The K-Drama world is filled with fictional stories, sometimes based on non-fictional events but still with a hint of dramatization and presenting the stories in a much more entertaining way. However, some K-Dramas are out of this world and even go beyond the definition of fiction, diving into the realm of fantasy and the impossible.

From other worlds, immortals, gods, gumihos, ghosts, mermaids, and more- K-Drama world has everything to offer! Here are some of the K-Dramas that showcase folklore, supernatural elements, and non-human characters that you should watch.

1. A Korean Odyssey

Theme: Immortality, Supernatural powers, Characters loosely based on the novel Journey to the West

Cast: Lee Seung Gi, Cha Seung Won, Oh Yeon Seo, Lee Hong Gi, Jang Gwang

2. My Girlfriend is a Gumiho

Theme: Gumiho (nine-tailed fox), half-human, half-supernatural being

Cast: Lee Seung Gi, Shin Min Ah

3. Goblin / Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

Theme: Goblin, Grim Reaper, Gods, Missing Souls, Supernatural Powers, Past Lives, Immortality 

Cast: Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook, Yoo In Na, Yook Sung Jae

4. The Legend of the Blue Sea

Theme: Mermaid, Rebirth, Reincarnation

Cast: Jun Ji Hyun, Lee Min Ho

5. Black

Theme: Grim Reaper, Foresight, Supernatural Rules, Afterlife

Cast: Song Seung Heon, Go Ara, Lee El, Kim Dong Jun

6. Tale of the Nine-Tailed

Theme: Gumiho (nine-tailed fox), Afterlife, Reincarnation, Dragons, Demons, Mythical Beings, Ghosts

Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Jo Bo Ah, Kim Bum

7. The Great Doctor / Faith

Theme: Divine Healer, Time Slip, Mystical Portal

Cast: Lee Min Ho, Kim Hee Sun

8. The King: Eternal Monarch

Theme: Alternative Reality, Parallel Worlds, Monarchy

Cast: Lee Min Ho, Kim Go Eun, Woo Do Hwan, Kim Kyung Nam, Jung Eun Chae, Lee Jung Jin

9. W: Two Worlds

Theme: Webtoon, Distinct Reality, Comic World, Alternate Universe

Cast: Lee Jong Suk, Han Hyo Joo

10. Signal

Theme: Different Timelines

Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Kim Hye Soo, Cho Jin Woong

11. Oh My Ghost

Theme: Ghost, Evil Spirits, Possession

Cast: Park Bo Young, Jo Jung Suk, Lim Ju Hwan, Kim Seul Gi

12. My Love from the Star

Theme: Alien, Superhuman Powers, Time Manipulation, Reincarnation

Cast: Jun Ji Hyun, Kim Soo Hyun, Park Hae Jin, Yoo In Na, Shin Sung Rok, Ahn Jae Hyun

13. Nine: Nine Times Time Travels

Theme: Time Travel, Magic 

Cast: Lee Jin Wook, Jo Yoon Hee

14. The Master's Sun

Theme: Ghosts, Supernatural Ability

Cast: So Ji Sub, Gong Hyo Jin

15. Queen In Hyun's Man

Theme: Magical Talisman, Time Travel

Cast: Ji Hyun Woo, Yoo In Na

16. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

Theme: Superhuman Strength

Cast: Park Bo Young, Park Hyung Sik, Ji Soo

17. Surplus Princess / The Idle Mermaid

Theme: Mermaids

Cast: Jo Bo Ah, On Joo Wan, Song Jae Rim, Park Ji Soo

18. Secret Garden

Theme: Body Swap 

Cast: Ha Ji Won, Hyun Bin, Yoon Sang Hyun, Kim Sa Rang

19. Circle

Theme: Future, Alien, Human Experimentation, Parallel World 

Cast: Yeo Jin Goo, Kim Kang Woo, Gong Seung Yeon, Lee Gi Kwang

20. Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter

Theme: Fairy, Immortality, Reincarnations, Deities, Supernatural powers, Shape-Shifting

Cast: Moon Chae Won, Yoon Hyun Min, Seo Ji Hoon, Jeon Soo Jin, Kang Mi Na

21. Hotel Del Luna

Theme: Ghosts, Deities, Past Lives, Afterlife, Spirits, Gods and Goddesses

Cast: IU, Yeo Jin Goo

22. Angel's Last Mission: Love

Theme: Angels, Fallen Angel, Archangels

Cast: Shin Hye Sun, Kim Myung Soo, Lee Dong Gun

23. Sweet Home

Theme: Monsters, Beasts, Superpowered Beings

Cast: Song Kang, Lee Jin Wook, Lee Si Young, Lee Do Hyun, Kim Nam Hee, Go Min Si, Park Gyu Young, Go Yoon Jung

24. Doom at Your Service

Theme: Immortality, Gods and Goddesses, Messenger

Cast: Park Bo Young, Seo In Guk

25. Gu Family Book

Theme: Gumiho (nine-tailed fox), Half-humans, Spirits 

Cast: Lee Seung Gi, Bae Suzy, Sung Joon, Lee Yu Bi, Yoo Yeon Seok

26. My Roommate is a Gumiho

Theme: Gumiho (nine-tailed fox)

Cast: Jang Ki Yong, Lee Hye Ri, Kang Han Na, Kim Do Wan

27. Mystic Pop-Up Bar

Theme: Afterlife, Gods and Goddesses, Spirit, Reincarnation

Cast: Hwang Jung Eum, Yook Sung Jae, Choi Won Young

28. Bulgasal: Immortal Souls

Theme: Reincarnation, Past Lives, Immortality, Mythical Creatures

Cast: Lee Jin Wook, Kwon Nara, Lee Joon, Gong Seung Yeon, Kim Woo Seok

29. Sell Your Haunted House

Theme: Exorcist, Ghosts, Psychic Powers

Cast: Jang Na Ra, Jung Yong Hwa

30. Hellbound

Theme: Supernatural Monsters, Divinity

Cast: Yoo Ah In, Kim Hyun Joo, Park Jeong Min, Won Jin Ah, Yang Ik June

31. The Bride of Habaek / Bride of the Water God

Theme: Gods and Goddesses, Demigods, Divinity 

Cast: Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung, Lim Ju Hwan, Krystal Jung, Gong Myung

32. Zombie Detective

Theme: Zombies

Cast: Choi Jin Hyuk, Park Ju Hyun

33. The Witch's Diner

Theme: Witches

Cast: Song Ji Hyo, Nam Ji Hyun, Chae Jong Hyeop, Ha Do Kwon

34. Orange Marmalade

Theme: Vampires

Cast: Yeo Jin Goo, Kim Seol Hyun, Lee Jong Hyun, Gil Eun Hye

35. Arthdal Chronicles

Theme: Mythical and Ancient Land, Half Humans, Psychics, Divinity, Gods and Goddesses 

Cast: Jang Dong Gun, Song Joong Ki, Kim Ji Won, Kim Ok Vin

Here are only some of the many fantasy K-Dramas dancing around these themes, offering you whichever type of fantasy or supernatural elements you want to watch! Which among these are your favorites, and which would you recommend to others?