Best Korean Dramas on Prime, Hulu, Tubi – Not on Netflix!

As Netflix expands its slate of Korean dramas, viewers seeking alternatives can turn to other platforms that offer noteworthy series. From superhero allegories to workplace narratives, the titles below deliver varied storytelling outside the Netflix catalog.

Moving (Hulu; Disney+ outside the U.S.)

Adapted from a 2015 webtoon by Kang Full, Moving reexamines superpowers as a source of alienation. Government agents pursue individuals born with abilities they cannot control. The drama follows three families whose children inherit these powers and must navigate fear, secrecy and survival. The series uses its premise to explore social exclusion and the burden of difference in contemporary society.

Revenant (Hulu; Disney+ outside the U.S.)

Set against the backdrop of South Korean folklore, Revenant pairs mythic terror with human grief. Kim Tae-ri portrays Gu San-yeong, a young woman haunted by a demon sharing her body. Joined by folklore professor Yeom Hae-sang (Oh Jung-se), she uncovers a link between ancient spirits and modern loss. The production emphasizes mood over spectacle, offering a methodical journey into folk horror.

The Light Shop (Hulu; Disney+ outside the U.S.)

Kang Full’s commentary on marginalization continues in The Light Shop. Ju Ji-hoon stars as Jung Won-young, proprietor of a shop that guides wandering spirits. Park Bo-young co-stars as a customer seeking answers beyond death. The narrative positions fear as a mirror of prejudice, suggesting that unfamiliar beings become threats only when society refuses understanding.

Marry My Husband (Prime Video)

In this time-travel drama, Park Min-young plays Kang Ji-won, a woman betrayed and murdered by her husband and best friend. Reborn in her past, she seeks to upend her former relationships and safeguard her future. The series blends romance and suspense, using genre conventions to examine morality and second chances.

Blood Free (Hulu; Disney+ outside the U.S.)

Set in a near-future Korea where laboratory-grown meat reshapes politics and industry, Blood Free stars Han Hyo-joo as CEO Yun Ja-yu. Ju Ji-hoon returns as Woo Chae-woon, her assigned bodyguard with a naval past. As corporate interests clash over synthetic products, the pair confront ethical questions about technology and human need.

Live (Tubi; CJ ENM Selects via Prime Video)

Live follows recruits at the Korean National Police University. Under instructor Oh Yang-chon (Bae Sung-woo), cadets face moral dilemmas and public scrutiny. Though the opening episodes test viewers’ patience, the series matures into a study of authority, duty and personal conflict against a procedural backdrop.

Rookie Cops (Hulu; Disney+ outside the U.S.)

At Police University, first-year student Ko Eun-kang (Chae Soo-bin) joins for reasons beyond law enforcement. Through academy drills and campus events, she discovers new relationships and rivalries. While romance drives much of the plot, the academy setting offers glimpses into training methods and institutional culture.

Argon (Tubi; CJ ENM Selects via Prime Video)

In a media landscape under corporate and political pressure, Argon presents Kim Baek-jin (Kim Ju-hyeok) leading an investigative news unit. Intern Lee Yeon-hwa (Chun Woo-hee) assists as they pursue stories that challenge network directives. The series highlights journalistic integrity and the personal cost of truth-seeking.

Soundtrack #2 (Disney+)

Music binds former lovers Do Hyun-seo (Keum Sae-rok) and Ji Su-ho (Noh Sang-hyun) when she takes a job as his piano tutor. Across six episodes, they revisit shared memories while navigating career setbacks. The show focuses on reconciling past decisions and presents a quiet view of personal growth through art.