Top 10 Psychological Thriller K-dramas

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Manuj Yadav

Psychological thriller K-dramas are a prominent and skillfully executed genre within the South Korean entertainment landscape. Here are the top 10 psychological thriller K-dramas that will keep you hooked.

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Mouse Mouse is inspired by a real-life Incheon Elementary School Murder case in 2017.

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Strangers From Hell The psychological thriller K-drama, Strangers From Hell, narrates the tale of Yoon Jong Woo (Im Si Wan), a young man in his 20s who relocates to Seoul after getting an internship.

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Save Me It is one of the most haunting psychological thriller K-dramas. The plot revolves around Im Sang Mi (Seo Ye Ji), a high school student whose family moves to rural Muji County.

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Squid Game One of the most popular psychological thriller K-dramas, Squid Game narrates a story of Seong Gi Hun, a divorced father and indebted gambler residing with his elderly mother.

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Extracurricular Extracurricular is set in high school and offer a perspective on the challenges of surviving in society.

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365: Repeat The Year This psychological thriller has a touch of fantasy, offering an engaging and suspenseful drama.

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Beyond Evil It is a gripping psychological crime thriller Korean drama. The plot revolves around two bold policemen, Lee Dong Sik (Shin Ha Kyun) and Han Joo Won (Yeo Jin Goo).

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Stranger It is a critically acclaimed psychological thriller K-drama. The plot talks about the realms of corruption and serial murders.

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Voice Voice has a compelling storyline that features intriguing characters on both sides of the law.

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Flower of Evil It is an action-psychological thriller and suspense K-drama. It talks about Baek Hee Sung (Lee Joon Gi), a man who keeps his identity and past a secret from his wife, Cha Ji Won (Moon Chae Won), a detective.

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