5 Mystery-Thriller K-Dramas Coming on Netflix 2026

Psychological Thriller fans assemble! Because K-Dramas are delivering the best of the best on Netflix.

This year, Netflix just announced its highly anticipated lineup of K-content for 2026, and fans are on the edge of their seats with plenty to look forward to. Among the mystery thrillers announced are generating significant buzz, promising a gripping narrative filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and mind-bending drama.

K-dramas have always been known for their excellence in thrillers and horrors, many believing that no one can excel in these genres like them, and as K-dramas continue to push creative boundaries, we are certain that these will have us amazed from the first episode. If you are a fan of psychological thrillers, we suggest you note all these downs!

Here are 6 psychological thriller K-dramas making their way to Netflix in 2026.

1. The Art of Sarah

Main Cast:

Shin Hae-sun, Lee Jun-hyuk, Kim Jae-won

Synopsis:

Sarah Kim (Shin Hae-sun) always wanted to embody luxury; however, in order to achieve that, she has lived many lives under many names. She had lived as a mystery until one day she fell victim to a murder case. The detective in charge, Park Mu-yeong (Lee Jun-hyuk), delves deeper into the cases, finding secrets and mysterious identities she has kept all her life.

2. Mousetrap

Main Cast:

Ryu Jun-yeol, Sul Kyung-gu

Synopsis:

Jae Mun-jae (Ry Jun-yeol) is a writer who has lived his life secluded from the world. However, this takes a turn when his phone fails to identify his fingerprint, and the only person who manages his affairs is missing. He soon discovers that a "rat" has stolen his identity. Desperate to get it back, he appears before No Ja (Sul Kyung-gu), a loan shark- drawn to the case, he agrees to help Mun-jae get his identity.

3. Road (WT)

Main Cast:

Song Suk-ku, Nagyama Eita, Kim Shin-rok, Choi Sung-eun

Synopsis:

When two murders connect two countries. A disfigured body is found in Tokyo, with a blood-inked message in Korean, and a similar body is found in Korea, but this time the message is in Japanese. The mysterious death and messages lead to two detectives from both sides coming together for a joint investigation to catch this newly arisen serial killer.

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4. If Wishes Could Kill

Main Cast:

Kang Min, Baek Sun-ho, Jeon So-young

Synopsis:

A horrifying yet mysterious story of a group of high-schoolers who realise that they are all fated to die by the wish-granting app, GIRGO. What starts as an innocent wish quickly becomes deadly, and they must race through time for survival.

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5. Dead End Job

Main Cast:

Lee Jae-wok, Go Min-si, Kim Min-ha, Lee Hee-joon

Synopsis:

Hyeok-jun (Lee Jae-wok) is someone already struggling with poverty, so when he receives an offer to work part-time for a job that pays 50 times more than the average hourly wage. Yet the job soon becomes a nightmare when terrifying phenomena begin to occur. On the other hand, Yu Jin (Go Min-si) is a detective determined to discover the truth behind these strange incidents.

Whether you’re a longtime K-drama fan or just discovering the genre, this series is shaping up to be an unmissable addition to your watchlist. Get ready to binge, theorize, and experience a story that lingers long after the credits roll. For more updates and suggestions, visit us often!

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