Every movie and series has a special fan base. In genres like comedy, romance, and science fiction, the demand for action dramas has never gone down. Action dramas with thrilling fight scenes, best chases, and unexpected twists keep the audience glued to the screen and engage the audience with in-depth stories. One may say that the action and drama together offer a next-level experience. However, Korean action dramas have gained a lot of popularity recently. Many of these Korean series are available on OTTs to watch without taking a break. Let’s find out the top 5 intense action Korean dramas among them.
Healer
Healer is a South Korean television series starring Ji Chang-wook, Park Min-young and Yoo Ji-tae and was released in 2014.
The TV series is about three people who meet through a centuries-old event. One of them is a hired illegal night courier; another is a reporter; and the third is a journalist. One day, Kim Moon-Ho (the reporter) learns the truth about a case that took place in the past. He deliberately contacts the people involved in the case and helps them. By doing so, he suffers mental agony about truth and beliefs. The series is available to watch on Netflix.
City Hunter
City Hunter is a Korean TV series based on the Japanese manga series that premiered in 2011. The star cast are Lee Min-ho, Park Min-young, Lee Joon-hyuk, Kim Sang-Joong, Kim Sang-ho, Hwang Sun-hee, Goo Hara, Chun Ho-jin, and Lee Kwang-soo.
Lee Yoon-sung (Lee Min-ho) was trained to get revenge on the government for killing everyone in his father’s unit. The drama is available on Prime Video.
Kingdom
The series takes place during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910) and premiered in 2014. Joseon was the last imperial dynasty in Korea. In the series, the king contracts smallpox, but rumours spread that he has died. Meanwhile, a clan called the Hewan Cho Clan brands Prince Li Chang as a conspirator. In the Hewan Cho clan, the queen is pregnant. Her father, Cho Hak Ju, was the Chief State Councillor and was a ruthless leader. He is desperate to maintain his authority on the throne. This thriller series, starring Ju Ji-hoon, Ryu Seung-ryong, and Doona Bae, can be watched on Netflix.
Bloodhounds
The story is about Kim Geon-woo, who is a successful rookie boxer. He lives with his single mother. After winning the rookie championship, he befriends his rival, Hong Woo-jin. They become good friends. These young boxers fight against corruption. Team up with a moneylender to defeat a ruthless moneylender. The series is available to watch on OTT platform Netflix.
Vigilante
The South Korean television series was released in 2023, and the drama revolves around a Metropolitan Investigation Team unit that tracks an organization called Vigilante. Vigilante punishes bad people who escape from the law, which becomes a big topic of discussion in society. The star cast includes Nam Joo-hyuk, Yoo Ji-tae, and Lee Jun-hyuk. This interesting action drama can be watched on Disney+ Hotstar.
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