In this list, we are talking about some thrilling K-dramas where the characters fight the so-called system and the corruption in society. These K-dramas are incredibly gripping and will satisfy your desire to see justice prevail.
1. Little Women
This drama revolves around the lives of three sisters who come from a lower middle-class family. They do not have much to their names and was left to deal with much debt. The oldest of the sisters, Oh In-Joo, is kind, responsible, and fiercely protective of her family. The second sister, Oh In-Kyung, is sharp and enjoys learning. She aspires to become a well-respected investigative reporter and the youngest sister Oh In-Hye is a talented artist. She is beloved by her elder sister. The lives of the three sisters' changes when they are forced to stand against one of the most powerful and influential families in South Korea.
2. Taxi Driver
This drama revolves around a taxi driver named Kim Do-Ki. On the outside he appears to be an ordinary driver but works for a particular taxi company. Kim had passed from the Naval Academy and had become an official. However, his world was altered when his mother was murdered by a serial killer. After his mother’s death, Kim's sole purpose for living is revenge. He works for a company with the same motto as him and provides an exceptional revenge service to their clients.
3. Big Mouth
This series follows the lives of Park Chang-Ho and his wife, Go Mi-Ho. Park aspires to open his law firm and become a well-respected lawyer. He is good-natured and talkative, which is why his nickname is Big Mouth. Park is suspected of being a criminal mastermind known as Big Mouse and is thrown in jail. He must learn how to survive in jail and find out who the real Big Mouse is. Go Mi fights for her husband outside jails and tries to clear his name.
4. Signal
This drama revolves around the life of a police lieutenant and profiler, Hae-Young. He is traumatized by an incident of his classmate, Yoon Jung’s kidnapping and murder. He had witnessed the kidnapped and tried to alert the police, but as a young child, his concerns were ignored. The case haunted him for years after. One day, Hae-Young hears a mysterious voice trying to communicate with him from a walkie-talkie. It turns out that the voice is that of a detective from the year 2000 trying to communicate with Hae.
5. Vincenzo
This series follows the life of Vincenzo Cassano, the consigliere for the Italian mafia. Due to an incident, he must flee Italy and quickly move to South Korea. In South Korea, Cassano finds himself in the middle of a battle between a major corporation and the residents of a complex. He also comes across a hearty and eccentric lawyer named Hong Cha-Young.
6. My Name
This drama follows the life and struggles of Yoon Ji-Woo, a girl who loses her father tragically at a young age. She is set on the path of revenge as she does everything in her power to seek out those responsible for the murder of her father. She joins an underground crime group. With the help of Choi Mu-Jin, the leader of the group Yoon learns how to fight and survive in the crime world. She was soon placed in the police department as a mole.
7. Mouse (2021)
This drama revolves around a cat-and-mouse chase between a young detective named Jung Ba-Reum and a murderous psychopath who has gone on a killing spree. This spree has caused the area’s residents to live in fear and suspicion of others. Jung Ba is an honest police officer who strives for justice. His entire life changes due to this case.
8. Lawless Lawyer
This series follows the life of Bong Sang-Pil, a lawyer who is set to take revenge on those who had murdered his mother. To catch those responsible, he sets up a law office. It's here he comes across Ha Jae-Yi, a headstrong lawyer who has gotten her license suspended.
9. Watcher
This drama follows the lives of Do Chi-Gwang, Han Tae Joo, and Kim Young-Koon. Do Chi-Gwang is a well-respected detective. Han is a famous lawyer, and she used to work as a prosecutor. Kim is a police officer and a part of the mobile patrol team at his station. Together, they form an investigative team to investigate the internal affairs and the corruption of the police.
10. Bad And Crazy
This drama revolves around the life of Soo-Yeol, an officer of the Mooui Police. He is an incredibly ambitious person who is willing to do anything to achieve success. Due to his nature, he has received a lot of promotions in his field. Soo-Yeol however has questionable ethics and only cares about money. His life changes when an alter-ego named K makes an appearance in his life.
