K-Dramas Like W
Loved W (2016), 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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1
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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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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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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Stranger
비밀의 숲
As a child, Hwang Si-mok had brain surgery that left him almost unable to feel emotion, and he has grown into a prosecutor known for cold logic and a sense of justice that cannot…
Same feel: Murder, Thriller, Drama
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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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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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Beyond Evil
괴물
Twenty years ago a girl vanished from a quiet town, and her disappearance has never been solved. Now a series of new murders has shaken the same place.
Same feel: Murder, 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After losing his family, withdrawn teenager Cha Hyun-su moves into a run-down apartment building, hoping to be left alone.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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Weak Hero: Class 1
약한영웅
An action-driven coming-of-age drama centered on Yun Shi Eun, a top student who consistently ranks in the top 1% of his school.
Same feel: Violence
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While You Were Sleeping
당신이 잠든 사이에
Nam Hong Ju possesses the ability to foresee future events through her dreams.
Same feel: Murder, Smart Male Lead, Romance
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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 Squid Game, Descendants of the Sun, Death's Game, followed by Stranger. 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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