Hometown Legends (2008) - Asian drama recommendation
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Hometown Legends (2008)(전설의 고향)

2008South Korea
AnthologyEmotionally Strong Female LeadExorcist Male LeadGhost Supporting CharacterGraphic ViolenceHistoricalHorrorIll ChildMysteryPalace Guard Male LeadPalacePoisoningQueen MunjeongSupernatural

Hometown Legends (2008) consists of eight one-act plays. This series follows the tradition of a well-known collection of ghost tales that were originally broadcast on KBS from 1977 to 1989 and then again from 1996 to 1999. Its release signifies the revival of the series after a nine-year hiatus.

Asian dramas like
Hometown Legends 2008

Recommendation: Demon Book similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
29%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Demon Book(귀서)

2008South Korea
HistoricalHorrorMysteryPalace Guard Male LeadPalaceQueen MunjeongDeathGoreHistorical FigureInvestigationMultiple MainsMurderSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Historical, Horror, Mystery, Palace Guard Male Lead, Palace, and Queen Munjeong themes with a 29% similarity match.

Following the unexpected passing of Injong, a series of bizarre deaths starts to afflict the palace in quick succession. Sa Hyeon, the leader of the Royal Guards and a lifelong friend of Injong, delves into the enigmas surrounding these disturbing events.

Recommendation: Damned Files similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
22%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Damned Files(ダムド・ファイル シーズン I)

2003Japan
AnthologyHorrorMysterySupernaturalGhostInvestigationParanormalSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Anthology, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 22% similarity match.

A collection of tales inspired by regional ghost stories and supernatural occurrences

Recommendation: Strange Stories from Liao Zhai Season 4 similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
22%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Strange Stories from Liao Zhai Season 4(聊斋新编)

2015China
AnthologyHistoricalHorrorMysterySupernaturalNovel AdaptationAdventureFamilyFantasyInvestigationMartial ArtsRomanceSuspenseWuxia

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Anthology, Historical, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 22% similarity match.

A fresh compilation of tales from Liao Zhai is now available, comprising a total of 8 stories: Lu Pan, Qian Kun, Heng Niang, Lian Suo, Ye Sheng, Ye Cha Guo, Hua Gu Zi, and Lv Yi Nv. However, only 6 stories were featured in the initial broadcast, excluding Hua Gu Zi and Ye Cha Guo.

Recommendation: Tientsin Mystic 2 similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
22%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Tientsin Mystic 2(河神2)

2020China
Emotionally Strong Female LeadHistoricalHorrorMysterySupernaturalNovel AdaptationBromanceChildhood Friends RelationshipChinese Republican EraInvestigationMurderPolice Department SettingSex IndustryShamanism

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Historical, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 22% similarity match.

Guo De You and his team are currently looking into the mysterious occurrences that have taken place during the republic era. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: 100 Tales of Horror similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
21%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

100 Tales of Horror(怪談百物語)

2002Japan
HistoricalHorrorMysterySupernaturalEpisodic FormatGhostInvestigationSuspenseThriller

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Historical, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 21% similarity match.

"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.

Recommendation: Damned Files Season 2 similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
21%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Damned Files Season 2(ダムド・ファイル シーズン II)

2003Japan
AnthologyHorrorMysterySupernaturalGhostInvestigationMiniseriesParanormalSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Anthology, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 21% similarity match.

A collection of tales inspired by regional ghost stories and supernatural occurrences, each episode delves into a different urban legend reimagined by a variety of filmmakers and writers

Recommendation: Strange School Tales similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
21%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Strange School Tales(학교 기담)

2020South Korea
AnthologyHorrorMysterySupernaturalDramaInvestigationMiniseriesSchool SettingSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Anthology, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 21% similarity match.

Available in two formats: 6 episodes (Television) || 12 episodes (Online)

Recommendation: Horror Delivery Service similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
21%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Horror Delivery Service(호러 딜리버리 서비스)

2016South Korea
AnthologyHorrorMysterySupernaturalGhostInvestigationMiniseriesSuspenseWeb Series

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Anthology, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 21% similarity match.

