The Nice Guy will be released next month and has already become one of the most anticipated K-dramas of this year. This K-drama will feature Lee Dong-wook as the lead.
The Nice Guy promises a story filled with thrill and romance. Before The Nice Guy takes over our screens, you can immerse yourself in some K-dramas, which will prepare you for it.
This list is filled with K-dramas that will get you just in the right mood before The Nice Guy. So, clear your schedules for a binge-watch session with these K-dramas.
10 K-dramas to binge before The Nice Guy drops next month
1) Healer

The upcoming K-drama, The Nice Guy, is undoubtedly going to be a great K-drama. It is filled with numerous well-choreographed action sequences and depth in storyline.
These types of K-dramas are always something to look out for. So, before diving into the world of The Nice Guy, Healer can be a great option to binge-watch. This K-drama dives deep into the world of crime.
The top-notch fighting sequences throughout the K-drama leave a lasting impact. The story of uncovering secrets and revealing the truth, this K-drama is definitely one of a kind.
2) My Name

Though The Nice Guy is yet to be released, the excitement surrounding this K-drama is very much present among the viewers. It can be expected that The Nice Guy will give us a gritty storyline.
Similarly, My Name is also a K-drama filled with an intriguing plotline revolving around revenge. Ji-woo’s dedication to get revenge and the extent to which she is ready to go resonate with the viewers.
She even joins the police force to become a mole to find answers. This K-drama can definitely be on your watchlist if you are looking for stories filled with intense action sequences and a storyline that will keep you hooked.
3) Vincenzo

Just like The Nice Guy, this K-drama also involves gangsters but with a twist. After getting adopted by Don Fabio, Joo-hyung’s life takes a turn. He gets a new name and a completely different life.
From being Joo-hyung to becoming Vincenzo Cassano, this K-drama tells us his journey of becoming a lawyer for the mafia and the complications he faces throughout.
This K-drama is also filled with numerous action sequences. Along with it, the love story between Vincenzo and Cha-young is also an intriguing part of this K-drama.
So, before getting completely obsessed with The Nice Guy, this K-drama can definitely be binge-watched to set the tone.
4) Lawless Lawyer

Just like the name suggests, there is lawlessness in this K-drama. The aspect of revenge in this K-drama also brings out the essence of thrill. Sang-pil is a former gangster.
He is intelligent enough to find loopholes in the legal system and use them for work. He also uses unconventional methods to fight against powers.
The elaborate fight sequences in this K-drama will truly set the stage for the upcoming The Nice Guy. Each of the action sequences is well executed and filled with intense thrill.
5) The Worst of Evil

This is yet another intriguing K-drama that can be watched before The Nice Guy releases. This K-drama is set in the 1990s. After getting constantly humiliated by his in-laws, Jun-mo makes a decision.
He decides to join an undercover mission. His in-laws constantly humiliate him because of his low rank in his job. His wife, Eui-jeong, works as an elite member of the Security Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police.
As a result, this also makes her in-laws disrespect him constantly. He knows that with the undercover mission, he will be able to achieve a good position at his work. This might stop the constant humiliation that he faces from his in-laws.
Throughout this K-drama, there are numerous intriguing moments related to the secrets and the work related to the mob. This K-drama masterfully blends the thrill with drama. This keeps the viewers hooked throughout.
This K-drama also dives deep into numerous sensitive topics. This resonates with the viewers. Jun-mo’s life takes a turn when his wife’s first love, Gi-cheul, gets involved.
The lines between police identity and criminal persona start to blur. The aspect of loyalty in this K-drama is truly intriguing.
6) The K2

The Nice Guy is undoubtedly going to be a great K-drama filled with all the right elements. As it is romantic and action-filled, it is undoubtedly intriguing to think about.
Similarly, in this K-drama, the viewers get to experience the thrill of action sequences and the intriguing love story of the characters. Every character in this K-drama is well-developed.
Je-ha’s struggle between seeking revenge and falling for An-na’s makes the storyline more intense. Je-ha navigates through the treacherous world of crime and politics.
He uncovers the truth about numerous important things about himself and other conspiracies. He uses his impressive combat skills.
His skills are truly worth appreciating. The well-choreographed action sequences in this K-drama keep the viewers hooked.
7) City Hunter

If you are looking forward to The Nice Guy, then this K-drama can be a great starter before it releases. There is love, action, and character development that leaves the viewers pondering.
City Hunter starts by showing the viewers a bomb explosion planned by North Korean agents. This explosion kills numerous high-ranking officials. As a result, South Korea decides to retaliate.
However, they cannot retaliate openly as it might further complicate matters for their safety. Hence, a covert operation is planned. After the covert operation goes awry, Lee Jin-pyo decides to avenge his comrades.
He hatches a meticulous plan by taking a young kid and fleeing to the Golden Triangle. Through the years, he trains the kid in combat and hones his skills so that he can avenge him one day.
As the kid, Yoon-sung, grows up, he starts to find means to avenge his adoptive father. Despite his adoptive father’s warnings, he falls in love with Kim Na-na. This K-drama meticulously weaves the storyline of crimes and romance in a nuanced manner.
8) Descendants Of The Sun

Yoo Si-jin and Kang Mo-yeon’s story is truly one of a kind. Before watching The Nice Guy, this K-drama is definitely a great option to dive in.
The Nice Guy has already gained immense popularity and is one of the most anticipated K-dramas this year. Similarly, this K-drama received immense popularity because of the intense plotline, which was filled with all the right ingredients.
From intense action sequences to romance that resonated deeply, this K-drama is filled with it all. Yoo Si-jin and Kang Mo-yeon meet one another when he catches a petty thief. He sends him to Mo-yeon's hospital for his wounds.
Initially, they were skeptical of one another, but slowly their bond grew. However, because of certain complexities, their relationship does not develop.
They meet once again when Mo-yeon is assigned to be the lead for a medical volunteering program in Uruk. Their story starts to evolve once again. However, their path is filled with numerous complications.
From criminals to politicians, they navigate through difficult times and succeed in overcoming them all. Their story is truly heartwarming and definitely a binge-watch.
9) Vagabond

This K-drama is truly an intriguing one that can be watched before the release of The Nice Guy. This K-drama is filled with an intense plotline that slowly unfolds mysteries.
This aspect keeps the viewers hooked throughout. From the beginning of the K-drama, Cha Dal-geon and his nephew’s story is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.
What seemed like a casual field trip changed his life. He loses his nephew to the plane that his nephew took.
As he tries to unfold the secrets of the crash, he faces numerous obstacles. The aspect of romance in this K-drama between Hae-ri and Dal-geon is also intriguing.
10) Bad and Crazy

Just like The Nice Guy, Lee Dong-wook is the lead of this K-drama as well. In this K-drama, he plays the role of Su-yeol. Su-yeol is ambitious. He is not above taking shortcuts to get there.
Through this, he has already gotten many promotions. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets K. From the beginning of this K-drama, it keeps the viewers hooked. There is romance and intense action sequences.
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