K-Drama 
K-Dramas/Movies with NO (or very little) romance
For those that enjoy mysteries and thrillers more than romantic filler scenes :)
I love recommendations for this genre! Please let me know if there are any hidden gems I'm missing.
*Ranked based on personal preference*
Soki Sep 27, 2020
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![Signal]()
1. Signal
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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![Life on Mars]()
2. Life on Mars
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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![Kill It]()
3. Kill It
Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
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![Stranger]()
4. Stranger
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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![Stranger Season 2]()
5. Stranger Season 2
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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![Ghost]()
6. Ghost
Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
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![SKY Castle]()
7. SKY Castle
Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes
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![The Veil]()
8. The Veil
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Amazing action choreography. 10/10 for vibes alone.
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![Moebius: The Veil]()
9. Moebius: The Veil
Korean Drama - 2021, 2 episodes
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![Beyond Evil]()
10. Beyond Evil
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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![Law School]()
11. Law School
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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![Inspector Koo]()
12. Inspector Koo
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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![Watcher]()
13. Watcher
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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![Save Me]()
14. Save Me
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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![Dong Jae, the Good or the Bastard]()
15. Dong Jae, the Good or the Bastard
Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
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![D.P.]()
16. D.P.
Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
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![Taxi Driver Season 2]()
17. Taxi Driver Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
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![Children of Nobody]()
18. Children of Nobody
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
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![Kingdom]()
19. Kingdom
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
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![Kingdom Season 2]()
20. Kingdom Season 2
Korean Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
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![Missing: The Other Side]()
21. Missing: The Other Side
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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![Snowdrop]()
22. Snowdrop
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Surprisingly not a lot of romance despite being one of the genres! There's more focus on the plot.
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![A Shop for Killers]()
23. A Shop for Killers
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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![My Name]()
24. My Name
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
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![Extracurricular]()
25. Extracurricular
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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![Jirisan]()
26. Jirisan
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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![Payback: Money and Power]()
27. Payback: Money and Power
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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![The Scarecrow]()
28. The Scarecrow
Korean Drama - 2026, 12 episodes
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![Psychopath Diary]()
29. Psychopath Diary
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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![365: Repeat the Year]()
30. 365: Repeat the Year
Korean Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
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![The Village: Achiara's Secret]()
31. The Village: Achiara's Secret
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
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![The Art of Sarah]()
32. The Art of Sarah
Korean Drama - 2026, 8 episodes
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![Ms. Incognito]()
33. Ms. Incognito
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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![Hometown]()
34. Hometown
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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![Missing Noir M]()
35. Missing Noir M
Korean Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
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![Designated Survivor: 60 Days]()
36. Designated Survivor: 60 Days
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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![Life]()
37. Life
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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![Beautiful World]()
38. Beautiful World
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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![Circle]()
39. Circle
Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
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![Black Knight]()
40. Black Knight
Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
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![Your Honor]()
41. Your Honor
Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
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![My Happy Ending]()
42. My Happy Ending
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
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![Voice]()
43. Voice
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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![Save Me Season 2]()
44. Save Me Season 2
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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![The Policeman's Lineage]()
45. The Policeman's Lineage
Korean Movie - 2022
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![Little Women]()
46. Little Women
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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![Walking on Thin Ice]()
47. Walking on Thin Ice
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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