"Horror Delivery Service" is a brief thriller. Occasionally, everyone experiences unsettling thoughts about what might occur in familiar environments—a family home, inside an elevator, during a commute from class, or by a tranquil river. In each self-contained episode, these thoughts are transformed into urban legends that disrupt the calm and routine of daily existence. (VIU)

Recommendation: Damned Files Season 3 similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
20%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Damned Files Season 3(ダムド・ファイル シーズンIII)

2004Japan
AnthologyHorrorMysterySupernaturalGhostInvestigationMiniseriesMultiple MainsParanormalSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Anthology, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 20% similarity match.

A collection of tales inspired by regional ghost stories and supernatural incidents

Recommendation: Goddess Hotel Season 2 similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
20%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Goddess Hotel Season 2(女神酒店 第二季)

2022China
HistoricalHorrorMysterySupernaturalChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionInvestigationRomanceShort Length SeriesSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Historical, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Goddess Hotel Season 3 similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
20%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Goddess Hotel Season 3(女神酒店 第三季)

2022China
HistoricalHorrorMysterySupernaturalChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionInvestigationRomanceShort Length SeriesSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Historical, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
19%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang(灵魂摆渡之南洋传说)

2021China
HistoricalHorrorMysterySupernaturalChinese Republican EraGhostGhost-seeing Male LeadHistorical FictionInvestigationSupernatural PowerSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Historical, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 19% similarity match.

The play revolves around Xia Dong Qing and Zhao Li, who acts as a soul ferryman, assisting lingering souls who have unfinished business in the mortal realm. Despite appearing inconspicuous, Xia Dong Qing harbors a mysterious ability - his special eyes, known as Yin and Yang Eyes, allow him to perceive beings from the spirit world and interact with them. This unique gift brings about various challenges for Xia Dong Qing.

Recommendation: Laundering similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
19%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Laundering(ロンダリング)

2025Japan
HorrorMysterySupernaturalInvestigationSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 19% similarity match.

Hiyama Eisuke is an actor who has struggled to find success. He relocated from Osaka to Tokyo with dreams of stardom, but only managed to land small roles and made very little money, living paycheck to paycheck. He possessed a rather unhelpful "gift": a bothersome ability to "hear" the voices of spirits who died prematurely. Lacking any psychic abilities, he couldn’t see or communicate with these spirits; he merely heard their voices in a one-sided manner. This led him to recklessly pursue cheap haunted properties, where he was tormented by the distressing voices of the deceased, resulting in frequent moves and a downward spiral into poverty. One day, Hiyama found himself in yet another haunted place and decided to visit "Amami Real Estate," the agency that handled the property, to voice his complaints. The president, Amami Goro, who was aware of Hiyama's unique ability, mentioned, "I have a property that might interest you," and took him to an unexpected location. It was a room in a high-end apartment where a woman had taken her own life five years prior. Due to the tragic incident, the rent had been lowered, and over the years, ten tenants had left in quick succession, all suffering from mental instability, with one even attempting suicide, marking it as a special A-class accident property. Hiyama was offered a temporary job to stay in the room, confirm that it was safe to live in, and help improve the property’s reputation. Tempted by the generous pay, he agreed. That night, he immediately heard a voice, but surprisingly, the woman who was believed to have committed suicide declared, "I was murdered!"

Recommendation: Candle in the Tomb: The Lost Caverns similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
18%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Candle in the Tomb: The Lost Caverns(龙岭迷窟)

2020China
Emotionally Strong Female LeadHorrorMysterySupernaturalActionNovel AdaptationAdventureDeathInvestigationSuspenseTomb RaidingTreasure Hunting

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 18% similarity match.

