8 K-Dramas Like Death's Game: Prepare to Fall in Love

In a world where Death is inevitably a part of life, our fascination with the afterlife and the supernatural often takes center stage. From heartwarming tales to spine-tingling mysteries, Korean dramas have brought this intriguing concept to life in more ways than one.

See our top picks for K-Dramas with a Grim Reaper. So if you enjoyed Death's Game, you'll love these shows too.

Based on a webtoon of the same name, Death's Game tells the story of Choi Yi-Jae, played by Seo In-guk (Doom at Your Service).

After committing suicide, he is met by Death herself, played by the iconic Park So-dam (Parasite), who condemns Yi-jae to 12 cycles of Death and reincarnation.

The first half of Death's Game is now available to stream on  Amazon Prime Video.  The remaining episodes will be released on January 5, 2024.

In the meantime, you can check out the trailer below:

Next on our hit list is a K-Drama released earlier this year. 

When his hit drama Mr. Queen ended in 2020, Kim Jung Hyun went MIA. But this hiatus came to an end with Kokdu: Season of Deity. 

Jung Hyun plays an immortal grim reaper who visits Earth every 99 years to punish humans. However, he finds himself drawn to Han Gye Jeol (portrayed by Im Soo-hyang), a doctor harboring powers that seem to enchant him. 

Suddenly, he's faced with a choice: fulfill his duty or risk everything for love.

Starring former SF9 member Kim Seok-woo, better known by his stage name Rowoon, this grimy drama is focused on the character Choi Jun-woong, who struggles to find a job. But be careful what you wish for.

After a fatal accident, he's whipped into both the world of the living and the dead, and he eventually gets the job he's been dying for.

Now a rookie on a crisis management team under the direction of a strong-headed leader, grim reaper Koo Ryeon (portrayed by Kim Hee-sun), they're tasked with carrying out one special mission: to prevent suicides.

Seo In-guk's role in Doom At Your Service solidified his credibility as a skilled actor within the entertainment industry. Starring alongside the Bo-vely actress Park Bo-young (Strong Woman Do Bong Soon) comes a melancholic drama that will surely tug at your heartstrings.

With only a short time to live, Tak Dong-kyung wishes upon a star to bring doom to the world. 

Hearing her wish, Myul Mang vows to help her fulfill her dying wish. Together, they discover the true meaning of life and love.

Have you ever longed for a magical elixir to life's problems? Step into Mystic Pop-up Bar, where an irritable yet gifted woman mends souls through dreams.

Meet the 500-year-old bar owner, her trusty human lie detector Han Kang-bae (portrayed by BTOB's Yook Sung Jae), and Chief Gwi from the Afterlife Police Agency. Together, they whip up soul-soothing dishes for expected guests.

Watch as this extraordinary team embarks on a heartfelt mission to heal 100,000 troubled souls.

Were you waiting for an idol drama recommendation? We've got you covered. EXO's leader Suho stars as singer-songwriter Woo-joo, an individual fated to die.  

However, the angel of death (portrayed by Ji Woo) refuses to let that happen.

After a car accident, Byul becomes a grim reaper tasked with guiding lost souls into the afterlife. When she stumbles upon her favorite idol from her former life, she vows to do anything to save his life.

Emerging from the shadows is the gripping fantasy-thriller Black.

Kang Ha-ram (portrayed by Go Ara) can foresee death. She joins forces with #444, a grim reaper stuck inside the late detective Han Moo-gang. Together, they defy the laws of heaven to save people's lives.

How can anyone talk about grim reapers without mentioning Lee Dong Wook as the breathtaking grim reaper, Wang Yeo?

Agreeing to become roommates with a Goblin (portrayed by actor Goo Yoo), their growing bromance will unravel mysteries across time, revealing truths about their past.

Regarding grim reapers, Korean dramas have a knack for flipping the script. Not only are these entities caught in between life and death, but their complex personalities are forced to navigate a world we understand so well: struggle, conflict, and desire.

As the curtains draw close, these reapers leave a lasting mark, reminding us that even in the shadows, a radiant spark of humanity is waiting to be discovered.