Korean drama is gaining popularity in Malaysian audiences. However, there are still some who are less interested in it because most Korean dramas are considered quite cliché. It often features the story of the rich who fall in love with the poor, otherwise, it must be a story about a love triangle or a love story among human beings.
To bring it to a twist, we list some horror and scary K-dramas that are sure to keep you awake at night.
1. The Guest
The drama tells the story of a psychic, Yoon Hwa-Pyung, priest Choi Yoon, and a detective named Kang Gil-young who investigates a strange crime case while driving away evil using Korean exorcism techniques. The drama is lined up with great actors like Kim Dong-Wook, Kim Jae-Wook, and Jung Eun-Chae.
2. Possessed
If you are interested in crime and investigation genre dramas, this is a drama for you but what is interesting about this drama, it also has an element of horror! Tells the story of detective Kang Pil-sung who met with Hang Seo-Jung, a psychic when he was investigating a case, they then began to solve the case together using their special abilities.
3. Come Back Mister
If the drama was too scary and serious for you, maybe you can try watching this drama! Tells the story of two men who have died and returned to the human world but not as themselves, but rather as a handsome man played by Rain and a beautiful woman played by Oh Yeon-seo to settle matters before they leave forever.
4. Kingdom
Set in the Joseon era and tells the story of a minister who wants to take over the throne by ‘saving’ the sick king. The minister’s secret was then tried to be revealed by the crown prince and he tried to find a doctor to treat his father who had turned into a zombie. The zombie outbreak also spread to the public.
5. Master’s Sun
If you are trying to find a list of Korean horror dramas, this drama will definitely be on the list! Tells the story of a rich but arrogant company owner and a girl who has the ability to see subtle beings after she wakes up from a coma due to an accident.
Sources: Master’s Sun, Kingdom, Comeback Mister, Possessed, The Guest