What is the best Korean Action show of all time?

By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), Alchemy of Souls (2022) tops this list with an IMDb score of 8.7 from 27,029 votes, and it's streaming in India on Netflix.

How is this list ranked?

We rank by IMDb rating using a Bayesian weighted score (IMDb's own Top-250 method), which balances a title's rating against how many people voted — so a very high score from only a handful of votes doesn't outrank a slightly lower score from tens of thousands. Titles need a minimum vote count to qualify.

Where can I watch these Korean shows in India?

10 of the 10 titles on this list are streaming in India right now. Tap any title to see exactly which OTT platform (Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 or Apple TV) it's on, or to get an alert when a not-yet-streaming one lands.

Top 10 Korean Action Shows

The top 10 korean action shows, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 24 eligible shows. 10 of them are streaming in India right now on Netflix and JioHotstar — each links to exactly where to watch it.

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1
Alchemy of Souls
2022
IMDb 8.7 · 27,029 votes
Magical academy setting with stunning martial arts choreography and charismatic lead transforms the fantasy action genre
Streaming on Netflix
2
Vincenzo
2021
IMDb 8.4 · 38,653 votes
Stylish mafia revenge thriller with witty dialogue and inventive action set-pieces that redefined sophisticated Korean d
Streaming on Netflix
3
Teach You a Lesson
2026
IMDb 8.4 · 19,725 votes
Streaming on Netflix
4
Weak Hero
2022
IMDb 8.4 · 19,173 votes
Gritty school violence narrative with raw fight choreography and compelling exploration of bullying and redemption.
Streaming on Netflix
5
Moving
2023
IMDb 8.4 · 14,945 votes
Superpowers-on-a-budget concept executed with emotional depth and practical action sequences grounded in family drama.
Streaming on JioHotstar
6
Healer
2014
IMDb 8.4 · 11,992 votes
Parkour-infused spy thriller that pioneered the modern Korean action drama with fast-paced sequences and noir aesthetics
Streaming on Netflix
7
Descendants of the Sun
2016
IMDb 8.2 · 24,111 votes
Military romance action series that combines romance with large-scale combat sequences and authentic strategic warfare e
Streaming on Netflix
8
D.P.
2021
IMDb 8.2 · 11,647 votes
Raw military documentary-style thriller about desertion creates tension through minimalist action and psychological real
Streaming on Netflix
9
Bloodhounds
2023
IMDb 8.1 · 26,563 votes
Bounty hunter vigilante series delivers hard-hitting fight choreography and explores corruption with visceral criminal u
Streaming on Netflix
10
Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon
2017
IMDb 8.1 · 21,371 votes
Superhero comedy-action balances romantic tension with creative fight scenes using her supernatural strength for inventi
Streaming on Netflix

Frequently asked

What is the best Korean Action show of all time?: By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), Alchemy of Souls (2022) tops this list with an IMDb score of 8.7 from 27,029 votes, and it's streaming in India on Netflix.
How is this list ranked?: We rank by IMDb rating using a Bayesian weighted score (IMDb's own Top-250 method), which balances a title's rating against how many people voted — so a very high score from only a handful of votes doesn't outrank a slightly lower score from tens of thousands. Titles need a minimum vote count to qualify.
Where can I watch these Korean shows in India?: 10 of the 10 titles on this list are streaming in India right now. Tap any title to see exactly which OTT platform (Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 or Apple TV) it's on, or to get an alert when a not-yet-streaming one lands.

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