5 Short K-dramas You Can Binge Watch In One Day!

Running low on time but still craving your K-drama fix? Worry not, because we've got you covered!

By Anadya Narain Updated May 27, 2025 1:41 PM

5 Short K-dramas You Can Binge Watch In One Day!

Love watching K-dramas but can’t keep up because of your hectic schedule? We get it between work, college, and everything else, finding time to binge 16 episodes that are each 40-45 minutes long can feel like a task. That’s why we’ve got your back! Here are 5 short K-dramas you can easily watch and finish in just one day. So go ahead and clear your weekend plans, because your K-drama binge is officially sorted!

1. D.P

If you are in the mood for dark and gritty, then D.P. is the show for you. Starring Jung Hae-in as its lead, the show is about the harsh realities of mandatory military service that Korean men have to face. It specifically focuses on the Deserter Pursuit (D.P.) unit, a team tasked with tracking down and apprehending deserters, and their experiences in the military.

2. The Hymn Of Death

If angst and tragedy is something you go crazy for, then it’s time to put Hymn Of Death on your watchlist! The K-drama stars two powerhouse actors as its leads, Lee Jong-suk and Shin Hye-sun. The show tells the tragic love story of Yun Sim-deok, who is a soprano in Joseon, Korea’s last ruling dynasty, and talented playwright Kim Woo-jin.

3. Hellbound

A supernatural post apocalyptic drama that will have you seated on you chair at all times. Starring Yoo Ah In and Kim Sung Cheol, Hellbound is a story that explores themes of faith and the societal impact of unexplained supernatural events, including the rise of a religious group that exploits the chaos.

4. Mr. Plankton

If you are into the romcom genre then Mr. Plankton will be a perfect watch. Starring Woo Do-hwan and Lee Yoo Mi, Mr. Plankton is a show about an orphan named Hae Jo who runs a business doing odd jobs. He discovers that he has been diagnosed with a terminal brain condition and sets out on a journey of self-discovery.

5. A Shop For Killers

An action drama show that is perfect for thrill lovers. Starring Lee Dong Wook and Kim Hye-jun the K-drama is about a man who runs a shop. The shop however is of hidden weapons and other equipment for assassins. After the death of her uncle, Jo-an inherits this dangerous shop and is given the responsibility to maintain it.