Don't need a whole weekend to get through some of the really good ones.
These Korean series pack a lot into just a few episodes; they are perfect for when you want to experience a whole story from start to finish without having to press pause.
1. "Love to Hate You" (2022) Episodes: 10
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+For a woman who doesn't believe in love and a man who doesn't trust women, their professional and personal lives collide in a series of competitive encounters, leading to unexpected romance.
2. "My Name" (2021) Episodes: 8
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+After her father's murder, a driven woman joins an organized crime ring and infiltrates the police as an undercover agent to find his killer, unraveling truths and facing moral dilemmas.
3. "Weak Hero Class 1" (2022) Episodes: 8
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+A seemingly fragile yet intellectually gifted student uses his wits to overcome physical bullying at school, inspiring a closer look at societal norms around violence and friendship.
4. "Splash Splash Love" (2015) Episodes: 2
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+A high school girl, struggling with her exams and wishing for escape, suddenly finds herself transported back to the Joseon Dynasty, where she meets and falls in love with a young king facing his own challenges.
5. "Soundtrack #1" (2022) Episodes: 4
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+Two best friends, a photographer and a lyricist, navigate their unacknowledged feelings for each other when they start living together for two weeks, leading to revelations and confrontations.
6. "Squid Game" (2021) Episodes: 9
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+Desperate contestants risk their lives in a mysterious survival game with a ₩45.6 billion prize, leading to brutal challenges, alliances, betrayals, and a deep dive into human nature under extreme conditions.
7. "Page Turner" (2016) Episodes: 3
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+A talented pianist loses her sight in an accident, and with the help of a fellow student and a would-be athlete, she learns to live a new life, rediscovering her passion for music and life itself.
8. "The Fabulous" (2022) Episodes: 8
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+Four friends chase their dreams in the competitive world of fashion, dealing with the challenges of love, friendship, and career in the glamorous yet harsh environment of Seoul's fashion industry.
9. "You Drive Me Crazy" (2018) Episodes: 4
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+After a drunken one-night stand, two long-time friends struggle with their changing relationship, questioning what they mean to each other and how to move forward.
10. "The Sound of Magic" (2022) Episodes: 6
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+A disillusioned girl, burdened by the pressures of reality, encounters a mysterious magician who lives in an abandoned amusement park, leading her and a classmate into a world where magic challenges their perspectives on life and dreams.
11. "Extracurricular" (2020) Episodes: 10
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+A top student who secretly runs an illegal business to earn tuition money finds his double life threatened by unexpected relationships and escalating violence, forcing him to confront the consequences of his choices.
12. "Strangers from Hell" (2019) Episodes: 10
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+A young man moves into a cheap apartment, only to find that his odd neighbors may harbor dark and dangerous secrets, leading him into a nightmarish struggle for survival.
13. "D.P." (2021) Episodes: 6
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+Tasked with capturing military deserters, two soldiers uncover the painful realities and moral complexities of those they chase, questioning their own roles and the nature of duty.
14. "Move to Heaven" (2021) Episodes: 10
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+A young man with Asperger's and his estranged uncle take over a trauma cleaning business, uncovering the untold stories of the deceased, which lead them to healing and understanding.
15. "The King of Pigs" (2022) Episodes: 12
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+After a series of brutal murders reminiscent of a high school hierarchy, two friends confront their traumatic past dominated by violence and bullying, leading to a harrowing investigation.
16. "Bad and Crazy" (2021) Episodes: 12
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+A corrupt detective, seeking redemption, encounters a mysterious figure who embodies his suppressed desire for justice, leading them on a chaotic crusade against crime and corruption.
17. "Connect" (2022) Episodes: 6
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+Kidnapped by organ harvesters and losing an eye, a man discovers his stolen eye was transplanted into a serial killer, linking them in a surreal connection that he uses to track the killer and stop him.
18. "Silent Sea" (2021) Episodes: 8
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+In a future where Earth's water is scarce, a team is sent on a critical mission to the moon to retrieve samples from an abandoned research station, facing unexpected dangers and moral dilemmas.
19. "Gaus Electronics" (2022) Episodes: 12
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+Amidst the chaos of office politics, love, and rivalry, employees at Gaus Electronics navigate their personal and professional lives, showcasing the humorous and sometimes poignant realities of working life.
20. "The Forbidden Marriage" (2022) Episodes: 12
Image credit: Netflix, wavve, MBC, KBS, ENA, OCN, TVING, Disney+Seven years after the queen's death, the king bans marriage in his grief, until a woman claiming to be possessed by the queen's spirit enters his life, challenging the status quo and sparking change within the palace walls.
