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In a new paranormal investigation, a connection is discovered between a string of frightening incidents spanning from 1958 to 1997, all originating from the identical residence

After a former criminal was unexpectedly granted the ability to see spirits, his life took a dramatic turn. Spirits sought his assistance one by one, beginning with the deceased. What messages were they trying to convey to him?

Chun Jae In is a top-tier detective possessing an extraordinary IQ, relying solely on evidence, reason, and data. On the other hand, Kim Dan is a newly minted detective gifted with the unique ability to perceive individuals' deaths in specific situations, occasionally even before or after the events occur. Together, they collaborate to unravel a conspiracy linked to a formidable organization.

Will a former assassin turned vet and a detective manage to find commonality? Kim Soo Hyun is a veterinarian who also operates as a skilled assassin, receiving lucrative offers from various individuals and groups

Mikoshiba Reiji is a lawyer known for his ruthless tactics to secure victories. Kusakabe Yoko joins his office as a clerk and accidentally uncovers Mikoshiba's dark past involving a serious crime he committed as a child. This raises questions about the true nature of justice and the concept of atonement. (

The optimistic Choi In Ha faces significant challenges as she embarks on her career as a broadcast journalist, particularly due to her unique affliction known as “Pinocchio syndrome,” which causes her to hiccup whenever she tells a falsehood. Among her fellow rookie reporters are Choi Dal Po, whose unkempt look conceals his remarkable eloquence and impressive memory; Seo Bum Jo, a privileged heir who has been given everything in life; and Yoon Yoo Rae, whose extensive knowledge as a fan proves useful in news coverage. These young journalists in their twenties are on a quest for justice while also seeking to discover their own identities. (SBS World YouTube)

Achiara is a tranquil, secluded village with very little crime. However, on her inaugural day at school, English instructor Han So Yoon stumbles upon a hidden body. While the residents ponder over who the deceased might be and the circumstances surrounding her death, So Yoon and Officer Woo Jae work together to uncover the reality. As they delve deeper, the darker side of the village comes to light.

A specialized police recovery team made up of a con artist, a brawler, a top-notch hacker, and a skilled driver is tasked with reclaiming assets concealed by criminals

Following the tragic death of her father, Yoon Ji Woo embarks on a quest for vengeance by joining the police force at the behest of Choi Moo Jin, a prominent figure in the drug trade. Tasked with going undercover, she teams up with by-the-book detective Jeon Pil Do, as Drug Investigation Unit leader Cha Gi Ho sets his sights on Choi Moo Jin. Amidst the intricate network of crime and deceit, Choi Moo Jin's loyal follower Jung Tae Joo and vengeful ex-gang member Do Gang Jae further complicate the situation.

Joo Joong Won, the miserly and avaricious head of Kingdom, a large conglomerate that encompasses a prominent department store and a hotel, encounters the melancholic Tae Gong Shil, who began to see ghosts following an accident. Their lives shift dramatically as they collaborate to confront the fear and sorrow caused by the apparitions, while also investigating a kidnapping case from Joong Won's past. Unbeknownst to them, they gradually develop feelings for one another.

Seo Jeong Hu is a unique type of nighttime delivery specialist, referred to as "Healer" by those who hire him. With the right financial incentive and assistance from an exceptionally skilled hacker, he can procure anything for his clients, provided it doesn't involve taking a life. His most recent assignment brings him into contact with the underachieving tabloid journalist Chae Yeong Sin and the accomplished reporter Kim Mun Ho. As he delves deeper, he starts to unravel the enigma of his own intertwined history with both journalists, putting all of them at risk.

Yun Hwa Pyeong, a young clairvoyant from a family of shamans, discovers the existence of a formidable demon known as "Son" (Guest)

Set in a parallel universe where Korea is a constitutional monarchy in 2018, Oh Sunny is a lively and talented musical actress who weds the emperor. She finds herself drawn into a power struggle within the palace and a puzzling murder that triggers events threatening the very foundation of the monarchy, all while she seeks genuine love and happiness. To unravel the crimes of the imperial family, she joins forces with Na Wang Shik, a bodyguard assigned to the royal family. Na Wang Shik took up his position in the palace to exact revenge on the individual responsible for his mother's death.

