From The Glory To Penthouse: 8 Revenge K-Dramas That Will Keep You Glued To Screen

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Beyond the world of rom-coms, there are also a bunch of revenge K-dramas that will blow your mind away.
Bored with the usual Korean romantic dramas and comedies? If you are, then we suggest you binge-watch revenge K-dramas, which are equally gripping if not more. These shows don't waste time on developing the story, they hook you from the very first episode with their intense storylines, powerful characters and that sweet thrill of payback.
So, if you want plenty of dramas, along with karma doing its thing, we suggest you just grab your popcorn and clear your schedule because you ain't going anywhere once you start watching any of these gripping K-dramas. Here's a list of revenge K-dramas to choose from.
Buried Hearts (2025)
Directed by Jin Chang Gyu, Buried Hearts tells the story of a man who secretly hacks a political slush fund of 2 trillion won for survival. An elite figure then attacks him, unaware of the hacked money. Starring Park Hyung Sik, Huh Joon Ho, Lee Hae Young, and Hong Hwa Yeon, the drama is available to watch on JioHotstar.
The Glory (2022)
Song Hye Kyo features as the protagonist Moon Dong Eun, who faced immense torture and abuse at the hands of her schoolmates. A few years after she left the school, an adult Dong Eun returned to seek revenge on everyone who made her life miserable. The series was released in two parts and is available on Netflix. The psychological thriller directed by Ahn Gil Ho is loosely based on a real-life incident.
Reborn Rich (2022)
Adapted from a web novel by the same name, the story revolves around a loyal higher-up employee at a wealthy company, who gets killed by a member of the family running the company to cover up tax evasion. He then wakes up in the past in the body of one of the family members, and he meticulously plans his revenge. Reborn Rich stars Song Joong Ki, Lee Sung Min, and Shin Hyun Been. It is available on Viki.
Eve (2022)
A woman seeks revenge after her family is destroyed by a corrupt ex-prime minister. She infiltrates the enemy's circle and slowly destroys them from within. Eve stars Seo Ye Ji as the protagonist, and Lee Byung Eun, Yoo Sun and Lee Sang Yeob in supporting roles. It is available on Netflix.
Taxi Driver (2021)
The story revolves around a man working for a secret group called Rainbow Taxi. They offer a revenge call service to clients who were wronged, and the system failed to serve justice. They help those to seek vengeance. Taxi Driver stars Lee Je Hoon, Pyo Ye Jin, Kim Eui Sung, Jang Hyuk Jin, Bae Yoo Ram, and Shin Jae Ha. It can be watched on Netflix.
Beyond Evil (2021)
This show follows the story of two determined detectives who risk everything to catch a serial killer in a quiet town. As they dig deeper, dark secrets unravel. In their quest to find the truth, they often found themselves confronting the question: Who is the real monster? Directed by Shim Na Yeon, the show stars Shin Ha Kyun and Yeo Jin Goo, and is available on Netflix.
My Name (2021)
It is a story of a woman who decides to join a gang to take revenge for her father's death, and then she becomes a mole inside the gang for the police. Han So Hee plays the protagonist in My Name, which is directed by Kim Jin Min. You can watch it on Netflix.
The Penthouse: War in Life (2020)
No such revenge K-drama watchlist is ever complete without the mention of Penthouse. It's a story about the rich and the poor divide set in the penthouse of a luxury apartment complex in Gangnam. A woman from a poor background wants the best for her daughter, but she faces numerous challenges imposed by the upper class. It features an ensemble cast and is available on Netflix.
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