The Best Korean Dramas to Stream on Netflix

While the South Korean TV and film industry has been around for over half a century, the last two decades in particular mark a rise in global recognition of the incredible body of work—culminating in a historic win for Parasite at the 2020 Academy Awards and South Korean actress Yuh-Jung Youn's win for Best Supporting Actress for her work in Minari at the 2021 Academy Awards. Further evidence? The latest Netflix global hit is a 2021 K-drama called Squid Game. Like Parasite, Squid Game is an unpredictable parable that explores life under social inequality—and takes the characters' fights for survival to extreme heights.

Already binged it? Whether you're looking to dip your toes into more K-dramas, or you're already a fan seeking additional highly-rated, easily streamable options, here are 22 of the best Korean dramas that you can watch on Netflix right now—from romantic comedies, to superhero flicks, zombie horror shows, crime-busting detective thrillers, historical fiction and more. Pick a genre, and settle in for a marathon, because we can guarantee you're going to find your latest binge-worthy addiction.