8 KOREAN SERIES WE LOVE

BY: Georgia Davis

With the success of Squid Game, all eyes are on the Korean-language series on Netflix. The streamer has much to offer in the K-Series department. No need to sift through the endless catalog, PROVOKRs. We have the best for you here, including a brand new Korean drama that came out right after Squid Game. Happy binging.

SQUID GAME

Of course, we’re going to start with the inspiration for this list. Squid Game is the phenomenon that broke weekend streaming records. 111 million people signed onto Netflix to watch the dystopian series. A group of financially indebted people makes their way to a game to the death. A conspiracy is revealed that could lend itself to a season
two.

MY NAME

My Name is the latest venture we referenced. One woman is at the center of this cutthroat tale. So-hee Han plays a woman who joins an organized crime ring to uncover the cause of her father’s death. All eight episodes are streaming now.

MINE

If you like Succession, Downton Abbey, and Big Little Lies, then start watching this K-drama. There is an interesting familial aspect to the plot with two women trying to dismantle its power from the inside.

VINCENZO

And in Vincenzo, the lead character is trying to take down a conglomerate from the outside. The title character (played by Song Joong-ki) is part of an Italian-Korean crime family sent back to Korea to perform the deed.

STRANGER

Now, the problem with Squid Game is that we binged it too fast. If you’re looking for a series that will last you more than one weekend, Stranger should be at the top of your list. With two seasons under its belt, you’ll be drawn into the detective series in no time.

THE UNCANNY COUNTER

The Uncanny Counter has similar markings to Los Espookys and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It’s about a group of teens that work at a noodle shop by day and hunt paranormal beings by night. Watch this one if you’re looking for something a little lighter and more fun.

KINGDOM

If you’ve wanted Game of Thrones to crossover with The Walking Dead, this is probably the closest you’re going to get. A mysterious plague takes hold of a kingdom, making them, you know, zombie-like. With an empire to protect, the prince (Ju Ji-hoon) must ensure his constituents survive.

VAGABOND

Vagabond is a political thriller that meets the survival genre. It’s about a plane crash that doesn’t seem all that accidental. With two thrilling seasons, you’ll want to binge this now, PROVOKRs.