The survival genre in Korean dramas is undoubtedly the genre that has captured the heart of any fan of edge of your seat drama and it is a genre you can find in Asia, Europe, America. From a raw emotion behind human beings to societal critique to edge of your seat action, it is impossible to pause. If you need another K survival drama that will take your breath away, here’s a list of 10.
1. Squid Game
When a bunch of desperate individuals agree to play for their lives in a mysterious survivor competition, these individuals end up fighting each other in each deadly child’s game. Ally is made, traitor is established and morality is challenged at stake of a huge prize of 45.6 billion won. Societal inequalities are examined alongside the lengths to which one would go in a life or death scenario.
2. Sweet Home
Set in a decrepit apartment building, Sweet Home charts the journey of a reclusive young man, Hyun-soo, who must face an apocalyptic horror in which people morph into grotesque monsters impelled by their desires. And as the remaining survivors reach out to one another, they face not just external threats, but their personal demons in their pursuit for strength and hope amid the turbulence.
3. All of Us are Dead
The synopsis on IMDb reads: A high school is home to a sudden zombie outbreak, trapping students and staff in the building. When faced with unimaginable horrors, a group of teenagers must try and survive together while facing friendships, betrayals, and heartbreak. With no rescue in sight, they must either adapt quickly or die.
4. HellBound
The world is rocked when beings from another world begin issuing “decrees” predicting people’s deaths and hauling them off to hell. Enter a cult in the middle of all this chaos, thinking these things are the act of divinity. The drama expertly delves into the ideas of ethics, terror and the perilous force of unquestioning conviction. hello hello hello hello
5. Kingdom
Set in Korea’s Joseon era, Kingdom follows Crown Prince Lee Chang (Ju Ji-hoon) as he uncovers the truth behind a mysterious plague that’s been turning people into bloodthirsty creatures. While political machinations intermingle with the rising threat of the undead, Lee Chang struggles to protect his people and expose the truth. This drama mixes historical intrigue with horror, and it does it well.
6. Happiness
In a near-future world, a deadly, infectious disease transforms people into rabid, bloodthirsty predators. A new high-rise apartment complex becomes ground zero for the outbreak. Set in an apartment building in Mumbai: Residents are quarantined, and tension brews, as survival instincts grapple with humanity. The story tackles how the true natures of individuals surface under duress.
7. #Alive
A young gamer, Joon-woo, becomes stuck inside his apartment when a sudden zombie apocalypse sweeps through the city. No supplies and no contact with the outside world, he has to rely on his resourcefulness and a new-found ally to survive. The drama captures all-too-poignantly the loneliness and fortitude of humanity.
8. Missing 9
Nine survivors of a plane crash end up on a deserted island. Fighting brutal conditions, the group’s camaraderie is strained amid ulterior motives and personal clashes. As secrets are revealed, the survivors discover that the greatest danger often lurks within.
9. Parasyte: The Grey
You’re being invaded by a parasitic alien lifeform and Humanity’s hope of redemption lies in the hearts of travelers who must slay infected bipeds that are once your brethren. The story tracks three characters whose lives collide amid the mayhem: a woman bent on revenge, a man struggling to protect his family, and a scientist chasing answers. The drama mixes philosophical queries with visceral action.
10. Train to Busan
This terrifying film shows the fight of a father and his daughter to escape from a train that is heading to Busan when the zombie apocalypse takes place. To survive, the passengers have to unite against the undead — and human avarice. The emotional heart of the story examines sacrifice, redemption and family love.
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