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5 Thrilling and Mysterious K-Dramas To Watch After The Glory 

5 Thrilling and Mysterious K-Dramas To Watch After The Glory 
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Sometimes real life gets so boring that the only way out is to escape into fictional realities.

The thriller genre is one of the most popular among audiences for obvious reasons: people like to get caught up in the action and go through the many puzzles to get to the point of the story.

And K-dramas go even deeper in trying to create the most exciting and captivating atmosphere in their shows.

One of the most popular shows in this genre is The Glory, which was released on Netflix in 2022. After watching the series, many viewers wanted to explore what else the South Korean industry has to offer. So here are ten more thrilling shows to watch.

1. Little Women (2022)

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The series follows three sisters who have spent their entire lives in poverty, and it's actually something that has helped them become close to each other. However, one day they were caught up in an accident that brought them face to face with the most powerful family. Their dream was to become wealthy, but life has many surprises in store for them.

2. Celebrity (2023)

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This is an occasionally gloomy story of what fame, money and power can do to a person who wants to be the best in a glamorous yet scandalous celebrity life. Maybe this is exactly the show The Weeknd ’s The Idol desperately tried to be.

“It's quite dark, but very well-directed and has a gripping storyline. The switch between flashbacks and the present made me binge the whole thing in two days because I wanted to figure out what the heck was going on. I recommend it!!” Redditor gideon_kairhys said.

3. Sky Castle (2018)

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One of the most popular dramas with a gripping atmosphere and mysteries that unfold one by one. Sky Castle is a private neighborhood where mostly wealthy doctors and professors live.

At the center of the story are several powerful women who do everything to support their children and get them into the most prestigious universities. But one day, a terrible accident happens to one of the families living in Sky Castle that changes everything.

4. Stranger (2017)

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The main character of the series, Hwang Shi Mok, is a prosecutor who underwent an operation that made his violent temper disappear. And while it made his life easier and turned him into a perfect worker in the legal industry, it also made him a person without empathy or any social skills.

However, his life changes when he meets the passionate Lieutenant Han Yeo Jin. They team up and start investigating the mysterious murders that happened at that time.

5. The King Of Pigs (2022)

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Our last one may be just perfect to fill that The Glory-shaped hole in your heart. The story of The King of Pigs explores the lives of two high school friends who meet 20 years after graduation and recall the time they were bullied in high school.

“It has a similar storyline to [The Glory]. [...] The plot twist at the end will just blow your mind. It's sad to know how this drama is sooo underrated,” Redditor Mother_Ad_8348 said.

After all, the best way to cope with your favorite show ending is finding a new TV crush, isn’t it?