If you’re in the market for some hair-raising action, wild plot twists, and gruesome mysteries — there’s a top-rated crime thriller K-drama out there that does the job wonderfully. However, with the sheer number of options on offer across major streaming platforms, picking a show that will have you hooked can get quite tricky. We recommend letting the stars take the lead with this guide to the perfect action-packed title for every zodiac sign.
Korean dramas have long moved away from romance to delve deeper into grittier, more nail-biting tales — with the past few years seeing the rise of stories led by hardened criminals, intelligence agency officials, moralistic detectives, and bold lawyers. These have firmly established themselves in the entertainment canon — raking in views by millions, not just in their home country but around the world. However, a quick peek at options on OTT platforms will reveal a dizzying large set of options. We recommend turning to astrology to make a choice. After all, considering it spotlights one’s most dominant traits, it could help identify the perfect crime thriller K-drama to get the popcorn going. Here’s a title for each astrological sign.
This impulsive and courageous sign thrives on adventure. Their inner fighter would enjoy the fast-paced and gritty Vagabond. The story follows a struggling stuntman who loses his nephew in a tragic air crash and decides to fearlessly investigate further himself. He’s joined by South Korea’s National intelligence agent Go Hae-ri — the two quickly find themselves in the midst of seedy political allegiances, corruption, and dangerous situations.
This hard-working and determined earth sign has a taste for the finer things in life. Their idea of a perfect crime would involve skirting the law to lead a luxurious, laidback life. This just so happens to be the goal of the lead of Healer — a night courier who transports high-value items for well-paying clients illegally, in hopes of earning enough to buy an island and retire early. However, his life takes a dramatic and dangerous turn when he’s handed a high-paying assignment that involves surveilling a rookie journalist. Soon the two begin investigating an old murder incident that lands them in plenty of trouble.
This charming and curious air sign is known for possessing an intrinsic duality. They’d enjoy a crime thriller that is underlined by deception and keeps them guessing. Their perfect match? Flower Of Evil — which tells the story of a detective whose dreamy marriage and parental life is strained when she begins investigating a series of murders that point to dark, turbulent secrets being harboured by her seemingly-perfect steady, and loving husband.
Known for their emotional depth and intuition — Cancers would enjoy a crime thriller that delves into the recesses of the human psyche. They’d be hooked to Beyond Evil — a haunting psychological tale that follows two policemen, with polar opposite personalities and approaches, who team up to catch a serial killer. In the process, they begin to question their morality and that of those around them. There’s plenty of manipulation and dark secrets to go around, something this water sign would enjoy sinking their teeth into.
This confident fire sign is known for having an affinity for theatre, film, and the spotlight. They’d enjoy the drama and chaos of Mask Girl — which follows a girl who dreams of being a pop star but is insecure about her looks. She begins hosting an internet broadcast in a mask, and earns popularity as the ‘Mask Girl’, but quickly finds her life being flipped upside down when a series of ill-fated, ill-timed occurrences happen while live streaming.
This meticulous and intelligent earth sign is known for being pragmatic. They’d enjoy a crime thriller rooted in reality — just like Taxi Driver, based on the webtoon The Deluxe Taxi by Carlos and Lee Jai-jin that’s inspired by real-life bone-chilling crimes committed in South Korea. The series follows a former UDT official whose mother was murdered when he was young. Years later, he joins a taxi service with a ‘revenge-call’ feature that allows him to exact vengeance for others.
Represented by the scales, this sociable, diplomatic air sign is known to seek harmony and justice in every aspect of life. They’d enjoy the teamwork of four talented individuals — a conman, a hacker, a driver, and a fighter — who form a team to solve crimes alongside an upstanding prosecutor. In doing so, they seize black money and ensure those who earn money through underhanded means are punished.
This bold and intense water sign enjoys a good mystery that deals with all things morally grey. They’d enjoy the hard-hitting, vengeance-fuelled storytelling of Vicenzo — a member of the Italian mafia who returns to his homeland South Korea on an unfinished business and finds himself in a sticky situation instead. The latter involves keeping a building with quirky residents from being demolished by a corrupt conglomerate. The principal theme of the drama is ‘only evil can punish evil’ — something a Scorpio can get behind.
This free-spirited, adventurous, and easily bored fire sign would need a series filled with action and excitement to stay interested. And there’s never a dull moment in K2 — which follows a former mercenary soldier turned fugitive who’s framed for the murder of his lover while on assignment in Iraq. He returns to South Korea and takes up work as a bodyguard for a security company run by a presidential candidate. There he’s assigned to protect the latter’s reclusive stepdaughter. Along the way, he exacts revenge against those who hurt him and his loved ones.
For the hardworking and resilient Capricorns, revenge is a dish best served cold. They’d root for the slow, steady, and carefully planned approach of the lead of My Name — who joins and works her way up a drug gang under a powerful crime lord, all to avenge the murder of her father. To carry out her plan, she’s asked to join the drug investigation unit of the police department undercover and work with her detective partner.
This intelligent and forward-thinking, progressive air sign would enjoy a crime thriller that’s mentally stimulating. Enter, Money Heist Korea, which follows the storyline of the Spanish hit series. It follows one criminal mastermind who plots to pull off a massive heist in a reunified Korean Peninsula — roping in strategists, hackers, former military personnel turned criminals, con-artists, and even former gang members for the same. A series of dangerous occurrences unfurl as they go about their plan.
Known for being imaginative and artistic — nothing but a crime thriller with fantasy elements would do for a Pisces. Just like Hellbound — set in South Korea in which people begin hearing prophecies about the exact time of their death, with some being condemned to hell by a death angel. However, soon this practice gives rise to a new religion — one that questions all notions of righteousness.
Which of these crime thriller K-drama titles are you adding to your watchlist?
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
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