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Posted by MaiaD Thursday, October 26, 2023

Ten Must-Watch K-Dramas to Get You in the Halloween Spirit

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With their daring and varying genres and concepts, K-Dramas are perfect for binge-watching during different occasions and situations. With Halloween approaching, now is the time to watch some spine-tingling and frightening K-dramas that will send shivers down your spine. 


Whether you're a horror enthusiast or just want a taste of the spooky, these ten must-see K-Dramas will get you in the Halloween spirit and leave you wanting more. So grab a snack, turn down the lights, and get ready for a supernatural voyage into the world of K-Dramas that go roaring in the dead of night.


"Let's Fight Ghost"
"Let's Fight Ghost" incorporates horror, comedy, and romance as it tells the story of Kim Hyun Ji, portrayed by Kim So Hyun, a 19-year-old high school student who becomes a wandering ghost after a tragic accident. Her journey to regain her life as a human being takes an intriguing turn when she meets Park Bong Pal, portrayed by Taecyeon, an exorcist who can see ghosts and uses his ability to save money in order to take his supernatural abilities away. Their encounter will lead to an unexpected partnership to fight ghosts, which leads to thrilling encounters, spooky confrontations, and uncovering secrets of the past that hold Bong Pal and Hyun Ji back. 

"The Master's Sun"

"The Master's Sun" is a bizarre romance with a paranormal twist, perfect for this coming Halloween. Joo Joong Won (So Ji Sub), the cold-hearted and wealthy CEO of Kingdom, meets Tae Gong Shil (Gong Hyo Jin), who works at one of his shopping malls as a janitress, and a lady who has the ability to see ghosts after experiencing a near-death experience. Their lives are turned upside down when they realize that every time Gong Shil touches Joong Won, the spirits that haunt her vanish. Joong Won agreed to let her stay by his side and act as a secretary on paper in exchange for assisting him in recovering the wealth taken from him during an abduction attempt. They discover the truth about these ghosts and form a unique bond that spans the realms of life and death alike.

"Arang and the Magistrate"

"Arang and the Magistrate" is a period horror-romance drama based on the Korean folktale of Arang, who died wrongfully and then reappears as a ghost in order to reveal the true story of her death. Arang (Shin Min Ah) forgot every memory she had when she became a ghost and won't be able to rest until she discovers how she died. None of the magistrates she has appeared before has survived the fear of seeing her after. Desperate because no one wanted to assume the post for so long, some authorities compel aristocrat Kim Eun Oh (Lee Joon Gi) into becoming the next magistrate since he has the extraordinary ability to hear, see, and touch ghosts. Eun Oh will eventually be interested in helping Arang uncover the secrets of her death once he sees the unique hairpin that he gave his mother at their last meeting in Arang's possession.

"The Guest"

"The Guest" is a suspenseful horror drama about a shaman who was born with psychic powers, Yoon Hwa Pyung (Kim Dong Wook), who teams up with a cynical and cold priest and well-known exorcist, Choi Yoon (Kim Jae Wook), and a passionate detective who does not believe in the existence of the supernatural, Kang Kil Young (Jung Eun Chae), to battle evil spirits and demons. Together, they investigate the mysterious events, with Hwa Pyung and Yoon working together to expel demons while Gil Young works to bring justice to the victims despite skepticism in the supernatural. Unbeknownst to the three of them, working together will also uncover their inevitable connection after an incident 20 years ago.

"Hwayugi: A Korean Odyssey"
Slightly inspired and derived from the Chinese classic 16th-century novel "Journey to the West", "Hwayugi" is a fantasy television series written by the famous Hong sisters. The drama revolves around Son Oh Gong (Lee Seung Gi), an exceedingly powerful immortal who was banished to the world of humans with his powers such as pyrokinesis, levitation, telekinesis, and body imprisonment, which were all sealed. He was released from prison by Jin Seon Mi (Oh Yeon Seo) and entitled Seon Mi to seek help from him whenever she called him in exchange for letting him go. 25 years after that, they meet again in a fateful encounter and battle evil spirits and demons together. They will eventually learn about the secret of their connection and relationship.


