Best K-Drama Thrillers Since 2020: Our Favorites, Hot Takes & WTF Moments / Ep. 119

<p>On this Episode 119 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess, Caitlin, and Liliana kick off Spooky SZN 2026 by crowning the <strong>best K-drama thrillers since 2020</strong>—and handing out superlatives for dramas like <em>The Glory</em>, <em>Flower of Evil</em>, and <em>Death’s Game</em> to <em>Karma</em>, <em>Somebody</em>, <em>Light Shop</em>, and <em>D.P</em>.</p><p>But what actually makes a K-drama a thriller? Does it need to keep you guessing, make you anxious, or leave you screaming? The trio gets into the increasingly broad definition of the genre while debating the <strong>best thriller since 2020, best psychological thriller, most disturbing drama, best ending, biggest plot twist, best villain, most underrated and overrated thrillers</strong>, and more. Plus: Is <em>Squid Game</em> overrated? Why does nobody talk about <em>Karma</em>, <em>Light Shop</em>, or <em>Connection</em> anymore? And does <em>The Worst of Evil</em> deserve all the hype?</p><p>The trio also reveals the K-dramas they would <strong>defend to the death</strong>, the ones they would never watch again (“I need to bleach my brain”), the shows everyone else loves but they simply cannot get behind, and their <strong>No. 1 blind spots</strong>—the thrillers they really should have watched by now. Whether you&#39;re looking for your next <strong>K-drama thriller recommendation</strong>, debating the best Korean thrillers of the 2020s, or just here for the discussion, join us for favorites, hot takes, controversial opinions, shocking twists, traumatizing endings, and a whole lot of “WHAT DID I JUST WATCH?!”</p><p><strong>GUEST: Liliana</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://anchor.fm/teaandsoju">Tea &amp; Soju Asian Drama Podcast:</a> Available on Spotify, Google, Apple</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/teaandsojupod/">Instagram:</a> @teaandsojupod</li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@teaandsojupod?lang=en">TikTok:</a> @teaandsojupod  </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>GUEST: Caitlin</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.nosleep4dramas.com/podcast">NoSleep4Dramas Podcast:</a> Available on Spotify, Google, Apple</li><li><a href="https://www.nosleep4dramas.com/">Website:</a> nosleep4dramas.com</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nosleep4dramas/">Instagram:</a> @nosleep4dramas</li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nosleep4dramas?lang=en">TikTok:</a> @nosleep4dramas  </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Intro Music Credit: &quot;Golden Coconut Club&quot; by Tearliner, from the Ch