10 Best K-Dramas for Only Murders in the Building Fans

Same emotional DNA. Different language. These Korean, Chinese & Japanese dramas share the exact Comedy and Mystery energy that makes Only Murders in the Building so addictive.

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Cafe Minamdang

28%
K-Drama 18 eps KBS Crime Comedy Mystery
Fake Psychic Detective Duo Con Artist Hero
Why you'll love this

Like Only Murders in the Building, it leans hard into comedy crime. At its core, it's about a friendship that becomes the emotional anchor of everything else. The pacing is sharp and witty — you'll miss lines if you look away.

A former profiler turned fake shaman runs a cafe that secretly solves crimes, pursued by a tenacious detective.

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
▶ Netflix▶ Kocowa
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Mystery Queen

23%
K-Drama 20 eps KBS2 Crime Mystery Comedy
Amateur Detective Odd Couple Bickering Partners
Why you'll love this

Like Only Murders in the Building, it leans hard into amateur detective. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

A housewife with an amateur passion for detective fiction and sharp observational instincts starts solving real crimes alongside a grumpy detective who keeps insisting she isn't a real investigator — …

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
▶ Viki▶ Kocowa
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Trick

23%
J-Drama 10 eps TV Asahi Comedy Mystery Crime
Unlikely Duo Bickering Partners Mystery Of The Week
Why you'll love this

The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

A struggling magician and an arrogant physics professor are repeatedly thrown together to debunk supernatural phenomena — specifically, fake spiritual leaders, fraudulent mediums, and small-town con a…

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
▶ Prime Video
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The Killer's Shopping List

17%
K-Drama 12 eps MBC Comedy Thriller Mystery
Ordinary Person Detective Found Family Workplace Ensemble
Why you'll love this

Both navigate the same emotional territory: community. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

Do Ah-hee has memorized every item in her family's grocery store since childhood. When a murder occurs and the only clue is a shopping list she recognizes from her store, she becomes the crucial link …

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
▶ Prime Video▶ Viki
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My Secret Hotel

17%
K-Drama 16 eps MBC Romance Comedy Mystery
Second Chance Romance Forced Proximity Bickering Exes
Why you'll love this

The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

A divorced couple who both work at the same luxury hotel get forced back together when a murder happens at a high-profile wedding. He's the hotel manager; she's the wedding planner. They have to solve…

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
▶ Viki
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Beyond Evil

16%
K-Drama 16 eps JTBC Thriller Mystery Crime
Detective Duo Everybody Is Suspect Small Town Murder
Why you'll love this

Both are built around an obsession that consumes a character completely and thrillingly. The pacing is the kind of suspense that makes you forget to breathe.

Two detectives in a small town become suspects and investigators in a serial murder case linked to the past.

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
▶ Viki
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Inspector Koo

16%
K-Drama 12 eps JTBC Thriller Crime Comedy
Detective Villain Duality Odd Couple Genius Vs Genius
Why you'll love this

The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

A former detective who drinks and slacks off matches wits against a brilliant serial killer disguised as a college student.

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
▶ Prime Video▶ Viki
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Happy Merry Christmas

16%
K-Drama 8 eps MBC Romance Comedy Drama
Neighbors To Lovers Cozy Romance Holiday Romance
Why you'll love this

Both navigate the same emotional territory: loneliness and community. Same cozy energy throughout.

A webtoon writer and a music teacher become neighbors in an apartment building and grow closer over the Christmas season through a series of small but meaningful encounters.

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
▶ Prime Video
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Abyss

15%
K-Drama 16 eps OCN Fantasy Mystery Romance
Body Swap Adjacent Second Chance Mystery Couple
Why you'll love this

The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

When two people are murdered on the same night, a magical marble resurrects them — but in new bodies. A lonely prosecutor wakes up as an averagely-looking man. His beautiful neighbor wakes up as a stu…

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
▶ Netflix▶ Viki
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Voice

15%
K-Drama 16 eps OCN Thriller Crime Mystery
Detective Duo Race Against Time Serial Killer Hunt
Why you'll love this

Both are built around an obsession that consumes a character completely and thrillingly. The pacing is the kind of suspense that makes you forget to breathe.

A detective haunted by his wife's murder and a 112 emergency call center operator with extraordinary hearing team up to catch killers in real time. Every episode is a race against the clock — Voice op…

Vibe Check
Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
▶ Viki▶ Kocowa
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K-Dramas for Only Murders in the Building Fans: FAQ

What are the best K-dramas for Only Murders in the Building fans?

The top K-dramas for Only Murders in the Building fans are Cafe Minamdang, Mystery Queen, and Trick. All three share the same Comedy and Mystery DNA that makes Only Murders in the Building so compelling.

Are there Korean dramas similar to Only Murders in the Building?

Yes — there are 10 strong K-drama matches for Only Murders in the Building. Korean drama storytelling excels at Comedy and Mystery, often in tightly-paced 16-episode seasons. The closest match is Cafe Minamdang at 28% similarity.

Where can I watch K-dramas like Only Murders in the Building?

Most K-dramas similar to Only Murders in the Building stream on Netflix, Viki, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. Each title on this page has a Watch Now button showing exactly which platforms carry it.

Why do Only Murders in the Building fans love K-dramas?

Only Murders in the Building fans love K-dramas because they deliver the same emotional intensity and genre mastery — especially in Comedy and Mystery stories. K-dramas tend to tell complete stories without filler, which fans of binge-worthy series appreciate.

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