Lee Ji-eun (IU), left, and Yeo Jin-goo in a scene from 'Hotel del Luna.' Photo from tvN Drama's X accountAs Halloween draws near, there’s no better way to enjoy the spooky season than by binge-watching K-dramas. After all, some South Korean series aren’t just about “kilig” moments — they also blend romance with ghostly encounters, demonic possessions, and mythical creatures. 

Grab your blankets, dim the lights and get ready for a thrilling ride with these must-watch K-dramas that perfectly mix romance with spine-chilling tales.

The Judge from Hell (2024)

Starring: Park Shin-hye, Kim Jae-young

In “The Judge from Hell,” the demon Justitia is banished to the mortal realm as punishment for a wrongful judgment. Tasked to condemn criminals to hell within a year, she possesses the body of a judge named Kang Bit-na (played by Park Shin-hye). But as Justitia crosses paths with the compassionate detective Han Da-on (Kim Jae-young), her plans begin to unravel in unexpected ways.

READ: Why Park Shin-hye was picked for ‘lovable, wicked’ role in ‘The Judge from Hell’

Revenant (2023)

Starring: Kim Tae-ri, Oh Jung-se, Hong Kyung

“Revenant” follows Gu San-yeong (Kim Tae-ri), a civil service exam student who becomes possessed by a malevolent spirit. She teams up with Yeom Hae-sang (Oh Jung-se), a professor of Korean folklore who has the ability to see the demon controlling her. Together, they try to uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious deaths, all connected to five divine objects.

Sell Your Haunted House (2021)

Starring: Jang Na-ra, Jung Yong-hwa

Blending supernatural elements with comedy, “Sell Your Haunted House” centers on Hong Ji-ah (Jang Na-ra), a real estate broker who also works as an exorcist, and Oh In-beom (Jung Yong-hwa), a sly con artist. The unlikely duo join forces to exorcise ghosts from haunted properties.

The Great Shaman Ga Doo-shim (2021)

Starring: Kim Sae-ron, Nam Da-reum

“The Great Shaman Ga Doo-shim” follows the titular character, Ga Doo-shim (Kim Sae-ron), a teenager destined to become a shaman but yearns for a typical high school life. Her world takes a turn when she meets Na Woo-soo (Nam Da-reum), a classmate who begins seeing ghosts after their encounter.

Hotel del Luna (2019)

Starring: IU (Lee Ji-eun), Yeo Jin-goo

“Hotel del Luna” centers on Jang Man-wol (IU), the owner of a mystical hotel where the staff and guests are all spirits with unfinished business in the world of the living. Cursed to live forever, Man-wol enlists the help of Goo Chang-sung (Yeo Jin-goo) to manage the hotel, and as they work together, unexpected sparks begin to fly between them.

A Korean Odyssey (2017)

Starring: Lee Seung-gi, Cha Seung-won, Oh Yeon-seo, Lee Hong-gi

A modern reinterpretation of the Chinese classic “Journey to the West,” “A Korean Odyssey” follows the immortal Son Oh-gong (Lee Seung-gi), who finds himself at the mercy of Jin Seon-mi (Oh Yeon-seo), a woman gifted with the ability to see ghosts.

Oh My Ghost (2016)

Starring: Park Bo-young, Jo Jung-suk, Lim Ju-hwan, Kim Seul-gi, Park Jung-ah, Kang Ki-young, Shin Hye-sun, Kwak Si-yang

“Oh My Ghost” tells the story of Na Bong-sun (Park Bo-young), a timid assistant chef with low self-esteem who has the ability to see ghosts. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes possessed by a seductive ghost (Kim Seul-gi), leading to a transformation that captures the attention of her boss and secret crush, Kang Sun-woo (Jo Jung-suk).

Master’s Sun (2013)

Starring: Gong Hyo-jin, So Ji-sub, Seo In-guk

“Master's Sun” follows the intertwined lives of Tae Gong-sil (Gong Hyo-jin), a cleaning woman who can see ghosts, and Joo Jong-won (So Ji-sub), a materialistic conglomerate head. Strangely, the ghosts disappear whenever she is near him, leading to an unusual connection between the two.

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