5 Perfect K-Dramas For Those Who Hate Romance 

The South Korean television industry is best known for its perfect romantic comedies. However, there are many other genres that the industry has been successful in. The zombie shows that they offer are perfect examples of horror and the thrillers that they produce are gripping and do not even use those clichés of crime dramas.

So for all the fans of K-dramas who want to take a break from romance, here are five perfect shows to watch.

1. Mouse

The series where there is nothing romantic to be found, even after a close look. Mouse is a perfect example of a South Korean version of a thriller. The K-drama premiered in 2021 and immediately became a fan favorite.

The main story of the show revolves around traumatized detective Go Mu-Chi, portrayed by one of the most popular actors Lee Hee-joon, and his younger colleague Jeong Ba-reum as they try to finally catch the serial killer who has been playing with people's lives for quite some time.

2. Duty After School

One of the latest K-dramas, Duty After School, was released this spring. The main storyline of the miniseries revolves around a group of students at a prestigious high school who try to fight the deadly attack of unknown but very scary creatures that have filled the sky.

There are a lot of famous names in the series, including Shin Hyun-soo, Lee Soon-won, and Im Se-mi.

3. Kingdom

Kingdom is a K-drama that finds itself in the most unexpected mix of genres: the horror genre and the historical drama. Set in the 16th century, Kingdom takes place in Joseon times and combines a political thriller with elements of zombie horror.

The story follows Lee Chang, the Crown Prince, as he tries to solve the mystery of the King's recent illness, only to find himself in the middle of a deadly epidemic ravaging their Kingdom.

4. Hellbound

Hellbound is a perfect choice for those who love dystopian series and K-dramas as well. The show is set in the near future in South Korea. The story revolves around a mysterious creature who calls himself an angel and who starts materializing and making certain kinds of prophecies. For example, telling people exactly when they are going to... hell. The premise is terrifying, but you'll never regret watching the series.

5. Move To Heaven

The Netflix series tells a tragic story of loss and grief. The K-drama follows Geu-ru, who suffers from Asperger's Syndrome. He loses his father and is left with a guardian in the form of his uncle Sang-gu, who happens to be an ex-convict.

Together they try to keep the family business going, which is ironically a trauma cleaning company “Move to Heaven.” While working as a team, they somehow explore some of the secrets the family has kept for years.