Even when the world had come to a stop, the only thing that remained unstoppable was the Korean entertainment industry. You’re losing out on a lot if you don’t watch Korean dramas, also known as K-dramas. Even though there are numerous must-see K-Dramas from years past, this year’s roster has provided some truly excellent new selections that are worthy of inclusion in your list of must see. There’s something for everyone here, whether you’re looking for lighthearted romantic comedies or shows that investigate psychiatric trauma. You’ll want to check out these Korean dramas that paved the way for 2021.
5. Hometown Cha Cha Cha
By rightfully accusing the clinic’s chief doctor of overdoing patients’ treatment for profit, Yoon Hye jin (Shin Min-a), a clever and attractive dentist residing in Seoul, lost her job. A journey to the lovely beach resort of Gongjin brings her face to face with renaissance man Hong Du-sik, a jack of all trades (Kim Seon-ho). Taking care of the elderly and doing odd chores are two of Du sik’s many responsibilities in the village. Du-sik is always there for Hye-jin when she needs him, and the two develop a friendship as a result of their frequent encounters.
This is a perfect drama for a lazy weekend. A feel good drama that has the right blend of happy and sad moments. If you’re a big fan of classic rom coms, this drama is a must watch for you.
4. The Penthouse
This drama is divided into 3 seasons. It’s a story that revolves around the residents of Hera Palace and their children. We get to see the long time war between two opera singers Cheon So Jin and Oh Yoon Hee. Along with Shim Su Ryeon avenging the death of her daughter.
The Penthouse is a storehouse of plot twists. Probably the drama with the most plot twists in 2021. You can try all you want but I can guarantee, you’ll still not be able to predict the ending.
3. Squid Games
You’ve probably been living under a rock if you haven’t heard of Squid Games yet. As a survival programme, Squid Game features violence, nerve-wracking moments, harrowing disclosures, and betrayals, but it’s the rare moments of friendship that make it stand out. No one can help but cheer them on when they try to work together as a team to complete a very terrifying game or when one competitor secretly helps another one with his task thanks to a ridiculous but life-saving technique.
No wonder this became a massive hit. It’s worth all the glory.
2. Vincenzo
Vincenzo flees to Seoul to reclaim 1.5 tonnes of gold that he helped a recently deceased Chinese millionaire hide in the Geumga Plaza basement. Vincenzo must utilise his skills to retrieve the building and his money after a Babel Group subsidiary illegally took ownership. Among the residents of Geumga Plaza is Hong Yoo Chan of the Jipuragi Law Firm, with whom Vincenzo finds common ground. After her father’s death, Hong Cha-young (Jeon Yeo-been) takes over the practice and joins forces with Vincenzo and the other residents to battle Babel Group.
It is a crime thriller drama and it sticks to its genre strictly throughout all the episodes. It discards all the clichés that shows the protagonist losing in the beginning and winning at the end as Vincenzo keeps winning right from the first ten minutes of the first episode.
1. Doom at your service
This story revolves around Tak Dong Kyung who is suffering from glioblastoma. One day she mistakenly ends up inviting Myul Mang (doom, God of destruction) to her house and signing a 100 day contract with him. Things start heating when she starts falling in love with Doom. The chemistry between the leads and the second leads in this drama makes it all the more interesting to watch.
The drama is loaded with intense scenes and hearts and flowers too. You have a bit of everything in this drama. It shows the reality in the light of a fantasy genre. A must watch for all kdrama fans.
