12 thriller Kdramas from 2021 to 2024

list of 12 thriller Kdramas from 2021 to 2024, complete with genre, episode count, cast, where to watch, storyline, and why they’re thriller.

1. Mouse (2021)

Genre: Psychological Thriller kdrama , Crime, Mystery
Episodes: 20
Cast: Lee Seung-gi, Lee Hee-joon, Park Ju-hyun
Where to Watch: Viki, Disney+ (in some regions)
Storyline: A detective hunts a psychopathic serial killer while questioning whether psychopathy can be predicted before birth.
Why It’s a Thriller:
Shocking twists about who the real killer is
Moral dilemmas about nature vs. nurture
Disturbing reveals about characters’ pasts

Genre: Survival Thriller, Horror, Drama
Episodes: 9
Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Jung Ho-yeon
Where to Watch: Netflix
Storyline: Debt-ridden contestants play deadly children’s games for a massive cash prize.
Why It’s a Thriller:
Brutal life-or-death games
Betrayals and unexpected alliances
Dark social commentary on inequality

Genre: Zombie Thriller, Horror, Survival
Episodes: 12
Cast: Yoon Chan-young, Park Ji-hoo, Lomon
Where to Watch: Netflix
Storyline: High school students fight for survival during a zombie outbreak.
Why It’s a Thriller:
Relentless zombie attacks
Moral choices in extreme situations
Shocking character deaths

Genre: Revenge Thriller, Drama
Episodes: 16 (2 Parts)
Cast: Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon
Where to Watch: Netflix
Storyline: A woman meticulously plans revenge against her high school bullies.
Why It’s a Thriller:
Slow-burn revenge plot
Psychological manipulation
Dark, violent payback scenes

Genre: Supernatural Thriller, Horror, Mystery
Episodes: 12
Cast: Kim Tae-ri, Oh Jung-se, Hong Kyung
Where to Watch: Disney+
Storyline: A woman is possessed by an evil spirit, and a folklore professor helps uncover the truth.
Why It’s a Thriller:
Paranormal horror elements
Unsettling mysteries about curses
Tense exorcism scenes

Genre: Action Thriller, Crime
Episodes: 8
Cast: Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, Park Sung-woong
Where to Watch: Netflix
Storyline: Two young boxers get entangled in a dangerous loan shark operation.
Why It’s a Thriller:
High-stakes underground crime
Ruthless villains
Intense fight sequences

Genre: Crime Thriller, Mystery
Episodes: 12
Cast: Yoon Kye-sang, Park Sung-hoon, Kim Shin-rok
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Storyline: A desperate father kidnaps a girl for ransom but discovers she has a dangerous secret.
Why It’s a Thriller:
Twists about the kidnapped girl’s identity
Deadly conspiracies
Race against time

Genre: Supernatural Thriller, Psychological
Episodes: 8
Cast: Seo In-guk, Park So-dam, Go Youn-jung
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Storyline: A man who commits suicide is forced to relive death through 12 different lives.
Why It’s a Thriller:
High-stakes survival scenarios
Mind-bending twists
Dark existential themes

Genre: Crime Thriller, Psychological
Episodes: 8
Cast: Choi Woo-shik, Son Suk-ku, Lee Hee-joon
Where to Watch: Netflix
Storyline: An ordinary man accidentally kills a serial killer, leading to a deadly cat-and-mouse game.
Why It’s a Thriller:
Moral ambiguity of the protagonist
Chasing and being chased
Unexpected alliances

Genre: Horror Thriller, Mystery
Episodes: 6
Cast: Kim Hyun-joo, Park Hee-soon, Park Byung-eun
Where to Watch: Netflix
Storyline: A woman inherits a family burial ground, uncovering dark family secrets.
Why It’s a Thriller:
Supernatural horror elements
Family conspiracies
Murder mystery

Genre: Revenge Thriller, Drama, Fantasy
Episodes: 16
Cast: Park Min-young, Na In-woo, Lee Yi-kyung
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Storyline: A woman gets a second chance at life and seeks revenge on her betrayers.
Why It’s a Thriller:
Time-travel revenge plot
Psychological mind games
High-stakes betrayal

Genre: Survival Game Thriller
Episodes: 12
Cast: (Reality Show) Various contestants
Where to Watch: Netflix
Storyline: Genius contestants compete in high-IQ survival games.
Why It’s a Thriller:
Intense mental battles
Betrayals and alliances
High-pressure eliminations