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Caught the K-drama bug? Then you’ll probably want to dive into the full library of Korean content on Netflix, but as you know, browsing Netflix can sometimes be a chore, so here are some tips on how to navigate Netflix’s collection of Korean content.
We’ve cataloged over 3,000 of these category codes into the so-called «Netflix Code Bible», which covers all sorts of different movie and TV genres that unlock the entire Netflix library of 6,000+.
So, without further ado, here’s a list of all the Netflix-specific category codes related to Netflix’s Korean library.
Sort Netflix by Korean Language
Probably the most effective way to check Netflix Korean programming is to use the new language filters available on the Netflix website version.
You’ll find a «Search by Languages» tab at the top of the Netflix website. Select «Original Language» in the first box on that page and «Korean» in the second box.
Alternatively, you can click to see the full list here.
This will provide you with the complete list of Korean movies and series on Netflix.
Sort Netflix by language
Additionally, for those in the United States, you can also find a complete breakdown of all the Korean-language content on Netflix via our library page.
Category Codes for Korean Content on Netflix
Now let’s go over some of the major category codes of the Korean language.
To use these codes, type them into the Netflix search bar on your device (either a mobile phone or a smart TV) or use the following URL in your web browser:
“https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/CATEGORY CODE”
Main Category Codes for K-Dramas
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Let’s start with the top K-Drama Category Codes that return most titles and will help you get started on your K-Drama rabbit hole.
We especially recommend the «for beginners» category code if you are still relatively new to the genre.
Additional list of Korean category codes
Please note: all of these categories yielded at least one title on Netflix in the UK; results for other regions may vary.
| Netflix Category Name | category code |
|---|---|
| Cerebral Korean Movies | 69250 |
| Critically Acclaimed Korean Dramas | 74382 |
| Critically Acclaimed Korean Movies | 27403 |
| dark korean dramas | 69520 |
| Dark Korean Movies | 25205 |
| Dark Korean Revenge Movies | 76779 |
| korean dark thrillers | 71997 |
| Emotional Korean Dramas | 69744 |
| Emotional Korean Movies | 67099 |
| Emotional Korean TV Dramas | 76730 |
| Emotional Korean TV Shows | 76533 |
| Exciting Korean Movies | 22750 |
| exciting korean tv shows | 76591 |
| Korean Feel Good Movies | 89573 |
| dumb korean movies | 74216 |
| gory korean movies | 49608 |
| Crude Korean Crime Movies | 47750 |
| raw korean movies | 24533 |
| candid korean dramas | 82219 |
| Candid Korean Movies | 76181 |
| korean comedies | 6626 |
| Korean crime comedies | 77361 |
| Korean crime dramas | 5101 |
| Korean crime movies | 7210 |
| Korean crime thrillers | 434 |
| korean animation | 1462059 |
| Korean Documentaries | 63204 |
| korean dramas | 1989 |
| Korean Friendship TV Dramas | 1529659 |
| Korean dramas based on real life | 88762 |
| Korean horror movies | 6968 |
| Korean military movies | 90307 |
| korean movies | 5685 |
| korean mysteries | 78665 |
| korean revenge movies | 19409 |
| Korean science fiction and fantasy | 859 |
| korean thrillers | 11283 |
| Korean TV Comedies | 88860 |
| Korean TV dramas | 68699 |
| korean tv shows | 67879 |
| Korean romantic dramas | 16935 |
| romantic korean movies | 16890 |
| Romantic Korean TV Dramas | 73705 |
| Romantic Korean TV Shows | 73567 |
| sexy korean dramas | 72998 |
| violent korean movies | 25442 |
| Visually Stunning Korean Movies | 35193 |
Lastly, stay tuned to our next Netflix hub for monthly roundups of all the new Korean content on Netflix.