That said, its worth considering how certain American shows might thrive in a K-Drama setting.
10Brooklyn Nine-Nine (20132021)
An eccentric police task force becomes tight-knit family.
K-Dramas are huge on the tight-knit workplace trope alaBrooklyn Nine-Nine, featuring colleagues who couldnt be any more different.
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Albeit chaotic and flawed, theyre loyal to their work and each other.
Jake Peralta and his diverse, lovable colleagues as they police the NYPD’s 99th Precinct.
9Suits (20112019)
Office betrayals, legal loopholes, and corporate mind games.
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8Gossip Girl (20072012)
Gangnam is the new Upper East Side.
Theres no one better to give that than an anonymous gossip blogger.
7Supernatural (20052020)
Forget the usual angels and demons.
Comedy series following the exploits of Det. Jake Peralta and his diverse, lovable colleagues as they police the NYPD’s 99th Precinct.
6The Last of Us (2023Present)
Questioning humanity in the face of the undead.
K-dramas made their mark in the global scene thanks to the zombie apocalypse genre.
Sweet Homeshows just how terrifying humans can be compared to their un-dead enemies.
A K-Drama version ofThe Last of Uswould address the decisions its leads take in the face of peril.
Before the gang can crack the case, theyd have to trust each other first.
Their amateur sleuthing quickly evolves into a thrilling quest as they navigate secrets, lies, and unexpected twists.
4Succession (20182023)
People are obsessed with the filthy rich.
the K-pop industry).
The Roy family is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world.
However, their world changes when their father steps down from the company.
3The Night Agent (2023Present)
Say hello to the National Intelligence Service.
IRISfollows members of the fictional NSS (National Security Service).
2The Bear (2022Present)
Riding the wave of Culinary Class War.
1The Idol (2023)
The K-pop industry isnt for the faint of heart.
If theres one show that could reveal the ugly side of the K-pop industry, it would beThe Idol.
being followed by sasaeng stalkers, unaddressed mental issues leading to suicide.)
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On the run from a drug deal gone bad, brilliant college dropout Mike Ross finds himself working with Harvey Specter, one of New York City’s best lawyers.
Hyena: Two high-powered lawyers, Jung Geum-ja and Yoon Hee-jae, find themselves in ruthless competition within the cutthroat world of legal battles, navigating their complex personal and professional lives as they seek to outmaneuver each other and achieve their ambitious goals.
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Two brothers follow their father’s footsteps as hunters, fighting evil supernatural beings of many kinds, including monsters, demons, and gods that roam the earth.
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Hyun, a loner high school student who lost his entire family in a terrible accident, is forced to leave his home and has to face a new reality where monsters are trying to wipe out all of humanity. Now he must fight against all odds to try and race against the clock to save what is left of the human race before it’s too late.
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Three strangers in a New York City apartment building bond over their shared interest in true crime and form an unlikely team to investigate a suspicious death in their complex. Their amateur sleuthing quickly evolves into a thrilling quest as they navigate secrets, lies, and unexpected twists.
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The Roy family is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. However, their world changes when their father steps down from the company.
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Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef from the fine dining world, returns to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop after a tragedy. As he navigates the chaotic environment of the small kitchen, Carmy must manage the struggles of turning around the failing business while dealing with his own grief and personal demons. The series dives deep into the intense world of culinary arts, highlighting the challenges of running a restaurant, the bonds formed among staff, and the relentless pursuit of perfection.
An ex-con opens a street bar in Itaewon, while also seeking revenge on the family who was responsible for his father’s death.
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