10 best Netflix K-dramas that prove why your sleep schedule is doomed

A Killer Paradox | Image Via: Netflix
A Killer Paradox | Image Via: Netflix

Charismatic characters, stunning cinematography are not enough to make a K-drama binge-worthy. Sometimes a single episode is created in such a manner that it would force the viewers to fall into the rabbit hole, and before you know it, the sun is rising and disrupts your curated sleep schedule.

Netflix is a treasure trove of K-dramas. It offers an extensive library that caters to every taste. From thrillers to romance, Netflix has every type of K-drama. However, once you dive in, there is no going back.

These K-dramas are crafted to get you hooked. So, let’s talk about 10 such K-dramas with the irresistible charm that will make you give up your sleep schedule.


10 best Netflix K-dramas that prove why your sleep schedule is doomed

1) D.P.

D.P. | Image Via: Netflix
D.P. | Image Via: Netflix

If you are a fan of K-dramas that are packed with action sequences and filled with a thrilling storyline, then this is the right one for you. However, be prepared to sacrifice your sleep schedule once you start this show.

This K-drama is extremely binge-worthy and filled with intriguing characters that keep us hooked throughout. This story also shows us the different aspects of military life.

We might always look up to them; however, we are not always aware of the immense sacrifices that they have to make to be in such a position. It is not an easy task, and this K-drama has perfectly captured the aspect of military police life.

Through Joon-ho and Han ho-yeol’s characters, the viewers get to experience the intricacies of their lives. The intense action sequences are not only intense but also breathtaking.


2) The Frog

The Frog | Image Via: Netflix
The Frog | Image Via: Netflix

Netflix always nails the K-dramas that are released on its platform. This K-drama also grabbed the attention of the viewers right from the very start.

In this K-drama, we get to see how Yeong-ha navigates through his life after his wife’s death. He tries to fulfill his wife’s dream of living in a secluded town.

The weaving of the past with the present in this K-drama is truly intriguing. So, if you are a fan of stories that delve into thrilling criminal cases, then this is the right option for you.


3) Melo Movie

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Melo Movie | Image Via: Netflix

Right from the very first episode, this K-drama will grab your attention. The story of a movie enthusiast and an aspiring film director, Melo Movie is a feel-good K-drama that will leave a lasting impact on the viewers.

Ko Gyeom loves to watch movies. From his childhood, he has been watching movies and wants to watch every movie that has ever been made. On the other hand, Kim Mu-bee tries her best to have a career in the film industry.

This K-drama also has an aspect of past connection, which further adds to the overall intrigue.


4) A Killer Paradox

A Killer Paradox | Image Via: Netflix
A Killer Paradox | Image Via: Netflix

What happens when a discharged army man kills a man by mistake? This K-drama tells us the story of Lee Tang, with a past in the army and a dream to visit Canada. He is already struggling with his life, but his life gets further complicated when he ends up killing his customer.

Even though he was feeling guilty, he later realised that the person he killed was a murderer. So, he starts on a killing spree, and kills the people who were not punished because of their crimes and were able to evade the law.

This K-drama is truly an intriguing one filled with thrill and humor as well.


5) Sweet Home

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Sweet Home | Image Via: Netflix

This K-drama is both a thrilling ride and filled with horror. From the very first episode, this K-drama builds the storyline by introducing Cha Hyun-su’s character. Quickly after he starts to live in the Green House, things take a dangerous turn.

As the dangerous monsters start to roam the city and attack, people try their best to save themselves. The threat level increases with every episode. However, this K-drama is not for the faint-hearted. The level of gore and thrill in this K-drama is truly intriguing.

The monsters in this K-drama are the manifestations of human greed, anger, and despair. It makes them incredibly unsettling and surprisingly thought-provoking. This K-drama touches the aspects of humanity, sacrifice, and the true meaning behind the monsters.


6) The Trunk

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The Trunk | Image Via: Netflix

This K-drama features Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin. Seo Hyun-jin’s character, Noh In-ji, works at NM. She has contract marriages every year. However, even though her life might be filled with people, she feels lonely and struggles.

On the other hand, we have Gong Yoo’s character. He plays the role of Han Jeong-won, whose life gets intertwined with In-ji’s. He is consumed with anxiety and also feels loneliness, just like her.


7) Celebrity

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Celebrity | Image Via: Netflix

The aspect of fashion and celebrity culture in this Netflix K-drama is truly intriguing. From the very first episode, we get to see Seo A-ri’s struggle to find her place in the world of entertainment.

Even though initially she does not have any interest in the influencer lifestyle, her mind slowly changes. She starts to get attracted to the world of fashion and influence. This K-drama gives us a raw and honest depiction of the influencer industry.

The competition and the facade behind the carefully curated smiles are revealed. The endless brand deals and the constant pressure to stay relevant have been shown in a perfect manner.

It is easy to get caught up in the chase for glory and fame. This Netflix K-drama does not shy away from showing us the dark sides through cyberbullying, scandals, and even the dangerous lengths people can go to maintain their relativity.


8) When Life gives you Tangerines

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When Life gives you Tangerines | Image Via: Netflix

This list would be incomplete without this gem of a K-drama. The story has heart and feels like home. Forget about your sleep schedule once you start this K-drama. The depiction of the three generations in this K-drama is truly intriguing.

We see the struggles Ae-sun’s mother faced as a haenyeo. She tried her best to give Ae-sun a better life. Even though she had to stay away from her own daughter, she tried her best for her.

After her death, Ae-sun’s struggles also added to the overall depth of this K-drama. The realistic depiction of life and the manner in which it shows that sometimes, the villain is life itself is truly interesting.

After Ae-sun’s life is depicted, we also get to see her daughter Geum-myeong. This K-drama is truly binge-worthy.


9) The Glory

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The Glory | Image Via: Netflix

The depiction of revenge in this K-drama is hard not to binge-watch. Through the story, we get to see the dark side of school bullying. The level of struggle that the teen Dong-eun faced leaves a lasting impact on the viewers.

Throughout her schooling, she has constantly faced bullying that even included physical assault. She even got burned using hair curlers and was tormented immensely by the students.

This traumatic experience, which almost led to her death, made her decide on revenge. She started to plan meticulously and slowly started to ruin the lives of the people who had tormented her.

This Netflix K-drama is binge-worthy and will definitely ruin your sleep schedule once you start watching it.


10) All of us are dead

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All of us are dead | Image Via: Netflix

A K-drama that delves into the thrilling ride of survival. All of Us Are Dead is not just a simple K-drama about zombies, but the immense depth and character development in the story are truly intriguing.

Through the lives of a group of friends, this K-drama depicts the intense fight people can go through to survive. Each episode shows us the lengths the students have to go to protect themselves from the students who were once their friends. The emotional resonance in this K-drama is also truly intense.


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Edited by Nimisha