Asian Dramas Like What We Do in the Shadows

Same energy. Different language. These Korean, Chinese, and Japanese dramas share the exact DNA of What We Do in the Shadows — same tropes, same emotional beats, same kind of story.

2019 TV Show Comedy Horror Fantasy
10 Asian Drama Matches

Tomorrow

21% 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 What We Do in the Shadows'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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Prison Playbook

19% 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 What We Do in the Shadows's fish completely out of water — comedy and heart in equal measure, Prison Playbook delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about a friendship that becomes the emotional anchor of everything else. 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 What We Do in the Shadows's ragtag group of people who slowly become each other's whole world, The Uncanny Counter delivers exactly that. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

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16 eps tvN Romance Comedy Drama

A South Korean heiress crash-lands in North Korea and falls for a military officer who hides her.

If you loved What We Do in the Shadows's fish completely out of water — comedy and heart in equal measure, Crash Landing on You delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

Jinxed at First

18% match
16 eps KBS Fantasy Romance Comedy

Seul-bi is a woman who brings miraculous good fortune to anyone she touches — but has been locked away from the world by the powerful family that exploits her gift. When she escape…

If you loved What We Do in the Shadows's fish completely out of water — comedy and heart in equal measure, Jinxed at First delivers exactly that. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

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Rooftop Prince

18% match
20 eps MBC Romance Comedy Fantasy

A Joseon crown prince whose wife is murdered mysteriously is transported 300 years into the future — arriving in modern Seoul with three loyal retainers — and discovers his reincar…

If you loved What We Do in the Shadows's fish completely out of water — comedy and heart in equal measure, Rooftop Prince delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

Bring It On, Ghost

18% match
16 eps tvN Romance Comedy Fantasy

A college student who can see ghosts and a spirited ghost girl team up as a ghost-hunting duo — but as their banter turns into something warmer, a sinister mystery surrounding her …

Like What We Do in the Shadows, it leans hard into supernatural comedy. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

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 What We Do in the Shadows'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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You're Beautiful

17% match
16 eps MBC Romance Comedy Music

A young woman training to be a nun pretends to be her twin brother and joins an idol group. As she navigates disguises, secret identities, and the pressures of K-pop stardom, three…

If you loved What We Do in the Shadows's ragtag group of people who slowly become each other's whole world, You're Beautiful delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

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Knight Runner

17% match
20 eps KBS Fantasy Romance Comedy

A mermaid from the Joseon era and a con man karma-reconnect across lifetimes in modern Seoul.

If you loved What We Do in the Shadows's fish completely out of water — comedy and heart in equal measure, Knight Runner delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is sharp comedic timing that earns the laughs rather than demanding them.

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Asian Dramas Like What We Do in the Shadows: FAQ

What K-drama should I watch if I like What We Do in the Shadows?

If you love What We Do in the Shadows, start with Tomorrow or Prison Playbook — both share the same Comedy and Horror DNA. DramaMatch found 10 Asian drama matches total.

Is there a Korean version of What We Do in the Shadows?

The closest Korean equivalent to What We Do in the Shadows is Tomorrow (2022), which scores a 21% match on DramaMatch. If you loved What We Do in the Shadows'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.

Where can I watch Asian dramas like What We Do in the Shadows?

Asian dramas similar to What We Do in the Shadows 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 What We Do in the Shadows fans like K-dramas?

What We Do in the Shadows fans tend to love K-dramas because Korean drama storytelling delivers the same emotional intensity, strong character arcs, and genre-blending — especially Comedy and Horror. K-dramas often tell tighter, season-long stories without filler episodes.

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