"The Ghost Detective"

"The Ghost Detective" is a thriller that recounts the journey of Detective Lee Da Il (Choi Daniel), a brilliant and tenacious investigator who demonstrates his supernatural talents to see ghosts only while he is investigating a case that piques his attention. He subsequently becomes interested in and attempts to help investigate the strange death of the younger sibling of his assistant, Jung Yeo Wool (Park Eun Bin). They work together to solve cases concerning vindictive ghosts and dreadful secrets, ultimately obtaining forgiveness for the souls that are dissatisfied. He eventually crosses paths with Sunwoo Hye (Lee Ji Ah), a mysterious woman in red who shows up at every crime scene.

"The Uncanny Counter"
Based on Jang Yi's Kakao Webtoon "Amazing Rumor", "The Uncanny Counter" revolves around the character So Mun (Jo Byung Gyu), a high school student with a disability who was possessed by the Yung spirit Wi Gen. As soon as Wi Gen possessed him, the unaware So Mun began noticing strange changes to his body and began seeing Wi Gen in his dreams. So Mun soon discovers the answers as he becomes the parttime server of Eonni's Noodles- where three counters—Ga Mo Tak (Yoo Jun Sang), Do Ha Na (Kim Se Jeong), and Chu Mae Ok (Yeom Hye Ran)—pose as employees and enlist So Mun in their fight against evil spirits who have escaped from the afterlife to prey on humans.


"Vampire Prosecutor" 
In "Vampire Prosecutor", Min Tae Yeon (Yeon Jung Hoon) is a respected and well-known prosecutor who gets bitten and turns into a vampire, his dark secret. His troubled past has formed his strong sense of justice and distant demeanor. Using his newfound abilities as a vampire, he solves criminal cases and brings the perpetrator to justice while navigating the complexities of his double life. His close associate, Detective Hwang Soon Bom (Lee Won Jong), is the only member of the team who knows about his secret.


"Black" (2017)

Han Moo Gang (Song Seung Heon) joins a detective squad, but after his untimely passing, he is possessed by Grim Reaper #444, also known as Black. When Han Moo Gang dies unexpectedly, the bracelet Kang Ha Ram (Go Ara) gave to Kim Joon appears on his hand, so Kang Ha Ram mistakes him for her childhood first love. Alongside Ha Ram who can foresee death as a dark shadow looming over someone, they unravel a series of mysterious deaths and uncover the dark secrets hidden behind them, all while dealing with the supernatural and fate itself. The reaper's primary responsibility of escorting the departed to their different afterlives is complicated by his involvement and investigation into the murders. It becomes further complicated when he falls in love with a mortal woman and violates the laws of the supernatural that forbid interfering in human affairs.


"Sweet Home"

"Sweet Home" is based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young Chan, revolving around Cha Hyun Soo (Song Kang). Hyun Soo relocates to the apartment "Green Home" after an unforeseen family tragedy forces him to leave his home. As weird creatures and monsteers start to materialize, he finds himself in the midst of an apocalypse. Realizing that monsters are hiding everywhere outside, the residents of the apartment are stuck within the structure. Hyun Soo, alongside the other occupants of the building shield themselves there in the hopes of enduring as long as they can.

Aside from the ten featured K-Dramas in this article, there are a lot more that can perfectly fit on your Halloween watchlists! Enjoy the coming Halloween with binge-watching these dramas. Which is your favorite among the listed dramas?

  1. Choi Daniel
  2. Go Ara
  3. Gong Hyo Jin
  4. Kim Se Jeong
  5. Jo Byung Kyu
  6. Kim Dong Wook
  7. Kim Jae Wook
  8. Kim So Hyun
  9. Lee Ji Ah
  10. Lee Jun Ki
  11. Lee Seung Gi
  12. Oh Yeon Seo
  13. Park Eun Bin
  14. Shin Min Ah
  15. So Ji Sub
  16. Song Kang
  17. Song Seung Hun
  18. Yeom Hye Ran
  19. Taecyeon
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mxisluv
mxisluv1,832 pts Thursday, October 26, 2023 0
Thursday, October 26, 2023

Hotel Del Luna?

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ayanatsume
ayanatsume438 pts Friday, October 27, 2023 0
Friday, October 27, 2023

Strangers from Hell is for me the best drama to watch to get in the Halloween mood.

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