Best Korean Shows On Netflix

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Squid Game had to be on there...

Michelle Stummreiter

Entertainment - May 11th 2022, 16:30 GMT+2

Taxi driver — Taxi Driver

If I hadn't known any better, I would have said that Taxi Driver released this year after the success of Squid Game as it follows in its footsteps, storywise. If you enjoyed Squid Game, you absolutely need to watch Taxi Driver.

**Plot Summary:** A group of people who feel wronged by the Korean justice system decide to take matters into their own hands. It's all about revenge. | © Netflix

Signal netflix — Signal

A show a little older, but still an amazing one. The storyline will make you ask more often than once "what the hell is going on?!". It's definitely a little confusing at times, but that's the nice thing about Korean TV shows... it's not always in-your-face-obvious.

**Plot Summary:** Two detectives trying to solve cold cases with the help of another detective... from the past. | © Netflix

Crash landing on you — Crash Landing On You

If you've ever heard the term "K-Drama", this is the definition of it. Crash Landing On You is one of the best K-Drama you will ever watch. Doesn't matter whether you're a 16-year-old girl or a 35-year-old man, you will cry watching this.

**Plot Summary:** South Korean woman finds herself in North Korea after an accident where she meets a North Korean soldier. They fall in love, despite knowing that their relationship doesn't have a future. | © Netflix

Singles inferno — Single's Inferno

The only Korean **reality TV dating show** that's even worth mentioning. It's the formula we all love... just less spicy. It's a Korean show, after all, don't expect the contestants to sleep with each other in front of a camera.

**Plot Summary:** A bunch of hot singles are dropped on an island in hopes of finding their significant other. Through games and other activities, contestants are allowed to leave the island to go to "Paradise", where they can take a partner of their choice to get to know them. | © Netflix

Kingdom netflix korea — Kingdom

For all of those who have seen and loved Train to Busan: this is the kinda show you'll want to watch. I personally wasn't a big fan of Train to Busan, but Kingdom on the other hand? Exactly my cup of tea.

**Plot Summary:** Zombie apocalypse set in 16th century Korea. | © Netflix

Extracurricular — Extra Curricular

This show is so different... it's brutal, and it doesn't sugarcoat it. If you hate the cuteness that some Korean TV shows have (no matter what kind of TV show, if you've watched just one, you'll know what I mean), then this is the show for you. None of that here.

**Plot Summary:** A student earns his money by being a pimp. When another student finds out, things get complicated. | © Netflix

Juvenile justice — Juvenile Justice

Action mixed with a serious undertone. This show has everything, from a great cast, to a great story. Juvenile crime is also something that is debated heavily, so watching this will make you rethink a couple of things.

**Plot Summary:** A judge responsible for juvenile justice who is determined to bring justice to youth criminals when they deserve a harsher treatment than what the law states. | © Netflix

Vagabond

This was actually one of the first Korean shows I ever binged. Exactly the kind of action I want with just hints of romance. It's perfect.

**Plot Summary:** Man loses his nephew in a plane crash and is determined to find out what really happened... because things just don't add up. | © Netflix

Its okay not to be okay — It's Okay Not To Be Okay

This show got an insane amount of praise for how different and straight forward it was. There aren't many Korean dramas (if any at all) that so openly feature autistic characters. That was one of the many reasons why I fell in love with it too. Give it a watch, you won't regret it.

**Plot Summary:** Troubled man meets troubled woman. Drama, drama, drama, romance. (Honestly, I would never do a summary justice, just watch it.) | © Netflix

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It seems like ever since Squid Game was released and caught the world by surprise with its success, people have noticed that Korean shows are very different from, say, American. In a good way. There's not always a happy ending where the main character survives (Train to Busan flashbacks), it's often harsh and real and other times such complete nonsense that you don't really understand what's going on at all.

What other shows – apart from Squid Game – should you watch if you enjoyed that show? What other Korean shows are worth your time? Let me show you a couple.

Also, keep in mind that there is no particular order to these.

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What other shows – apart from Squid Game – should you watch if you enjoyed that show? What other Korean shows are worth your time? Let me show you a couple.

Also, keep in mind that there is no particular order to these.

More Netflix stuff: