8 Best Thriller K-Dramas With a Twist That Will Leave You Speechless 

Even though the possibilities for a thriller plot may seem limited, since most of them involve some kind of law enforcement officer or special agent, a well-crafted twist can make the show stand out from the rest. Many K-dramas have already used this scheme to prove that it works every single time.

If you're ready to watch a story that finds a way to surprise you every time you tune in, check out the list of 8 most exciting Korean mystery shows below.

Mouse (2021)

This is the first suggestion that comes to the mind of any K-drama fan when talking about thrillers. The story follows detective Go Moo-chi's attempt to catch a psychopathic serial killer after witnessing a horrific incident as a child and dealing with his demons from the trauma. He is ruthless and not afraid to break the rules to achieve his goal.

The show is suspenseful and intense, allowing viewers to switch between suspects and clues, as well as form their own theories about the nature of deviant behavior that becomes dangerous to society.

365: Repeat the Year (2020)

How often have you wished for the chance to reset the last year of your life and do things differently? In this universe, there are ten lucky people who have been given that opportunity, three of whom are the series' protagonists.

Every single one of these people has had their lives ruined in one way or another, but just when they think they have found a solution to all their problems, strange things begin to happen. After all, messing with the timeline never comes without a price.

Times (2021)

Another sci-fi series that relies heavily on multiple timelines is Times. The story of two reporters, Lee Jin-woo and Seo Jung-in, who try to prevent the assassination of the South Korean president, takes place in two parallel timelines, 2015 and 2020.

Even though the two heroes have access to the phone line that can connect them through time, it may not be enough to stop the forces of evil and prevent the national tragedy.

My Name (2021)

Over the years, there have been more than enough TV shows that focus on a police officer or other spy who is recruited to infiltrate the criminal gang undercover.

My Name takes a different approach and focuses on the journey of Yoon Ji-woo, who, still working for the drug cartel, gets permission from her father's best friend to go undercover and join the police to investigate her father's death.

Blind (2022)

Even though the two brothers Ryu Sung Joon and Ryu Sung Hoon, as well as the social worker Jo Eun-ki, are no strangers to crime and are confident in their ability to tell good from evil, when they get involved in a series of murders, the task of finding the killer turns out to be much more difficult than expected.

Dark, gritty, and utterly heartbreaking, this psychological thriller is sure to climb to the personal top of anyone who loves the genre.

Beyond Evil (2021)

If you've ever thought that the most ruthless and violent criminals can only be caught by cops who aren't afraid to use the same methods, this show will make you change your mind about justice and how it should be served.

Following the story of an investigation by two detectives, each of whom becomes more impatient, brutal and ruthless as the story progresses, Beyond Evil is sure to make everyone question what true evil is and whether they are a part of it.

Memorist (2020)

There are two main types of plot twists: either there is a change in the rules of an on-screen universe, or there is an unexpected revelation about the main villain. Memorist belongs to the second category, making it almost impossible to guess who is the mastermind behind the crimes being investigated.

There is a supernatural twist to this K-drama, though, as police officer and detective Dong Baek can read other people's memories through their skin.

Vagabond (2019)

Starring none other than former Miss A member Bae Suzy, who is now pursuing a solo singing and acting career, Vagabond is the story of underrated stuntman Cha Dal-gun, who loses his nephew in a plane crash and begins his own investigation into the disaster.

Unsatisfied with the government's answers and seeking revenge, Dal-gun digs deep enough to uncover the ugly truth about what happened, ultimately putting himself in danger.