4 Eccentric K-dramas About Gamble of Life: ‘Squid Game,’ ‘Night Has Come,’ More

Tired of only watching romance K-dramas? Then this is for you! After the Hallyu industry went global with its releases, fans were given a wide array of exciting works of different genres.

Through this, fans who are more into exhilarating genres other than romance and comedy are blessed with a plethora of options.

From the smash hit series "Squid Game" to the psychological thriller show "Pyramid Game," here are four works that you must check out this week!

'Liar Game'

Released a decade ago, Kim So Eun and Lee Sang Yoon's "Liar Game" remains to be a classic K-drama among avid fans.

The show follows the life of a college student who is invited to join a reality show called "Liar Game" where they need to trick each other to survive and bag a whopping prize of 9.3 million USD.

Due to her desperation and eagerness to pay off her debts, she joins the game. However, she gets conned, making her lose all the money.

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To retrieve her cash prize, she teams up with a wise ex-convict who has all the know-hows in the cruel game of life. Check all 12 episodes of the drama now on Viu.

'Squid Game'

Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo and Wi Ha Joon's "Squid Game" is the most popular work that focuses on the gamble of life, and it was released in 2021.

The show tells the struggles of people knee-deep in debt as they risk their lives playing deadly games in a secluded island to win the prize of 46 billion KRW in cold cash.

If you haven't seen "Squid Game" yet, then this is the right time to binge on the internationally acclaimed series. Watch it now on Netflix ahead of its second season.

'Night Has Come'

Starring Lee Jae In, Kim Woo Seok and more, "Night Has Come" takes a number of students on a trip to hell as they play the mafia game of death.

To survive, students gifted with great observation skills and strong sense of justice must work together to escape betrayal, pain and their unfateful demise. Check out "Night Has Come" now on Viu and Viki. Make sure you don't miss it.

'Pyramid Game'

Lastly, WJSN Bona's psychological thriller series "Pyramid Game" is on the list. It also stars Ryu Da In, "Single's Inferno" bombshell Shin Seul Ki and Jang Da Ah.

It depicts the psychological warfare between students who play a popularity voting game in order to avoid being the target of school violence.

Since its premiere, the show has captivated the viewers with its profound narrative and amazing all-female ensemble. Check out "Pyramid Game" on TVING and Paramount+ now.

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Written by Elijah Mully.