15 Lesser-Known K-Dramas on Netflix Perfect for Binge-Watching

Netflix has a secret stash of Korean dramas that haven't hit the big time yet, but they're just as addictive and binge-worthy as the popular ones; these shows are like hidden gems tucked away, waiting for someone to hit play and dive into stories of love, mystery, adventure, and sometimes even a little bit of magic.

1. Remarriage & Desires (2022)

Seo Hye-seung, reeling from her husband's scandalous death caused by his affair with a wealthy socialite, enters the cutthroat matchmaking world of Rex, seeking vengeance against those who destroyed her family, specifically targeting the socialite Jin Yoo-hee through strategic alliances and romantic entanglements.

2. The Interest of Love (2022)

At a Yeouido bank, four employees – Han Soo-young, a diligent clerk; Ahn Soo-ho, a straightforward banker; Park Mi-kyung, a privileged daughter; and Jung Jong-hyun, a part-time worker – find their lives and aspirations entwined in complex relationships, testing their values and ambitions as they each seek genuine connection and fulfillment amidst personal and societal pressures.

3. Green Mothers' Club (2022)

Centered around five mothers – Lee Eun-pyo, a newcomer with a secret; Byeon Chun-hui, facing marital issues; Seo Jin-ha, with a facade of perfection; Kim Young-mi, struggling with financial and family pressures; and Park Yun-ju, an envious career mother – their bonds are tested by the competitive environment of their children's school, leading to confrontations, secrets unveiled, and personal growth.

4. A Model Family (2022)

Dong-ha, a cash-strapped professor facing family disintegration, stumbles upon a car filled with cash, unknowingly stealing from a drug cartel; his attempt to use this windfall to save his family plunges them into danger, forcing him to outwit the cartel and corrupt officials, with the aid of his brother-in-law, a former detective.

5. Café Minamdang (2022)

Nam Han-jun, a fraudulent shaman with a sharp mind and dark past as a profiler, uses his café to gather client secrets for scams but soon, alongside his team including his sister Nam Hye-jun, a hacker, and Gong Soo-chul, a loyal friend, becomes involved in solving crimes, ultimately leading to confrontations with a serial killer, challenging his morals and past decisions.

6. Narco-Saints (2022)

Kang In-gu, an entrepreneur venturing into Suriname for business, gets entangled in a drug lord's operation; mistaken by the NIS and coerced into an undercover operation led by Choi Chang-ho, he navigates the perilous drug world to bring down Yoon Sang-oh, the 'Narco Saint', balancing survival and moral dilemmas.

7. She Would Never Know (2021)

Yoon Song-ah, a marketer with strict personal rules, is pursued by her younger colleague, Chae Hyun-seung, known for his sincerity and charm; their professional relationship evolves amidst office politics and personal challenges, leading to mutual respect and a deepening romance that challenges Song-ah's reservations.

8. Mad for Each Other (2021)

No Whi-oh, a detective with anger issues, and Lee Min-kyung, a woman with her own psychological scars, become neighbors who initially clash but gradually uncover each other's pains and secrets, leading to an unconventional but healing relationship.

9. Sisyphus (2021)

Genius engineer Han Tae-sul discovers a mysterious suitcase that leads him on a path to uncover the truth behind his brother's death, encountering Gang Seo-hae, a woman who has traveled back in time to prevent a dystopian future, as they battle a secretive cabal and attempt to alter the course of history through time travel and scientific ingenuity.

10. My Liberation Notes (2022)

The Yeom siblings – Yeom Chang-hee, Yeom Mi-jung, and Yeom Ki-jung – each stuck in their unfulfilling lives, encounter Mr. Gu, a mysterious drunk with a bleak outlook, in their rural hometown; their interactions with him and each other spark a series of events that lead them to question and ultimately make drastic changes in their pursuit of happiness.

11. Thirty-Nine (2022)

Best friends Cha Mi-jo, Jung Chan-young, and Jang Joo-hee, approaching their fortieth birthdays, face the realities of life, love, and loss head-on when one of them is diagnosed with a terminal illness, leading to a poignant exploration of their friendship and the choices they make in the face of mortality.

12. Law School (2021)

After a professor at Hankuk University Law School is found dead, Yang Jong-hoon, a former prosecutor turned professor, and his students, including Kang Sol and Han Joon-hwi, become embroiled in a complex murder investigation that uncovers corruption and malpractice within the legal education system, challenging their understanding of justice and the law.

13. The Devil Judge (2021)

In a dystopian South Korea, Kang Yo-han serves as a judge in a televised courtroom show, using his position to mete out his version of justice against a corrupt society; alongside Kim Ga-on, a righteous associate judge, and Yoon Soo-hyun, a detective, they uncover a deeper conspiracy involving the nation's most powerful elites, challenging the very foundation of their society.

14. Tomorrow (2022)

Choi Joon-woong, accidentally finding himself between life and death, joins a team of grim reapers including Goo Ryun and Im Ryoog-gu, who work to save people contemplating suicide; together, they embark on missions to help the living address their unresolved sorrows and find reasons to live.

15. Beyond Evil (2021)

Detective Lee Dong-sik, haunted by an unsolved kidnapping case, and his new partner, Han Joo-won, a detective with a hidden agenda, delve into a series of grisly murders in their small town, revealing long-buried secrets and forcing them to confront the possibility that the monster they're hunting might be closer than they thought.