If You Liked Gyeongseong Creature, Watch These 5 K-Dramas Streaming On Netflix

The thriller genre continues to be a major success in the Korean entertainment industry and has evolved into an umbrella term, encompassing various sub-genres such as psychological, horror, and fantasy. Netflix's 'Gyeongseong Creature,' delving into themes of fantasy and horror, stands out as a mind-bending thriller depicting the journey of two strangers striving to rescue the people of Gyeongseong from mysterious kidnappings.

If you've already binge-watched some of the best K-drama romances and comedies and are looking to explore more shows akin to 'Gyeongseong Creature,' the following Netflix Korean thriller series might be just what you're searching for.

‘Sweet Home’

One of the standout horror thriller K-dramas, 'Sweet Home,' is already gearing up for its third season, scheduled to premiere on Netflix in the summer of 2024. The K-drama follows the characters, including Cha Hyun-soo (played by Song) and Sang Wook (played by Lee), who previously confronted bizarre creatures in the Green Home apartment. As they face renewed threats, the survivors must navigate a world where the line between humans and monsters becomes increasingly unclear. Will the group manage to endure the challenges ahead and secure their survival?

‘Hellbound’

After the tremendous success of ‘Squid Game’ in 2021, Netflix continued its winning streak in the K-drama genre with the release of the dark fantasy drama series ‘Hellbound.’ Debuting as Netflix's most-watched show in its premiere week, the series quickly gained popularity. The anticipation for Season 2 is now high. Hellbound unfolds in South Korea, where a sense of dread grips the population as individuals receive prophecies predicting the exact time of their deaths. The resulting chaos gives rise to Saejinrihwe, a new religion with enigmatic beliefs about righteousness.

‘The School Nurse Files’

A K-drama adaptation of the award-winning novel of the same name by acclaimed Korean writer Chung Serang, 'The School Nurse Files' was one of the best thriller series to be released on Netflix in 2020. The K-drama revolved around Eun-young (Jung) who is a young woman with a special ability to see and defeat fantastical creatures called jellies. Upon commencing her new position at a high school, Eun-young becomes aware of peculiar incidents within the school grounds.

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Discovering that the Chinese teacher, Hong In-pyo (Nam), shares her immunity to jellies, they form a duo to investigate and unveil the mysteries behind the paranormal activities.

‘Tale Of The Nine-Tailed’

'Tale of the Nine-Tailed' is the most loved South Korean fantasy romance drama series. The first season, which premiered on October 7, 2020, follows the story of Lee Yeon, the eponymous gumiho or nine-tailed fox. While carrying out tasks for the Afterlife Immigration Office, he crosses paths with Nam Ji-ah, a TV producer who turns out to be the reincarnation of his past lover. In the upcoming second season, titled 'Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938,' Lee Yeon finds himself in the tumultuous year of 1938, a significant period in Korean history. As of now, there is no official release date for a third season, but announcements may be made in the future.

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‘Black Knight’

For those who enjoyed the series 'Gyeongseong Creature,' 'Black Knight' stands out as one of the finest thriller K-drama shows available on Netflix. Adapted from the Korean webtoon 'Taekbaegisa' by Lee Yoon-kyun, the storyline unfolds in a dystopian 2071 where the world grapples with severe pollution, and oxygen masks become a daily necessity. The survival of humanity hinges on Black Knights, daring delivery men who risk their lives to provide essential supplies. As a mysterious adversary targets ordinary humans to shape a new world with superior genes, renowned delivery driver Knight 5-8 (Kim) embarks on a mission to unveil the culprit.

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