7 K-Dramas That Prove Revenge Is a Dish Best Served on Screen

It's time to admit it, revenge stories appeal to all of us on some subconscious level. When the protagonists we identify with suffer, our hunger for justice becomes strong. And when they finally strike back, it's pure satisfaction.

In real life, however, the quest for revenge and the act itself are not usually satisfying. It has long been proven that it hurts the avenger more than the villain. So it might be best to leave your grudges to the mysterious ways of fate and switch to watching revenge on the screen.

For example, check out these seven top-notch K-dramas where the bad guys are sure to get their comeuppance in the most satisfying way possible.

Doctor Prisoner (2019)

IMDb rating: 7.6/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Viki, Kocowa

A top doctor gets fired for a mishap he didn't cause. His next move? Prison, of all places. But it's not for a sentence - it's for a strategy. He's on a mission to gather powerful allies he knows are behind bars, and then take down the hospital bigwigs who did him dirty.

Again My Life (2022)

IMDb rating: 7.7/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki

A gutsy prosecutor digs into a huge corruption case and ends up getting killed by the powerful politician behind it. But there's a twist: The protagonist doesn't stay down. He's sent back in time to his 18-year-old body. Now, armed with the knowledge of what's to come, he's on a mission to bring justice and stay alive.

My Name (2021)

IMDb rating: 7.8/10

Where to stream: Netflix

Driven by a desire to avenge her father's death, the lead character dives into the Korean underworld and joins a drug cartel. She then infiltrates the local police force as an agent of the cartel. As her position becomes increasingly precarious, the secrets of her father's past start spilling.

Taxi Driver (2021-present)

IMDb rating: 8.0/10

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

The lead character's company has a truly unique selling point: they deliver vendettas for cash. When people need payback served on ice, they call our protagonist and he makes sure that their wrongdoers get the taste of sweet justice.

The Glory (2022-2023)

IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Where to stream: Netflix

The lead of this drama didn't just endure violence at school, her bullies ruined her life. Now that she's an adult, she's ready to settle the score and carry out the revenge plan she's been plotting for years.

Itaewon Class (2020)

IMDb rating: 8.2/10

Where to stream: Netflix

The story of the show's protagonist is devastating. A rich, powerful family killed his father, and when he tried to physically punish the murderer, he ended up in prison. Now, years later, he is out and ready to take more drastic measures than just beating up. He will take down the family business.

Vincenzo (2021)

IMDb rating: 8.4/10

Where to stream: Netflix

The male lead of this drama is the adopted son of a mob boss, so his morals are not very high. But the antagonists, people behind a pharmaceutical giant that kills and steals from people, are much worse. So it is really satisfying to see the main character use his mob methods against the bad guys.