Korean dramas or K-drama movies as they are fondly called are taking over the mindsets of youths today, particularly the Nigerian youths. We’re often drowning in the well-crafted stories, the amazingly relatable casts and the stunning cinematography. K-dramas have now become a global sensation and truthfully, they have become a source of escapism where often times, the largely dominant female audience of the movie genre immerse themselves in a world of fantasy.
For those looking to dive into the world of K-dramas or are tired of the cliché Boys Before Flowers or Empress Ki movies, here are ten must-watch movies available for streaming on Netflix.
1. Sweet & Sour (2021)
Sweet & Sour is a romantic drama that follows the story of a couple who must navigate the ups and downs of their relationship as they face the challenges of work, long-distance, and jealousy. The film stars Jang Ki-yong, Chae Soo-bin, and Jung Soo-jung and explores the complexities of modern relationships and the sacrifices people make for love.
2. Space Sweepers (2021)
Space Sweepers is a sci-fi adventure that takes place in the year 2092. The film follows the crew of a spaceship named Victory as they attempt to salvage a valuable piece of debris from space.
3. Time to Hunt (2020)
Time to Hunt is a crime thriller that follows a group of friends who plan a heist to escape their impoverished lives. However, things take a turn for the worse when a relentless detective begins to track them down.
4. The Call (2020)
The Call is a supernatural thriller that follows two women, one living in the present day and the other in the past, who are connected through a mysterious phone call, it explores the theme of time travel.
5. Alive (2020)
Alive is a zombie thriller that takes place in the midst of a viral outbreak. The film follows a young man named Oh Joon-woo (Yoo Ah-in) as he fights to survive in his apartment complex without reaching out for help.
6.Night in Paradise (2021)
This crime drama tells the story of a man who becomes a target of a gang after his family is killed. He meets a woman who takes him to Jeju Island, where they find solace in each other’s company. The film stars Um Tae-goo and Jeon Yeo-been, and has been praised for its stunning visuals, strong performances, and gripping story.
7. Okja (2017)
Okja is a fantasy drama that follows a young girl named Mija (Ahn Seo-hyun) who befriends a massive genetically modified pig named Okja. When a powerful corporation tries to take Okja away, Mija sets out on a mission to rescue her friend.
8. Steel Rain (2018)
Steel Rain is a political thriller that follows the story of a North Korean agent and a South Korean politician who team up to prevent a nuclear war, it features intense action scenes and a gripping plot. The movie also has a part 2 which was released in 2020.
9.Queenmaker (2023)
After a crisis of conscience, a powerful fixer uses her skills to boost a civil rights lawyer’s mayoral campaign and take down her former employer. The movie stars actors such as Kin Hee-ae, Moon So-ri and Ryu Soo-young.
10. The Drug King (2018)
The Drug King is a crime drama that follows the theme of greed and tells the consequence of drug trade tells the story of Lee Doo-sam (Song Kang-ho), a small-time drug smuggler who rises to become the most powerful drug lord in Korea.
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