Korean Must-Watch Dramas under 15 episodes: Squid Game, The Trunk, Business Proposal and more

While Indians in metros, cities and even smaller Indian towns are watching Korean dramas, many look for shows that have limited episodes. Time constraints are a reality for many. Also, people might not have the patience to watch anything above 16 episodes. Here is a look at some top-rated Korean shows that are under 15 episodes.

Squid Game

Hwang Dong-Hyuk’s series Squid Game season one has nine episodes while season two has six episodes. The series is one of the highest-rated on Netflix and enjoys a cult following all over the globe. The first season was viral on all social media platforms. Lee Jung-Jae, Lee Byung-Hun, Wi Ha-Joon, Park Sung-Hoon, Kang Na Heul, Im Siwan, Big Bang’s T.O.P are some of the popular faces associated with the series.

Bloodhounds

Woo Do-Hwan and Lee Sang Yi played the main roles in this tale of two boxers who take on a brutal loan shark and underworld don played by Choi Si-Won. This is also the last memorable work of late Kim Sae-Ron. The talented actress played the role of Cha Hyeon-Ju.

Gyeongseong Creature

This Park Seo-joon, Han So-Hee and Wi Ha-joon thriller series based during the Japanese occupation of Korea has ten episodes in season one and two. It is a very breezy watch. The series has its share of adventure, thrills and engaging action sequences. Han So-Hee and Park Seo-joon are in top form with their electrifying chemistry.

The Trunk

Gong Yoo, Seo Hyun-Jin’s The Trunk is not everyone’s cup of tea. The dark series deals with themes of trauma, toxic relationships and healing in an unusual manner. Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-Jin deliver masterclass performances with scenes where their eyes do all the talking.

All Of Us Are Dead

Korean zombie series have their own fan base. All Of Us Are Dead is well-crafted, emotional with every character having its own arc. The survival drama keeps us glued on the screens. The series has 12 episodes with each one being more than an hour’s watch.

Business Proposal

Ahn Hyeo-seop, Kim Seojeong, Kim Min-Kyu, Seol In-Ah play the main roles in this Netflix series, which is pure fluff. While it does not offer anything new, the comedy quotient lands right making it a good stress-buster watch. The two couples have amazing chemistry, which is the main reason why the show is such a global success.

Love Scout

Lee Jun-hyuk, Ha Ji-Min play the leads in this office romance drama between the boss of a headhunting firm and a reliable secretary. The series is available on Viki. Fans loved the warmth Lee Jun-Hyuk brought to his role, while Ha Ji-Min was excellent as the tough woman who could do with some TLC in her life.

Sweet Home

This Netflix show is based on a webtoon where humans turn into monsters based on what they desire in life. Song Kang, Lee Do-Hyun and Lee Jin-uk were the main protagonists of this Netflix series that had three seasons. All of them were under 15 episodes.

D.P

This Korean drama series is one of the highest rated ones on IMDb. It is about those who flee military training due to some reason or the other. Jung Hae-In, Choi Hyun-Wook and Son Suk-ku are some of the actors of this epic emotional series with a lot of depth in its writing.

Extracurricular

This series is about a shy student who has a risky side hustle that no one can dream of. Nam Yoon Su, Kim Dong-Hee, Park Ju-hyun play the lead characters. Extracurricular has got great reviews from the audience.

When The Phone Rings

Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin’s series on Netflix was a global success. Based on the time tested trope of a contract marriage, it combined family secrets, love and longing in an entertaining concoction. The chemistry was off the charts and the steamy scenes were the talk of the town.