Death's Game and 3 Other Most Gripping K-Dramas With Unexpected Plot Twists

K-dramas have long gone beyond cute romantic stories. They have become a testing ground for unexpected plot twists, psychological thrillers, and complex detective intrigues.

These dramas not only keep you on the edge of your seat, but they also keep turning everything upside down. If you are looking for something more than a standard romance, here are projects that will surprise you.

1. When the Devil Calls Your Name, 2019

Ha Rip is a successful composer, but his success is due to a deal with the devil. Many years ago he sold his soul for fame, money and success. However, the contract is about to expire and the devil Mo Tae-gang is coming for his soul.

In order to prolong his life, Ha Rip learns that his success was based on stealing the talent of a young composer, I-gyeong. In an attempt to atone for his guilt, he starts to help her and realizes that intangible things like love, friendship and sincerity are more important than money and fame.

This drama is different from standard romance stories and raises deep questions about the meaning of success and the price one is willing to pay for it.

2. Death's Game, 2023-2024

The drama is based on the webtoon of the same name and tells the story of second chances, fate and justice. The main character, Choi Yee-jae, experiences a series of failures in life: he is unemployed, and has no prospects. In desperation, he decides to commit suicide.

But instead of oblivion, he meets a mysterious woman named Death. She punishes him for trying to leave this life by sending him into a cruel game: Choi Yee-jae is reincarnated 12 times into the bodies of different people who are about to die. Each time he gets a chance to escape death.

But death inevitably overtakes him again and again. In the course of his reincarnations, the man learns the secrets of the people he is reincarnated into, begins to rethink life, and realizes that he may have a chance to change his fate.

3. Flower of Evil, 2020

At first glance, Baek Hee-sung is the perfect husband and father, caring, hardworking and devoted to his family. However, he has a terrible secret: he is hiding his true identity. His wife, Cha Ji-won, is a detective and starts to investigate a series of murders, which leads her to shocking discoveries.

This is one of the most intense and dramatic Korean series in recent years. Perfect for those who love detective stories and psychological thrillers.

4. Vincenzo, 2021

Vincenzo Cassano is an Italian Mafia lawyer. He returns to Korea and finds himself in a battle with a powerful corporation. The man is trying to reclaim the building under which his fortune is stored – one and a half tons of gold.

Teaming up with daring lawyer Hong Cha-young, Vincenzo uses mafia methods to punish corrupt officials.

The drama is worth watching if you like charismatic anti-heroes, stylish crime stories and dark humor. Vincenzo is the perfect combination of action, satire and drama.