Leading OTT platform Netflix has made a crucial decision. They are doubling down on their investment in Korean content since 2016. With better-than-expected returns, they announced an investment of over ₹25,000 crores in just four years. The number of people watching these movies and series in India is also growing. Let’s take a look at the must-watch Korean dramas on Netflix.
SQUID GAME
This series, released in 2021, created a sensation. It topped the Netflix charts in nearly 90 countries. Squid Game is a thrilling survival drama where desperate individuals are enticed to participate in games for a cash prize. In each game, eliminated players are killed, leaving the question: who will survive, and will they receive the money? If you haven’t watched it yet, it’s a must-see.
MY NAME
My Name, a Korean drama released in 2021, is a treat for those who enjoy crime suspense thrillers. A woman seeks vengeance for her gangster father’s death and infiltrates a gang using a false identity. She even manages to deceive the police. Along the way, she teams up with a narcotics detective to bring down the criminals, featuring power-packed action sequences.
MR. SUNSHINE
Mr. Sunshine is a love, political, and historical drama. A man born into a servant family in Joseon-era Korea escapes to the United States, only to return and fall in love with a woman from his childhood. The story revolves around their love, politics, and history, providing insight into Korean history through the film.
CRASH LANDING ON YOU
For those who enjoy romantic dramas, Crash Landing on You is a heartwarming television series. It tells the story of a South Korean heiress who accidentally parachutes into North Korea’s demilitarized zone. There, she meets a young soldier who helps her escape. This series became a blockbuster hit in Korea and received praise from critics.
OUR BLUES
This feel-good entertainer was released in 2022, showcasing the daily events and lives of people in Jeju Island. While watching the series, it captures the essence of feeling like the story is about us. Our Blues is a more realistic take on Korean dramas.
SIGNAL
Fans of Sherlock and Broadchurch will thoroughly enjoy this crime suspense series. Signal presents a unique concept, where a criminal profiler in 2015 discovers a walkie-talkie that allows him to communicate with a police officer from 1989. Together, they solve a case. With its unexpected twists, this show keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
ALL OF US ARE DEAD
This series falls into the zombie genre, where a group of students find themselves trapped. They realize that they are caught in the midst of a failed science experiment that has led to a zombie outbreak. The show promises to thrill and engage its audience.
