These Top Best Ghost Korean Series 2025/2026

Ghost stories in Korean dramas are never just about fear. They’re about memory. Regret. Unfinished love. And sometimes — the quiet beauty of letting go.

Whether it’s a wandering spirit looking for peace or the living haunted by a painful past, Korean ghost dramas know how to mix chills with heart. They can be romantic, emotional, tragic, or even funny. And in 2025/2026, this genre is stronger than ever.

If you loved Hotel Del Luna, The Ghost Detective, or Hi Bye, Mama, you’ll want to add these to your watchlist. They don’t just scare — they stay with you.

Here are the top best ghost Korean series of 2025/2026 that you should be watching now:

1. Whispering Hallway (2025) — Mystery/Thriller

A quiet boarding school hides more than old secrets. A new student starts hearing whispers no one else can — and soon, students begin disappearing. With a chilling tone and layered backstory, this series is eerie and intense.

2. Forget Me Not (2026) — Romance/Fantasy/Healing

She can see ghosts. He’s been one for five years — stuck on Earth after dying suddenly. When they meet, he begins remembering the life he forgot… and the love he left behind. A soft, emotional series that asks: what if you remembered too late?

3. Afterlight (2025) — Crime/Supernatural

A detective with zero belief in the supernatural starts working with a ghost who insists on solving his own murder. Each episode reveals more — about the case, the ghost’s past, and the detective’s hidden trauma. Gripping, sharp, and clever.

4. Guest Room 404 (2026) — Horror/Mystery

Each guest in Room 404 sees someone from their past… who isn’t alive anymore. A hotel worker begins to connect the dots — and finds herself tangled in a mystery that’s darker than death. If you like creepy stories with emotional weight, don’t skip this.

5. Still Here (2025) — Family/Drama/Fantasy

A young father dies in an accident, but stays behind as a ghost to protect his daughter. She doesn’t know he’s there — but strange things keep happening. A touching, bittersweet series about love that lingers.

6. Echoes of You (2026) — Romance/Fantasy

Two college students fall in love. But only one of them is real — the other died in the same dorm years ago. As they grow closer, they must face the truth about memory, grief, and saying goodbye. Beautiful and haunting.

7. The Last Bus (2025) — Youth/Mystery/Ghost

After missing the last bus one night, five teens end up on a strange route — one that stops in places that don’t exist. The driver never speaks. The other passengers are… off. A surreal, slow-burn ghost mystery like nothing else.

8. Night Calls (2026) — Fantasy/Thriller

A woman begins receiving nightly phone calls from her dead brother. At first, she thinks it’s grief — but the things he tells her start coming true. She realizes he’s trying to warn her about something. Or someone.

9. One Last Goodbye (2025) — Healing/Fantasy

A café in Seoul only opens at midnight — for ghosts who have one last thing to say. Each episode tells a new story, with different visitors and emotional closures. Calm, meaningful, and full of heart.

10. The Possession List (2026) — Comedy/Horror

A struggling exorcist can only see ghosts when he’s drunk. Desperate for money, he starts helping spirits — badly. Each case is ridiculous, emotional, and oddly sweet. A fun blend of humor and feels.

11. The Bride Wore White (2025) — Historical/Ghost Romance

A woman from the Joseon era dies on her wedding day — and becomes a ghost bound to the wedding hall. Centuries later, a modern wedding planner accidentally awakens her. A poetic, tragic love story across time.

12. Under the Willow (2026) — Mystery/Romance

In a small village, people say a ghost lives under the willow tree. When a new teacher arrives, he starts dreaming about a girl from a different era. As he investigates, he uncovers a tragic past — and maybe, a second chance.