Tang Ying, an inexperienced young woman who has had little success in acting, relocates to South Island to work as a surrogate shopper

The narrative revolves around Yang Shi On, a woman who gains the ability to perceive spirits after emerging from a six-year coma, and Cha Gun Woo, a man who holds a firm belief in tangible proof. As the two detectives collaborate to assist spirits bound to items at a lost-and-found facility in finding peace, they gradually come to understand one another. This drama will explore a romantic triangle involving both spirits and humans. Si On's deceased boyfriend, Lee Hyung Joon, will manifest as a spirit, enhancing the supernatural love story involving Si On and Gun Woo. Hyung Joon was a distinguished member of the police force but met with a tragic fate due to an accident.

The narrative centers around Phing, a well-known spirit medium who unexpectedly finds herself at a raucous gathering known as Paradise Seven, a trendy venue attracting a crowd of attractive young individuals, including four infamous playboys: Pi, Ter, Jock, and Dung. Among the attendees is Bam, a breathtaking and captivating woman who ignites the party atmosphere. As everyone indulges in excessive drinking and carefree revelry, the night descends into turmoil. When dawn breaks, the attendees are met with a horrifying revelation: Bam's lifeless body. Phing, who witnesses this grim scenario, seeks to reach out to Bam's spirit to identify her murderer. Sadly, despite making contact, Bam had consumed so much alcohol during the fateful night that even her ghost is unable to recall the events. The situation becomes even more convoluted when Lieutenant Dan, an ardent police officer, takes it upon himself to personally delve into the investigation. With the circumstances becoming increasingly intricate, the pressing question remains: will Phing be able to assist Bam's spirit in uncovering the truth?

In the Hong Kong Police Force, there exists a secretive unit referred to as the "7th Action Team" that focuses on probing paranormal incidents that defy scientific explanation. These cases are drawn from authentic urban myths originating in Hong Kong.

Taking place in the 1980s, the story revolves around Pang Pak Chuen, a Taoist expert and a professor of philosophy at a university. He takes on three young men - Cheung Hon Chung, Tsui Pak Keung, and Szema Chi Chuen - as his students. Together, they gain fame as fighters who specialize in dealing with ghosts. Eventually, they are approached by the secretive Seventh Assault Team, a police unit, to help solve a series of supernatural cases. It is during this time that they encounter Ghost Sing, a triad leader who is also a traditional Chinese healer.

"100 Stories of Terror" follows the success of "Onmyoji Abe no Seimei" on Tuesday nights during the "Super Jidaigeki" time slot. Utilizing computer graphics and special effects, a fresh perspective is brought to these long-standing horror tales.

Two decades ago, Kagami Ryoma, who was only 5 years old at the time, witnessed the tragic murder of his father, Ryoichi, in front of his eyes. Upon touching his father's lifeless body, he experienced a sudden influx of peculiar images flashing through his mind. From that moment on, he started to receive residual thoughts resembling flashbacks whenever he encountered deceased bodies or personal belongings. (Credit: TMDB)

One year ago, Mo Xiao Yun lost the hearing in her left ear due to an accident, which also led to her experiencing unusual sounds. She suspects that these sounds may be coming from a different realm, but she chooses to pretend not to notice in the hopes that it will go away. However, on her first day at a new job, she encounters a ghost who turns out to be her coworker, Ken. In an attempt to rid Xiao Yun of the ghost, her colleagues enlist the help of a specialist in exorcism and mortuary practices, Zhang Ji En. Despite Ji En's efforts, the ghost continues to haunt Xiao Yun.

The last installment of a series of brief ghost tales featured and led by Johnny's Jr. was titled "Kowai Nichiyoubi ~2000~ (Scary Sunday ~2000~)." This series had four individuals serving as "navigators" who presented the episodes: Akanishi Jin, Hasegawa Jun, Nagatani (formerly of Johnnys), and Hagewara Yukito.

