Best Slow Burn Thriller K-Dramas

The world of K-Drama has produced some of the greatest slow burn thriller series of all time. Their heart-bending storyline and unexpected twists make these dramas a huge hit around the world. One of the latest crime thriller Korean series that has received a lot of praise worldwide is Netflix’s The Frog. It makes Min-Si, Kim Yun-Seok, Yoon Kye-Sang and more into stars.

The fascinating list includes Lee Seung Gi’s Mouse, Penthouse: The War of Life Starring Shin Thurion, and Kim Hyun-ju’s “Bequest.” All these K-dramas can be viewed online on a variety of streaming platforms.

Frog

Frog is a slow-burn psychological thriller K-Drama series that is highly arrested, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Starring Kim Yoon-Seok and Go Min-Si, the series made its global debut on Netflix on August 23, 2024. His son Ho-young writes the drama screenplay, but Mo Wan-Il directed it. It also features Lee Jung-Eun, Yoon Kye-Sang, Chanyeol and several others.

The Frog tells the horrifying story of Young Ha (Kim Yun-sek), the owner of Deep Woods vacation rentals. One day, his peaceful life is completely confused by the arrival of a suspicious woman named Yoo Seong-A (Go Min-Si). Women also bring total disruption to the lives of others around rental owners.

All eight episodes of Frog can be viewed online on Netflix.

Penthouse: The War of Life

Penthouse: War of Life is another highly charming slow burn Korean series that records the story of revenge. Joo Dong-Min served as director of K-Drama. Season 1 also became the ninth most surveillance drama in the history of Korean television. The series’ main cast list includes popular actors such as Lee Ji-Ah, Kim Soyeon, Eugene, Um Ki-Joon, Kim Young-Dae, Han Ji-Hyun, and Yoon Jong-Hoon. There are three seasons in total.

Premiered on SBS on October 26, 2020, Penthouse: War depicts a fascinating story, revolving around a very wealthy family at Hera Palace. This story also focuses on the children of these families and is studying at Chong Ah Arts School. As the story unfolds, dark, hidden secrets begin to uncover.

Viewers can watch K-Drama online on VIKI and VIU in selected regions.

Mouse

Mouse is one of the most riveted, psychological slow-burn mystery thriller K-dramas that debuted on TVN on March 3, 2021. The drama adds an uneasy and unexpected plot twist that is supposed to shock viewers. From the script by Choi Ran, the series was led to Choi Joon-Bae. The series’ central cast members include Lee Hee-Jung, Lee Seung-gi, Kyon Soo-jin, Park Joo-hyun, and more.

The Mouse depicts the story of an immature new police officer named John Ba Reum, intertwined with complex cases centered around a dangerous serial killer. The story will keep the audience on their toes throughout the series.

The mouse can be monitored using Viki.

Bequest

The bequeathed is the mystical, bold thriller K-Drama, which premiered on Netflix on January 19, 2024. Yeon Sang-Ho, Hwang Eun-Young and Min Hong-Nam were the writers of the drama. Meanwhile, Min Hong Nam has taken the helm. The series stars Park Hee Thorne, Kim Hyun-ju, Ryu Kyon-shu, Park Byung-woo-woon, and Park Sung-hoon.

The bequeathed records the story of a woman who ended up inheriting the burial ground after the end of an unknown uncle. Soon, the woman finds herself stuck in the middle of a series of suspicious murders and a dark, hidden secret.

Viewers can watch K-Drama on Netflix.

Other notable slow burn thriller K-dramas include evil, taxi drivers, hell strangers, someone and more.