The theme of revenge is a staple in many captivating K-dramas, offering endless opportunities for intense drama, lies, deception, and exploring deep psychological trauma and bullying. Whether it’s a wronged wife or a framed heir seeking justice, the protagonists in these revenge-driven K-dramas are often headstrong, complex, and resilient. These shows, with their unique takes on vengeance, keep viewers hooked. If you're a fan of the revenge trope in Korean dramas, here are some must-watch revenge K-dramas available on OTT platforms.
Revenge Korean Dramas On Netflix
‘Marry My Husband’
Filled with betrayal, second chances, and karmic retribution, ‘Marry My Husband’ follows Kang Ji-won (Park Min-Young), a devoted wife and the sole breadwinner of a struggling household. Living with her lazy husband, Park Min-hwan (Lee Yi-Kyung), and his demanding mother, Ji-won is emotionally drainred. Her life takes a darker turn when she is diagnosed with terminal cancer, only to later discover her husband's affair with her best friend, Jung Soo-Min (Song Ha-Yoon).
After confronting them, Ji-won is betrayed and ultimately murdered. However, fate intervenes as she wakes up 10 years in the past, armed with painful foresight. With a gripping plot of revenge and redemption, this K-drama has earned a solid IMDb rating of 7.9. It is available for streaming on Amazon Prime.
‘Doctor Prisoner’
In ‘Doctor Prisoner,’ the scalpel is sharp, but the mind is even sharper. Na Yi-Je (Namkoong Min) is a highly skilled doctor with an unwavering sense of justice. However, after being wrongfully blamed for a botched surgery he didn't commit, Yi-Je is terminated from the hospital, and his reputation is ruined. Rather than seeking revenge out of anger, he decides to get even in his way.
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Yi-Je reinvents himself as the head doctor of a prison, where he works closely with high-profile inmates, from business moguls to fallen celebrities, using his position to form a powerful network of allies. With a compelling plot and strategic mind games, 'Doctor Prisoner' has earned a solid 7.6 rating and is available for streaming on Netflix.
‘The Glory’
‘The Glory’ is a gripping K-drama that follows Moon Dong-eun, a former victim of school bullying, who meticulously plans her revenge against those who tormented her. She secures a job as a homeroom teacher at the elementary school of the leader of her bullies’ child, Ha Ye-sol, setting the stage for a calculated payback.
The drama draws inspiration from a real-life incident in 2006, where a group of middle school students in Cheongju, South Korea, extorted money from a classmate while subjecting her to brutal physical abuse, including beatings and burns with various objects.
With an IMDb rating of 8.1, ‘The Glory’ is a compelling drama of revenge and justice. It is available for streaming on Netflix.
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‘Lawless Lawyer’
‘Lawless Lawyer’ follows Bong Sang-pil (Lee Joon-gi), a lawyer with a gritty past who uses unconventional methods to fight for justice. Once a gangster, Sang-pil turned to law after witnessing the corruption and injustices within the legal system, vowing to take down those who abuse their power. He returns to his hometown, where he becomes embroiled in a series of legal battles that are closely linked to his past.
With its thrilling plot and strong performances, Lawless Lawyer has an IMDb rating of 7.6. The drama is available for streaming on MX Player.
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