Having indulged in a spree of romcoms, whimsical fantasies, and heartwarming tales, there might come a moment when you yearn for something more intense and riveting. A drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat, making you second-guess every character's motive. For those searching for a deeper, more thrilling experience, we've curated a list of 8 dark K-Dramas that promise to grip you from start to finish. Ready to dive into these captivating narratives? Then continue reading below.

Inspector Koo

This is an interesting drama. Despite the dark premise of the story, it has the feel of it being an animation, which adds to the lightness of it. In this drama, you'll follow Inspector Koo, an interesting figure whose world is all about games and alcohol, as she digs into a mysterious serial murder case completely disguised as an accident.

Starring: Lee Young-ae, Kim Hye-jun, Kim Hae-sook, Kwak Sun-young, Baek Sung-chul, and Cho Hyun-chul.

Beyond Evil

How dark would a drama be if the title is "Beyond Evil"? Answer: It's pretty dark. Follow two fearless police officers from the Manyang Police Substation as they break the law to catch a serial killer. 

Starring: Shin Ha-kyun and Yeo Jin-goo

Through the Darkness

The main lead is a criminal profiler who is calm and charismatic. He digs up cases and looks deeply into the human mind, but what happens when a criminal profiler struggles to determine the behavioral patterns of serial killers?

Starring: Kim Nam-gil, Jin Seon-kyu and Kim So-jin

Juvenile Justice

This one isn't necessarily dark, but it is a serious drama that touches on juveniles and the laws in South Korea. Follow an elite judge with a cold and distant personality as she becomes a newly appointed juvenile court judge.

Starring: Kim Hye-soo, Kim Mu-yeol, and Lee Sung-min

Insider

Watch how a judicial trainee whose life turns upside down struggles to recover his normal life after going on an undercover investigation.

Starring: Kang Ha-neul, Lee Yoo-young, and Heo Sung-tae

Anna

One small lie can lead to many others, causing it to be one big lie. Follow a woman who lives a completely different life, starting with a small lie.

Starring: Bae Suzy, Jung Eun-chae, Kim Jun-han, and Park Ye-young

The Cursed

This drama follows a teenage girl who has the ability to bring death only by using their name, photos, and belongings. At the same time, a social issues reporter fights a massive evil hidden behind an IT conglomerate.

Starring: Uhm Ji-won, Jung Ji-so, Sung Dong-il, and Jo Min-su

Save Me

This is a thrilling one, somewhat similar to the "In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal" documentary, where a religious organization is actually a cult that frequently sexually abuses its victims.

Starring: Ok Taec-yeon, Seo Yea-ji, Jo Sung-ha, and Woo Do-hwan

OCN dramas! They usually produce dark dramas.