The K-drama My Demon, which premiered on November 24th, has been praised by viewers for its outstanding cast, hilarious dialogues, and of course, a fantasy story revolving around a contract marriage between a rich heiress and a 200-year-old demon with blocked powers.
So far, the show has aired four episodes, and if the wait for new entries on Fridays and Saturdays has become unbearable, here are seven similar K-dramas to help you pass the time.
Bulgasal: Immortal Souls (2021)
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Where to stream: Netflix
The two leads of this story are polar opposites. Dan Hwal is a human-turned-immortal who has been living on human blood for 600 years. Min Sang-woon is an immortal turned human by a tragic event. However, she can remember all of her past lives, which always turn out to be connected to Dan Hwal.
Black (2017)
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Han Moo-gang is a detective who becomes the Grim Reaper after his death. Forced to continue working on a series of unsolved murders, he stumbles upon and falls in love with Kang Ha-ram, a mortal woman who can see death.
Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020)
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video
Lee Yeon is a 1000-year-old Gumiho who is a demon hunter in search of the reincarnation of his first love. Nam Ji-A is a headstrong and ambitious journalist. She is obsessed with all things supernatural and is on the lookout for any suspicious events and occurrences that might be the inspiration for a new documentary. When the two meet, they realize they are bound by fate.
Doom at Your Service (2021)
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Tak Dong-kyung's life falls apart when she finds out that she has only months to live, her boyfriend has a wife and her boss hates her. So she makes a wish on a falling star for the end of the world. Her words are heard by a powerful spirit tired of his immortality, and he decides to make them come true.
A Korean Odyssey (2017)
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Since childhood, Jin Seon-mi has been able to see ghosts and has been bullied for it. But her ability led to several fateful encounters with the supernatural, including Son Oh-gong, a powerful immortal spirit whom she saved from imprisonment. For that, he vowed to materialise and assist her every time she calls his name in times of need.
Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Where to stream: Hulu, Google Play
This is a beautiful love story inspired by a classic Joseon legend that spans through different reincarnations of a mermaid and a Joseon noble heir who is reborn in the modern world as a witty and charming con artist.
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016)
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
Where to stream: Disney+
Kim Shin was turned into an immortal goblin 900 years ago for his military crimes. Now he helps people and dreams of ending his immortality, which has brought him nothing but pain. Ji Eun-tak is a cheerful student who only exists because Kim Shin saved her mother in the past and is now connected to him.