Top 12 Supernatural Characters in Korean Dramas

The Mysterious Hotel stands tall in the heart of Seoul, a place unlike any other. It caters exclusively to wandering souls, offering them a stay for free, but with a dark twist. The manager of the hotel, Jang Man-wol, is an incredibly beautiful yet greedy and suspicious woman, trapped within the hotel for millennia to atone for her sins while waiting for someone special.

At the Moonlight Hotel, a man experiences visions of Jang Man-wol’s past, bringing life to her Moon Tree of Life and Death, mirroring the blooming feelings she has for him. This sets the stage for a series of mysterious and captivating events that follow.

This drama tells the story of a girl who can see ghosts and a wealthy CEO obsessed with money – two polar opposites who come together to unravel the mysteries of their hearts and lives. After a traumatic accident, the intelligent and beautiful Tae Gong Sil gains the ability to see spirits.

This newfound power leads to constant trouble and alienation, making it difficult for her to sleep, find a job, or even have a relationship. However, it is also through this ability that she meets the cold-hearted businessman Joo Joong Won, and a passionate yet tragic romance begins to unfold.

On the outside, Soo Ha seems like any other high school student. However, few know that he possesses a rare and extraordinary ability – the power to read people's thoughts. Thanks to this supernatural gift, Soo Ha has saved the life of the lawyer Jang Hye Sung (Lee Bo Young) multiple times.

But this ability also inadvertently pulls him into a dangerous conflict with Min Joon Gook (Jung Woong In). The fierce confrontation leaves Soo Ha in peril, even causing him to temporarily lose his memory. Fortunately, he makes a swift recovery.

This drama tells the story of an alien who arrived on Earth 400 years ago and was almost ready to return home, but his plans change after meeting a famous actress. "Professor" Do Min Joon is an extraterrestrial being with extraordinary abilities: he can hear even the faintest sounds, pause time, and has not aged a day in 400 years.

He lives on Earth under the guise of a university professor and falls in love with a famous actress, Chun Song Yi. He vows to protect her from dangerous conspiracies and schemes.

The girl, Oh Cho Rim (Shin Se Kyung), miraculously survives a brutal murder attempt but loses her memory. However, she gains an extraordinary ability: she can see smells. This unique power, which fascinates many viewers, allows her to visually perceive scents, something usually only sensed through the nose, transforming them into vivid, magical images.

With the help of a young woman with heightened senses, a detective who cannot feel pain follows the trail of a serial killer, leading to a series of tragic events that change their lives forever.

Bring It On, Ghost is based on a novel of the same name. The story revolves around the unusual living arrangement between Park Bong Pal (Ok Taekyeon) and the ghostly high school girl, Kim Hyeonji (Kim Sohyeon). It blends horror, romance, and humor seamlessly.

Bong Pal is a young man with a unique ability: he can see, communicate with, and even touch ghosts. He uses this power to work as an exorcist, earning money by helping troubled spirits. One day, he encounters Hyun Ji (Kim So Hyun), a high school ghost who died in a traffic accident. She becomes his companion as they embark on a journey to banish spirits together.

Oh Hae Young Again is a romantic drama featuring two women with the same name, Oh Hae Young (Seo Hyun Jin and Jun Hye Bin), and a man named Park Do Kyung (Eric Mun), who has the unique ability to see the future. Park Do Kyung is a handsome, yet somewhat temperamental sound director.

His special power allows him to glimpse moments from the future of those around him, even of complete strangers. This gift leads him into a romantic relationship with two women, both named Oh Hae Young, and the complexities that follow.

At the country's top cancer hospital, a team of brilliant doctors cares for patients with terminal illnesses, including a vampire surgeon. Dr. Park Ji Sang (Ahn Jae Hyun) contracted the 'vampire virus' and has to hide his true identity under the guise of a doctor.

While working at the hospital, Park Ji Sang hunts for the person responsible for his parents' deaths and searches for a cure that could restore his humanity. During this time, he begins a fascinating love story with Yoo Ri Tae, a woman he once saved when they were children.

Inspired by a traditional Korean folktale from the Joseon era, this story tells of a fisherman who catches a mermaid and then sets her free. The narrative centers on the love story between Kim Dam Ryung (played by Lee Min-ho), the son of a noble family, and a beautiful mermaid named Sae Hwa (played by Jeon Ji Hyun).

In modern times, Dam Ryung's reincarnation is Heo Joon Jae, a professional con artist with the ability to hypnotize with fire and a brilliant mind. Meanwhile, Shim Chung, upon reaching land, transforms from a mermaid tail into human legs.

The immortal Goblin, Kim Shin, is 939 years old. Bearing a magical sword, he has lived for centuries, but can only end his eternal life once he finds 'the Goblin's bride' to pull the sword from his chest. When he meets Eun Tak, the bride destined for him, Kim Shin falls in love and starts to feel torn between his immortal existence and the desire to live fully. The love story between a goblin and a human is both natural and romantic, yet filled with sorrow and longing.

"Goblin" is a modern fantasy drama that blends mythological elements. It follows the life of Kim Shin (played by Gong Yoo), a brilliant general from the Goryeo Dynasty, who was stabbed by a magical sword and, instead of dying, was granted immortality.

With his mystifying allure, Lee Yeon (Lee Dong Wook) introduces the tale of a nine-tailed fox who has lived for thousands of years. Once a ruler of the Baekdudaegan Mountains, he is forced to live among humans in the modern world after causing a great catastrophe.

Lee Yeon works as a demon hunter, displaying a mix of arrogance and dissatisfaction. He takes pride in his intellect and beauty, and is skilled in combat. However, few know that beneath his tough exterior lies a warm heart, forever waiting for the return of his first love—the girl who has died in many past lives.

In modern times, Son O Gong (Lee Seung-gi) takes the form of a stylish, arrogant man. But beneath his fashionable exterior, he is a powerful monkey king—self-important and proud of his martial arts and magical abilities. Having defied the Jade Emperor himself, calling himself the "Great Sage Equal to Heaven," he is cast down to Earth, with all his powers sealed.

Fate leads Son O Gong into a battle between good and evil, forming a complicated relationship with Woo Ma Wang, Jin Sun Mi—a woman with the fragrance of a lotus flower, capable of breaking his curse and unlocking his powers once more.