Police investigators Xu Xiao and Lin Guo Qiang collaborate to look into a case involving dismemberment, revealing a connection to a centuries-old ritual for eternal life, orchestrated by an unexpected suspect - a seemingly unassuming young female. (TMDb)

Toru, a young part-time worker uninterested in social issues, is unexpectedly chosen as a juror in the trial of a woman accused of murder in a case involving a large inheritance. Despite overwhelming evidence pointing to her guilt, the jurors begin to vote "not guilty" one by one. A mysterious organization lurks in the background, manipulating the jury’s decisions. Meanwhile, strange occurrences start to unfold around Toru. When a fellow juror is threatened, Toru takes it upon himself to protect her. However, his girlfriend, a journalist, starts to question their relationship. Toru embarks on a solitary quest to uncover the truth.

Detective Ango Ishikawa is known for his intelligence and sharp observational skills. He maintains excellent physical fitness and possesses a strong drive for success. Ango prioritizes his work above all else, with little presence of a personal life. Following a gunshot wound to the head at a crime scene, Ango teeters on the edge of life and death. From that point on, Ango gains the ability to communicate with and see the deceased.

Kim Woo Hyun is the sole child of a senior police official. He enrolled in the police academy, achieving the top rank, and graduated with the highest honors as well. Following this, he became a detective in the cyber investigation unit. Woo Hyun dedicates his efforts to uncovering the hidden truths of individuals lurking in the digital realm.

Detective Cheo Yong utilizes his talent for communicating with spirits to crack cases.

Reboot of the American television show "Cold Case" from 2003.

After graduating from high school, Shintani Yosuke decided to move away from his hometown to escape the painful memories of his late brother and a cruel teacher. However, he recently returned to his hometown due to a job transfer. During a school reunion, he reunited with three old friends from his high school days. Together, they took revenge on their former teacher who used to physically punish students. The incident resulted in the teacher's death, which came as a shock to Yosuke and his friends who initially viewed it as a harmless prank.

Tse Chi Tong used to be the next in line to inherit a medicinal oil business that shut down over a decade ago. Presently, he is fully committed to his job as a postal worker, residing with his younger sibling Mei Ling and the faithful servant of his deceased father, Chan Tung. Tong's tranquil routine takes an unexpected turn when he encounters the ghost of a woman named Mak Chau Kuen, who shares her heartbreaking love story with him and implores him to fulfill a specific task. Determined to assist her, Tong joins forces with the spirited wealthy young lady Wong Yuk Cham on a mission to locate a missing letter from Kuen's lover, Miu Lin Sin, dating back 12 years.

In this 1970s supernatural thriller, Wang Jian, a police officer, stumbles upon the ghost of his neighbor, Huang Yinggu, who has been trapped in a braid inside the police station for over a decade. As Yinggu slowly unravels her tragic story to Jian, it is revealed that she was wrongly convicted of a crime she did not commit. Her nephew, Ye Jiasheng, was the true culprit who framed her to cover his tracks. Despite her efforts to break ties with Jiasheng's son, Ye Zuguang, who is involved in criminal activities, tragedy strikes again when Zuguang commits a heinous act and tries to pin it on Yinggu's daughter, Sun Minghua. With Jian now a police inspector, he works tirelessly to uncover the truth and bring justice to the innocent victims. However, Jiasheng, a cunning senior police inspector, uses deceitful tactics to protect his son, even resorting to framing innocent individuals and tampering with evidence. In a dramatic confrontation, Yinggu's ghost confronts Jiasheng, who remains unrepentant until his eventual demise from cancer. Justice ultimately prevails as new evidence surfaces, leading to Zuguang's confession and conviction. As the story unfolds, a subplot emerges involving Jian's wife, Baoyan, accepting bribes on his behalf, leading to her decision to come clean and face the consequences. The series concludes with Baoyan's release from prison and a heartwarming reunion with Jian and their family.

