K-Dramas Like W
Loved W (2016), MBC, and want more with the same feel? It is known for smart male lead, crossworlds traveler and gun violence. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Descendants of the Sun
태양의 후예
The story follows a romance that develops between a surgeon and a special forces officer. Kang Mo Yeon is a confident and principled cardiothoracic surgeon at Haesung Hospital.
Same feel: Gun Violence, Drama, Romance
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Juvenile Justice
소년 심판
Eun Seok is a sharp, prickly judge who openly dislikes young offenders. After being assigned to a juvenile court she has to face teenagers who commit serious crimes and the adults…
Same feel: Violence, Drama
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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: Violence, Thriller
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Squid Game
오징어 게임
Hundreds of players deep in debt accept a mysterious invitation to compete in children’s games for an enormous cash prize.
Same feel: High Stakes, Thriller, Drama
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The King of Pigs
돼지의 왕
Two men who were friends in school are reunited by a message from someone they have not heard from in twenty years, and old wounds from their bullied youth come back with it.
Same feel: Murder, Revenge, Thriller, Drama
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D.P.
디피
Private An Jun-ho has served his time in the army without much fuss when he is suddenly assigned to the military's deserter-hunting unit.
Same feel: Violence, Drama
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The Tale of Lady Ok
옥씨부인전
In Joseon, Ok Tae Yeong is a resourceful woman who is loved by everyone around her, but she carries a huge secret: her name, her marriage and even her status are all borrowed.
Same feel: Survival, Thriller, Drama, Romance
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Kingdom
킹덤
When rumors spread that the Joseon king has died of smallpox, a powerful clan seizes control and declares the crown prince a traitor.
Same feel: Survival, Thriller
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9
Death's Game
이재, 곧 죽습니다
After seven years of failed job searches, Choi I-jae has run out of hope and decides to end his life.
Same feel: Survival, Thriller, Drama
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Sweet Home
스위트홈
After losing his family, withdrawn teenager Cha Hyun-su moves into a run-down apartment building, hoping to be left alone.
Same feel: Survival, Character Development, Drama
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About W
After surviving the devastating zombie outbreak at Hyosan High, Nam On Jo is now a university student living in Seoul, still haunted by the trauma and the friends she lost. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like W
What are the best dramas like W?
Our top picks are Descendants of the Sun, Juvenile Justice, Boyhood, followed by Squid Game. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as smart male lead, crossworlds traveler and gun violence, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch W?
W is listed on Apple TV, Viki. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
How does DramaHog pick similar dramas?
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