curious Baek Yi-jin. The series unfolds in two timelines, following Na Hee-do as a teenager in 1998 and as a mother in the present, showing how becoming an adult can change everything.

After a crisis, Cha Jung-sook returns to the medical field she left nearly 20 years ago. She battles new colleagues, a mysterious diagnosis, and plenty of drama. You can watch the entire limited series now.

Based on the webtoon of the same name, Divorce Lawyer Shin follows Shin, a divorce lawyer who fights for his clients both in and out of court. His tragic past catches up with him and causes trouble. The limited series is available to watch now.

Based on the webtoon and web novel of the same name, this office romance begins when Shin Ha-ri takes over for her friend on a blind date. Her CEO, Kang Tae-moo, hatches an interesting plan. You can watch the entire first season right now.

Netflix describes the show as a “K-drama spin” on the hit series Orange Is the New Black. Instead of taking the mound, rising baseball star Kim Je-hyuk (played by K-pop star Crystal Idol) unexpectedly finds himself in prison. You can watch the entire first season now.

Black Knight is a dystopian series set in 2071. In this world, due to severe pollution, everyone must wear a mask. Based on a webtoon with only 1% of the population left alive, the story follows 5-8, a “delivery man” who is skilled in fighting. His job is to help refugees find a home in a society where a single corporation controls access to clean oxygen. Watch the story as 5-8 meets a young boy named April, an ambitious delivery man. All 6 episodes are available now.

Based on the webtoon of the same name, Bloodhounds follows two boxers, Gun-woo and Woo-jin, as they face off against loan sharks. With debt repayment as one obstacle, the duo must dive into an underworld filled with greed, violence, and surprisingly altruistic bosses. Not everything goes smoothly. Watch all eight episodes now on Netflix.

A revenge story, The Glory centers around teacher Moon Dong-woo. She endured terrible bullying as a child and seeks revenge on those who bullied her. Then things get complicated. You can watch the entire show, all 16 episodes, now.

Young-soon raised her son Kang-ho alone after becoming a widow at a young age. She loves him hard so that he will not be poor and will live well when he becomes an adult. Kang-ho grows up to be a successful lawyer, but loses his memory in an accident and returns to being 7 years old. The series follows Young-soon’s journey as a “bad mom” to help them recover and her son heal. All 14 episodes are available now.

With action, soul-swapping magic, intrigue, and a love story woven into the plot, Alchemy of Souls takes viewers on an emotional roller coaster ride. Jang Wook is a nobleman with no great reputation or fighting skills. Then comes Nak-soo, a warrior trapped in another woman’s body, who opens up to him about what’s missing from his life, including love. Part 1 and Part 2 are available on Netflix now.

Dong-hoon (Parasite star Lee Sun-kyun) is unhappy at work, his wife Kang Yoon-hee is having an affair, and he is involved in illegal activities. His colleague Lee Ji-an has the power to ruin everything for him, but will she? As the two learn about each other’s struggles, their dynamic changes. All 16 episodes are available now.

If you like zombie thrillers, you must watch the Netflix original series All of Us Are Dead. High school students are trapped in a zombie apocalypse and an all-out battle for survival begins. Not everyone is able to help each other, so keep an eye out to see who is willing to dirty their classmates. The first season is available now, and Netflix has confirmed a second season.

In a supernatural thriller, Sweet Home takes a journey to an apartment building called Green Home. The drama follows Hyun Soo, a lonely high school student who tragically lost his family in an accident. After moving into Green Home, he is surrounded by neighbors who turn into monsters when their darkest desires surface. In order to survive, he and the other residents must work together to confront the monsters and their inner turmoil. Seasons 1 and 2 are available now, with Season 3 set to be released in the summer of 2024.

If you’re a fan of romantic comedies, you should stream this series about a famous private school teacher who falls in love with a former athlete. Scandals, curious parents, and plenty of pranks keep the storyline interesting in season 1 of this Netflix original.

Queen Maker introduces viewers to Hwang Do-hee (Kim Hee-ae), a public relations officer hired by Eunsung Group to handle the election campaign of Oh Kyung-sook, a resilient human rights lawyer. You can check out the entire first season of this political thriller that shows that running for mayor is no easy task.