Xia Dong Qing, a seemingly invisible individual, possesses a unique ability to perceive the existence of otherworldly beings. Raised in an orphanage, he recently completed his university studies and is now focused on preparing for a postgraduate entrance exam and seeking employment. In the midst of his endeavors, Dong Qing lands a job at 444 Convenience Store. Rumored to be haunted after midnight, the store actually serves as a portal connecting two distinct dimensions in space. (iQiyi)

The residents of historic Shanghai are reeling from a string of murders committed by a serial killer, prompting three investigators to team up in an effort to unravel the mystery. Private detective Chen Yi Ming finds himself drawn into the case, where he crosses paths with Zhang Tian Xiao, the son of the police director, and Yao Fei, a striking woman recently returned from overseas. Together, they form a trio determined to solve the puzzle. However, as they delve deeper into the investigation, Chen Yi Ming uncovers a web of conspiracies and hidden truths that are closely tied to his own true identity.

The authorities are currently looking into a situation where a death was caused by a rare insect called the bullet ant. To prove his innocence, Tan Jingtian, a specialist in insect toxins, joins forces with forensic pathologist Jin Ling to assist in the unusual investigation. Through their discoveries, they start unraveling the secrets surrounding Tan's true identity. Working alongside police captain Chen Han and the rest of the investigative team, they meticulously follow every lead to gradually expose a long-time fugitive responsible for multiple crimes. (Chinesedrama.info)

An intriguing tale that poses the important query: What if it were possible to detect psychopaths ahead of time? The nation is in a state of panic as a violent serial killer's brutal crimes sow terror and disorder

In Duon Village, a place where the spirits of the deceased who have gone missing linger, Kim Wook, a con artist, accidentally finds himself in the village and becomes involved in a quest to reveal the truth behind their vanishings

Inexperienced yet talented Captain Lu Xiao of the Haigang Police Department has a reputation for solving difficult cases

The traveling doctor Ye Ping An, caught up in a mysterious and long-standing case, makes her way to Chang'an. Suspected of using supernatural healing methods, she influences people's thoughts and instills fear, as the ambitious commoner magistrate Yuan Shao Cheng takes advantage of the situation to advance his own power. When a murder occurs in Chang'an, Ye Ping An is implicated, leaving the question of whether she is an innocent victim or a cunning mastermind seeking revenge. The initial step in her complex plan has already been revealed.

A decade ago, the Shen family was tragically wiped out in a single night, leaving only Shen Song as the sole survivor. Shen Song later took the imperial examination in hopes of seeking vengeance, but instead found himself demoted to a lower social status. At the Huamen Tower fire during the Empress Dowager's Thousand Years Festival, Shen Song exposed the incompetence of the local prefect and caught the emperor's attention. He then teamed up with Gongsun Li, Li Qin Er, Zhan Mao Er, and others to form a detective group, solving numerous peculiar cases and ultimately unraveling the mystery behind the Shen family massacre.

In the once-thriving state-owned Asahi Factory, the remains of a female college student, whose foot has been severed, are inadvertently discovered in an abandoned sewage tank. The victim, identified as Shen Xiao Zhou, is the daughter of an employee at the factory. Lian Hai Ping, the leader of the criminal police team, is assigned to look into the matter. On the first day of the case, Shi Qiang Feng, a young criminal officer who reported the incident, finds himself unexpectedly placed on Lian Hai Ping's investigative team. This unforeseen case propels both of them into a fateful quest to track down the perpetrator. Concurrently, the investigation stirs up a concealed past within Lian Hai Ping's memory, while his new partner, Shi Qiang Feng, appears to harbor his own secrets. Throughout the inquiry, Lian Hai Ping uncovers that a mysterious force is orchestrating events surrounding the case. A partner with an enigmatic background, a first love tragically lost, a deeply entrenched entrepreneur, and a once-bustling factory area now in decline... This investigation weaves together truths that link the past and the future. The haze begins to lift, but the currents underneath are already in motion.

