Action-thriller Korean dramas always keep you engaged within the drama and one thing is sure that you never get bored watching these dramas. 2023 is full of action-thriller K-dramas but we’ve listed down some top action-thriller Korean dramas of 2023 that you can add to your wishlist. Don’t forget to mention your favorite from the list.
Moving
Episodes: 20
Genre: Crime, Investigation, Fantasy, Thriller
Cast: Han Hyo Joo, Ryoo Seung Ryong, Zo In Sung, Cha Tae Hyun, Lee Jeong Ha, Ko Yoon Jung, Kim Do Hoon
Jang Hui Soo (Ko Yoon Jung) has transferred to a new school due to an assault incident at her previous school. She becomes friends with Kim Bong Seok (Lee Jeong Ha), a Class 3–3 student who doesn’t have other friends. Lee Gang Hoon (Kim Do Hoon) is the class president. They have a superpower that no one knows. Moving is one of the top action-thriller Korean dramas of 2023.
Bloodhounds
Episodes: 8
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Cast: Woo Do Hwan, Lee Sang Yi, Heo Joon Ho, Park Sung Woong
Kim Gun Woo (Woo Do Hwan) is a boxer but he quit boxing to pay off his mother’s debt. He begins working for President Choi (Heo Jun Ho) who lends money to people without any interest. Gun Woo works with Kim Hyeon Ju (Kim Sae Ron) and Hong Woo Jin (Lee Sang Yi). Woo Jin is Gun Woo’s partner in action and a former Marine.
Numbers
Episodes: 12
Genres: Action, Thriller, Mystery
Cast: Kim Myung Soo, Choi Jin Hyuk, Choi Min Soo, Yeonwoo
Jang Ho Woo (Kim Myung Soo) works as an accountant at Taeil Accounting Firm which has 4 big accounting firms in South Korea. Jang Ho Woo is very intelligent but he has only a high school diploma. Han Seung Jo (Choi Jin Hyuk) has a perfect background and his father works as a vice president in the same company.
Taxi Driver Season 2
Episode: 16
Genre: Action, Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin, Jang Hyuk Jin, Bae Yoo Ram
Kim Do Ki (Lee Je Hoon), a former army officer. Now he is a deluxe taxi driver and works for Rainbow Taxi Company. Jang Sung Chul is the CEO of Rainbow Transportation and also runs the Bluebird Foundation which helps victims of different cases. A Deluxe taxi is not an ordinary taxi. They offer a special “revenge-call” service to their clients.
Island Part 2
Episodes: 12
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Action
Cast: Lee Da Hee, Kim Nam Gil, Cha Eun Woo, Sung Joon
Won Mi Ho (Lee Da Hee) is a chaebol. But due to some trouble, now she works as a teacher on Jeju Island. Won Mi Ho gets involved in a case related to ghosts. There was a ghost hunter who tried to protect her. Van (Kim Nam Gil) is raised to protect humans from evil. Johan (Cha Eun Woo) is a Catholic priest.
The First Responders Season 2
Episode: 16
Genres: Action, Thriller, Mystery
Cast: Kim Rae Won, Son Ho Jun, Gong Seung Yeon
A police officer who uses his skills to solve any case with the help of his colleagues and firefighters. Jin Ho Gae (Kim Rae Won) is a detective in Taewon and people call him a mad dog because of his work. He chooses to work in the police department against his father’s will. Bong Do Jin (Son Ho Jun) is a firefighter at Taewon Fire Station. Song Seol (Gong Seung Yeon) is a paramedic at Taewon Fire Station she is an abandoned child raised by a nurse.
Family: The Unbreakable Bond
Episodes: 12
Genre: Suspense, Thriller, Comedy, Romance
Cast: Jang Hyuk, Jang Na Ra, Chae Jung An, Kim Nam Hee, Shin Su Ah, Lee Soon Hae, Kim Kang Min, Yun Sang Jeong
Kwon Do Hoon (Jang Hyuk) and Kang Yoo Ra (Jang Na Ra) are married and they have a girl. Do Hoon is a secret agent for the NIS (National Intelligence Service) and a sniper, his family is unaware of his secret identity. For his family and friends, he is an ordinary employee for a trading company. Because of his mission, he spends less time with his family. However, his wife Yoo Ra also hides her secret.
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