Squid Game and the best Korean shows on Netflix right now

Netflix has really outdone itself when it comes to providing viewers with some really outstanding Korean series! If you’ve just binge-watched the epically addictive Squid Game then you’re bound to be looking for more K-dramas to sink your teeth into.

Whether it’s romance, thriller, crime, or comedy; whatever you’re in the mood for we’ve got you covered! We’ve gathered the best Korean shows on Netflix right now all in one convenient place for you to choose from.

Best Korean show on Netflix: Squid Game

Type: Thriller

The king of Korean shows on Netflix at the moment has to be Squid Game, and if you’ve not seen it by now, then watch it. Watch it right now! It’s a phenomenal and mindboggling dystopian show that will keep you on the edge of your seat, balling, screaming, and hiding throughout the nine episodes.

The official synopsis, provided by IMDb, for the show reads:

"“Inside, a tempting prize awaits with deadly high stakes. A survival game that has a whopping 45.6 billion-dollar prize at stake. Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits with deadly high stakes.”"

Watch the trailer below:

Best Korean show on Netflix: Stranger

Type: Crime-Thriller

Fan of a crime-mystery-thriller? Then Stranger is the K-drama for you! It’s got murder, mystery, a sexy MC, and twists, and turns at every corner.

The official synopsis, provided by IMDb, for the show reads:

"“With the help of a gutsy female detective, a prosecutor who has almost lost the ability to feel emotions tackles a strange murder case amid political corruption.”"

Watch the trailer below:

Best Korean show on Netflix: Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Type: Rom-Com

If you’re looking for a show to get you in your feels, then Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is the one for you! The 11 episodes are wholesome and well worth the binge!

The official synopsis, provided by IMDb, for the show reads:

"“A big-city dentist opens up a practice in a close-knit seaside village, home to a charming jack-of-all-trades who is her polar opposite in every way.”"

Watch the trailer below:

Best Korean show on Netflix: Mine

Type: Mystery

Mine is without a doubt one of the best Korean shows on Netflix! This show is an emotional roller-coaster and will have you gasping in one moment, crying in the other, and laughing throughout!

The official synopsis, provided by IMDb, for the show reads:

"“Encaged in a gold-clad life of secrets and lies, two women in a conglomerate family seek to topple all that stands in their way of finding true joy.”"

Watch the trailer below:

Best Korean show on Netflix: Start-Up

Type: Comedy

Start-Up is a beautifully written comedy that is bound to keep you hooked throughout its 16 episodes. It follows a group of millennials working in Korea’s tech city and the show itself might be reminiscent of the HBO hit Silicon Valley.

The official synopsis, provided by IMDb, for the show reads:

"“Young entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea’s high-tech industry.”"

Watch the trailer below:

Best Korean show on Netflix: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

Type: Drama/Romance

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay is a girl meets boy and everything gets better type of drama. The show tells the story of a mental health worker at a psychiatric ward who doesn’t have time for love, however, that quickly changes when he meets a successful children’s book author with antisocial behavior, who has equally never experienced love. Together they help each other heal and understand what true love is.

The official synopsis, provided by IMDb, for the show reads:

"“An extraordinary road to emotional healing opens up for an selfish antisocial children’s book writer and a selfless psych ward caretaker when they cross paths.”"

Watch the trailer below: