Top 10 psychopath- serial killing K-Dramas
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Mouse (2021): 8.7/10
"Mouse," a gripping
crime mystery drama helmed by Choi Joon Bae and Kang Cheol Woo in 2021, is an
action-packed thriller that delves into the murkiest parts of human psychology
while also challenging conventional ideas of morality and justice.
Lee Seung Gi plays Jung Ba Reum,
a committed rookie police officer partnered with Lee Hee Joon's Ko Moo Chi, in
the gripping crime mystery drama "Mouse" (2021). The dynamic team,
stationed in a nearby substation, approaches every obstacle with an unwavering
dedication to justice. A vicious serial killer unleashes a nationwide terror
wave that upends Ba Reum's peaceful existence. The police keep going despite
the mayhem and are getting closer to the elusive killer. Ba Reum is transformed
after a fateful encounter, which sets off a journey to discover the causes of
psychopathy and raises concerns about the fine line that exists between
achieving justice and deciphering the workings of the human mind.
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Through the Darkness
(2022): 8.7/10
A terrifying wave of terror
rushes over Seoul in the 1990s as an enigmatic killer known only as "Red
Cap" murders and mercilessly attacks gullible women. The killer attacks at
random to avoid predictability, posing an extraordinary challenge to the
authorities in their hunt for the wanted man. Head of the Criminal Behavioral
Analysis Unit Gook Young Soo makes a risky move by bringing in Song Ha Young, a
quiet but brilliant former detective. Ha Young is tasked with using US FBI
profiling tactics in an attempt to outsmart 'Red Cap' and halt the terror. Ha
Young needs to demonstrate the worth of this novel strategy in order to win
over the doubts of Yoon Tae Goo's team of conventional homicide experts. Can he
win over ruthless criminals with his cunning, outmaneuver them with his
cunning, and withstand the psychological toll this pursuit takes on him? The
conflict between conventional policing and creative profiling is depicted in
this gripping crime thriller, which is expertly directed and tells a compelling
story of strategy, trust, and emotional fortitude.
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Beyond Evil (2021):
8.1/10
In the gripping South Korean
drama "Beyond Evil" (also known as "Monster"), Shin Ha Kyun
portrays Lee Dong Sik, a former ace detective now relegated to menial tasks at
a quiet police station due to past failures in catching a mysterious serial
killer. Working under the supervision of the privileged and enigmatic Han Joo
Won, played by Yeo Jin Goo, the two detectives must overcome their differences
when a murder case with eerie similarities to events from 20 years ago emerges.
As loyalties are tested, and friendships forged, the series explores
hate-to-love dynamics, delivering a powerhouse performance by the actors and
compelling storytelling, making it a must-watch. Directed by Shim Na Yeon,
"Beyond Evil" received four nominations at the 57th Baeksang Art Awards,
solidifying its acclaim.
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Psychopath Diary
(2019): 8.1/10
In Yoon Shi Yoon's captivating
mystery thriller "Psychopath Diary," she plays Yook Dong Shik, a shy
and modest worker at a brokerage firm. When he discovers the killer's diary and
sees a horrific murder, his life drastically changes. After Dong Shik meets Sim
Bo Kyung (Jung In Sun), a police officer by coincidence, he gets amnesia and
receives the disturbing diary. As their lives intertwine, Bo Kyung is committed
to apprehend the serial killer, not realizing that Dong Shik is beginning to
think he is the murderer due to the diary's influence. Under the direction of
Lee Jong Jae, "Psychopath Diary" is a suspenseful story that defies
categorization as either innocent or evil.
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Less than Evil (2018):
7.9/10
Shin Ha-Kyun plays Woo Tae-Seok
in the South Korean drama. Woo Tae-Seok is an experienced investigator who
tenaciously seeks justice while straddling the line between good and evil. Lee
Seol portrays a female psychopath who Tae-Seok encounters, but there is
insufficient evidence to make an arrest. When the psychopath helps Tae-Seok
solve additional cases, an unexpected alliance arises instead of adversaries.
