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The best K-dramas to watch on Netflix right now

Settle in and get ready to binge-watch

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Looking for something new to binge-watch? Netflix has a huge collection of Korean TV dramas (aka K-Dramas) on offer. Whether you're after a fun, romantic comedies to a chilling thrillers, there's something for everyone on the streaming service. So, check out the best K-dramas to watch on Netflix, all available in the UK right now...

1

King The Land

If you love an enemies to lovers and workplace romance storyline, then this K-Drama is for you. King The Land follows a rich, charming heir named Gu Won who clashes with his cheerful, hardworking employee, Cheon Sa-Rang. Seriously, it's so good.

2

The Fabulous

Arriving on Netflix on 4 November, The Fabulous follows four best friends all trying to make it in the cut-throat fashion industry. There's rivalry, rejection and, of course, romance. We're excited!

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3

Once Upon a Small Town

This one is the perfect heartfelt watch. A big city vet moves to the countryside where he bonds with a local policewoman.

4

Little Women

Little Women follows three sisters who, struggling for money, enter into a conspiracy involving rich and powerful players.

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5

All of Us Are Dead

All of Us Are Dead arrived back in 2022, set during a zombie virus outbreak. A high school becomes ground zero for the disease, with trapped students battling to escape.

6

Hellhound

Not for the faint-hearted, Hellbound centres around supernatural beings who condemn humans to hell - giving rise to a religious group believing in divine justice.

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7

Start-Up

Start-Up follows a group of millennials entering the cutthroat world of Korea's high-tech industry (think Silicon Valley), as they compete for career success and, of course, love.

8

Squid Game

Of course, everyone has heard of Squid Game by now. And if you haven't, where have you been? Still, if you've not watched it yet, this one is definitely worth it.

The dystopian thriller follows a group of 456 cash-strapped players competing in children's games to win money. Little do they know, however, that the cost of losing is more deadly than first thought.

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9

The Uncanny Counter

This K-drama has a paranormal twist, following a disabled teenager who joins a supernatural group of demon hunters called the counters.

Disguising themselves as noodle shop employees by day, the Counters chase down evil spirits that have escaped the afterlife, stopping them from preying on humans.

10

Stranger seasons 1 and 2

Stranger is already two seasons in, having been named one of the New York Times' best TV shows of 2017, so we're expecting great things.

The crime thriller follows a prosecutor who has lost the ability to feel empathy, plus the charming female detective who helps him to solve a murder case. The two tackle the case, battling political corruption and powerful conglomerates along the way.

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11

Extracurricular

A high-achieving model student leads a double life running a security service for an illegal business in order to earn enough money for his future. However, things start to go wrong when a classmate finds out about his secret and wants to get involved.

12

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha follows a big-city dentist who moves back to her quiet seaside hometown for a fresh start. There, she meets the village's charming go-to handyman who's her polar opposite in every way.

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13

Crash Landing on You

This K-drama firm favourite follows Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin), a South Korean heiress who, thanks to a paragliding mishap, finds herself landing in North Korea. She meets Ri Jeong-hyeok (Hyun Bin), a member of the North Korean elite, who decides to help her hide as their connection grows.

14

Vincenzo

Vincenzo (Song Joong-ki), a lawyer and adviser to the Italian Mafia (and adopted son of the Cassano family Mafia leader) returns to his motherland of Seoul after his father dies and he finds himself on his brother's hit list.

There, he embarks on a legal battle against a rival conglomerate, as well as falling into a turbulent relationship with Hong Cha-young (Jeon Yeo-been).

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15

Hospital Playlist seasons 1 and 2

Hospital Playlist follows five doctors who became friends in medical school as they work inside their hospital's VIP wing, where we see birth, death and everything in between. Season 2 dropped in 2021 - here's hoping there's more to come!

16

Kingdom seasons 1 and 2

Kingdom is hailed as the first ever Netflix original Korean series to stream on the platform. A mysterious plague spreads through the kingdom threatening to turn the infected into monsters. The crown prince, who is framed for treason and desperate to save his people, becomes their only hope. Seasons 1 and 2 are available now.

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17

D.P.

D.P. follows a young army private on assignment to capture army deserters (with D.P. standing for 'Deserter Pursuit Unit'), revealing the painful reality endured by each enlistee.

18

Nevertheless

Nevertheless follows a reluctant love cynic who is pulled into a friends-with-benefits relationship thanks to the charms of a flirtatious art school classmate.

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19

Sweet Home

A state of emergency is declared as humans turn into savage monsters and wreak terror. One troubled teen and his apartment neighbours fight to survive.

20

It's Okay To Not Be Okay

A selfless psych ward caretaker who doesn't have time for love crosses paths with an antisocial but hugely successful children's book writer. Cue an extraordinary love story.

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