Hu Ba Yi, Shirley Yang, and Wang Pang Zi embark on an expedition to explore a cryptic tomb located in the Shaanxi region. Meanwhile, Shirley Yang sets out to investigate strange markings on fossil fragments at the Longling Maze Grottos. During her journey, she encounters Hu Ba Yi and Wang Pang Zi, who have recently fled from an ancient city. The three of them join forces to embark on another adventure of tomb exploration.

Recommendation: Goddess Hotel similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
18%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Goddess Hotel(女神酒店 第一季)

2022China
HistoricalHorrorMysterySupernaturalChinese Republican EraFilmed VerticallyHistorical FictionInvestigationRomanceShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Series

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Historical, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 18% similarity match.

During the 1920s, a luxurious hotel known as the goddess hotel could be found on the outskirts of Shanghai, situated on the shores of Tiannu Lake. The hotel was established by Jin Dong Lin, who had recently returned from studying abroad. The establishment was frequented by prominent individuals and was adorned with bright lights, with a grand hall featuring an eight-armed goddess statue, reminiscent of Mount Xumi. Tragedy struck three years into Jin Dong Lin's marriage when his lifeless body was discovered floating in a pool of white lotus, bearing wounds from the eight sharp weapons of the goddess. As investigations unfolded, the women in his life were unmasked one by one: the hotel manager, showgirl, cleaner, female star, writer, widow, and original wife. Along the shores of Tiannu Lake, blood stained the white lotus flowers, the goddess remained silent, her arms empty.

Recommendation: Master of the Five Paths similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
18%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Master of the Five Paths(오구도령)

2008South Korea
Exorcist Male LeadGhost Supporting CharacterHorrorSupernaturalDeathEpidemicExorcismGhost-seeing Female LeadGhost-seeing Male LeadMultiple MainsSupernatural BeingTwo Roles

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Exorcist Male Lead, Ghost Supporting Character, Horror, and Supernatural themes with a 18% similarity match.

In a community where the realms of the living and the deceased intertwine in a chaotic manner, an exorcist reveals concealed truths, gradually, to help the spirits of the departed find their way and to cleanse the village.

Recommendation: Dark City similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
18%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Dark City(黑市)

2019Hong Kong
AnthologyHorrorSupernaturalCrimeDramaSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Anthology, Horror, and Supernatural themes with a 18% similarity match.

Dark City tells the story of sinister entities and beings crossing over from an alternate dimension into our reality after a group of students dabble with a Oujia board. (HK TV Drama)

Recommendation: Another Heaven ~Eclipse~ similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
18%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Another Heaven ~Eclipse~(アナザヘヴン〜Eclipse〜)

2000Japan
HorrorMysterySupernaturalNovel AdaptationInvestigationSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 18% similarity match.

Broadcasted in tandem with the film, the series depicts a separate event that takes place both prior to and following the events of the movie. ~Derived from a book authored by Joji Iida.

Recommendation: Hometown Legends (2009) similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
18%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Hometown Legends (2009)(전설의 고향)

2009South Korea
AnthologyHorrorSupernaturalGhostMiniseriesSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Anthology, Horror, and Supernatural themes with a 18% similarity match.

Hometown Legends (2009) serves as a sequel to a renowned series of ghost tales that initially premiered on KBS from 1977 to 1989, and subsequently from 1996 to 1999. Following a successful revival in 2008, KBS opted to produce another collection of one-act dramas. Each episode presents a unique ghost story: Episode 1: 혈귀 (Hyeolgwi) / Blood Ghost / Vampire / Kiss of the Vampire, Episode 2: 죽도의 한 (Jukdoui Han) / The Regrets of Bamboo Knife / The Grudge Island, Episode 3: 계집종 (Gyejibjong) / Servant / Come with Me to Hell, Episode 4: 목각귀 (Mokgakgwi) / Wood Ghost / The Wooden Doll, Episode 5: 씨받이 (Sshibachi) / Surrogate Mother, Episode 6: 금서 (Geumseo) / Forbidden Book, Episode 7: 조용한 마을 (Joyonghan Maeul) / Silent Village, Episode 8: 구미호 (Gumiho) / Fox with Nine Tails, Episode 9: 묘정의 구슬 (Myo Jeongui Guseul) / Myo Jeong's Pearl, and Episode 10: 가면귀 (Gamyeongwi) / The Mask's Eye / The Masked Ghost.

