Liputan6.com, Jakarta If you're a fan of crime thriller dramas and looking for some gripping Korean series to add to your watchlist, look no further! Crime thrillers are known for their intense plots, unexpected twists, and complex characters that keep viewers guessing until the very end. Korean entertainment industry has produced some of the best crime thriller dramas that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Here are six Korean Crime Thriller Drama Series that you should definitely check out:
1. Signal (2016)
- IMDb: 8.5
- Watch on: Netflix, The Roku Channel.
"Signal" follows Park Hae-Young, a police lieutenant and criminal profiler who distrusts his colleagues due to a past where the police failed to act on his classmate's kidnapping. Through a mysterious walkie-talkie, he connects with Detective Jae-Han from 2000, who investigates the same case. Together, across time, they unravel the haunting mystery.
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2. Defendant (2017)
- IMDb: 8.0
- Watch on: Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel
"Defendant" centers on Park Jung-woo, a prosecutor accused of murdering his family. With no recollection of the events, he navigates prison life while seeking the truth. In a twist of fate, he uncovers a web of deceit and must clear his name to survive.
3. Taxi Driver (2021)
- IMDb: 8.1
- Watch on: Rakuten Viki, Kocowa Amazon Channel, OnDemandKorea
"Taxi Driver" follows Kim Do-Ki, a former Navy special forces operative turned taxi driver for Rainbow Taxi Company after his mother's murder by a serial killer. Unbeknownst to many, the company offers a unique service for clients seeking revenge. Kim Do-Ki and his team undertake these missions, delivering justice to those who seek it.
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4. Voice (2017–2021)
- IMDb: 7.6
- Watch on: The Roku Channel, Rakuten Viki
"Voice" follows Kang Kwon-joo and Moo Jin-hyuk, leading a team of emergency call center workers. Together, they race against time to save lives and catch criminals. Using advanced technology and teamwork, they face perilous challenges to uphold justice.
5. Mouse (2021)
- IMDb: 8.6
- Watch on: Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, Amazon Prime Video
Directed by Choi Joon-Bae, this series follow the story of Jung Ba-Reum, a honest rookie police. However, his life turn 180 degrees after his encounter with a psychopathic serial killer. Along with his parter, detective Go Moo-Chi, they work to uncover the secret behind psychopathic behaviours and find answers about the connection between genetic and the behavior.
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6. Tunnel (2017)
- IMDb: 8.2
- Watch on: Roku Channel, OnDemandKorea
In "Tunnel," Park Gwang-ho, a detective from the past, is transported to the present while chasing a serial killer. As he adapts to modern life, he teams up with present-day detectives to solve the case. Together, they confront the killer's twisted motives and bring closure to victims' families.
Tunnel
In "Tunnel," Park Gwang-ho, a detective from the past, is transported to the present while chasing a serial killer. As he adapts to modern life, he teams up with present-day detectives to solve the case. Together, they confront the killer's twisted motives and bring closure to the victims' families.
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