From Romance To Revenge: 10 K-Dramas To Binge-Watch On Netflix This Weekend
With swoon-worthy love stories, spine-chilling thrillers and heartwarming tales of friendship, Netflix has got you covered.
With such a wide range of Korean dramas available across streaming platforms, one is bound to get confused about what to watch next. So, if you are in the mood to binge-watch a drama this weekend, whether comedy, tragedy, thriller or romance, then hop onto Netflix as it has a perfect pick for each one of your moods. With swoon-worthy love stories, spine-chilling thrillers and heartwarming tales of friendship, Netflix has got you covered.
Here's a list of the top 10 K-dramas on the streaming platform for your every mood.
Crash Landing On You (2019)
One of the best K-dramas in the rom-com genre, Crash Landing On You revolves around a South Korean heiress who lands in North Korea after a paragliding mishap. She meets with an officer, who falls in love with her and helps her get back to her home. It features Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin as the lead couple.
Vincenzo (2021)
Vincenzo Cassano is not your average hero. He is a Korean-Italian lawyer who used to work for the mafia. When he returns to Seoul, he starts living in a building full of quirky tenants and battles a ruthless corporation. The crime drama with a hint of romance, featuring Song Joong Ki, Jeon Yeo Been and Taecyeon, is perfect if you are in the mood to watch some thrilling action.
It's Okay To Not Be Okay (2020)
This is not just another love story. It is all about healing. Starring Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji and Oh Jung Se, it tells the story of a caregiver and a children's book author who slowly open up to each other and heal their deep emotional wounds.
Kingdom (2019-2021)
Kingdom, based on the webtoon Kingdom of Gods, is a blend of royal politics with a zombie outbreak. Set in 17th-century Joseon, the story follows the Crown Prince, who sets out to investigate the mysterious illness affecting the king when he finds himself in the middle of a zombie outbreak. It features Ju Ji Hoon, Bae Doona and Kim Sung Kyu in pivotal roles.
Hospital Playlist (2020-2021)
Looking for a heartwarming tale of friendship? Then, the Hospital Playlist should be your pick. It follows the lives of five doctors in their forties working at the Yulje Medical Centre, who became friends while they were in medical school. This slice-of-life medical drama is less about surgeries and more about connections with people. It stars Jo Jung Suk, Yoo Yeon Seok, Jung Kyung Ho, Kim Dae Myung, and Jeon Mi Do.
The Glory (2022-2023)
A woman, who was bullied beyond belief in high school, returns to take revenge on her bullies years later. This gripping revenge drama is intense, emotionally and morally complex. With Song Hye Kyo starring as the lead, The Glory left us asking just one question: How far can someone go for justice?
Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)
A love story at first, Twenty-Five Twenty-One ultimately turns into a heartbreaking tale. Set in the late '90s in Korea, the drama follows the lives of a passionate teen fencer and a hardworking young man, who rebuilds his life from scratch after the IMF crisis. It stars Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk as the lead couple.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022)
The legal drama follows the life of an autistic lawyer named Woo Young Woo. Because she is different from her peers, she faces several challenges in her life. However, with every case that she takes up, Attorney Woo proves her mettle. Park Eun Bin stars as the titular character.
Alchemy Of Souls (2022-2023)
In the land of Daeho, souls can shift bodies, and good and evil powers fight to control the misuse of such magic. The story follows the lives of young mages as they overcome their twisted fates due to a forbidden spell known as the Alchemy of Souls. Lee Jae Wook, Jung So Min, Go Youn Jung, and Hwang Min Hyun are among the actors in this fantasy romance.
Sweet Home (2020-2024)
In Sweet Home, a group of strangers gets trapped in an apartment as people around them mysteriously turn into monsters based on their inner desires. All of them fight for survival. A mix of horror and survival genres, the drama features Song Kang as the lead.
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June 14, 2025, 12:42 IST
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