If you're tired of the usual K-Drama themes (horror, action, comedy, or romance!), we're here to give you a list of series with major plot twists that left us so shocked, they still live in our minds rent-free. Here's a guide in case you're looking for something to binge-watch and make you feel alive again.
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Stream these 10 K-Dramas if you're after plot twists:
Vincenzo (2021)
Where to watch: Netflix
The short plot: In his hunt for hidden gold, a mafia consigliere named Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong Ki) slowly shifts his focus and begins to seek justice for innocent victims.
Plot-twist hint: Ten episodes in (as of writing) and we're still not sure who the real villain is. This show is chock-full of suspicious characters.
The Penthouse (2020)
Where to watch: Viu
The short plot: For the sake of their children, the wealthy families from Hera Place are willing to do anything to fulfill their goals (of any kind).
Plot-twist hint: Think overly convoluted drama tropes—then bring it up a notch or two. To describe one of them: the dissappeared don't really dissappear.
It's Okay, That's Love (2014)
Where to watch: Netflix and Viu
The short plot: A bestselling author (Jo In Sung) develops obsessive-compulsive disorder after a traumatic event from his childhood.
Plot-twist hint: There are way deeper traumas than you might think at play here.
Sky Castle (2018)
Where to watch: Netflix and Viu
The short plot: Sky Castle is a controversial portrayal of how South Korean parents are obsessed IRL when it comes to their children's education.
The plot twist hint: The backstories of the main characters...are something else.
Prison Playbook (2017)
Where to watch: Netflix and Viu
The short plot: In an attempt to save her sister from a sexual predator, a famous baseball player ends up in prison.
Plot-twist hint: Just when you think you're in for a happy ending, the series throws you a curveball.
Memories of Bali (2004)
Where to watch it: YouTube
The short plot: After crossing paths in Bali, Indonesia, four individuals find themselves tangled in each other's love lives—which causes major complications.
Plot-twist hint: There's a lot of baggage to unpack so prepare to get heavily emotionally invested.
A World Of Married Couple (2020)
Where to watch it: Netflix and Viu
The short plot: Probably one of the most stressful K-Dramas to drop in recent years, which revolves around the complicated affairs of a, well, married couple.
Plot-twist hint: This series is a great reminder for all of us to be very, very careful about who we trust.
Flower Of Evil (2020)
Where to watch it: Netflix and Viu
The short plot: A homicide detective finds out that her husband hides deep, dark secrets.
Plot-twist hint: Too many to mention—we swear, this drama is one of the best ones you'll ever watch.
49 Days (2011)
Where to watch it: Viu
The short plot: A woman goes through an accident that leads to the separation of her body and soul. To get a second chance at life, she must collect three sincere tears from her loved ones in the span of 49 days.
Plot-twist hint: Prepare your tissues, guys—that's all we can say.
Extracurricular (2020)
Where to watch it: Netflix
The short plot: For others, high school is a memorable part of life. But for a bunch of students who engage in extracurricular activities, their high school days sure are far from the usual.
The plot twist hint: Extracurricular offers new plot twists (think: brutal) in every episode that will have your heart racing.
This story originally appeared on Cosmo.ph. Minor edits have been made by the SPOT.ph editors.
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