Recommendation: Demon's Path similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Demon's Path(陽關道)

2018Hong Kong
Graphic ViolenceHorrorMysterySupernaturalCriminal Supporting CharacterForensic ScienceGun ViolenceInvestigationPolice Department SettingSerial Killer Supporting CharacterSerial KillingsShamanismSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Graphic Violence, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

Three killers thought they could avoid punishment by staying under the radar

Recommendation: Death Cash similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Death Cash(死幣)

2016Japan
Emotionally Strong Female LeadGraphic ViolenceMysterySupernaturalAbsent ParentDetective Male LeadHardworking Male LeadInvestigationSchool SettingStudent Female LeadUrban LegendYoung Adult Female LeadYouth

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Graphic Violence, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

Minami Yuka, a college student, possesses the gift of foreseeing the deaths of others. When her friend tragically passes away, 10,000 yen notes are discovered scattered near the body, stained with mysterious black marks. Subsequently, more individuals in Yuka's proximity meet untimely demises under puzzling circumstances. Yuka partners with Detective Wakamoto Takeshi to unravel the enigmatic string of deaths.

Recommendation: The Imperial Doctress similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

The Imperial Doctress(女医·明妃传)

2016China
Emotionally Strong Female LeadHistoricalPalacePoisoningDramaEmpress Dowager Supporting CharacterHostage SituationInchoate CrimeLove TriangleMedicalMing DynastySmart Female LeadSwordsman Male Lead

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Historical, Palace, and Poisoning themes with a 17% similarity match.

Taking place during the Ming Dynasty when female doctors were unheard of, Hang Yun Xian hails from a lineage of medical healers. Despite her family's history as court physicians, they ceased practicing medicine after Yun Xian's grandfather was wrongly accused of malpractice. Undeterred, Yun Xian secretly pursues her passion for medicine. Her path takes a turn when she encounters Emperor Qi Zhen and his brother Qi Zhu, both of whom are captivated by her, sparking a love story that endures over many years.

Recommendation: Tientsin Mystic similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Tientsin Mystic(河神)

2017China
HistoricalHorrorMysterySupernaturalNovel AdaptationBromanceChinese Republican EraDeathEccentric Male LeadHypnosisInfectious DiseaseInvestigationShamanismViolence

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Historical, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

In the Republican era, strange events plague a river, prompting policeman Guo De You to utilize his inherited gift from the 'Old River God' to uncover the truth behind a murder. Suspected of the crime, he teams up with Ding Mao, the son of the victim, and a group of unlikely allies to investigate an incident from two decades ago. This storyline is adapted from the novel "He Shen" by Tian Xia Ba Chang.

Recommendation: Eagles and Youngster similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Eagles and Youngster(天坑鹰猎)

2018China
Emotionally Strong Female LeadHistoricalMysterySupernatural1980sNovel AdaptationAdventureClanInvestigationSmart Male LeadSnowy SettingVillage SettingViolence Against AnimalsWinter Setting

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Historical, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

The protagonist embarks on a perilous quest to locate a cure for his mentor Lu Guo Hua, venturing to a distant icy land fraught with dangers. Along the way, he befriends a band of hunters and undergoes a transformative journey of self-discovery, evolving from a naïve youth into a mature individual. (AppleTV) Derived from the book "Eagles and Youngster" by Tian Xia Ba Chang.

