Are you a thriller K-Drama fan? In thriller dramas, having a serial killer storyline makes it more exciting. You don’t want to miss any clue that can lead to the killer. If you love suspense and thriller, we are sharing the top 10 Korean dramas with serial killer storylines.
Tunnel (2017)
Network: OCN
Episodes: 16
Genre: Investigation, Time-Travel, Suspense, Thriller
Cast: Choi Jin-Hyuk, Yoon Hyun-Min, Lee Yoo-Young, Kim Byung-Chul, Jo Hee-Bong
Synopsis: While chasing a serial killer, Detective Park Gwang-Ho (Choi Jin-Hyuk) enters a tunnel and time travel to the year 2017 from 1986. Detective Park teams up with Kim Sun-Jae (Yoon Hyun-Min) a detective and Shin Jae-Yi (Lee Yoo-Young) a criminal psychologist to find the killer.
Mouse (2021)
Network: tvN
Episodes: 20
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Investigation, Psychological
Cast: Lee Seung-Gi, Lee Hee-Jun, Park Ju-Hyun, Kyung Soo-Jin, Ahn Jae-Wook, Kim Jung-Nam, Kwon Hwa-Woon
Synopsis: Go Mu-Chi (Lee Hee-Jun) is a detective whose parents were killed by a serial killer. Jung Ba-Reum is a rookie police officer. He is very sweet and kind-hearted. While chasing a killer, he gets badly injured. Afterward, his life gets totally changed. You can watch this drama on Viki.
Beyond Evil (2021)
Network: JTBC
Episodes: 16
Genre: Crime, Investigation, Suspense, Dark, Thriller
Cast: Shin Ha-Kyun, Yeo Jin-Goo, Choi Sung-Eun, Kim Shin-Rok, Choi Dae-Hoon, Lee Do-Hyun
Synopsis: Lee Dong-Sik (Shin Ha-Kyun) is a detective at Manyang Police Substation. He is very generous but has a dark past. 20 years ago, Dong-Sik was the suspect in her sister’s murder case. Han Joo-Won (Yeo Jin-Goo) is an elite detective who is newly transferred to Manyang Police Substation. Beyond Evil is one of the top Korean Dramas of 2021.
Memorist (2020)
Network: tvN
Episodes: 16
Genre: Crime, Investigation, Fantasy, Mystery
Cast: Yoo Seung-Ho, Lee Se-Young, Ko Chang-Seok, Yun Ji-On, Cho Seong-Ha
Synopsis: Dong Baek (Yoo Seung-Ho) is a very popular detective. He can read people’s minds by touching them. He teams up with talented criminal profiler Han Sun-Mi (Lee Se-Young) to find a serial killer. Memorist is one of the top 10 Korean dramas with serial killer storylines.
Flower of Evil (2020)
Network: tvN
Episodes: 16
Genre: Romance, Suspense, Investigation, Thriller
Cast: Lee Joon Gi, Moon Chae-Won, Jung Seo-Yeon, Jang Hee-Jin, Seo Hyun-Woo
Synopsis: Baek Hee-Sung (Lee Joon-Gi) is a metal craftsman who lives with his wife Cha Ji-Won (Moon Chae-Won) and daughter Baek Eun-Ha (Jung Seo-Yeon). Cha Ji-Won is a detective and loves Baek Hee-Sung a lot. Later she finds out about the evil past of her husband.
Chimera (2021)
Network: OCN
Episodes:16
Genre: Crime, Suspense, Thriller
Cast: Park Hae-Soo, Soo-Hyun, Lee Hee-Jun, Cha Joo-Young
Synopsis: Cha Jae-Hwan (Park Hae-Soo) is a detective investigating an explosion case. The case is related to a 35-years old Chimera case. Eugene Hathway (Soo-Hyun) is a profiler at the FBI and now working with the South Korean Police department. Lee Joong-Yeop (Lee Hee-Jun) is a Korean-British surgeon who has recently returned to South Korea.
Jirisan (2021)
Network: tvN
Episodes: 16
Genre: Crime, Suspense, Fantasy
Cast: Jun Ji Hyun, Ju Ji-Hoon, Sung Dong-Il, Jo Han-Chul, Oh Jung Se
Synopsis: Seo Yi-Gang (Jun Ji-Hyun) used to be one of the best rangers at Jirisan National Park. But after an accident, now she is in a wheelchair. Kang Hyun-Jo (Ju Ji-Hoon) is a ranger and a former military officer. In the same accident, Kang Hyun-Ju went into a coma. Now Seo Yi-Gang is investigating the case to find the criminal. Jirisan is one of the top K-dramas with strong female leads.
Nobody Knows (2020)
Network: SBS
Genre: Crime, Suspense, Mystery, Investigation
Cast: Kim Seo-Hyung, Ryu Deok-Hwan, Park Hoon, Ahn Ji-Ho
Synopsis: Cha Young-Jin (Kim Seo-Hyung) is a detective who is chasing a serial killer. Lee Sun-Woo (Ryu Deok-Woo) is a teacher at Shinsung Middle School who have a very helpful nature.
Train (2020)
Network: OCN
Episodes: 12
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Investigation, Romance
Cast: Yoon Shi-Yoon, Kyung Soo-jin, Shin So-Yul, Lee Hang-Na
Synopsis: Seo Do-Wan (Yoon Shi-Yoon) is a detective and very passionate about his job. Han Seo-Kyung (Kyung Soo-Jin) is a prosecutor and works honestly. Lee Jung-Min (Shin So-Yul) is Seo Do-Won’s friend who works in a scientific investigation unit.
Inspector Koo (2021)
Network: JTBC
Episodes: 12
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Investigation, Thriller, Psychology
Cast: Lee Young-Ae, Kim Hye-Jun, Kim Hae-Sook
Synopsis: Koo Kyung-Yi (Lee Young-Ae) is a former detective and now working as an insurance investigator. She spends most of her time playing online games. Koo Kyung-Yi is very smart and solves cases very easily. If you are into thrillers, Inspector Koo is for you.
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