The K-Drama world is filled with fictional stories, sometimes based on non-fictional events but still with a hint of dramatization and presenting the stories in a much more entertaining way. However, some K-Dramas are out of this world and even go beyond the definition of fiction, diving into the realm of fantasy and the impossible.
From other worlds, immortals, gods, gumihos, ghosts, mermaids, and more- K-Drama world has everything to offer! Here are some of the K-Dramas that showcase folklore, supernatural elements, and non-human characters that you should watch.
1. A Korean Odyssey
Theme: Immortality, Supernatural powers, Characters loosely based on the novel Journey to the West
Cast: Lee Seung Gi, Cha Seung Won, Oh Yeon Seo, Lee Hong Gi, Jang Gwang
2. My Girlfriend is a Gumiho
Theme: Gumiho (nine-tailed fox), half-human, half-supernatural being
Cast: Lee Seung Gi, Shin Min Ah
3. Goblin / Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
Theme: Goblin, Grim Reaper, Gods, Missing Souls, Supernatural Powers, Past Lives, Immortality
Cast: Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook, Yoo In Na, Yook Sung Jae
4. The Legend of the Blue Sea
Theme: Mermaid, Rebirth, Reincarnation
Cast: Jun Ji Hyun, Lee Min Ho
5. Black
Theme: Grim Reaper, Foresight, Supernatural Rules, Afterlife
Cast: Song Seung Heon, Go Ara, Lee El, Kim Dong Jun
6. Tale of the Nine-Tailed
Theme: Gumiho (nine-tailed fox), Afterlife, Reincarnation, Dragons, Demons, Mythical Beings, Ghosts
Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Jo Bo Ah, Kim Bum
7. The Great Doctor / Faith
Theme: Divine Healer, Time Slip, Mystical Portal
Cast: Lee Min Ho, Kim Hee Sun
8. The King: Eternal Monarch
Theme: Alternative Reality, Parallel Worlds, Monarchy
Cast: Lee Min Ho, Kim Go Eun, Woo Do Hwan, Kim Kyung Nam, Jung Eun Chae, Lee Jung Jin
9. W: Two Worlds
Theme: Webtoon, Distinct Reality, Comic World, Alternate Universe
Cast: Lee Jong Suk, Han Hyo Joo
10. Signal
Theme: Different Timelines
Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Kim Hye Soo, Cho Jin Woong
11. Oh My Ghost
Theme: Ghost, Evil Spirits, Possession
Cast: Park Bo Young, Jo Jung Suk, Lim Ju Hwan, Kim Seul Gi
12. My Love from the Star
Theme: Alien, Superhuman Powers, Time Manipulation, Reincarnation
Cast: Jun Ji Hyun, Kim Soo Hyun, Park Hae Jin, Yoo In Na, Shin Sung Rok, Ahn Jae Hyun
13. Nine: Nine Times Time Travels
Theme: Time Travel, Magic
Cast: Lee Jin Wook, Jo Yoon Hee
14. The Master's Sun
Theme: Ghosts, Supernatural Ability
Cast: So Ji Sub, Gong Hyo Jin
15. Queen In Hyun's Man
Theme: Magical Talisman, Time Travel
Cast: Ji Hyun Woo, Yoo In Na
16. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
Theme: Superhuman Strength
Cast: Park Bo Young, Park Hyung Sik, Ji Soo
17. Surplus Princess / The Idle Mermaid
Theme: Mermaids
Cast: Jo Bo Ah, On Joo Wan, Song Jae Rim, Park Ji Soo
18. Secret Garden
Theme: Body Swap
Cast: Ha Ji Won, Hyun Bin, Yoon Sang Hyun, Kim Sa Rang
19. Circle
Theme: Future, Alien, Human Experimentation, Parallel World
Cast: Yeo Jin Goo, Kim Kang Woo, Gong Seung Yeon, Lee Gi Kwang
20. Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter
Theme: Fairy, Immortality, Reincarnations, Deities, Supernatural powers, Shape-Shifting
Cast: Moon Chae Won, Yoon Hyun Min, Seo Ji Hoon, Jeon Soo Jin, Kang Mi Na
21. Hotel Del Luna
Theme: Ghosts, Deities, Past Lives, Afterlife, Spirits, Gods and Goddesses
Cast: IU, Yeo Jin Goo
22. Angel's Last Mission: Love
Theme: Angels, Fallen Angel, Archangels
Cast: Shin Hye Sun, Kim Myung Soo, Lee Dong Gun
23. Sweet Home
Theme: Monsters, Beasts, Superpowered Beings
Cast: Song Kang, Lee Jin Wook, Lee Si Young, Lee Do Hyun, Kim Nam Hee, Go Min Si, Park Gyu Young, Go Yoon Jung
24. Doom at Your Service
Theme: Immortality, Gods and Goddesses, Messenger
