Top 2021 Outstanding Korean Dramas That Were Truly Worthy Watching For A Year

2021 has created a landmark year for many Korean dramas as they were just outstanding. Netflix series Squid Game became the most popular &most watched series. Many more Korean dramas are still there which gained many viewers which comes under the top 8 lists.

Korean dramas have revolved around many hearts not just in India but worldwide through this year. With the popular series Squid Game, there are many other Korean dramas that have caught attention and love. Some were romantic comedies, e harsh realities and crime thrillers. Here is the list of the top 8 Korean dramas of the year.

1. Squid Game

Squid Game has become the most-watched on Netflix, a Korean drama that has grabbed eyeballs for its edge-of-the-seat story. The series tells the story of a group of desperate people who sign up to play mysterious children’s games in the hope of winning a hefty cash prize. They risk their lives for KRW 45.6 billion prize money. Squid Game stars Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, O Yeong-su, Wi Ha-joon, Jung Ho-yeon, Heo Sung-tae, Anupam Tripathi and Kim Joo-ryoung.

2. Hellbound

Hellbound is another Korean drama that got many viewers. The story is about hell angels beings who appear out of nowhere to issue a decree and condemn individuals to hell. The supernatural event causes disorder, which allows a religious group named The New Truth to grow in influence. However, some people are doubtful about its activities and start looking into its involvement in mysterious events.

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3. Vincenzo

Vincenzo, a dark comedy series was enough to attract viewers. Apart from Joong-ki's charm, fans loved the plot and his crackling chemistry with co-star Jeon Yeo-bin. Vincezo revolved around an Italian Mafia by the same name who returns to his motherland, South Korea, after years. Here he gets involved with lawyer Hong Cha-young (Jeon Yeo-Bin) and the two gradually fall in love. Vincezo is also seen achieving social justice in his own unique way.

4. My Name

My Name a crime thriller drama had caught the world's attention. A story revolved around a young woman who abandons everything to join the underworld so that she can avenge her father's death, who was murdered right in front of her eyes. My Name stars Han So-hee, Park Hee-soon and Ahn Bo-hyun.

5. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha series was the remake of the South Korean film Mr Hong (2004). The story revolves around Yoon Hye-jin (Shin Min-ah), a dentist, and Hong Du-sik (Kim Seon-ho). Hye-jin is a dentist, who lost her job. Later, she decides to set up a clinic in a seaside village of Gongjin, where she meets Du-sik, who is a jack-of-all-trades.

6. Hospital Playlist 2

This 12-episode series stars Jo Jung-suk, Jung Kyung-ho, Yoo Yeon-seok, Jeon Mi-do and Kim Dae-myung in the lead roles. The medical drama revolves around five doctors in their 40s, who have been friends since they entered medical school in 1999. They are also a part of a musical band. With several heartwarming moments, Hospital Playlist is a fresh take on medical dramas.

7. Nevertheless

Nevertheless revolves around two college students Yoo Na-bi (Han So-hee) and Park Jae-eon (Song Kang). They both have their own set of reasons to not be in a serious relationship but get attracted to each other. Na-bi had a bad experience with her first boyfriend and doesn’t believe in love anymore. However, her thoughts change when she meets Jae-eon. Meanwhile, Jae-eon is flirtatious but doesn't let anyone come close to him, but things start changing for him after he meets Na-bi.

8. The King's Affection

The King's Affection tells the story during the Joseon Dynasty, when twins were considered inauspicious. When the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins, an order is sent to kill the daughter. To save her, the mother secretly sends her out of the palace. However, after a few years, the twin daughter Dami returns to the palace and she is persuaded by her mother to take her brother's place after he is killed. Living as a prince, Dami distances herself from everyone but begins to develop feelings for Jung Ji-woon, who she befriends in childhood.