K dramas have always been the heaven for hopeless romantics. With the massive success of the industry both domestically and overseas, they started coming up with various genres. Once you dive into this world, you can pick anything from slice of life to crime, from family drama to black comedy; literally, anything suits your taste. K dramas possess one of the most stirring and nail-biting plots with unpredictable twists and turns. If you are a sucker for suspense and thriller, Korean drama is the right spot to make a stop. Here is the list of Top 10 K dramas with excellent plot twists.
1. The Lies Within
The 2019 Thriller starring Lee Yoo-young and Lee Min-ki are full of surprises and stomach-churning twists from beginning to end. With the death of Kim Seo-hui's (Lee Yoo-young) father, Assemblyman Kim Seung-Cheol, and the further abduction of her husband Jeong Sang-hun (Lee Joon-hyuk), she ends up finding the conspiracy behind the incidents. Seo hui joins hands with a hardworking detective Jo Tae-Sik (Lee Min-ki), and unmasks all the liars among them. Prepare yourself to gasp at every suspense, and keep the tissues handy.
2. Flower Of Evil
One of the most popular crime-romance-thriller, Flower of Evil, is a seat-gripping entertainment. Starring Moon Chae-won as Cha Ji-won, the strong detective, and Lee Joon-gi as Baek Hee-sung, her husband, an ideal partner, and a metal craftsman. Everything looks perfect and happy until she discovers the identity of the psychopath while investigating some recent crimes. It's a treat for viewers with perfect acting, an excellent story, Ost, and some biggest plot twists.
3. My Name
My Name is a binge-worthy action drama with only eight episodes and fast-paced story movement. It's always a happy treat to see a decisive, strong female lead like Yoon Ji-woo starring Han So-hee in this drama. It starts with witnessing the murder of her father, who is rumored to have a connection with the drug mafia. It is a power pack of talented actors like Park Hee-soo, Ahn Bo-Hyun, Chang Ryul, Lee Hak-Joo, etc. Prepare yourself to be stunned by some character revelations and the story direction.
4. Vagabond
Vagabond is a 2019 crime-action drama starring Lee Seung-gi (Cha Dal-geon) and Bae Suzy (Go Hae-Ri) as the main leads. Everything was normal for an ordinary stuntman, Cha Dal-geon, until his orphaned nephew, whom he takes care of, died in a plane crash. While attending the funeral of crash victims, he learns more that what looks like an accident is nothing but a well-planned conspiracy. He joins the dots with the help of a NIS agent, Go Hae-Ri, with whom he finds himself in a romantic plot. Be ready for the cliffhanger at the climax.
5. The King: Eternal Monarch
K-drama recommendations are incomplete without a Lee Min-ho drama. The 2020 drama King: Eternal Monarch is a treasure box filled with many surprises, good acting, the best visuals, and superb Ost. A modern-day king (Lee Gon) walks through his destiny and discovers the mysteries that shape his whole life. It's the mystery of one person who walks into the past, which leads us to the end, only to be surprised with the final reveal. It is a romantic-fantasy drama with excellent castings, such as Min-ho, Kim Go-Eun, Woo Do-hwan, Lee Jung-jin, etc.
6. Taxi Driver
Rainbow Taxi company looks like a regular taxi service until you witness the special night services. The taxi driver is a 2021 crime drama based on the webtoon The Deluxe Taxi, starring Lee Je-hoon, Pyo Ye-jin, Lee So-young, Kim Eui-sung, etc. A former soldier, now a taxi driver Kim Do-gi (Lee Je-hoon), and his team, run a mysterious taxi service to provide justice by avenging the victims who cannot seek the law's help. Everything goes smooth and heroic till they almost get uncovered by a determined prosecutor Kang Ha-na (Lee So-young). The taxi driver is a gripping portrayal of good and evil and the conflicts while handling it.
7. Prison Playbook
It is a 2017 black comedy with the Squid Game fame Park Hae-soo as the main lead. A celebrity baseball player Kim Je-hyuk (Hae-soo), becomes a convict overnight after he encounters the person who sexually assaults her sister. Je-hyuk, a rather clueless and dense person, adapts to his prison life and faces all his misfortunes with determination. Prison Playbook is a delightful watch with many elements such as humor, social hierarchy, gay representation, and incredible turns of events.
8. It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
IOTNBO is a top-rated emotional, healing drama having Kim Soo-Hyun and Seo Ye-Ji as the leads. It is a visual surprise to viewers as it comes with many beautiful frames, lavish costumes, and not to mention that dark, alluring castle. The plot grows around the romance between a warm caretaker, Moon Gang-Tae (Kim Soo-Hyun), and an anti-social writer of children's books Ko Mun-Yeong (Seo Ye-Ji). The appearance of Moon Sang-Tae (Oh Jung-Se) as the autistic brother of Gang-Tae adds depth to the story. It is a journey of healing each other through love and acceptance, which also comes with many surprises and mysteries.
9. You Are My Spring
Starring Seo Hyun-jin and Kim Dong-Wook as the main leads, You Are My Spring is a mystery drama that begins with a murder scene. It revolves around the romantic plot between Kang Da-Jeong (Seo Hyun-jin), a hotel concierge manager, and a psychiatrist, Ju Young-do (Kim Dong-Wook), along with Chae Joon (Yoon Park), as the third party involved. Each episode unlocks a mystery and suspense. It's a drama where you will cry, sympathize, be anxious, and be surprised while watching it.
10. Law School
Law School makes you want to go to school, study, and work hard. It is a 2021 legal drama set in Hankuk Law School, and the entire plot works around the incidents in the life of law school students and professors. It all starts with the cold and scary law school professor, Yang Jong-hoon (Kim Myung-min), becoming the prime suspect in the death of another professor Seo Byung-Ju. Kang Sol A (Ryoo Hye-young) and Han Joon-Hwi (Kim Bum), along with other students, help in resolving the cases and thus unleashes many secrets.
