7 Superb K-Dramas That Mix Crime & Comedy

A good series in the crime comedy genre is a rare bird, as it is quite difficult to combine light entertainment with a heavy theme of murder in such a way that both aspects are realistic and fully fleshed out. But when the showmakers succeed, such shows always become hits with a wide audience.

If you are a fan of such stories, K-dramaland fans have some recommendations for you. Here are seven K-dramas that combine killers and humor.

The Killer's Shopping List (2022)

IMDb rating: 7.0/10

Where to stream: Viki

An underrated comedy about an amateur murder investigation. Ahn Dae-sung was a child prodigy, but failed in life and ended up working in a supermarket. When a body is found near the store, Dae-sung realizes that the killer was his customer and starts sleuthing by analyzing his receipt.

Inspector Koo (2021)

IMDb rating: 7.1/10

Where to stream: Netflix

This entertaining screwball comedy pits a policewoman-turned-insurance investigator, who gets a kick out of diving into the most twisted cases, against a serial killer who commits a murder disguised as an accident to collect insurance money.

Behind Your Touch (2023)

IMDb rating: 7.4/10

Where to stream: Netflix, TVING

The K-drama combines many genres, including 'comrom' (the creators invented the name to show that comedy comes before romance here) and a slick whodunit. Bong Ye-bun is a veterinarian with a supernatural power that helps her solve minor crimes and one day becomes the reason for her involvement in a dangerous serial murder investigation.

Zombie Detective (2020)

IMDb rating: 7.4/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki

The name of the show tells you all you need to know. The protagonist wakes up one day and discovers to his horror that he has become a zombie. He can't remember what happened, so he pretends to be a normal human private detective to find out the truth about his past, solving a few murders along the way. Of course, his zombie situation makes for some hilarious moments.

Psychopath Diary (2019)

IMDb rating: 7.8/10

Where to stream: Viki

Yook Dong-sik is a spineless clerk who loses his memory after an encounter with a serial killer. He accidentally steals the killer's diary and reads it after waking up with amnesia. Since its contents seem to match his life, he begins to believe that he is the one who is murdering people.

Bad and Crazy (2021)

IMDb rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, iQIYI

For those looking for an intense thriller mixed with amusing storytelling and suspense, the story of a corrupt police detective and the vigilante who keeps beating him up is well worth your time. You are guaranteed to never get bored with this show.

Vincenzo (2021)

IMDb rating: 8.4/10

Where to stream: Netflix

The first episode of the series is pure slapstick comedy, and then it turns more and more into a psycho thriller, while remaining entertaining throughout. The lead is the adopted son of a mob boss who sets out to take down a powerful company for vengeance.