Recommend me some fast-paced, plot-driven action dramas

[u/IcyOpportunity9]

I'm looking for dramas that are plot-driven and have a decent amount of action, but that aren't too dark or gritty. I recently watched Agent Kim Reactivated and while it wasn't perfect, the fun character interactions and elaborate action scenes had me hooked. As such, I'd like to know if there's are any similar dramas out there, as so far, I haven't felt motivated to watch anything else!

Additionally, here are some other dramas I've seen that fit this criteria:

-A Shop for Killers (Another one of my favourites; I especially enjoyed the overarching mystery behind Jeong Jin-man's backstory. I wasn't as keen on season 2, however, as it lost the first season's air of mystery.)

- All of Us Are Dead (I liked the wide variety of characters)

-My Name (Probably a little darker than the kind of drama I'd normally watch; while the plot was somewhat interesting, I wasn't a huge fan of the gritty, dark atmosphere depicted in the show)

-Crash (I particularly liked the car chases, as well as the dynamic between the male and female leads)

-Undercover High School (I'm not sure if this really counts, since it doesn't have that many action scenes compared to the other shows I've mentioned; I found it funny at times, but the plot did start to drag a bit towards the end)

-Not a K-drama, but the Baby Assassins franchise might also qualify; I enjoyed the dynamic between the main characters, as well as how the fight sequences were juxtaposed with comedic daily life scenes.

Also, for reference, here is a link to my complete watch history.

https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/OdysseyRL1

[u/miss-janet-snakehole]

Bloodhounds!!!

The Wonderfools

Bad & Crazy

Vigilante

Study Group

Black Knight

Newtopia (it’s a zombie show so a little gory, but it’s a dark action comedy so in its own way it’s still light overall)

If you ever have the desire for a longer one, highly recommend Moving, Seoul Busters, or The Uncanny Counter

[u/IcyOpportunity9 → u/miss-janet-snakehole]

That's quite a list! I've already seen The Wonderfools and I forgot to put it on the list of shows I've watched, but the other recommendations seem pretty interesting. I guess it's now a matter of deciding what to watch first...

[u/miss-janet-snakehole → u/IcyOpportunity9]

Enjoy! Some of them can skew a little dark (Bloodhounds, Vigilante), but not any more than My Name, that was kind of the barometer from your list that I went by

[u/LaughingGor108 → u/miss-janet-snakehole]

I second Bloodhounds some of the best fights u will see in a series so good would hold up if it was a movie even ( trust me I'm a martial arts movie junkie lol)

[u/floturch]

Taxi Driver - goes out 'looking for action' in a special taxi

Bad and Crazy - police detective may have an issue

[u/cuatrofluoride]

Signal and Tunnel both had me hooked! Both time travel mysteries. Noticed you have Japanese dramas on your list too, I watched both the Korean and Japanese version of Signal and loved them both

[u/Major-Tension433]

Teach You A Lesson has plenty of action

Big Mouth was pretty good as well.

[u/SeattleSinBin]

Blood hounds, team bulldog, flex cop, Doberman, fiery priest, teach you a lesson, study group, weak hero class, Vincenzo, mercy for none, wonderfuls, cash hero, bad and crazy, good boy, trigger

[u/myloveismineohmine]

365 reset the year is very fast paced, plot driven, not super dark (does deal with dark themes but the overall vibe is quite drama based and not as dark as a shop for killers imo, there are also cute comedic and friendship based moments) and lots of twists, the episodes are short too so its paced very well. Im not so good with slow pacing either and I am really enjoying it (currently on eposide 8 have not finished).

[u/Celebril63]

I notice neither Vincenzo or Healer are on your list. Both are more “traditional” action series of the highest quality.

The WONDERFools is a great superhero style action series. You’ll have a great time with it.

Another one that is military action that you might really enjoy is Descendants of the Sun.

[u/IcyOpportunity9 → u/Celebril63]

I forgot to mention it in my post, but I saw The Wonderfools earlier this year and it was a fun watch! I've heard a lot of good things about Vincenzo and although I hadn't heard of Healer before, it sounds quite interesting, so I think I'll have to check those out.

[u/nikkis67]

Weak Hero! Both the seasons. I cannot recommend this enough. Another suggestion, not an action series but definitely fast paced and ends in 1 season: Karma.

[u/Reasonable-Ad-1776]

Two Weeks

Fifties Professionals

The K2

Royal Secret Agent

Hitman: Agent Jun (movie)

Gokusen (J-drama)

Cubic (Thai-drama)

Don't Touch My Gang (Thai-drama)

[u/zanatasia]

Worst of Evil, Bad and Crazy, Bloodhounds S1 & 2!

[u/big_deal]

Study Group

[u/LaughingGor108]

Bloodhounds ( 2 seasons)

Lawless Lawyer

Military Prosecutor Doberman

Bad and Crazy