Recommendation: Candle in the Tomb: The Wrath of Time similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Candle in the Tomb: The Wrath of Time(怒晴湘西)

2019China
Emotionally Strong Female LeadHistoricalMysterySupernaturalAdventureChinese Republican EraDeathDeath Of An AnimalHistorical FictionMinoritiesSlight HorrorSlight RomanceTaoismTomb Raiding

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Historical, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

Chen Yu Lou, a tomb raider and leader of the Xieling Clan, teams up with warlord Luo Lao Wai to journey to Xiangxi and explore the tombs from the Yuan dynasty. Along the way, they encounter Zhe Gu Shao, who is seeking a magical bead to break a curse on his clan rather than treasures. Yu Lou and Gu Shao decide to work together to venture into the uncharted territory of the Yuan tombs.

Recommendation: Goedam similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Goedam(도시괴담)

2020South Korea
AnthologyGraphic ViolenceHorrorSupernaturalCGIDark FantasyGhostPsychologicalSchool SettingShort Length SeriesSpirit PossessionSupernatural BeingThrillerViolence Against Children

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Anthology, Graphic Violence, Horror, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

As darkness envelops the city, phantoms and shadows awaken in this horror anthology series that centers around urban myths. (Netflix)

Recommendation: 2021 Summer Drama Collage: Monster Mansion similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

2021 Summer Drama Collage: Monster Mansion(2021 썸머 드라마 콜라주: 괴기맨숀)

2021South Korea
Graphic ViolenceHorrorMysterySupernaturalFire AccidentHaunted House SettingInvestigationJump ScareMass SuicideSerial KillingsSpirit PossessionSuspenseThrillerWriter Male Lead

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Graphic Violence, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

A collection of stories depicting the unsettling and creepy events experienced by webtoon creator Ji Woo during her investigation of the deserted Gwanglim Mansion

Recommendation: Shan Ye Yi Si Season 2 similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Shan Ye Yi Si Season 2(山野异事 卷贰)

2023China
AnthologyHistoricalSupernaturalFantasyMobile DramaShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Anthology, Historical, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

Recommendation: Follow Your Heart similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Follow Your Heart(颜心记)

2024China
HistoricalMysteryPoisoningSupernaturalAdventureBeauty Salon Owner Female LeadFight For JusticePassionate Female LeadPhysically Strong Male LeadProsopagnosiaRomanceTraditional Medicine Doctor Female LeadTraditional Medicine Doctor Supporting CharacterTransformation

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Historical, Mystery, Poisoning, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

In the martial world, Prince Jiang Xin Bai, who suffers from face blindness, teams up with the cursed doctor Yan Nan Xing for a journey filled with challenges and a quest for justice

Recommendation: Ghost Cleansing Ltd similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Ghost Cleansing Ltd(凶宅清潔師)

2021Hong Kong
HorrorMysterySupernaturalGhostInvestigationMultiple MainsSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

Chiu and his closest companion, Hung, attempt to communicate with a saucer spirit to seek answers about an upcoming test. However, they are interrupted midway and are unable to complete the process. They make another attempt at Chiu's house, but encounter supernatural occurrences that result in the tragic death of Chiu's parents. Years later, Chiu, who has been studying exorcism under a mentor since the incident, reunites with Hung. Hung has been struggling with severe PTSD for the past eighteen years. As Chiu helps his friend cope with his condition, they realize that the supernatural events from the past may not have been resolved.

Recommendation: The Dreamwalker similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

The Dreamwalker(入梦师:拂衣与阿七)

2025China
HistoricalHorrorMysterySupernaturalFantasyHistorical FictionInvestigationLate Qing DynastyPrinceRunaway Male LeadShort Length SeriesSpiritSuspenseWeb Series

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Historical, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

Hei Fu Yi, the only member of her family to survive a brutal massacre, inadvertently revives the ancient spirit of a lamp named A Qi, establishing a bond that ties their fates together. Accompanied by the lively A Qi and a fugitive young prince, she navigates the tumultuous times of the late Qing dynasty, pursuing hidden supernatural truths and the darker aspects of humanity until she reveals the reality behind her family's demise.

