Asian Dramas Like Ghosts (US)

Same energy. Different language. These Korean, Chinese, and Japanese dramas share the exact DNA of Ghosts (US) — same tropes, same emotional beats, same kind of story.

2021 TV Show Comedy Fantasy Drama
10 Asian Drama Matches

Prison Playbook

31% match
16 eps tvN Comedy Drama Slice Of Life

A famous baseball pitcher ends up in prison and navigates life behind bars with colorful cellmates.

If you loved Ghosts (US)'s ensemble where every character earns their screen time, Prison Playbook delivers exactly that. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

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Tomorrow

29% match
16 eps MBC Fantasy Drama Comedy

A young man accidentally joins a team of grim reapers who prevent suicides by helping the living resolve their pain.

If you loved Ghosts (US)'s ragtag group of people who slowly become each other's whole world, Tomorrow delivers exactly that. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

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16 eps OCN Action Fantasy Comedy

A group of noodle shop workers are actually demon hunters who capture evil spirits that prey on humans.

If you loved Ghosts (US)'s ragtag group of people who slowly become each other's whole world, The Uncanny Counter delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about found family that ends up messier and realer than the biological kind. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

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8 eps Netflix Adventure Action Comedy

Netflix's live-action adaptation of the world's best-selling manga. Monkey D. Luffy, a rubber-bodied optimist, assembles a pirate crew to find the legendary treasure One Piece. Wha…

If you loved Ghosts (US)'s ensemble where every character earns their screen time, One Piece (Live Action) delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about found family that ends up messier and realer than the biological kind.

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12 eps tvN Romance Fantasy Comedy

A family with supernatural abilities is targeted by a con artist woman who ends up falling for one of them.

If you loved Ghosts (US)'s ragtag group of people who slowly become each other's whole world, The Atypical Family delivers exactly that. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

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Unlock My Boss

24% match
12 eps tvN Comedy Fantasy Drama

The soul of Korea's most ruthless CEO gets trapped inside a smartphone, forcing him to manipulate a bumbling but kind-hearted employee to reclaim his company from within.

Both are built around found family that ends up messier and realer than the biological kind. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

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One Piece

24% match
1100 eps Fuji TV / Crunchyroll Adventure Action Comedy

Monkey D. Luffy wants to become King of the Pirates. It sounds absurd — and it is, gloriously so. Across over a thousand episodes, One Piece builds a world of unmatched scope: isla…

If you loved Ghosts (US)'s ensemble where every character earns their screen time, One Piece delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about found family that ends up messier and realer than the biological kind.

16 eps MBC Romance Comedy Drama

A shopping-obsessed heir loses his memory and is taken in by a country girl searching for her missing brother.

If you loved Ghosts (US)'s fish completely out of water — comedy and heart in equal measure, Shopping King Louie delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about found family that ends up messier and realer than the biological kind. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

May I Help You

23% match
16 eps MBC Fantasy Comedy Romance

A delivery driver who secretly moonlights as a grim reaper's assistant fulfills the final wishes of the recently deceased, alongside a cheerful convenience store worker who can als…

Both are built around found family that ends up messier and realer than the biological kind. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

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16 eps SBS Romance Comedy Fantasy

A young man accidentally releases a nine-tailed fox spirit who has been trapped in a painting for 500 years — and strikes a deal to let her stay in his body while he searches for t…

If you loved Ghosts (US)'s fish completely out of water — comedy and heart in equal measure, My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho delivers exactly that. The emotional territory — belonging — is the same.

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Asian Dramas Like Ghosts (US): FAQ

What K-drama should I watch if I like Ghosts (US)?

If you love Ghosts (US), start with Prison Playbook or Tomorrow — both share the same Comedy and Fantasy DNA. DramaMatch found 10 Asian drama matches total.

Is there a Korean version of Ghosts (US)?

The closest Korean equivalent to Ghosts (US) is Prison Playbook (2017), which scores a 31% match on DramaMatch. If you loved Ghosts (US)'s ensemble where every character earns their screen time, Prison Playbook delivers exactly that. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

Where can I watch Asian dramas like Ghosts (US)?

Asian dramas similar to Ghosts (US) are available on Netflix, Viki, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Hulu. DramaMatch shows the exact streaming platform for each recommendation so you can start watching immediately.

Why do Ghosts (US) fans like K-dramas?

Ghosts (US) fans tend to love K-dramas because Korean drama storytelling delivers the same emotional intensity, strong character arcs, and genre-blending — especially Comedy and Fantasy. K-dramas often tell tighter, season-long stories without filler episodes.

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