Loved The Art of Sarah? 5 revenge-driven K-dramas you need to watch next

The Art of Sarah is a new mystery-thriller K-drama that has everyone talking about the intriguing plot and the way Shin Hae-sun pulls the main character. At the heart of the story is a woman named Sarah (which might also be a fake name), who keeps changing her identities to live a luxurious life.

Sarah claims to be a fashion executive of a high-end French luxury brand named Boudoir. Once the brand becomes popular in South Korea, Sarah starts using her manipulative skills and lies to attract the wealthy people.

However, the story takes a dramatic turn when a dead body is found inside a sewers and it was initially belived to be Sarah Kim. But as detective Park Mu-gyeong steps into the case, he discovers the fake identities this woman created.

Now, the bigger question is: why did Sarah do all of this? The simple answer is that she wanted to enjoy luxury and fame in her life. She had faced enough challenges in her life, and then Sarah decided to rise as a powerful and influential woman.

Those who have watched The Art of Sarah must be looking for more such stories about passion and revenge. And if you're one of them, don't miss out on the list of 5 K-dramas below!

5 mystery-thriller K-dramas to watch if you loved The Art of Sarah

Shin Hye-sun as Sarah Kim (Image via X @Netflix_PH)

Right after the premiere, The Art of Sarah became one of Netflix’s most talked-about Korean dramas. It reached No. 3 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 chart for non-English TV shows and also entered the Top 10 in at least 38 countries around the world.

Viewers across social media and Netflix charts described this K-drama as gripping and twisted, and also praised the actress for her acting skills. And if you're looking for more such dramas led by women and are revenge and passion-driven, here's a list of 5 K-dramas:

1) Dear X

A chilling story of a woman who manipulates her way to wealth and power, involving deception, crime, and a strong, calculating female lead. Many viewers say it's strikingly similar in vibe to an ambitious protagonist living a double life, with psychological layers and dark twists.

Where to watch Dear X: HBO Max, Rakuten Viki and TVING.

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2) Celebrity

Celebrity is another K-drama you should watch if you loved The Art of Sarah. The story is focused on an ordinary woman named A-ri stepping into the world of influencers and famous personalities.

Initially, A-ri was looked down on by people because of her financial condition. She didn't achieve much in her life until she also became popular and started exposing the dark side of glamour.

Where to watch Celebrity: Netflix

3) The Glory

The Glory remains one of the top K-dramas of Song Hye-kyo, which is focused on Moon Dong-eun, a woman who was bullied during her school time. Since Dong-eun didn't belong to a rich family, she couldn't escape those bullies who almost killed her.

But when Dong-eun finally finds a footing, she crafts a plan and takes revenge on everyone who bullied her. What makes this similar to The Art of Sarah is the determination of a woman to fight back and rise to power.

Where to watch The Glory: Netflix.

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4) Eve

Seo Yea-ji as Lee Ra-el (Image via Viki)

Eve is a 2022 K-drama that stars fan-favorite actress Seo Yea-ji as Lee Ra-el (alias Kim Sun-bin), a woman who spends 13 years meticulously plotting vengeance after powerful figures including former politician Han Pan-ro and LY Group chairman Kang Yoon-gyeom (Park Byung-eun), orchestrate her father's murder and destroy her family in a corporate takeover.

Ra-el gets training after being adopted and then begins her quest to settle the score with the culprits. What makes this a must-watch after enjoying The Art of Sarah is how cleverly the protagonist takes each step.

Where to watch Eve: Netflix.

5) Anna

Bae Suzy as Anna (Image via Prime Video)

Anna stars Bae Suzy as Lee Yu-mi, a gifted young woman from a modest background who tells a minor lie to escape financial struggle, just as Sarah wanted to escape her struggles in The Art of Sarah.

That single falsehood grows into full identity theft as she assumes the name "Anna" adopts fabricated credentials, enters elite society, becomes a Joseon art lecturer and marries a wealthy CEO.

Where to watch: Prime Video