Shirakawa Jiro, a renowned author specializing in mystery novels filled with intricate plots, finds himself facing writer's block while working on his 100th book, following the success of his previous 99 bestsellers. Adopting the persona of skilled interviewer Aonuma Kiryu, he delves into the perplexing Tulip Murders - a series of gruesome homicides targeting housewives occurring a year apart. Utilizing his keen intellect and the support of his editor, he delves into the hidden secrets of the town, pursuing a real-life mystery rather than mere facts.

Yabukihara Joe enters the world of massage therapy at the urging of Eko-baba, the owner of a massage establishment he met a year ago. Despite his discomfort around strangers and general dislike of people, Joe is encouraged by Eko-baba's recognition of his talent. When a murder occurs involving one of Joe's clients' wealthy husbands, Joe finds himself under suspicion by the police. With the help of fellow masseur Aguri, Joe utilizes his massage skills and keen observation to unravel the mystery and prove his innocence. This experience becomes a pivotal moment in Joe's life, leading him to uncover his unexpected knack for solving murder cases that occur at his clients' homes.

The events of the story take place following the events of the film "Room Laundering." Miko Yakumo is still engaged in her practice of "room laundering," where she helps to resolve the concerns of spirits inhabiting various rooms. As she carries out her work, Miko Yakumo's bond with Akito Nijikawa blossoms into a romantic relationship.

Several months in the future, Tokyo is targeted with large bombs placed in various locations such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Kasumigaseki. In response, the Prime Minister's Official Residence issues a state of emergency. Toru Yamauchi and Yui Odagiri, members of the special unit Mihan, are involved in the police investigation. During the search for explosives, Yui Odagiri discovers Mihan leader Norito Izawa with a gun and a deceased woman nearby. (DramaWiki)

Officer Choi Moo Gak suffered the tragic loss of his younger sister in a barcode-related murder and, as a result, lost his senses of taste, smell, and pain. He subsequently encounters a girl named Oh Cho Rim, the sole eyewitness to the murder, who has a unique sixth sense that allows her to visualize smells.

Private investigator Yoon San unexpectedly turns into a vampire. While assisting his clients with different cases, he also seeks to unravel the enigma of his own transformation, all the while keeping his true identity concealed as he utilizes his distinctive powers to crack cases.

Ghost Vros narrates the tale of a new venture that utilizes virtual reality technology to rid spaces of spirits. The team at Ghost Vros seeks out apparitions using VR tools and offers guidance to restless spirits through therapeutic sessions.

Kyung Min and Detective Jong Suk, who have not been in touch for two decades, reunite after receiving a message from a long-lost friend. This message brings back painful memories of their school days and triggers a series of unexplained murders. As Jong Suk delves into the investigation, he uncovers links to the past, while the story delves into the roots of school violence and its lasting effects on society. Inspired by the animated movie "The King of Pigs" by Yeon Sang Ho, which is based on a true story.

Lei Hao Yang, a cat spirit, finds it amusing how humans consider themselves the most intelligent beings on Earth. Despite his disdain for human foolishness, Lei acknowledges Jiang Ke Qi as the one human he owes a debt of gratitude to. In return for saving his life in the past, Lei has established a company in secret to ensure her financial stability. As he prepares to pass on his role as boss to Jiang Ke Qi, Lei realizes that he has unexpectedly developed feelings of affection towards humans, a sentiment he once vehemently rejected.

High school student Watanuki Kimihiro possesses the unique ability to perceive spirits and monsters, though he is constantly tormented by them. After yet another encounter with malevolent apparitions on his way home, he stumbles upon a peculiar shop. Inside, he meets Ichihara Yuko, the enigmatic proprietor who offers to fulfill Watanuki's desire to be free of the spirits. However, the exchange requires Watanuki to work temporarily in her shop, where wishes are granted, in return. This marks the beginning of his journey into a realm filled with supernatural phenomena.