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Serial killer K-dramas feature a suspenseful plot that has the power to keep audience on the edge of their seats. These stories draw viewers into dark tales where the detectives, the victims, and the killers do not meet in expected ways, but rather with twists and heart-wrenching moments.
Some of popular dramas, such as Blind, deal with themes such as justice, morality, and the human mind. They combine thrilling chases with personal stories, making for a perfect balance of action and emotion. Here are seven serial killer K-dramas that have engaged fans around the world.
Disclaimer: This article consists of minor spoilers. Reader discretion is advised.
Best serial killer K-Dramas
1) Flower of Evil (Netflix, Viu)
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Flower of Evil is a Korean drama that follows Baek Hee Sung (played by Lee Joon-gi), a man hiding a dark past while living as a devoted husband and father. When his detective wife, Cha Ji Won (portrayed by Moon Chae-won) begins investigating a series of murders linked to his past, their seemingly perfect life is disrupted by suspicion and unexpected events.
The show blends psychological tension with a heartfelt exploration of trust and love, making it unforgettable.
2) Mouse (Viu, Amazon Prime)
Mouse takes viewers on a chilling journey as it questions whether psychopathic tendencies can be identified at birth. The story revolves around a rookie police officer, Jung Ba Reum (portrayed by Lee Seung-gi), who becomes involved in a case targeting a brutal serial killer.
As he gets deeply invested in the case and the people around him, he observes actions that lead to the sinister truth. With twists and thought-provoking themes, Mouse keeps the tension high until its shocking conclusion.
3) Signal (Netflix, iQIYI)
Signal is a 2016 fantasy thriller K-Drama inspired by the Hwaseong serial murders in South Korea. The show tells the story of Park Hae-young (played by Lee Je-hoon), a criminal profiler who finds a walkie-talkie that gives him the ability to talk to someone from the past.
The person in the 1990s was a detective missing for 15 years, named Jae-han (played by Cho Jin-woong). To crack cold cases in the present time, Detective Cha Soo-hyun (Kim Hye-soo) enters into this endeavor of rectification to find her unrequited love, who disappeared years ago without any explanation.
4) Inspector Koo (Netflix)
Led by Lee Young-ae, Inspector Koo is an action thriller series that depicts the story of Koo Kyung-yi, an ex-cop. As she strays away from her alcoholic life, she suddenly dedicates her attention to solving a mysterious murder case that is disguised as an accident. Kyung-yi then starts to experience a battle of wit as she strives to catch the serial killer, who is a female college student.
5) Blind (Viu, Amazon Prime)
Starring Ok Taecyeon, Jung Eunji, and Ha Seok-jin, the 2022 mystery thriller Blind is about a team of individuals who strive hard to solve a serial murder case that involves jury members. As the team works to unleash the truth behind the crime, Ryu Sung-hoon (Ha Seok-jin) gets dangerously involved, with his reputation at stake.
Blind is a series that focuses on the difficult journey towards justice. It also tackles the sometimes unfairness of the law and the struggle of the main characters in catching the real serial killer.
6) Memorist (Rakuten Viki, iQIYI)
Memorist stars Yoo Seung-ho, Lee Se-young, and Jo Sung-ha. It is a mystery crime Korean drama that focuses on Dong Baek (Yoo Seung-ho), a person who can read people's memories. He gets a job as a detective and uses his ability to investigate cases.
When a serial murder case falls into his hands, he collaborates with Han Sun-mi (Lee Se-young), a criminal profiler who is also eager to catch the serial killer. However, as they try to prevent the unfortunate deaths, the truth of their painful past begins to disturb them. The murders also start to become extreme right after.
7) Gap Dong (Amazon Prime)
Gap Dong is a 2014 mystery thriller series that is also based on the real-life Hwaseong murders in South Korea. The K-drama is set in 1986 in the fictional city of Iltan. As the peaceful city is shaken by a brutal murder, the first in a string of nine killings is linked to the elusive "Gap Dong."
Detective Yang Cheol-gon (played by Sung Dong-il) suspects Ha Il-sik, a man with an intellectual disability. But Ha's suicide to prove his innocence drives his son, Moo-yeom, to become a detective and clear his father’s name.
Years later, Ha Moo-yeom (essayed by Yoon Sang-hyun) gets disillusioned because of dead ends and believes Gap-dong is no more. However, new crimes resembling the original murders resurface. As Cheol-gon returns to Iltan as a decorated officer, Moo-yeom joins the investigation, determined to finally catch the serial killer Gap-dong and uncover the truth.
Serial killer K-dramas offer a mix of suspense, drama, and emotion that keeps viewers hooked. From emotional tales like Flower of Evil to thrilling mysteries like Signal and Memorist, these shows capture the dark and complex world of crime.
