Several hit survival Kdramas are streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and other OTT platforms. From Squid Game to Gyeongseong Creature, among others, there is something for everyone to watch online. Here is a list of top five survival Kdramas now streaming online.
Survival Kdramas to watch on OTT
Squid Game (Netflix)
The series follows 456 financially struggling contestants who risk their lives in deadly versions of childhood games to win a ₩45.6 billion prize. Its title is inspired by the Korean children’s game Squid Game.
All Of Us Are Dead (Netflix)
All of Us Are Dead is a South Korean zombie horror series based on Joo Dong-geun’s webtoon. It follows a group of high school students fighting to survive a deadly zombie outbreak.
Gyeongseong Creature (Netflix)
Set in 1945 during Japanese occupation, the series follows civilians facing secret biological experiments, resistance fighters battling the military, and a monstrous creature born from human experimentation. It draws inspiration from Japan’s real-life Unit 731 during World War II.
Sweet Home (Netflix)
Based on the popular Naver webtoon by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan, which garnered over 2.1 billion views, the series premiered on Netflix in 2020 and concluded with its third and final season in July 2024.
A Shop for Killers (JioHotstar)
Based on Kang Ji-young’s novel A Killer’s Shopping Mall, the series follows an orphaned girl raised by her uncle, who runs a mysterious online shopping mall.
So, grab your popcorn and get ready to binge-watch these Kdramas from the comfort of your home.
FAQs
What is the Najin in Gyeongseong Creature?
The Najin is a centipede-like parasitic organism introduced through contaminated water or direct transfer during the biological experiments in Season 1.
Is Sweet Home based on a webtoon?
Yes. The series is adapted from the thriller webtoon written by Kim Carnby (Kim Kan-bi) and illustrated by Hwang Young-chan.