K-Dramas Like The Player
Loved The Player (2018), tvN, and want more with the same feel? It is known for corruption, hidden identity and conspiracy. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Healer
힐러
Seo Jeong-hu works as a night courier known only as Healer, and for the right price he can get his clients almost anything.
Same feel: Double Identity, Hidden Identity, Action, Thriller
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Vagabond
배가본드
When his nephew dies in a mysterious plane crash, Dal Geon, a former stuntman, sets out to find out who is responsible.
Same feel: Conspiracy, Corruption, Teamwork, Action
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The Fiery Priest
열혈사제
Father Kim is a hot-tempered priest with a hidden past who becomes obsessed with a murder in his own church.
Same feel: Corruption, Teamwork, Action, Mystery
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Cruel City
무정도시
Shi Hyun is the newly promoted number two in a drug cartel and lives in the shadows, going by a name few people know.
Same feel: Gang, Action, Thriller
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My Name
마이 네임
When her father is killed, Ji Woo decides to get close to the drug lord who gave the order.
Same feel: Gang, Action, Thriller, Mystery
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The Good Detective
모범형사
When doubts arise about a five-year-old murder conviction, a veteran detective teams up with a young hotshot to look into the case's hidden truths.
Same feel: Corruption, Action, Thriller, Mystery
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The Worst of Evil
최악의 악
In 1990s Seoul, a young police officer goes undercover to break a gang that is pushing a new drug across the city.
Same feel: Gang, Action, Thriller, Mystery
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Boyhood
소년시대
In the late 1980s, a small, bullied boy transfers to a rough agricultural high school where fists decide everything.
Same feel: Double Identity, Action, Thriller, Comedy
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Bad and Crazy
배드 앤 크레이지
Soo Yeol is a skilled but morally flexible officer who has made his career by keeping his bosses happy.
Same feel: Corruption, Action, Thriller, Mystery
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Big Mouth
빅마우스
Chang Ho is a failing lawyer known for big talk and small results who suddenly lands the case of a lifetime, one that puts a powerful person in danger.
Same feel: Conspiracy, Thriller, Mystery
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About The Player
A special team made up of a con man, a fighter, an elite hacker and a talented driver is asked to take back stolen property hidden by criminals. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like The Player
What are the best dramas like The Player?
Our top picks are Healer, Vagabond, The Fiery Priest, followed by Cruel City. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as corruption, hidden identity and conspiracy, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch The Player?
Streaming details for The Player are on its page, and availability can differ by country.
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