From romantic comedies and historical dramas to sci-fi and action, there are many popular Korean dramas to enjoy. In this list, we've compiled some of the most captivating Korean shows on Netflix that you won't be able to take your eyes off. Happy watching!
IMDb: 8
A high school girl who is bullied and discriminated against because of her ugly appearance transforms herself into a stunning 'goddess' and quickly rises to fame after mastering the art of makeup through online tutorial videos.
Cast: Moon Ga-young, Cha Eun-woo, Hwang In-Youp
IMDb: 7.5
A high school becomes the epicenter of a zombie virus outbreak. Trapped students must fight to escape or risk turning into one of the rabid infected.
Cast: Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun
IMDb: 8.1
The series portrays a woman living to take ultimate revenge on the bullies who ruined her life during childhood.
Cast: Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon
IMDb: 7.5
The series revolves around a woman who magically transitions between her 20s and 50s and struggles as an intern in the prosecutor's office while caught between two generations and a strict boss.
Cast: Choi Jin-hyuk, Lee Jeong-eun, Jung Eun-ji
IMDb: 8.2
This comedy-drama series depicts the love story between a surgeon and a special forces officer.
Cast: Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo
IMDb: 8.4
A Korean-Italian mafia lawyer, during a visit to his homeland, delivers his own brand of justice to an unrivaled conglomerate.
Cast: Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-been, Taecyeon
IMDb: 8.1
Ha-ri goes on a blind date pretending to be her friend to scare off the suitor. However, things go awry when the man turns out to be her company's CEO, who then makes her an offer.
Cast: Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Sejeong, Kim Min-kyu
IMDb: 7.8
The series tells the story of a woman who joins an organized crime gang and infiltrates the police force as an undercover agent to find out the truth about her father's death.
Cast: Han So-hee, Park Hee-soon, Kim Sang-ho
IMDb: 8.7
Set in the fictional country of Daeho, the series is about young sorcerers who overcome their destinies due to a forbidden magic known as 'alchemy of souls,' which allows souls to switch bodies. It portrays their love and growth.
Cast: Lee Jae-wook, Hwang Min-hyun, Yoo Joon-sang
IMDb: 7.5
Two brilliant doctors, once rivals in school, unexpectedly reunite and find solace in each other while facing the worst downturns in their lives.
Cast: Park Hyung-sik, Park Shin-hye, Yoon Park