Even if you are a newcomer to K-dramaland, chances are you have heard titles like Goblin, Crash Landing on You and Kingdom. These are the shows that everyone has seen.
And if you are a seasoned fan of South Koran television, it must be especially difficult to find something new and exciting to watch.
To help you in this quest, we've compiled a list of seven underrated K-dramas that are rarely mentioned, but loved by those who have watched them.
The Killer's Shopping List (2022)
IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
Where to stream: Viki
Ahn Dae-sung was a childhood genius, but failed his exams and now works in a supermarket. When a murder occurs near his workplace, Dae-sung teams up with his girlfriend and mother to investigate, starting by going through the market's receipts.
Bride of the Century (2014)
IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki
Choi Kang-joo is the eldest heir of a large conglomerate. His family has a terrible secret curse: the eldest son's first bride always dies. So Kang-joo's mother comes up with an elaborate plan to find a double for his fiancée to take over her fate.
Memorials (2020)
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa
Koo Se-ra is a 29-year-old woman who can't seem to keep a job because of her nosy nature and tendency to lose temper when she sees injustice. After losing another position, Se-ra sets her eyes on the District Assembly and is sure she can run for the office, get elected, and stay elected.
May It Please the Court (2022)
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Where to stream: Hulu
Noh Chak-Hee is a brilliant but stony-hearted corporate lawyer who is willing to go to great lengths to win. One such incident gets her fired from her firm and she has to settle for working at the public defender's office. There she clashes with her colleague who is a public defender by choice. But the two get along when they have to investigate a serial murder case.
Birthcare Center (2020)
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Oh Hyun-jin seems to know everything about business and building a career, but having a baby comes as a shock. To learn the basics of childcare, Hyun-jin enters an elite postpartum care center that caters to celebrities and the wealthy. Surprisingly, she finds all kinds of people there, some of whom might become her friends.
Nobody Knows (2020)
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa
Cha Young-jin is a detective obsessed with a serial killer who murdered her friend 19 years ago. For the purposes of her never-ending investigation, Young-jin teams up with a teacher determined to protect at-risk youth.
Evilive (2023)
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Where to stream: Netflix, iflix, Viu, Hotstar
Han Dong-soo is a lawyer who goes to prisons to pick up his next client at random. One day, he stumbles upon a prisoner who influences him greatly, making him tap into his dark side and turn into a villain himself.