AI--C-dramas about assassins-

YouTube • Jul 25, 2025

Dramas with main characters as assassins

Kill Me, Love Me: This series features a female assassin searching for those who killed her parents and burned her town. She is entangled with a male lead who is secretly investigating the same crime that he was framed for.

Legend of the Dark River: The story revolves around a poisoned assassin organization and the leader of the guards who must seek help from a divine healer to save them while fending off attacks from within.

Assassin Academy: (Note: This may be a misremembered title, as "Legend of the Dark River" is often confused with it) A similar premise involves an assassin male lead, with a plot centered around the assassination of a top leader and a subsequent rebellion.

Dramas with assassin-like themes

The Double: A woman rises from tragedy to reclaim her identity and seek justice, portraying resilience and emotional depth, which are often associated with assassins.

Joy of Life: A historical drama about political intrigue that includes themes of assassination and a protagonist who must navigate treacherous situations with wit and skill.

Bloody Romance: (Note: This is a common recommendation in this genre) A girl who is sold into slavery becomes a top assassin and searches for justice.