All Of Us Are Dead To A Killer Paradox: Top K-Dramas To Binge-Watch On Weekend
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Whether you want to watch some laugh-out-loud comedies, sweet romances or edge-of-the-seat thrillers, there is something for each one of your moods on Netflix.
If you are stuck wondering what to watch this weekend? We suggest you binge on some K-dramas this time. And what's better than Netflix and chill? Over the years, the streaming platform has become a treasure trove for fans of Korean dramas. Whether you want to watch some laugh-out-loud comedies, sweet romances or edge-of-the-seat thrillers, there is something for each one of your moods.
We've selected some of the best K-dramas available on Netflix. So, without further ado, check it out!
All of Us Are Dead (2022–present)
In Hyosan, a misguided high school teacher unleashes a deadly virus after a failed experiment. This triggered a zombie outbreak at Hyosan High, where students must fight their way out or turn into zombies. Directed by Kim Nam Soo and J.Q. Lee, the horror drama features Park Ji Hu, Cho Yi Hyun, Yoon Chan Young, Lomon, Yoo In Soo and Lee Yoo Mi.
Boys Over Flowers (2009)
It is a typical love story in which a poor girl enters an elite school and crosses paths with a group of rich and handsome boys known as the F4. She then falls in love with the leader of the group, who bullied her when she first entered the school. Directed by Gi-Sang Jeon, the drama's lead cast included Koo Hye Sun, Lee Min Ho, Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Bum, and Kim Joon.
Business Proposal (2022)
What happens when you go on a blind date with the CEO of your company, that too, disguised as your friend? Well, chaos ensues. Business Proposal, directed by Park Seon Ho, tells the story of Shin Ha Ri and Kang Tae Moo, and how they eventually fall in love after pretending to be a couple. Ahn Hyo Seop, Kim Se Jeong, Kim Min Kyu and Seol In Ah are the lead cast.
Crash Landing on You (2019–2020)
One of the highest-rated Korean dramas, Crash Landing On You tells the story of a South Korean heiress who lands in North Korea after a paragliding mishap. She meets with a North Korean soldier, who helps her to get back home, and she falls for him. Starring Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin, the series was directed by Kim Hee Won and Lee Jung Hyo.
D.P. (2021–2023)
Deserter Pursuit, or D.P., revolves around South Korea's mandatory military service. The series tells the story of a military police team tasked with catching deserters. However, they soon discover that reasons such as bullying are why soldiers abandon their duties. Jung Hae In, Koo Kyo Hwan, Kim Sung Kyun and Son Suk Ku lead the series, directed by Han Jun Hee.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022)
This drama, directed by Yu In Sik, tells the story of Attorney Woo, played by Park Eun Bin. The attorney, who is on the autism spectrum, gets hired by a Seoul law firm. Despite several challenges, she proves her brilliance when it comes to fighting cases in the court. Besides Eun Bin, the series stars Kang Tae Oh, Kang Ki Young, Jeon Bae Soo and Jin Kyung, among others.
Hellbound (2021–2024)
Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, Hellbound revolves around supernatural beings suddenly appearing out of nowhere and condemning people to hell. This leads to the rise in religious groups, founded on the idea of justice. The series stars Yoo Ah In, Kim Hyun Joo, Park Jeong Min, Won Jin Ah and Yang Ik June.
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
A city-based dentist relocates to a seaside village when her life falls apart. She sets up her new practice and meets with a local fisherman and a jack-of-all-trades. Eventually, they fall in love with each other. Shin Min A and Kim Seon Ho star as the lead couple in the drama directed by Je Won Yu.
It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)
Directed by Park Shin Woo, It's Okay to Not Be Okay centres around a caregiver for a psychiatric ward and an antisocial children's book writer, who moves to her hometown to pursue her love interest. The two then embark on a journey to heal each other from their past traumas. It featured Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji and Oh Jung Se in lead roles.
A Killer Paradox (2024)
A Killer Paradox tells the story of a convenience store employee, played by Choi Woo Shik, who ends up murdering a serial killer in a robbery gone wrong. Following this, he discovers that he has a knack for detecting and killing previously unpunished criminals. The series has been directed by Chang Hee Lee.
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June 28, 2025, 13:46 IST
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