Best Korean dramas to watch on OTT

K-pop and Korean dramas started being produced in the early 1960s but were mostly consumed domestically until the Korean Wave of the 1990s. They have since achieved significant international popularity, with millions of viewers across the world. Over the past decade, K-dramas have been ruling the world with their captivating original content, thrilling visual effects, compelling stories, and melodious music.

The Korean wave has even reached Hollywood and Bollywood. Several filmmakers have been finding inspiration in Korean content, leading to English and Hindi adaptations. So, if you are a fan of K-dramas but are struggling with which one to pick to watch next, then we're here to help. Here's a curated list of the best Korean dramas to watch on OTT right now.

Check out the list of best Korean dramas on OTT

Duty After School

IMDb rating: 6.8/10

Streaming platform: Rakuten Viki

A massive alien race begins to invade South Korea and in no time, the military is overwhelmed. The government is forced to take a drastic step and declare that senior high school students have to join the armed forces and help them fight the notorious aliens. Will it be possible to save their nation, or will all of them be crushed by the alien force? Released in 2023, Duty After School has 10 episodes.

Zombie Detective

IMDb rating: 7.3/10

Streaming platform: Rakuten Viki

When a detective is reborn as a zombie, he finds that he keeps going back to what is familiar: being a detective. But solving his own murder becomes unimaginably hard, as he has lost the last ounce of humanity in him. Also, he can't remember anything about his past due to a faded memory. Will the detective be able to find his murderers? Is there anyone who can help him? Released in 2020, Zombie Detective has 12 episodes.

Dark Hole

IMDb rating: 6.1/10

Streaming platforms: Rakuten Viki, MX Player

A dark cloud of unknown origin erupts from a collapsed sinkhole at a petrochemical plant. It swallows the people working inside the factory and turns them into weird figures. People who are not infected try their best to survive from both the poison and weird beings. Will they survive? Released in 2021, Dark Hole has 12 episodes.

Unlock My Boss

IMDb rating: 7.3/10

Streaming platforms: Netflix, Rakuten Viki

In a weird twist of fate, the CEO of a tech firm finds himself trapped inside his own smartphone after being murdered. To solve his murder and reclaim his life, he must find a young human resource to help him. While keeping his death a secret, the CEO and a young man run the tech company and secretly investigate the murder case. Unlock My Boss is a hilarious and suspenseful K-drama that will keep you guessing till the end. Released in 2022, Unlock My Boss has 12 episodes.

Man To Man

IMDb rating: 7.3/10

Streaming platforms: Netflix, Rakuten Viki

Kim Seol-Woo, an undercover agent, is hired as the bodyguard for a notorious, ill-tempered K-pop star. While Seol-Woo’s real mission is wrapped up in secrecy, tackling the celebrity becomes a daily hassle for him, which leaves him so irritated that he can't concentrate on his original mission. Will Seol-Woo be able to successfully complete his mission while keeping his celebrity client safe? Released in 2016, Man To Man has 16 episodes.

Eve

IMDb rating: 7.4/10

Streaming platform: Rakuten Viki

Lee Ra-Lee, a young woman, fuelled by a burning desire for vengeance, makes vicious plans to take down those who are responsible for her family's destruction. Aided by her loyal friend Seo Eun-Pyeong, she is determined to make the most powerful and wealthiest families in South Korea pay for their sins. Released in 2022, Eve has 16 episodes.