Andrew Bonwick
Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks


Are you tired of watching protracted K-dramas with convoluted plots? The constant quest for engaging television that doesn’t drag on can be challenging. Moreover, there is no substitute for the satisfaction derived from a close-knit, brief series that captivates viewers without lingering indefinitely. Look no further!
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Take a deep dive into the realm of the greatest short K-dramas on OTT platforms, perfect for a day of binge-watching to satisfy your K-drama itch.
Song of the Bandits (2023)
This nine-episode Netflix original short drama unfolds during the Japanese colonial era. The Gando people find themselves without a means of subsistence. Enter Kim Nam-gil’s character, Lee Yoon, a strong leader, and his group of valiant rebels. Together with the Joseon migrants and the Korean Independence Army, they embark on a daring quest to combat the Japanese army.
Hellbound (2021)
Hellbound, a limited-run series that premiered in 2021, was co-directed by Yeon Sang-ho and Choi Gyu-seok. In this gripping story, people in Korea begin receiving predictions about their future deaths, leading to chaos. When a death angel appears at the appointed moment and condemns them to hell, things spiral out of control. A gang of otherworldly creatures then massacres them. Watch it on Netflix if you haven’t already.
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The Silent Sea (2021)
The eight-episode science fiction series The Silent Sea stars Gong Yoo. Inspired by the 2014 short film “The Sea of Tranquility” by Korean director Choi Hang-yong, the drama revolves around space explorer Song Ji-an (Bae Doo-na) and her crew as they embark on a challenging 24-hour lunar mission. Captain Han Yun-jae (Gong) leads Ji-an’s crew on a mission to extract an enigmatic sample from a research station that has become stranded. You can watch it on Netflix.