7 Gratifying K-Dramas With Epic Bully Retribution

Revenge dramas tap into our deepest instincts, allowing us to savor the sweet taste of vengeance. When we connect with a protagonist who has suffered at the hands of others, there's nothing more gratifying than watching them deliver well-deserved retribution.

If you're a fan of this genre, don't miss these seven K-dramas where justice is served to bullies in the most satisfying ways imaginable.

Revenge Of Others (2022)

IMDb rating: 7.6/10

Where to stream: Disney+, Hulu

Ok Chan-mi, a teenage shooting champion, isn't one to back down easily. When her twin brother is found dead and the police close the case prematurely, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Chan-mi transfers to her brother's school, determined to find out what has really happened and seek justice for her loss.

My Name (2021)

IMDb rating: 7.8/10

Where to stream: Netflix

Driven by an obsession to avenge her father's death, Yoon Ji-woo joins a drug gang and then infiltrates the police as their mole. However, the deeper the woman delves into the investigation, the more complex it becomes

The King of Pigs (2022)

IMDb rating: 7.9/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, TVING

If you're craving some intense payback against bullies, The King of Pigs is your go-to. This K-drama follows a string of murders that lead police officers and former classmates to revisit harrowing episodes of brutal school bullying from their past.

Taxi Driver (2021-present)

IMDb rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Netflix, Viki, Kocowa, SBS World

Kim Do-gi, an ex-special forces operative, has an unconventional job. He's part of a vigilante 'taxi service' that specializes in delivering justice, making sure that those who wronged their clients face relentless payback. The show's third season was greenlit last year.

The Glory (2022-2023)

IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Where to stream: Netflix

To say that Moon Dong-eun was bullied at school does not even begin to capture the horrors she endured. She was tortured and it shattered her life. Years later, as an elementary school teacher, Dong-eun is finally ready to carry out her meticulously planned revenge.

Vincenzo (2021)

IMDb rating: 8.4/10

Where to stream: Netflix, TVING

The protagonist of this K-drama, Park Joo-hyung, was raised by a mafia boss, which has left him with a decidedly skewed moral compass. So when a powerful corporation dares to threaten him, Joo-hyung isn't shy about employing the most ruthless tactics to exact his revenge.

Weak Hero Class 1 (2022-present)

IMDb rating: 8.5/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Viki, Kocowa, Wavve, iQIYI

In this high school drama, three unlikely friends band together to stand up to their classroom bullies. Each has their own unique way of combating the violence, making the revenge all the more gratifying. Netflix ordered a second season of the show last year.