PremiumThese South Korean horror dramas will haunt you
Vaibhavi
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K-dramas are much more than sweet, cutesy rom-coms. With increasing viewership, South Korean dramas are now diving into diverse genres, entertaining all types of fans. While horror has been a difficult and tricky genre to pull off, the Korean entertainment industry is making a name for itself with its frightening storylines and new ‘terrifying’ spin on age-old tales.
While most of these borrow from the West, Korean horror dramas have also managed to ace the game. Here are some horror K-dramas that will scare the living daylights out of you:
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Strangers from Hell
It tells the story of an aspiring crime-fiction writer who is disturbed by events after he shifts in a cheap apartment with suspicious and shady neighbours. What follows next is a series of eerie events, enough to instill fear even in the bravest souls.
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Save me
The psychological-crime thriller revolves around four men who come to rescue a former classmate after her family is trapped in the clutches of a religious cult and its leader. The underlying message of the series is that true horror lies in the natural and not the supernatural.
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The Guest
The story of a priest and a detective, haunted by their tragic past, who join forces to fight against a series of malicious crimes committed by a spirit that is driven by its bloodthirst. The Guest is one of the best shows made in the horror genre in South Korea.
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Black 101
The story focuses on a cold-hearted grim reaper who pairs up with a woman who can foresee death to solve a 20-year-old mystery. The epic sprawling mystery will continue to surprise and scare you at the same time. Also highlighting, this is one horror K-drama you shouldn’t miss.
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Sweet Home Season 2
An apocalyptic horror series filled with gory monsters and various subplots, the story is set in a time when humans transformed into monsters, wreaking havoc in the face of humanity. A troubled teen and his apartment neighbours must fight for their survival to hold onto the last hope of humanity. Filled with horror, suspense and thrill, the show will keep you hooked.
