Top 20 Best Korean Crime Dramas Not to Be Missed

1

Signal

Signal - Trailer

Film Information:

IMDb score: 8.7/10
Launch date: 22/01/2016 
Film genre: Drama, Crime 
Running time: 16 episodes 
Country: South Korea 
Director: Kim Won-seok 
Cast: Lee Je-hoon, Kim Hye-so, Cho Jin-woong 
Contents

Signal is a hit tvN drama based on a true rape and murder case that shocked Korea in 1986-1991.

The plot of the drama revolves around the strange radio signals that bridge the present and the past, thanks to the walkie-talkie, young lieutenant Park Hae Young (Lee Je-hoon) who is always pursuing the missing case of his classmate has found important knots and clues. Together with police officer so Hyun (Kim Hye-so) and his colleague from the past, Hae Young solves deadlocked cases and discovers many shady things within the police themselves.

2

Flower of evil

Flower of evil - Trailer

Movie information:

IMDb Score: 8.7/10
Release date: July 29, 2020
Movie Genre: Action, Horror
Movie length: 32 episodes
Country: Korea
Directed by: Kim Cheol-gyu
Actors: Lee Joon-gi, Moon Chae-won, Jang Hee-jin
Movie content:

This is a film that marks the union of the couple Lee Joon-gi and Moon Chae-won since the movie "Offense" in 2017.

The plot of the film revolves around the seemingly perfect marriage between talented jeweler Baek Hee Sung (Lee joon-gi) and strong policewoman Cha ji Won (Moon Chae-won). hides many secrets. Behind the mask is the perfect husband and father, Hee Sung is a cold-blooded killer with a mysterious past. When the mask is removed, when the "flower" and "demon" stand side by side, will Ji Won choose between love or justice?

In addition to the compelling plot, thrilling action scenes, the film also makes the audience's teeth decay by the super sweet "chemical reactions" between the two main characters, but sometimes there are also "heartbreaking" segments. full of feeling.

3

God's Gift 14 Days

God's Gift 14 Days - Trailer

Film Information:

IMDb score: 8.2/10
Launch date: 03/03/2014 
Genre: Dramatic, transdimensional 
Running time: 16 episodes 
Country: South Korea 
Director: Lee Dong Hoon
Cast: Lee Bo-young, Cho Seung-woo
Contents

"14 Days to the Past" revolves around young mother Kim so Hyun (Lee Bo-young) on her journey back to the past to save her kidnapped and murdered daughter. Devastated by her daughter's death, so Hyun plunges into the lake to commit suicide, but perhaps God has given her a chance to return 14 days before the crime. From here begins a race against time to change the past, saving so Hyun's daughter. The film takes the theme of sacred motherhood, meaning mixed with detective elements with thrilling dangerous situations that make the audience experience many levels of suspense, curiosity and emotion.

4

Missing Noir M

Missing Noir M - Trailer

Film Information:

IMDb score: 7.9/10
Launch date: 28/03/2015 
Genre: Action, thriller, crime 
Running time: 16 episodes 
Country: South Korea 
Director: Lee Seung-young 
Cast: Kim Kang woo, Park Hee-soon, Jo Bo-ah
Contents

As the name suggests, Missing Noir M revolves around a special investigation team specializing in seemingly simple missing persons cases but a brain battle between the police and criminals for the life of the victim. The highlight of the film is the plot twists that deceive both viewers and characters, making the plot become thrilling and suspenseful.

5

Whisper

Whisper - Trailer

Film Information:

IMDb score: 7.2/10
Launch date: 27/03/2017 
Genre: Drama, Crime, Romance 
Running time: 17 episodes 
Country: South Korea 
Director: Myoungwoo Lee
Cast: Lee Bo-young, Lee Sang-yoon
Contents

The heroine Shin Young Joo (Lee Bo Young), a beautiful, hot-tempered policewoman who stands up for justice is investigating her father's case to prove her father's innocence. Young Joo enlists the help of Lee Dong-joon (Lee Sang-yoon), the judge who sentenced her father, who destroyed important evidence that she had to trade her police position for. Will Young Joo prove his father's innocence and what will be the relationship between Young Joo and Dong Joon when the two work together and go through many dangers?