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8 crime shows to watch on Netflix if you liked 'The Frog: A Killer Paradox,' 'My Name,' and more

Crime thriller The Frog, starring Go Min Si, Kim Yoon Seok and EXO's Chanyeol, is currently streaming on Netflix. The story revolves around a shocking murder that takes place in a country vacation home occupied by a mysterious woman. While the owner can't decide how much of a part he played in the crime, another gruesome murder threatens the livelihood of a couple in a motel elsewhere. This startling crime thriller examines two investigations, their striking similarities and the impact they leave on small towns.

Watch the trailer for The Frog here:

8 Crime K-Dramas Like The Frog on Netflix That Will Captivate You

Here are 10 more Korean crime shows on Netflix that will bring out the detective in you.

1. A killer paradox

This gripping Netflix thriller centers on a hopeless college student named Lee Tang (played by Choi Woo Shik) who is trapped in the morality of his crimes. When he discovers that the stranger he murdered is a homicidal maniac, he goes on a killing spree to avoid suspicion. A Killer Paradox features brilliant performances from award-winning actors Choi Woo Shik, Son Suk Ku and Lee Hee Jun.

2. My name

My Name revolves around Yoon Ji Woo (played by Han So Hee), a vengeful woman who teams up with a mafia boss after her father's death. To avenge his wrongful death, she puts her trust in the crime boss and embarks on a dangerous expedition to find the heads of her father's killers.

Han So Hee's top-notch performance in this series earned her a reputation as one of the most badass women of all time. Besides her, Ahn Bo Hyun, Moon Sang Min and other well-known talents add depth to the exciting story.

3. Masked Girl

Mask Girl is a suspenseful Netflix thriller from Beasts Clawing at Straws director Kim Yong Hoon. Wrapped in a towel of blood, the heartbreaking story revolves around Kim Mo Mi, a police officer who becomes a victim of bullying and abuse from society due to her “ugly” appearance.

To live out her life as a pop star, she poses as a beautiful camgirl with a mask. But when her identity is revealed, she inadvertently commits murder to save herself from humiliation. Nana, Lee Han Byeol and Go Hyun Jung play Kim Mo Mi with her many faces.

4. The legacy

Co-created by Train to Busan director Yeon Sang Ho, this crime drama centers on Yoon Seo Ha (played by Kim Hyun Joo), who inherits a burial plot from an unknown uncle. But soon after her visit to the city, she gets a taste of the twists and turns it brings. Yoon Seo Ha finds herself embroiled in a series of mysterious and tragic events and is looking for a way out.

5. Someone

If you're in the mood for pure fear, tune in and watch “Somebody” on Netflix. This R-rated crime thriller tells the harrowing story of a software engineer and her friends who developed a dating app. When a mysterious man appears in the shadows, the group becomes entangled in a web of murder and secrets. This underrated drama stars Kim Young Kwang, Kang Hae Lim and more talent.

6. Extracurricular activities

Unlike The Frog, Extracurricular is a dark high school drama, but it is just as gripping as the film starring Go Min Si. Starring Kim Dong Hee, this series is about a model student who gets involved in a dangerous business to pay his school fees. Things take a turn for the worse when his classmates start to take an interest in his extracurricular activities.

The drama features a handful of rising talents, including Kim Dong Hee, Park Ju Hyun, Nam Yoon Su and others.

7. Flower of Evil

This must-see crime drama is about a perfect marriage and its failure. Starring Lee Joon Gi, Moon Chae Won and Kim Ji Hoon, the story revolves around a detective, her husband Baek Hee Sung and their adorable daughter. The image of this happy family is shattered when the detective discovers her husband's connection to a murder. She didn't know that Baek Hee Sung was hiding behind a fictitious identity.

Created by celebrity director Kim Cheol Kyu, Flower of Evil is a thrilling film with plenty of twists and turns and brilliant performances from the all-star cast.

8. Fame

The Glory is almost a crime thriller. Featuring an all-star cast including Song Hye Kyo, Park Sung Hoon, Lim Ji Yeon and other talents, this drama revolves around a vengeful woman who takes her own path to get revenge on her former classmates who bullied her.

The drama paints a grotesque picture of violence in schools in South Korea. The Glory is one of the highest-rated K-dramas on Netflix and is a must-watch for pure thrills.

These are some of the best K-crime dramas on Netflix to watch if you enjoyed The Frog. All of these Korean series offer a great experience, marked by great craftsmanship, skillful writing, and of course, realistic yet stylish acting that leaves a lasting impression.