If you're a fan of Netflix's Kingdom and love getting your pulse racing with zombie and horror stories, then you're in for a treat with these K-dramas.
Each one is packed with suspense, scares, and those unforgettable moments that make you jump; think of zombies not just as the scary creatures chasing the living but also as part of stories that mix in a bit of mystery, some unexpected humor, and even a touch of heart.
1. "Dark Hole" (2021) Stream it on: Viki
After a mysterious sinkhole releases a toxic smoke that turns people into murderous mutants, a detective, who is searching for her husband's killer, and a school teacher with a tragic past, join forces to survive and uncover the truth behind the disaster.
Following the tragic loss of his family, a reclusive high school student moves into a new apartment only to find the world is under attack by grotesque monsters; he and the other residents fight to survive and maintain their humanity.
3. "All of Us Are Dead" (2022) Stream it on: Netflix
A high school becomes ground zero for a zombie virus outbreak, trapping students and faculty inside; they must battle the infected, make alliances, and attempt escapes while dealing with the challenges of adolescence, love, and friendship.
4. "Happiness" (2021) Stream it on: Viki
Set in the near future amidst a pandemic of a new infectious disease, an apartment complex, designated for the socially advantaged, becomes quarantined, leaving its residents, including a special operations police officer and a public service worker, to face not just the disease but human greed and madness.
5. "Hellbound" (2021) Stream it on: Netflix
Supernatural beings appear out of nowhere to condemn people to hell, creating chaos and a cult-like religious group capitalizing on the fear, while a detective, a broadcast station PD, and a lawyer seek the truth behind these phenomena.
6. "The Uncanny Counter" (2020) Stream it on: Netflix
A group of demon hunters called "Counters," disguised as employees at a noodle restaurant, recruit a high school boy with physical abilities beyond any normal human to help them capture evil spirits that return to Earth in pursuit of eternal life.
7. "Gyeongseong Creature" (2023) Stream it on: Netflix
In a post-war 1945 Seoul, amidst the city's rapid modernization, two individuals face off against a creature born from human greed; their fight for survival unveils dark secrets and tests human resilience and courage.
8. "The Guest" (2018)
A psychic, a Catholic priest, and a detective with traumatic pasts linked by a series of supernatural crimes solve cases involving demonic possession, fighting to save those at the mercy of a powerful evil spirit known as "Sohn."
9. "Tale of The Nine Tailed" (2020) Stream it on: Prime Video, Netflix, Viki
A mythical nine-tailed fox, or gumiho, who has settled in the city, crosses paths with a fearless television producer who is determined to prove that he exists, leading them on a dangerous journey of love, reconciliation with past traumas, and battling a nemesis with a vendetta.
10. "Island" (2022) Stream it on: Prime Video
On Jeju Island, a dark force targets a chaebol heiress with a mysterious past; she teams up with a banished immortal and a disgraced priest to fight evil entities, uncovering secrets that challenge their understanding of the world and themselves.
11. "The Silent Sea" (2021) Stream it on: Netflix
A special team is sent on a critical mission to an abandoned research facility on the Moon to retrieve a mysterious sample; faced with unexpected challenges and revelations, they must work together to uncover the facility's dark secrets and ensure humanity's survival.
12. "Goedam" (2020) Stream it on: Netflix
In this anthology series, urban legends come to life in modern-day Seoul, with each episode featuring a different story ranging from ghostly encounters in an abandoned apartment building to the dark consequences of bullying, exploring the horrors that lurk within the city's bustling streets.
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