The WONDERfools is a South Korean superhero action comedy series written by Heo Da-joong. The Netflix series is set in late 1999 in Haeseong city, and it revolves around a group of outcasts as they mysteriously gain superpowers. They decide to team up and use their powers to protect people, but they soon find themselves embroiled in a conspiracy involving an abandoned orphanage. The WONDERfools stars Park Eun-bin, Cha Eun-woo, Choi Dae-hoon, Im Seong-jae, Kim Hae-sook, and Son Hyun-joo. So, if you loved the superhero action, compelling story, and likable protagonists in Netflix’s The Wonderfools, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Cashero (Netflix)
Cashero is a South Korean superhero action drama series co-written by Lee Jae-in and Jeon Chan-ho. Based on Team Befar’s Kakao webtoon of the same name, the Netflix series follows Kang Sang-woong, an ordinary civil servant who gains superpowers, but the only catch is that his powers are tied to the amount of cash he carries. He teams up with allies to protect the people of his country. Cashero stars Lee Jun-ho, Kim Hye-jun, Kim Byung-chul, and Kim Hyang-gi.
Moving (Hulu)
Moving is a South Korean sci-fi fantasy action series written by Kang Full. Based on Kang’s Kakao webtoon of the same name, the Disney+ series revolves around a group of innocent teenagers with genetic superhuman abilities as their lives are turned upside down after a mysterious organization begins hunting them down. Now they must use their powers to go up against the world’s most powerful governments. Moving stars Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Zo In-sung, Cha Tae-hyun, Park Hee-soon, Kim Sung-kyun, Lee Jung-ha, and Go Youn-jung.
The Uncanny Counter (Netflix)
The Uncanny Counter is a South Korean fantasy action mystery thriller series co-written by Yeo Ji-na, Yoo Seon-dong, and Kim Sae-bom. Based on Jang Yi’s Kakao Webtoon Amazing Rumor, the OCN series revolves around a group of seemingly ordinary noodle shop employees who possess special abilities to help them hunt down demons and malevolent spirits. The Uncanny Counter stars Jo Byeong-kyu, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Se-jeong, Yeom Hye-ran, Ahn Suk-hwan, and Yoo In-soo.
Misfits (Hulu, Peacock, & Rent on Prime Video)
Misfits is a British sci-fi action comedy-drama series created by Howard Overman. The E4 series revolves around a group of young offenders who gain superpowers while working off their community service because of a strange electrical storm. They use their newfound superpowers to better their lives, but soon find themselves chased by a mysterious organization. Misfits stars Iwan Rheon, Robert Sheehan, Lauren Socha, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Antonia Thomas, Joe Gilgun, and Natasha O’Keeffe.
Behind Your Touch (Netflix)
Behind Your Touch is a South Korean fantasy mystery thriller series co-written by Lee Nam-gyu, Oh Bo-hyeon, and Kim Da-hee. The JTBC series follows Bong Ye-bun, a veterinarian who gains psychometric abilities after she witnesses a meteor passing through. She soon teams up with a hot-headed detective to solve crimes and get embroiled in a dangerous investigation involving mobsters. Behind Your Touch stars Han Ji-min, Lee Min-ki, Suho, and Joo Min-Kyung.
A Girl Who Sees Smells (Netflix, Rakuten Viki, & Kocowa)
A Girl Who Sees Smells is a South Korean supernatural romantic drama series written by Lee Hee-myung. Based on a KTOON webtoon of the same name by Seo Soo-kyung, aka Man Chwi, the SBS TV series follows Detective Tae Ho, whose younger sister was killed by a serial murderer, and on that day, he also lost his ability to taste, smell, and feel pain. He soon teams up with a young woman with the ability to see smells, who also happens to be the only witness to the murder. A Girl Who Sees Smells stars Park Yoo-chun, Shin Se-Kyung, Namkoong Min, and Yoon Jin-seo.
He is Psychometric (Tubi & Rakuten Viki)
He is Psychometric is a South Korean fantasy mystery thriller series written by Yang Jin-ah. The TVN series follows Lee Ahn, a young man with a tragic past with the ability to read other people’s minds with just one touch. He decides to use his ability to help other people and teams up with a prosecutor, who also happens to be his foster guardian. He is Psychometric stars Park Jin-young, Shin Ye-eun, Kim Kwon, and Kim Da-som.
While You Were Sleeping (Rakuten Viki & Kocowa)
While You Were Sleeping is a South Korean fantasy romance and crime thriller series written by Park Hye-ryun. The SBS TV Series revolves around a journalist, a prosecutor, and a police officer as they mysteriously gain the power to see future events. They soon decide to work together to stop tragedies from ever happening while also trying to bring down a corrupt lawyer. While You Were Sleeping stars Lee Jong-suk, Bae Suzy, Lee Sang-yeob, Jung Hae-in, and Ko Sung-hee.
Memorist (Tubi, Rakuten Viki, & The Roku Channel)
Memorist is a South Korean fantasy crime mystery thriller series co-written by Ahn Do-ha and Hwang Ha-na. Based on Jae Hoo’s Daum webtoon of the same name, the TVN series follows Dong Baek, a young man with a painful past who mysteriously gains the supernatural power of seeing people’s memories with just one touch. When he reveals his gift to the world, he is recruited to be a police officer. Memorist stars Yoo Seung-ho, Lee Se-young, and Jo Sung-ha.
Rugal (Netflix)
Rugal is a South Korean sci-fi action series written by Do Hyun. The OCN series follows Kang Gi-beom, an elite police officer hunting down an international criminal organization known as Argos, but before he can do that, hitmen from Argos kill his wife and blind him. Soon, he is recruited into a top-secret NIS program that gives him superhuman abilities and his sight back. Rugal stars Choi Jin-hyuk, Park Sung-woong, Jo Dong-hyuk, Jung Hye-in, Kim Min-sang, and Han Ji-wan.