For years, Korean dramas have captivated audiences with their love stories, emotional coming-of-age tales, and the familiar presence of a chaebol heir hiding a painful secret.
However, beyond the sparkle of romantic comedies lies a darker, more intense side of K-dramas packed with psychological intrigue, adrenaline-pumping action, and suspense. Here’s a selection of must-watch Korean dramas that stand out, backed by strong IMDb ratings.
4 Korean Psychological Dramas To Watch On OTT
‘My Mister’
‘My Mister’ is about Lee Ji-an (played by Lee Ji-eun), a young woman struggling with debt and taking care of her sick grandmother while working a temporary job. She meets Park Dong-hoon (Lee Sun-kyun), a man who is going through a tough time at work and in his personal life. Both of them are carrying heavy emotional pain. As they get to know each other, they form a special bond that brings comfort and hope. With an IMDb rating of 9, ‘My Mister’ is a heartfelt drama you shouldn’t miss. You can watch it on Amazon Prime.
‘Kill Me, Heal Me’
‘Kill Me, Heal Me’ follows Cha Do-hyun (played by Ji Sung), a wealthy heir who develops dissociative identity disorder—where he has seven different personalities—after going through several traumatic experiences. He gets help from Oh Ri-jin (Hwang Jung-eum), a kind and caring young psychiatrist who keeps his condition a secret.
Meanwhile, Ri-jin’s twin brother, Oh Ri-on (Park Seo-joon), is a writer who starts investigating Do-hyun’s life, hoping to expose the dark secrets of the rich. Will Do-hyun be able to gain control over his personalities before one of them takes over? With an IMDb rating of 8.3, this gripping drama is a must-watch on Amazon Prime Video.
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‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’
'It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ is an emotional Korean drama that follows Moon Gang-tae, a psychiatric caregiver who has spent his life caring for his autistic older brother, Moon Sang-tae. After witnessing their mother’s murder, the brothers move from place to place to escape painful memories. While working at a hospital, Gang-tae meets Ko Moon-young, a famous children’s book author known for her cold demeanour and rumoured antisocial personality disorder.
Their lives intertwine again in their hometown, Seongjin, where past wounds resurface. As the three begin to connect, they help one another face trauma, uncover long-buried secrets, and slowly heal. With a strong IMDb rating of 8.6, ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ is a powerful and beautifully told story available to stream on Netflix.
‘Save Me’
‘Save Me’ follows Im Sang-mi, a young woman whose family moves to the quiet town of Muji after her father's business fails. There, they fall under the influence of Goseonwon, a dangerous cult disguised as a peaceful religious group. After the tragic suicide of her bullied twin brother, Sang-mi’s family begins to unravel as her mother loses her sanity, and her father becomes deeply brainwashed by the cult.
Trapped and desperate, Sang-mi is held against her will for years. When her former classmate Han Sang-hwan and his friends unexpectedly cross paths with her, she pleads for help. Determined to save her and expose the cult’s dark truth, they take on a powerful and twisted organisation. With an IMDb rating of 8.0, ‘Save Me’ is a gripping psychological thriller available to stream on Viki.
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