We all love a romantic Korean drama, but did you know that there's more to the genre than just love stories? If you're in the mood for a Halloween marathon, watch any of these creepy and thrilling K-dramas that are guaranteed to give you a fright all month long.
Don't forget to watch with the lights on!
White Christmas
Starring: Kim Sang Kyung, Baek Sung Hyun, Kim Young Kwang, and more
Although much shorter than the usual K-Drama, this thrilling series will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Set in an isolated elite high school, the show revolves around seven students, a teacher, and a psychiatrist who are stranded during winter break. Things get especially creepy when they soon realize that there's a murderer in their midst.
The Master's Sun
Starring: So Ji Sub and Gong Hyo Jin
Joong Won is the cold and ambitious CEO of a major conglomerate, who crosses paths with Gong Shil, an eccentric woman with the ability to see ghosts after surviving an accident. Although primarily a romantic series, The Master's Sun still has plenty of spine-tingling supernatural scares that will have you checking under the bed long after the show is over.
Save Me
Starring: Taec Yon, Seo Ye Ji, Jo Sung Ha, and Woo Do Hwan
Based on a popular webcomic, this 2017 psychological drama primarily revolves around a super-creepy religious cult. At the center of the story is Joo Ho, a desperate father and husband who seeks help from the cult. The family soon gets caught in the group's horrifying and disturbing behavior.
Cheo Yong
Starring: Oh Ji Ho, Oh Ji Eun, and Jun Hyo Seong
After a family tragedy that upends his life, a disgraced detective discovers that he can see, hear, and even touch ghosts. He uses his unique ability to solve puzzling crimes, all while being haunted by the spirit of a young high school girl. If you're into crime dramas, this supernatural series should be right up your alley.
Nightmare High
Starring: Uhm Ki Joon, Kim So Hyun, Lee Min Hyuk, Seo Shin Ae, and more
This haunting tale centers on a mysterious substitute teacher who isn't who he seems to be. His students soon learn that their after-school counseling sessions with him grant them their wildest dreams, but at a nightmarish price.
Soul
Starring: Lim Ju Eun and Lee Seo Jin
Also known as Possessed, this eight-episode horror series is about a high school girl who is possessed by her twin sister's angry spirit, giving her special powers. A brilliant criminal psychologist learns of her abilities and uses her to exact justice on criminals, all while planning his own grisly plot of revenge.
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