From ghosts, goblins, demons, mermaids, and vampires. Here is some of the best sci-fi and supernatural K-Dramas that take you to a whole other realm of reality.

Supernatural K-Dramas

Kang Ye Rim (Kim So Hyun), the top student and class president, becomes increasingly suspicious of her teacher, Han Bong Goo (Uhm Ki Joon), and her classmates, including her friend Seo Sang Woo (Lee Minhyuk). As her peers fall into a mysterious trance and their dreams inexplicably begin manifesting as reality, Ye Rim must unravel the sinister truth behind these supernatural events before they consume her entire school. Will she be able to expose the dark force controlling her classmates and teacher before it's too late? This is a 2016 Viki Original web drama series directed by Hyun Moon Sub.

Nightmare Teacher

Nightmare Teacher Team

When Joseon-era mermaid Sim Cheong (Jun Ji Hyun) follows her true love, she finds herself mysteriously transported into modern-day Seoul. Though separated from her true love, she soon crosses paths with his doppelgänger, Heo Joon Jae (Lee Min Ho). With nowhere else to go, Joon Jae takes the stranded mermaid in, though not out of the goodness of his heart. As a con artist, Joon Jae is quick to spot the priceless jade bracelet Sim Cheong wears. Determined to take Sim Cheong for all she’s worth, Joon Jae soon finds himself thinking twice about the mermaid after she helps him evade the lethal plans of his greedy stepmother. As the two draw closer together, will the charms of the ancient mermaid begin to melt the icy heart of a bitter conman? Inspired by a historical folktale, this 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Jin Hyuk.

The Legend of the Blue Sea

The Blue Sea

Park Bong Pal (Taecyeon), a college student with the ability to see ghosts, works as a part-time exorcist. When he meets Kim Hyeon Ji (Kim So Hyun), the ghost of a 19-year-old who died in a car accident, they form an unexpected partnership. After accidentally kissing, Hyun Ji discovers Bong Pal might hold the key to her past and moves in with him. Together, they help ghosts cross over to the afterlife, using Hyun Ji's unique ability to see how ghosts died. As they investigate, they become intrigued by the mysterious Professor Joo Hye Seong (Kwon Yool), who seems connected to their individual mysteries. This is a 2016 South Korean supernatural drama series based on the webcomic "Ssawooja Gwishina" by Im In Seu, directed by Park Joon Hwa.

Bring It On, Ghost

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Moon Joon Woo (Kim Hyun Joong), a lonely man with the extraordinary ability to stop time, rents a basement apartment from Kim Sun Ah (An Ji Hyun), a hardworking landlord struggling with her father's debt. Surprisingly, when Joon Woo freezes time, Sun Ah remains unaffected and can move freely. As they grow closer, Joon Woo begins to see his unique power differently, wondering if Sun Ah might help him understand the true meaning of time and connection. This is a 2018 Korean drama series, marking Kim Hyun Joong's comeback after "Inspiring Generation" in 2014.

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