7 Thought-Provoking K-Dramas That Will Put Your Brain To Work

Why is it that people love to read and watch mystery stories? The answer is simple: piecing together information and figuring out what's going on and who's to blame along with the protagonist gets our brains working and helps satisfy our craving for justice.

If you feel like solving some mysteries tonight, here are seven South Korean shows that will help you do just that.

Awaken (2020)

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

While investigating a series of murders, a special task force finds their connection to the tragic event that happened 28 years ago in a remote village, and sets out to unravel the ancient mystery. The intrigue and suspense of the story is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Children of Nobody (2018)

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

The story of a children's counselor who begins to see kids in need of help after a car accident, and a troubled violent crimes detective who works with her to solve the serial murder case, will make your brain work in more ways than one. The murder mystery takes place against the backdrop of the difficult subject of child abuse.

Nobody Knows (2020)

IMDb Rating: 7.9/10

The story revolves around a police detective who becomes obsessed with a 19-year-old serial murder case involving the death of her best friend and a teacher who strives to improve the lives of at-risk teenagers. As the investigation leads the detective to surprising conclusions, their paths cross.

365: Repeat the Year (2020)

IMDb Rating: 7.9/10

Ten people are given the opportunity to come back one year and change their fate, but as they begin to do so, a mysterious serial killer starts to hunt them down. Who is this killer and what is their goal? That's what the protagonists must find out in this action-packed, twist-filled drama.

Tunnel (2017)

IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

The gripping and smartly written series tells the story of a detective from the 1980s who accidentally travels 30 years into the future and finds that the serial murders he was investigating back home are still going on. In the future, he teams up with a new partner and together they set out to find the killer.

Stranger (2017-2020)

IMDb Rating: 8.5/10

The gripping two-part series follows an investigative team made up of a prosecutor who has no empathy and therefore lacks social skills, and a gutsy lieutenant. While trying to solve a murder, the two stumble upon a huge conspiracy.

Signal (2016)

IMDb Rating: 8.5/10

The suspenseful and fast-paced thriller follows a criminal profiler who witnessed a kidnapping as a child. In the present day, he finds a walkie-talkie that surprisingly has a detective from the past on the other end. Together they begin to solve old cold cases, including the one that shook the protagonist.