Into D.P.? These Top Best Military Korean Series!

D.P. didn’t feel like just another military drama.

It was rough. Real. Quietly devastating.

It showed what happens inside a system that breaks people down.

And how the ones who chase others… are broken too.

It wasn’t about war.

It was about duty, fear, shame — and trying to do the right thing when everything feels wrong.

If D.P. hit you hard, you’re not alone.

Here are 12 Korean dramas that also dig deep into military life, sacrifice, and the people caught in between.

Some show the battlefield.

Others focus on life behind the uniform.

But every one of them tells a story worth watching.

1. Descendants of the Sun (2016)

Genre: Romance, Military, Melodrama

A soldier and a doctor fall in love in a war-torn country.

It’s emotional, dramatic, and visually stunning.

The military backdrop raises the stakes for every choice they make.

It’s not subtle, but it’s iconic.

2. Search (2020)

Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Military Horror

Soldiers are sent to the DMZ to investigate strange deaths.

They find more than they expected.

This one mixes military with horror and survival.

Dark, tense, and full of twists.

3. Crash Landing on You (2019)

Genre: Romance, Military, Comedy-Drama

A South Korean woman crash lands in North Korea.

A soldier helps her hide.

Yes, it’s romantic — but it also shows North Korean military life in rare detail.

Funny and heartbreaking at once.

4. Comrades (2010)

Genre: Historical War, Brotherhood, Action

Set during the Korean War, this classic series follows soldiers from both sides.

It shows how war pulls people apart and sometimes brings them together.

Raw and emotional.

Still holds up today.

5. The King 2 Hearts (2012)

Genre: Romance, Politics, Military Training

A South Korean prince is forced into military training with North Korean officers.

A story of pride, peace, and power.

The mix of love and duty makes it unique.

6. Military Prosecutor Doberman (2022)

Genre: Legal, Action, Revenge

Two military prosecutors go after corruption in the army.

There’s revenge, courtroom tension, and full-on action.

It’s slick and sharp, with a lead character you won’t forget.

7. The Great Battle (2018 – Movie)**

Genre: Historical, Epic, War

Based on a true story — 88 soldiers held off thousands.

This film is all grit and courage.

Not a drama, but worth adding if you loved D.P.’s fight scenes.

8. Six Flying Dragons (2015)

Genre: Historical, Strategy, Rebellion

Not strictly a military drama — but packed with battles and war tactics.

It follows generals and fighters building a new dynasty.

Slow burn, heavy payoff.

9. Road No. 1 (2010)

Genre: War, Romance, Friendship

Two friends. One woman.

War tears all three apart.

Set during the Korean War, it’s about love, loyalty, and survival.

It doesn’t hold back on emotion or pain.

10. Signal (2016)

Genre: Crime, Mystery, Justice

While not a military drama, it shares D.P.’s theme — chasing truth in a broken system.

A detective uses a walkie-talkie to talk to someone from the past.

It’s about fighting injustice, even when it hurts.

Same energy, different setting.

11. Bravo My Life (Military Edition – 2025 Rumored)

Genre: Slice of Life, Military Training, Healing

A rumored upcoming series focused on rookies adjusting to military life.

No glamor. Just day-to-day struggles, mental health, and bonding.

If it releases, expect quiet emotional punches like D.P.

12. D.P. Season 2 (2023)

Genre: Military, Drama, Action

You probably already watched this.

But if you haven’t — do it.

The second season digs even deeper.

More stories. More pain.

And more truths the system doesn’t want you to see.

D.P. wasn’t just about deserters.

It was about what happens when good people are thrown into bad systems.

About silence, pressure, and small acts of rebellion.

These dramas — in different ways — carry that same weight.

Some focus on combat.

Some on justice.

Some on brotherhood.

And some, like D.P., ask: What does it mean to wear the uniform?

If you're still thinking about that final scene, or the quiet pain behind the fights, try one of these.

They may not give you easy answers.

But they will make you feel something real.