In recent years, Korean dramas, or K-Dramas, have become a global sensation, drawing in audiences with their compelling stories and vibrant characters. As a result, Amazon Prime has been expanding its K-Drama collection, offering viewers a diverse range of series to explore—including many original dramas that have also been gaining attention. In this article, we’ll dive into the world of Korean dramas on Amazon Prime and spotlight some of the must-watch shows!
1. Anna
A gripping melodrama that delves into the complexities of identity and deception—at the core of the series is Yu-mi, portrayed by the talented Bae Suzy, whose life takes a dramatic turn due to a seemingly simple lie. Having always cheated her way through life, viewers are pulled into a web of deceit and ambition as Yu-mi navigates her life founded on a lie, particularly through her relationship with her husband, Ji-hun, portrayed by Kim Joon-Han, a character fueled by relentless ambition, and her best friend, Ji-won. Amidst the lies and pretenses, the series delves into themes of social status and identity crises—asking the question, “How far would you go to climb the ladder?”
2. The Killing vote
Based on a super popular webtoon, the next drama that you need to check out on Amazon Prime is the thriller “The Killing Vote.” In this series, a mysterious figure wearing a dog mask sets up a system where all citizens over 18 years old get text messages asking whether certain criminals should receive the death penalty, and, if the majority votes in favor, “Dog Mask” carries out the execution. In addition to being a social commentary about justice, the show quickly turns into a nail-biting cat-and-mouse chase between the authorities and “Dog Mask”—especially as Kim Mu-chan, who leads the First Investigation Team at the Southern Police Agency, Kwon Seok-joo, a former legal scholar turned prisoner after taking justice into his own hands, and Joo-hyun, a dedicated police officer, decide that it is up to them to bring “The Killing Vote” down. Overall, “The Killing Vote” promises an incredibly binge-able watch!
3. Island
If fantasy-action is more your vibe, then you have to check out “Island.” Starring Kim Nam-gil, Lee Da-hee, and Cha Eun-woo, this fantastical series, which was at first a graphic novel that was then turned into a webtoon and then turned into a drama, follows Won Mi-ho, the daughter of a powerful chaebol, who is sent to Jeju Island. However, Mi-ho is shocked to find the island haunted by evil demons. Desperate for help, she ends up teaming up with Van, a mysterious half-demon who was trained to become a weapon but now fights evil, and Johan, a Catholic priest who performs exorcisms. Together, the trio works to bring down Goong-tan, Van’s evil brother!
4. My Roommate is a Gumiho
Another fantasy drama that is very popular on Prime is the romance-comedy, “My Roommate is a Gumiho.” This drama is about a 999-year-old nine-tailed fox, named Shim Woo-yeo, who is trying to become human and ends up living with a university student named Lee Dam after she accidentally swallows his magical bead, in which he has been collecting human energy. As it turns out, the bead can only stay inside a person for a year before causing some serious problems. So, Shin Woo-Yeo suggests they live together until they can figure out a way out of this mess. But, as you can imagine, living together creates all sorts of hilarious situations. Fair warning: “My Roommate is a Gumiho” is one of those shows that hooks you right from the start, and you won’t be able to stop watching!
5. How May I Help You
The next drama on this list is the rom-com “How May I Help You.” In the drama, we’re introduced to Baek Dong-Joo (played by Reply 1988 star and K-Pop idol, Lee Hyeri), a compassionate funeral director with a unique ability to communicate with the deceased, who ask her to carry out their final wishes to avoid bad luck. One day Baek Dong-joo meets Kim Tae-Hee, a diligent employee at an errand service called “A Dime A Job,” when he is sent by her boyfriend to break up with her. Little do Tae-hee and Dong-joo know that their lives are going to become even more intertwined as they work to make ghosts’ wishes come true.
6. Death’s Game
If you haven’t seen “Death’s Game,” starring Seo In-guk and Park So-dam, then you need to put it on your watch list immediately! The drama is about a man, named Choi Yi-jae, who, after taking his life, is forced by Death to reincarnate and experience death twelve times. Each time that he reincarnates, Yi-jae becomes a new person with a new story and has to find a way to survive in that body for as long as possible—”Death’s Game” is a roller-coaster ride that has quickly become one of the most watched shows on the platform around the world!
7. Marry My Husband
One of the K-dramas you can’t miss on Prime is the rom-com revenge drama, “Marry My Husband.” The drama stars Park Min-young, who plays Kang Ji-won, a young woman who is struggling in her marriage to the selfish Park Min-hwan. Stricken with cancer, Kang Ji-won is floored to learn that her husband is sleeping with her best friend, Jeong Su-min. When Ji-won confronts them, she is killed as Park Min-hwan pushes her into a glass table—however, instead of dying, she is surprised to wake up ten years in the past. Determined to alter her fate, Kang Ji-won decides that the only way to change her destiny is to make Jeong Su-min “marry her husband”!
Whether you’re drawn to gripping historical sagas, heart-fluttering romances, intense thrillers, or thought-provoking dramas, Amazon Prime’s expanding K-Drama library has something for everyone! So, get your snacks ready and prepare to be whisked away to the enchanting K-Drama world!
