Monsters have a way of creeping up in stories and lore. Various types of monsters can keep us awake at night. In this list, we discuss some of the K-dramas that have monsters that have kept us awake at night.
1. Sweet Home
This drama revolves around the life of a young man named Cha Hyun-Su. Hyun-Sa is an ordinary high school student; however, he is very introverted and does not like socializing with people. He rarely talks to his parents or his sister. One day, his family passed away from a car accident. This leaves Cha Hyun alone to fend for himself. Currently, a mysterious phenomenon occurs where humans are turning into monsters. Cha Hyun as well as the other residents of the apartment complex are forced to fight against these monsters and protect themselves.
2. Happiness
This series follows the lives of the residents of a high-rise apartment complex. It follows the lives of Yoon Sae-Boom and Jung Yi-Hyun. Yoon Sae-Boom is an officer who is a part of a special police squad. Jung Yi-Hyun is a detective who has known Yoon since high school. He has romantic feelings for Yoon. Jung Yi-Hyun and Yoon move into the high-rise apartment complex. However, their lives were turned upside down when a mysterious infection occurs in the complex.
3. The Uncanny Encounter
This drama series revolves around the lives of the members of Counter. They are responsible for exorcising demons and maintaining peace using their extraordinary powers. The members of this group include Ga Mo-Tak, Chu Mae-Ok, So Mun, Do Ha- Na, and Choi Jang-Mool.
4. Island
This drama follows the lives of Van, Won Mi-Ho, and Johan. Van is a man who specializes in killing demons. He fights against evil and must kill anyone possessed by the demons. He was raised to be a weapon. His goal is to protect the world from evil forces. Won Mi-Ho is from a wealthy family. Due to controversy, she was forced to move to Jeju Island, where she becomes a teacher. One day, she gets involved in a mysterious ghost incident. Johan is a Catholic priest who specializes in exorcisms. He is kind and a naïve man. Together, they work to protect the world and fight against the evil forces.
5. Kingdom
This series is fascinating as it can be characterized as a historical fantasy mixed with horror. This series revolves around the life of a Prince named Lee Chang. Queen Jo and the Chief State Councillor proclaimed that the King had died. Everyone was forbidden from seeing the King, including Lee Chang. Lee Chang happens to see a shadowy creature wandering around the palace. Sensing something is wrong Lee Chang visits the King’s physician Lee Seung-Hui. However, it is soon discovered that the physician’s clinic is in shambles, and only one person has survived. Seo-Bi is the only person who can survive. She explains to Lee Chang that the dead will soon rise and kill everyone.
6. Duty After School
This series follows the lives of high school students who are forced to battle for their lives against mysterious alien forces. Due to the alien invasion, South Korea was forced to mobilize and strengthen its military forces. This leads university and high school students to organize into special forces that will fight against these aliens. These young students are thrown into a bloody battle without their consent.
7. All Of Us Are Dead
This drama revolves around a virus outbreak in a Korean High School called Hyosan High School. The students who have been infected will turn into violent cannibals. The students in the high school struggle to find a way to save themselves and their friends. The Korean military also gets involved as they try to isolate the school and protect the rest of the country from the virus.
8. Search
This series follows the lives of Koo Dong-Jin, a sergeant in the army, and Son Ye-Rim, an elite officer. They become a part of a military search troop where they struggle to fight against a strange creature and try to escape the DMZ. While working to live, Koon Dong-Jin and Son Ye-Rim develop a bond with each other.
9. Bulgasal: Immortal Souls
This drama series follows the lives of Dan Hwal and Min Sang-Un. Dan used to be a military officer. While carrying out his duties he became immortal. He has remained immortal for over six hundred years. Min Sang-Un used to be an eternal being however she was able to become a human being. Due to a tragic incident, Min Sang has isolated herself and has changed her identity.
10. The School Nurse Files
This series revolves around the lives of Ahn Eun-Youngg, a nurse at a school, and Hong In-Pyo, a Chinese language teacher. Ahn has a unique ability to see and fight against strange jelly-like creatures. These jelly-like creatures are monsters made from human desires. She uses weapons like a BB gun to eradicate these monsters. Hong In-Pyo is a Chinese language teacher who works in the same school as Ahn. He helps Ahn in fighting against these monsters.