Recommendation: Kaidan - Horror Classics similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Kaidan - Horror Classics(妖しき文豪怪談)

2010Japan
AnthologyHistoricalHorrorAdapted From A Short StoryDramaMiniseriesSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Anthology, Historical, and Horror themes with a 17% similarity match.

"Kaidan - Horror Classics" showcases chilling tales penned by acclaimed contemporary Japanese authors Yasunari Kawabata, Osamu Dazai, Akutagawa Ryunosuke, & Saisei Muro. Episode 1: One Arm / Kataude / Episode 2: The Leafy Cherry Tree and Magic Flute / Hazakura to Mateki / Episode 3: The Nose / Hana / Episode 4: Latter Days / Nochi no Hi /

Recommendation: Soul similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Soul()

2009South Korea
Graphic ViolenceHorrorMysterySupernaturalCriminal Profiler Male LeadDeathEccentric Female LeadFraternal Twin Female LeadGhost-seeing Female LeadMurderPhysically Strong Female LeadRevengeRomanceSerial Killer Female Lead

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Graphic Violence, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

Ha Na and Doo Na were twin sisters with an exceptionally close bond until a tragic event led to Doo Na's death. One day, the typically lively and spirited Ha Na begins to notice a transformation within herself. She discovers that she possesses extraordinary strength and abilities beyond the ordinary. It dawns on her that the spirit of her deceased sister, Doo Na, has taken residence within her. Meanwhile, Shin Ryu, a criminal psychologist, exploits Ha Na's newfound powers to eliminate individuals who escape legal justice.

Recommendation: The Scholar Who Walks the Night similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

The Scholar Who Walks the Night(밤을 걷는 선비)

2015South Korea
Graphic ViolenceHistoricalMysteryPalaceAdapted From A ManhwaCross-DressingFantasyFirst LoveInterspecies RomanceJoseon DynastyRomanceScholar Male LeadVampire FictionVillage Setting

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Graphic Violence, Historical, Mystery, and Palace themes with a 17% similarity match.

During the Joseon Dynasty, the well-dressed young nobleman Kim Sung Yeol exists as a vampire to honor a commitment he made to his friends. In his human days, Sung Yeol uncovered the existence of the vampire Gwi, who holds power over the King in determining the succession of the royal family. After being resurrected as a vampire, Sung Yeol is determined to battle Gwi. Now, he serves as a protector vampire, striving to combat the malevolent vampire while retaining his human essence. (MBC)

Recommendation: The Village: Achiara's Secret similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

The Village: Achiara's Secret(마을 - 아치아라의 비밀)

2015South Korea
Emotionally Strong Female LeadHorrorMysterySupernaturalBirth SecretCross-DressingGhost-seeing Female LeadInvestigationMean In-LawMiddle SchoolMurderSuspenseThrillerViolence Against Children

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Gyeongseong Creature Season 2(경성크리처 시즌2)

2024South Korea
Graphic ViolenceHistoricalHorrorSupernaturalActionAge GapCGIDramaMonsterPhysically Strong Male LeadSci-FiSuspenseThrillerVillain Supporting Character

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Graphic Violence, Historical, Horror, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

The "Gyeongseong Creature" makes a comeback, expanding its story from the chaotic spring of 1945 to the lively streets of Seoul in 2024. This sequel, taking place in a world filled with monstrous beings resulting from human desires, continues to intertwine the destinies of Jang Tae Sang and Yoon Chae Ok.

Recommendation: Midnight Horror: Six Nights similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Midnight Horror: Six Nights(미드나잇 호러: 6개의 밤)

2022South Korea
AnthologyHorrorMysterySupernaturalBlind Supporting CharacterCaregiver Female LeadChef Female LeadConvenience Store SettingLifeNeighbors' RelationshipRestaurateur Female LeadSecurity Guard Female LeadSisters' RelationshipWitchcraft

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Anthology, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

A collection of six episodes depicts the terrors of ordinary life. The transformation of everyday routines into eerie experiences is showcased in this anthology.