"Beyond Evil" is a captivating examination of the difficulties in the
field of crime and justice, as the engaging tale develops as they traverse the
hazy lines of morality.
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Tunnel (2017): 8.3/10
Detective Park Kwang Ho, played
by Choi Jin Hyuk in the South Korean drama "Tunnel," is after a
dangerous serial killer in 1986. But by a strange turn of events, he is
propelled forward in time to 2017, when the murderer is still at large. Kwang
Ho teams up with youthful detectives Kim Sun Jae (Yoon Hyun Min) and criminal
psychology professor Shin Jae Yi (Lee Yoo youthful), stepping outside of his
comfort zone with antiquated methods. As they work together to apprehend the
elusive serial killer, they negotiate the difficulties presented by a shifting
social landscape and rapidly advancing technology. Under the direction of Shin
Yong Hwi, "Tunnel" tells a gripping story of cooperation, time
travel, and crime in 2017.
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Gap-Dong (2014):
7.5/10
Detective Moo-Yeom, portrayed by
Yoon Sang-Hyun in "Gap Dong," struggles with a troubled past: twenty
years prior, his father was a suspect in the Gap Dong serial murder case. In
response to harsh criticism, Moo-Yeom's father committed suicide. Moo-Yeom, a
detective now, is on a mission to get the elusive Gap Dong, the main suspect in
his father's untimely death. After Gap Dong's death and the statute of
limitations have passed, new information surfaces and Moo-Yeom's investigation
is rekindled. Driven by a quest for fairness, Moo-Yeom embarks on a mission to
capture Gap Dong at last and resolve the protracted legal matter.
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Nobody Knows (2020):
8/10
Detective Young Jin of the
regional investigation unit is plagued by her friend's unsolved murder from 19
years ago as she works to bring justice to her. When a criminal case that
involves her neighbor's son, Eun Ho, falls from a hotel roof inexplicably and
is left in a coma, her goal becomes more urgent. Even though the authorities
have determined that it was a suicide attempt, Young Jin believes there may
have been foul play and decides to find out. Together with Sun Woo, Eun Ho's
homeroom teacher, they disentangle a web of lies and discover that Eun Ho's
injuries were not accidental. In their pursuit of justice and atonement, the
past and present converge as they unravel the riddle.
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Tell Me What You Saw
(2020): 7.9/10
In the South Korean drama
"Tell Me What You Saw," Oh Hyun Jae, who was formerly a talented
criminal profiler, has turned into an eccentric hermit following the death of
his fiancée in a terrible bombing. When a serial killer who was thought to be
dead reappears, the city is faced with a return of dread. Enter Hwang Hwa
Young, a rising star in the police department who enlists the aid of Oh, the
reclusive genius, and forms an impressive team with Cha Soo Young, a
spectacular rookie officer who has a photographic memory. The unusual group
have to work together to outsmart the merciless killer and conquer personal
problems. The series, which was directed by Lee Joon Hyeong in 2020,
investigates whether Oh's latent brilliance and the abilities of his new
companions can stop the merciless killer's murderous schemes.
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Flower of Evil
(2020); 8.6/10
In Lee Joon Gi's suspenseful
criminal thriller "Flower of Evil," he plays Baek Hee Sung, an
apparently perfect spouse who runs a prosperous metalworking shop. Under his
flawless exterior lie sinister truths that his investigative spouse, Cha Ji Won
(Moon Chae Won), is resolved to unearth. As a dedicated homicide investigator,
Ji Won enjoys cracking cases and apprehending offenders. She embarks on a
particularly brutal case, though, and it sends her down a dark path that could
topple the foundations of her seemingly content life. Ji Won learns that the
psychopath she is investigating might be closer than she had thought as she
continues her research. "Flower of Evil", directed by Kim Cheol Kyu
in 2020, is a gripping cat and mouse game that keeps audiences on the edge of
their seats.
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