Everyone loves shows and movies that are filled with action scenes. They give you an adrenaline rush and make you watch more of them. There are a lot of Korean dramas that you can watch if you want action.
If you have Kocowa’s subscription, you have access to thousands of Kdramas, and you can watch all of them. It has a huge library, so it becomes difficult to choose the best dramas among them.
To save you from this difficult decision, here are some exciting action Kdramas that you can stream on Kocowa. These dramas are the best when it comes to action scenes involving chasing and fighting.
1. Healer
Hangul: 힐러
Year: 2014
A long-forgotten event that hides dark truths brings together a well-known reporter, a less-known reporter, and a man with the code name “Healer.” The Healer starts to figure out how he and the two reporters know each other, which puts them all in danger.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Ji Chang Wook as Seo Jung Hoo
- Park Min Young as Chae Young Shin
- Yoo Ji Tae as Kim Moon Ho
- Kim Mi Kyung as Jo Min Ja
No. Of Episodes: 20 (60 min. each)
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2. The Fiery Priest
Hangul: 열혈사제
Year: 2019
Hae Il, a senior Catholic priest, known for his fiery temper and unorthodox methods teams up with detective Dae Young and prosecutor Kyung Sun to solve the murder of a senior Catholic priest. They also go against the officials to stop the corruption.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Kim Nam Gil as Kim Hae Il
- Kim Sung Kyun as Koo Dae Young
- Lee Ha Nee as Park Kyung Sun
- Ko Jun as Hwang Cheol Bum
No. Of Episodes: 40 (35 min. each)
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3. Mad Dog
Hangul: 매드 독
Year: 2017
After his wife and child are murdered in an aviation accident, a former investigator forms his own private investigation team to uncover insurance fraud cases. The Mad Dog Squad is made up of outcasts and oddballs who are all experts in their fields.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Yoo Ji Tae as Choi Kang Woo
- Woo Do Hwan as Kim Min Joon
- Ryu Hwa Young as Jang Ha Ri
- Jo Jae Yoon as Park Soon Jung
No. Of Episodes: 16 (60 min. each)
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4. Bad Prosecutor
Hangul: 진검승부
Year: 2022
The story is about a lawyer named Jin Jung who is armed with bad manners and bad behavior. He sometimes uses quick actions and tricks to get things done. He will stand up for the weak and fight against the wicked for justice.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Doh Kyung Soo as Jin Jung
- Lee Se Hee as Shin Ah Ra
- Ha Joon as Oh Do Hwan
- Joo Bo Young as Baek Eun Ji
No. Of Episodes: 12 (60 min. each)
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5. Two Weeks
Hangul: 투윅스
Year: 2013
The story of a man who is wrongly accused of a crime and given only two weeks to prove his innocence and save his daughter’s life. He must find the truth in a corrupt system before it’s too late. The clock is ticking, and danger is around every corner.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Joon Gi as Jang Tae San
- Kim So Yeon as Park Jae Kyung
- Ryu Soo Young as Im Seung Woo
- Park Ha Sun as Seo In Hye
No. Of Episodes – 16 (68 min. each)
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6. Bridal Mask
Hangul: 각시탈
Year: 2012
In the 1930s, Lee Kang To lives in Korea, which is oppressed by Japanese Imperial rule. Even though he is Korean, he works with the Japanese police to catch “Bridal Mask,” an unknown rebel fighting for Korean independence.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Joo Won as Lee Kang To
- Jin Se Yeon as Oh Mok Dan
- Park Ki Woong as Kimura Shunji
- Han Chae Ah as Ueno Rie
No. Of Episodes: 28 (65 min. each)
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7. Taxi Driver
Hangul: 모범택시
Year: 2021
Do Gi is a taxi driver for a company that offers a service called “revenge call” to its customers. It is a secret group that takes care of people whom the law failed to protect. Do Gi and his coworkers will take revenge for customers who ask them to.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Je Hoon as Kim Do Gi
- Esom as Kang Ha Na
- Kim Eui Sung as Jang Sung Chul
- Pyo Ye Jin as Ahn Go Eun
No. Of Episodes: 16 (65 min. each)
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8. Weak Hero Class 1
Hangul: 약한영웅 Class 1
Year: 2022
Yeon Shi Eun is a bright but weak high school student who utilizes his mind and knowledge to combat bullies and protect those who are weak. He befriends his fellow students and learns to stand up for himself along the way.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Park Ji Hoon as Yeon Shi Eun
- Choi Hyun Wook as Ahn Soo Ho
- Hong Kyung as Oh Beom Seok
- Kim Su Gyeom as Jeon Young Bi
No. Of Episodes: 8 (40 min. each)
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9. Iljimae
Hangul: 일지매
Year: 2008
Yong pretended to be a market thug during the day, but at night he was a criminal who robbed corrupted government officials. Eun Chae is the daughter of a government official who met him by chance and couldn’t help but admire him.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Joon Gi as Yong / Iljimae
- Han Hyo Joo as Byun Eun Chae
- Lee Young Ah as Bong Soon
- Park Shi Hoo as Byun Shi Hoo
No. Of Episodes: 20 (60 min. each)
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10. Yong Pal
Hangul: 용팔이
Year: 2015
Tae Hyeon, a gifted surgeon, uses the alias Yong Pal to provide his medical skills to gangsters and criminals to pay for his sister’s medical bills. He rescues a chaebol heiress from a medically induced coma, which has unexpected consequences.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Joo Won as Yong Pal / Kim Tae Hyun
- Kim Tae Hee as Han Yeo Jin
- Jo Hyun Jae as Han Do Joon
- Chae Jung An as Lee Chae Yeong
No. Of Episodes: 18 (65 min. each)
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11. You’re All Surrounded
Hangul: 너희들은 포위됐다
Year: 2014
Four new detectives join the Gangnam Police Station’s violent crimes squad. They must learn to work together and overcome personal issues in order to solve cases and put criminals to justice. They also create deep relationships of friendship.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Seung Gi as Eun Dae Gu
- Go Ah Ra as Eo Soo Sun
- Cha Seung Won as Seo Pan Seok
- Oh Yoon Ah as Kim Sa Kyung
No. Of Episodes: 20 (60 min. each)
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12. Gunman in Joseon
Hangul: 조선 총잡이
Year: 2014
Yoon Kang is the son of the country’s greatest swordsman during the Joseon dynasty in the 19th century. He loses his father, and his younger sister is sold as a slave, after which he trades his sword for a gun and sets out on his vengeance expedition.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Joon Gi as Park Yoon Kang
- Nam Sang Mi as Jung Soo In
- Han Joo Wan as Kim Ho Kyung
- Jeon Hye Bin as Choi Hye Won
No. Of Episodes: 22 (70 min. each)
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Wrapping Up
So these were some recommended action-packed Korean dramas to watch on the Kocowa platform. Even though they are few, you’ll love them for their plot, music, and acting.
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