Cast: Park Bo Young, Seo In Guk
25. Gu Family Book
Theme: Gumiho (nine-tailed fox), Half-humans, Spirits
Cast: Lee Seung Gi, Bae Suzy, Sung Joon, Lee Yu Bi, Yoo Yeon Seok
26. My Roommate is a Gumiho
Theme: Gumiho (nine-tailed fox)
Cast: Jang Ki Yong, Lee Hye Ri, Kang Han Na, Kim Do Wan
27. Mystic Pop-Up Bar
Theme: Afterlife, Gods and Goddesses, Spirit, Reincarnation
Cast: Hwang Jung Eum, Yook Sung Jae, Choi Won Young
28. Bulgasal: Immortal Souls
Theme: Reincarnation, Past Lives, Immortality, Mythical Creatures
Cast: Lee Jin Wook, Kwon Nara, Lee Joon, Gong Seung Yeon, Kim Woo Seok
29. Sell Your Haunted House
Theme: Exorcist, Ghosts, Psychic Powers
Cast: Jang Na Ra, Jung Yong Hwa
30. Hellbound
Theme: Supernatural Monsters, Divinity
Cast: Yoo Ah In, Kim Hyun Joo, Park Jeong Min, Won Jin Ah, Yang Ik June
31. The Bride of Habaek / Bride of the Water God
Theme: Gods and Goddesses, Demigods, Divinity
Cast: Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung, Lim Ju Hwan, Krystal Jung, Gong Myung
32. Zombie Detective
Theme: Zombies
Cast: Choi Jin Hyuk, Park Ju Hyun
33. The Witch's Diner
Theme: Witches
Cast: Song Ji Hyo, Nam Ji Hyun, Chae Jong Hyeop, Ha Do Kwon
34. Orange Marmalade
Theme: Vampires
Cast: Yeo Jin Goo, Kim Seol Hyun, Lee Jong Hyun, Gil Eun Hye
35. Arthdal Chronicles
Theme: Mythical and Ancient Land, Half Humans, Psychics, Divinity, Gods and Goddesses
Cast: Jang Dong Gun, Song Joong Ki, Kim Ji Won, Kim Ok Vin
Here are only some of the many fantasy K-Dramas dancing around these themes, offering you whichever type of fantasy or supernatural elements you want to watch! Which among these are your favorites, and which would you recommend to others?
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As a big Kdrama fan, here's my opinion : It was so hard for me to understand A Korean Odyssey nonetheless it was enjoyable. My Girlfriend is a Gumiho was perfect 🌠. I can't believe there'd be a kdrama lover who hasn't watched Goblin twice or more Cuz you'll never get enough of it. The Legend of The Blue Sea needed more episodes in my opinion Cuz i think it ended abruptly. The Tale of The Nine Taled was thrilling and can't wait so season 2 😍. I watched faith probably in 2016 but it was sooooooo amazing still. You know there are kind of Kdramas that you can only enjoy it once in their time of release Cuz the plot looks childish or cringe afterwards but Faith was far from that. W Two Worlds' last 5 episodes were useless and just confusing. I'm desperately waiting for another season of Signal because that was a masterpiece. Oh my ghost was so hilarious 😂. My Love from the star is a LEGEND. Never gets old no matter how many times you watch it. Master's Sun was the first Kdrama that made me laugh so hard and rofl 😂 gong hyojin never disappoints. Strong woman Do Bong Sun is having a sequel 😍😍 was not expected but definitely a major great news. Secret Garden was cooool for its time it made me cry 😭 but I don't think i can watch it again without cringing. Circle was great. It doesn't look like a kdrama. The plot is just one of a kind but it left me confused. For Hotel del Luna I'm just gonna say IU. have you seen her disappoint? Me neither. Angel's Last Mission Love was enjoyable but the ending was expected 🤷♀️. I need more of Sweet Home 😍😍😍😍😍. My Roommate is a Gumiho was funny but the plot felt empty 🤕. Hellbound hit me hard with its first episode 😳 and THE ONLY Kdrama I've ever regretted watching was The Bride of Habaek. Such a waste of time, money, and talent. The plot, and the CGI were so dull and cringe😩😩 wish i could unsee it. Zombie detective was both hilarious and mysterious 💕 The Witch's diner was short and cute 🥰. I LOVED arthdal chronicles but was so disappointed when they said for season 2 the leads dropped out 😭