Some Kdramas fans say that the year 2023 is one of the best years because a lot of amazing dramas have been released or are going to be released in the upcoming months. They are also excited to see which of them wins the most awards.
Korean dramas have now become a part of our lives. We watch them to blow away our stress with their simple plots, cheerful characters, and good OSTs. Watching them makes us happy.
Best Thriller Kdramas Of 2023
While some cheesy rom-com dramas have been released in 2023, there are also a few amazing thriller dramas that you can watch. They are packed with suspense, mystery, and plot twists to keep you hooked.
If you’re looking for the best thriller Korean dramas, here is the list. These dramas have high ratings and are the popular ones that are appreciated by a large number of viewers. Let’s get to the list.
1. Revenant
Hangul: 악귀
Year: 2023
A demon-possessed woman and a guy who can see demons team up to solve the mysterious murders of five people. As they get closer to the truth, they discover an evil plot that could put their lives in danger.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Kim Tae Ri as Ku San Young
- Oh Jung Se as Yeom Hae Sang
- Hong Kyung as Lee Hong Sae
- Yang Hye Ji as Baek Se Mi
No. Of Episodes: 12 (70 min. each)
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2. Taxi Driver 2
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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3. Bloodhounds
Hangul: 사냥개들
Year: 2023
The story revolves around three young people who are deeply in debt. To pay their expenses, they decide to work for a well-known person in the lending sector. However, they quickly become connected with a deadly gang of criminals.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Woo Do Hwan as Kim Geon Woo
- Lee Sang Yi as Hong Woo Jin
- Kim Sae Ron as Cha Hyeon Joo
- Park Sung Woong as Kim Myung Gil
No. Of Episodes: 8 (60 min. each)
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4. Decoy
Hangul: 미끼 파트
Year: 2023
A former lawyer turned detective investigates a string of murders tied to a presumed-dead con artist. On this investigation, he collaborates with a reporter, but they quickly realize that they are not the only ones looking for the killer.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Jang Geun Suk as Koo Do Han
- Heo Sung Tae as Noh Sang Cheon
- Lee Elijah as Jeon Na Yeon
- Yoo Sung Joo as Park Sang Do
No. Of Episodes: 12 (65 min. each)
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5. Lies Hidden In My Garden
Hangul: 마당이 있는 집
Year: 2023
Joo Ran, a perfect housewife, notices an unusual odor in her backyard. She comes across Sang Eun, a victim of domestic violence with a dark secret. As their lives collide, they must work together to uncover the truth and justice.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Kim Tae Hee as Joo Ran
- Im Ji Yeon as Sang Eun
- Kim Sung Oh as Jae Ho
- Choi Jae Rim as Yoon Beom
No. Of Episodes: 8 (60 min. each)
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6. Black Knight
Hangul: 택배기사
Year: 2023
The air is so polluted in 2071 that you can’t breathe without a mask. Because most of the Korean peninsula is now a wasteland and barely 1% of the original population remains, delivery drivers are critical to the people’s existence.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Kim Woo Bin as “5-8”
- Song Seung Heon as Ryu Seok
- Kang Yoo Seok as Sa Wol
- Esom as Seol Ah
No. Of Episodes: 6 (42 min. each)
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7. Duty After School
Hangul: 방과 후 전쟁활동
Year: 2023
The drama, which is based on a webtoon, tells the story of kids from all over the country who are forced to fight for survival after a mysterious alien invasion and against each other in order to earn bonus points before taking the SAT.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Shin Hyun Soo as Lee Chun Ho
- Im Se Mi as Park Eun Young
- Kim Ki Hae as Kim Chi Yeol
- Lee Soon Won as Kim Won Bin
No. Of Episodes :10 (75 min. each)
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8. My Perfect Stranger
Hangul: 어쩌다 마주친, 그대
Year: 2023
Hae Joon and Yoon Young go back in time to 1987. There, Hae Joon attempts to uncover the truth about the murder case, while Yoon Young attempts to keep her parents from marrying. They soon learn that their goals are intertwined.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Kim Dong Wook as Yoon Hae Joon
- Jin Ki Joo as Baek Yoon Young
- Seo Ji Hye as Soon Ae (1987)
- Lee Won Jung as Hee Seop (1987)
No. Of Episodes: 16 (70 min. each)
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9. Stealer: The Treasure Keeper
Hangul: 스틸러
Year: 2023
Dae Myung, a government employee, is suddenly suspected of having something to do with Skunk, a mystery individual who steals cultural items. He joins an unofficial team to track down the thief and fight those who cannot be caught by the law.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Joo Won as Hwang Dae Myung
- Lee Joo Woo as Choi Min Woo
- Jo Han Chul as Jung Tae In
- Kim Jae Won as Shin Chang Hoon
No. Of Episodes: 12 (60 min. each)
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10. Moving
Hangul: 무빙
Year: 2023
The story revolves around three high school students who acquired superpowers from their parents. It will look at how they learn to use their abilities and conceal them from others, while their parents strive to keep them from being used by others.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Ryu Seung Ryong as Jang Joo Won
- Han Hyo Joo as Lee Mi Hyun
- Zo In Sung as Kim Doo Shik
- Cha Tae Hyun as Jeon Gye Do
No. Of Episode: 20 (60 min. each)
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11. The Killing Vote
Hangul: 국민사형투표
Year: 2023
When criminals are not punished by the law, everyone receives a text message asking if the person should be executed. If more than half of the people vote for death, Dog Mask executes that individual.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Park Hae Jin as Kim Moo Chan
- Park Sung Woong as Kwon Seok Joo
- Im Ji Yeon as Joo Hyun
- Jung Heon as Oh Jeong Ho
No. Of Episodes: 12 (60 min. each)
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12. Pandora: Beneath The Paradise
Hangul: 판도라
Year: 2023
Tae Ra is a woman who has forgotten certain aspects of herself. She receives a lot of attention when her husband campaigns for president. When her memories begin to return, she realizes that her perfect life was all fabricated by someone else.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Ji Ah as Hong Tae Ra
- Lee Sang Yoon as Pyo Jae Hyun
- Jang Hee Jin as Ko Hae Soo
- Park Ki Woong as Jang Do Jin
No. Of Episodes: 16 (60 min. each)
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Wrapping Up
So these are some recommended thriller dramas to keep you engaged till the end. It is sure that you will be amazed while watching them and will also share them with your friends who like this type of drama.
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