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9 of the best supernatural Korean TV shows to watch right now

Hannah WeissOct 28, 2020, 01:22 IST

Bae Doona on "Kingdom."Juhan Noh/Netflix

  • Fans of "Stranger Things" and "Parasite" will find plenty of spooky thrills in these supernatural Korean TV shows.
  • From legendary dokkaebi goblins to trickster gumiho fox spirits, Korean mythology gives these dramas a supernatural edge.
  • "Zombie Detective" and "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" meld ghostly intrigue with dark comedy.
  • Netflix's zombie thriller "Kingdom" draws parallels with modern society.

From dark rom-coms to gruesome period dramas, these shows combine paranormal intrigue with romance and action.

For fans of "Parasite" and Netflix's "Stranger Things," read on for some of the best spooky Korean series to binge-watch right now.

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"Zombie Detective" gives the crime genre a supernatural twist.

Choi Jin-hyuk on "Zombie Detective." KBS Drama Production

An ordinary man takes a job at a fancy retreat for wandering spirits on "Hotel Del Luna."

Lee Ji-eun on "Hotel Del Luna." TVN
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A bored exorcist and a lonely phantom team up to fight evil spirits on "Bring It On, Ghost."

Ok Taec-yeon and Kim So-hyun on "Bring It On, Ghost." TVN

"Game of Thrones" meets "Train to Busan" on Netflix's "Kingdom."

Ju Ji-hoon on "Kingdom." Juhan Noh/Netflix
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The Grim Reaper and an immortal soldier become reluctant roommates on "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God."

Lee Dong-wook on "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God." Hwa&Dam Pictures

"Oh My Ghost" is a romantic comedy with a supernatural twist.

"Oh My Ghost" is another supernatural TV show. Netflix
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A crooked con man meets a mysterious mermaid on "The Legend of the Blue Sea."

Jun Ji-hyun on "Legend of the Blue Sea." Culture Depot; Studio Dragon

"A Korean Odyssey" is a modern-day adaptation of an ancient Chinese legend.

The show is based on the book "Journey to the West." TVN
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"My Girlfriend is a Gumiho" melds supernatural folklore with a fairy-tale romance.

Shin Min-a on "My Girlfriend is a Gumiho." Seoul Broadcasting System
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