Revenge dramas, in which victims succeed in avenging the people who wronged them and made their lives miserable, play on our primal instincts. If we've already identified with a tortured protagonist, there seems to be nothing more satisfying than watching them take brutal and justified revenge on their tormentors.
If you are a fan of such stories, be sure to check out these seven K-dramas that guarantee that justice will be served to the bullies in the most fulfilling way possible.
Revenge Of Others (2022)
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Where to stream: Disney+, Hulu
Ok Chan-mi is a shooting champion and not used to giving up. So when her twin brother is found dead and the police close the case, she transfers to her brother's school to investigate and avenge his death. The show is not too gory, but be sure that the villains get what they deserve.
My Name (2021)
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Yoon Ji-woo is obsessed with the idea of taking revenge for the death of her father. That's why she first joins a drug gang and then infiltrates the police as a mole for the gang. The more she learns about the case though, the more complicated it becomes.
The King of Pigs (2022)
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Where to stream: Prime Video
If you're looking for some truly brutal retribution for the bullies, The King of Pigs is for you. The series of murders has police officers and former classmates delving into past horrific incidents of violent school bullying.
Taxi Driver (2021-present)
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Netflix, Viki, kocowa+
Kim Do-gi is a former special forces soldier who has a unique job. He works for a vigilante 'taxi company' that helps its clients make the lives of those who have done them wrong a living hell. The show was renewed for a third season in 2023.
The Glory (2022-2023)
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Where to stream: Netflix
To say that Moon Dong-eun was bullied at school is to say nothing. She was tortured and it ruined her life. Now that she has grown up and become an elementary school teacher, she is ready to carry out her long-planned revenge.
Vincenzo (2021)
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
Where to stream: Netflix
The protagonist, Park Joo-hyung, was raised by a mafia boss, so his morals are quite gray, and when a powerful corporation crosses his path and tries to destroy him, he is not afraid to use the most brutal methods to get back at the bad guys.
Weak Hero Class 1 (2022-present)
IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, kocowa+
The protagonists of this drama are three unlikely school friends who unite against the bullies in their class. Each fights the violence in their own way, and the retribution is truly satisfying. Last year, Netflix ordered the second season of the drama.