10 Perfect K-Dramas For Those Who Hate Rom-Coms

Sometimes we just want to lie down on the sofa and enjoy a light watch. And for that case, choosing a rom-com would be the best decision. However, there are days when you feel full of energy or, you know, just tired of the cult of love and want to get away from it, at least in the fictional story on TV.

So if you are ready to immerse yourself in some perfect thrillers and action dramas, here are ten of the most popular K-dramas without any love story in them.

1. Hot Stove League

The story of the series revolves around a losing baseball team that gets a new manager-coach who is willing to do anything to change that and turn them into sports stars. There's no time for romance, as the team Dreams members must navigate the tough and demanding lives of athletes on their way to the top.

“Don't let it being about sports deter you. Think of Hot Stove League as a showcase in the "Art of War'' with the battlefield taking place in a business environment and the business is a major league Korean baseball team,” Redditor PyDox said.

2. Navillera

A very inspiring story about an unlikely friendship that blossoms under very surprising circumstances. A 70-year-old man named Shim Deok Chool has finally decided to pursue his lifelong dream of... becoming a ballet dancer.

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He gets no support from his family, but finds it after he enters the ballet studio. There he meets Lee Chae Rok, a young man who is a talented but struggling ballerino. Their lives finally changed for the better when they met each other.

3. Strangers from Hell

When Yoon Jong Woo was offered a job in Seoul, he didn't think twice before accepting it; after all, he could finally move out of the small village he used to live in. But what he didn't think about was the fact that the city is more expensive, and it will be hard to rent an apartment. So he decided to stay in a cheap hostel to save some money.

At first, the place seemed okay, although Jong Woo still thought his neighbors were strange, but later something sinister started going on there that made him fear for his life.

4. Stranger

When Hwang Shi Mok was a child, he was very active and violent, and to change this, his parents had him undergo a special brain operation to eliminate his emotions. He grew up to become a respected prosecutor, famous for his intelligence and logic, but mocked behind his back for his lack of social skills and empathy.

However, everything changes when he befriends Lieutenant Han Yeo Jin, with whom he learned to be empathetic, as they start investigating a serial murder case.

5. Mask Girl

A relatable story lies at the heart of this series, as it tells us about a young woman who is tired of her boring life and mundane office work. She lacks confidence and thinks she's unattractive, so she becomes a famous Internet personality wearing a mask. Her co-worker, Joo Oh Nam, secretly watches her podcasts, until one day they both get into a serious accident because of the mask.

6. Weak Hero Class 1

The K-drama tells us about the life of Yeon Shi Eun, an excellent student who is literally the best in his entire high school. He is not that strong physically, but that doesn't make him weak, because he uses his smart brain and even psychology to fight against the violence both inside and outside the school.

7. Taxi Driver

This K-drama focuses on five people teaming up to take revenge on those who wronged them some time ago. It’s a perfect watch for the fans of gripping storylines and dark atmosphere.

“It’s true revenge at its satisfying, perfectly schemed and executed best! Each “case” lasts about 2 episodes, while an overarching bigger revenge storyline runs “in the background” through the entire series. Season 2 is as good plot-wise, but has less action,” Redditor MimiLuvsBL said.

8. King of Pigs

The K-drama follows two friends who meet and reminisce about their school bullying experiences when they receive a message from a friend from 20 years ago and mysterious serial killings begin to take place. Both have been living with the trauma of the school violence they suffered twenty years ago, and the newly received message only causes their suppressed emotions to resurface.

9. Beyond Evil

The dark series revolves around several cases of serial murders that took place at different times. At the center of this K-drama are two male leads, Lee Dong Sik and Han Joo Won, a once determined detective and his newly transferred superior, who team up to solve the mysterious murders. However, Joo Won is actually hiding something big, a secret he does not want anyone to find out.

10. Psychopath Diary

An extremely twisted drama will take you all the way into the life of the psychopathic serial killer. And as if that wasn't enough, there are even two murderers in the story. The thing is that Yook Dong Shik was so tired of his stupid life that he decided to… kill himself. But instead he got into an accident that caused him to lose his memory.

He woke up with a diary, which happened to be full of psychopathically detailed murders. Since Dong Shik couldn't remember anything, he thought the diary was his, so he started to live the life of a psycho.