Recommendation: Revenant similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Revenant(악귀)

2023South Korea
Emotionally Strong Female LeadHorrorMysterySupernaturalDetective Male LeadDifficult ChildhoodFolkloreOccultProfessor Male LeadSpiritSpirit PossessionStudent Female LeadThrillerWinter Setting

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

When a gateway to a different realm opens, evil spirits are set free. Ku San Young gets possessed by one of them, and Yeom Hae Sang, who has the ability to perceive these spirits, teams up with her to unravel the mysteries surrounding a series of deaths connected to five sacred objects. Ku San Young balances her part-time job with her goal of becoming a government official. After inheriting items from her late father, she gets caught up in peculiar deaths and undergoes a transformation. Yeom Hae Sang, a wealthy professor of folklore who can see demons, witnessed his mother's death at their hands. He crosses paths with Ku San Young and confronts the demon responsible for his mother's demise. Lee Hong Sae, a dedicated police lieutenant, gets caught up in these enigmatic occurrences due to his interactions with Ku San Young and Yeom Hae Sang.

Recommendation: Sweet Home Season 3 similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Sweet Home Season 3(스위트홈 시즌3)

2024South Korea
Emotionally Strong Female LeadGraphic ViolenceHorrorSupernaturalActionAdapted From A WebtoonApocalypseDeathDramaEmotionally Strong Male LeadGoreMonsterPhysically Strong Male LeadSci-Fi

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Graphic Violence, Horror, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

The ongoing crisis of monsterization continues as Hyeon Su battles to reclaim his humanity while Nam Sang Won inhabits Pyeon Sang Uk's body and leads a group to the survivors' stadium. They introduce a new, unconventional condition for those with symptoms, causing confusion among the people. Eun Hyeok, reborn from a cocoon, emerges in a different form. Season 3 will depict the final struggle of those caught between monsters and humans in the series "Sweet Home" by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young Chan.

Recommendation: Hellbound Season 2 similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Hellbound Season 2(지옥 시즌2)

2024South Korea
Graphic ViolenceHorrorMysterySupernaturalAttempted MurderCultDark FantasyFlashback To PastInchoate CrimeMonsterPropagandaResurrectionSupernatural PowerThriller

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Graphic Violence, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

Amidst the ongoing chaos and tumultuous decrees, attorney Min Hye Jin finds herself caught up once again with The New Truth Society and the Arrowheads as Chairman Jung Jin Su and Park Jung Ja suddenly reappear. This information is sourced from Netflix and is based on the webtoon "Hellbound 2: Resurrected" written by Yeon Sang Ho and illustrated by Choi Kyu Seok.

Recommendation: Possessed similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Possessed(빙의)

2019South Korea
Graphic ViolenceHorrorMysterySupernaturalDark FictionDeathDetective Male LeadGhost-seeing Female LeadMurderNoirRomanceSupernatural PowerTortureTrauma

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Graphic Violence, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

Kang Pil Sung, a detective known for his gruff demeanor and laid-back attitude but possessing keen instincts, encounters Hong Seo Jung, a reserved psychic medium who conceals her talents. Together, they collaborate to crack cases, leveraging their distinct abilities to reveal the truth.

Recommendation: Who Are You similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Who Are You(후아유 )

2013South Korea
Emotionally Strong Female LeadHorrorMysterySupernaturalAmnesiaDeathGhostGhost-seeing Female LeadInvestigationLove TriangleMurderOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceSuspense

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Dear Hongrang similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Dear Hongrang(탄금)

2025South Korea
Graphic ViolenceHistoricalMysteryPalaceAbusive ParentAbusive Step-ParentAdoptive Father-Adoptive Son RelationshipAdoptive Mother-Adoptive Son RelationshipAge GapMelodramaRomanceSearching For A ChildSearching For A SiblingViolence Against Children

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Graphic Violence, Historical, Mystery, and Palace themes with a 17% similarity match.

During the late Joseon Dynasty, a family gains wealth through the trade of art. However, a mysterious occurrence happens when their son, Hong Rang, reappears after vanishing for ten years with no recollection of his past. Jae I, his half-sister who has been close to him since childhood, is determined to uncover the truth behind his sudden disappearance. Jae I, a smart and attractive woman with a troubled demeanor, lives with an abusive stepmother and neglectful father. She used to rely on Hong Rang, but her life took a difficult turn after he went missing. Hong Rang, who grew up in luxury, returns to uncover his true identity, which remains a mystery to all.

Recommendation: Strange Stories from Liao Zhai Season 3 similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Strange Stories from Liao Zhai Season 3(聊斋3)

2010China
AnthologyHistoricalSupernaturalNovel AdaptationHistorical FictionMultiple MainsQing Dynasty

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Anthology, Historical, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

Liao Zhai Zhi Yi, also known as Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, is a compilation of close to five hundred predominantly supernatural stories that were released in the early Qing Dynasty. This 36 episode series focuses on six of these tales.

Recommendation: Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2 similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2(月升沧海)

2022China
Graphic ViolenceHistoricalMysteryPalaceNovel AdaptationCharacter DevelopmentDeathGeneral Male LeadInvestigationPoliticalRevengeRomanceSlight ComedySlow Burn Romance

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Graphic Violence, Historical, Mystery, and Palace themes with a 17% similarity match.

Following a series of unexpected events, Cheng Shao Shang and Ling Bu Yi are set to wed with the approval of the Emperor. However, they still face numerous challenges ahead. Cheng Shao Shang, who was neglected and abandoned in her youth, must now refine herself into a lady befitting Ling Bu Yi's status under the guidance of the Empress. Despite valuing her independence, she finds herself constrained by her engagement to Ling Bu Yi. Ling Bu Yi, on the other hand, is on a mission to uncover the truth behind his clan's massacre and seek revenge, all while harboring his own secrets. Will they be able to overcome these obstacles and create a bond that outshines the stars in the sky?

Recommendation: The Tipsy Mystery similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

The Tipsy Mystery(ฆาตกรรมจำไม่ได้)

2025Thailand
Ghost Supporting CharacterHorrorMysterySupernaturalChildhood Friends RelationshipComedyDeathGhostGhost-seeing Female LeadInvestigationMedium Female LeadMurderPolice Officer Male LeadSupernatural Being

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Ghost Supporting Character, Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 17% similarity match.

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?

Recommendation: Ghost Catcher: Legend of Beauty similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
16%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Ghost Catcher: Legend of Beauty(天师钟馗)

2010China
HistoricalMysterySupernaturalFantasyGhostHistorical FictionInvestigationTang Dynasty

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Historical, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 16% similarity match.

Recommendation: In the Dream to Find the Answer similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
16%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

In the Dream to Find the Answer(四手妙弹)

2015China
HistoricalMysterySupernaturalAdventureFriendshipInvestigationRomanceTime Travel

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Historical, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 16% similarity match.

Four women of varying personalities and abilities journey through time to ancient China, where they work together to unravel mysterious cases

Recommendation: Bu Si Yi: Guai Tan similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
16%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Bu Si Yi: Guai Tan(不思异:怪谈)

2024China
HorrorMysterySupernaturalInvestigationMiniseriesShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Series

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 16% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Mystery of Dragon Town similar to Hometown Legends (2008)
16%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

The Mystery of Dragon Town(青龙镇谜案)

2025China
HistoricalHorrorMysteryChinese Republican EraInvestigationShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Series

Like Hometown Legends (2008), this drama also features Historical, Horror, and Mystery themes with a 16% similarity match.

Xiao Jiu, a woman who works with corpses, is tasked with transporting the body of a rich young man to an ancient estate. Upon arrival, she finds out that the man's parents are conducting a ghost wedding for him. The next day, the parents visit Xiao Jiu and insist that their son's body has disappeared and demand its return.