Another year with so many amazing Korean dramas. In this year we have watched quality dramas and there are so many K-dramas that are totally worth your time. We have listed some of the top Korean dramas of 2021 so far that you shouldn’t miss. So you can choose any of these dramas according to your genre and enjoy watching them. From Rom-com to mystery-thriller here is everything you want
Vincenzo
Network: Netflix
Episodes: 20
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Crime
Starring: Song Joong Ki, Jeon Yeo Bin, Ok Taecyeon
At the age of 8 Park Joo Hyung (Song Joong Ki) was adopted by an Italian family, and his name is Vincenzo Cassano. Joo Hyung is a lawyer and works for the Mafia. But after his adopted father’s death, he went back to South Korea. He meets Lawyer Hong Cha Young (Jeon Yeo Bin) who works for the Woosang Law Firm and she can do anything to win a case. Vincenzo is one of the Top Korean Dramas of 2021.
Oh My Ladylord
Network: MBC
Episodes: 16
Genre: Drama, Romance, and Comedy
Starring: Lee Min Ki, Nana, Kang Min Hyuk
Han Bi Soo (Lee Min Ki) is a screenwriter who writes thriller drama stories. He is rude but dedicated towards his work, and obsessed with cleanliness. Oh Joo In (Nana) is a popular actress and known for her Rom-Com dramas. She is very kind, hardworking, and bubbly in nature. Han Bi Soo and Oh Joo In live together.
Police University
Network: KBS2
Episodes: 16
Genre: Youth, Drama, Mystery, Comedy, Romance
Starring: Cha Tae Hyun, Jung Jin Young, Krystal
Police University Korean drama is the story of students who worked hard to become police officers and stubborn professors. Yoo Dong Man (Cha Tae Hyun) was a detective and while working on a case he was suspended and transferred to the National Police University as a professor. Kang Sun Ho (Jung Jin Young) joined the National Police University and is very good at hacking. Oh Kang Hee (Krystal) was a judo player and joined the National Police University.
The Veil
Network: MBC
Episodes: 12
Genre: Action, Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Starring: Nam Goong Min, Park Ha Sun, Kim Ji Eun
The Veil Korean drama is the story of a NIS agent who went missing for 1 year. Han Ji Hyuk (Namkoong Min) is a National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent. He was missing for 1 year but suddenly he come back from nowhere. Ji Hyuk was admired by his peers because of his perfect record and skill in every project. The Veil is one of the Top Korean Dramas of 2021.
Hometown Cha Cha Cha
Network: tvN
Episodes: 16
Genre: Life lessons, Comedy, and Romance
Starring: Shin Min Ah, Kim Seon Ho
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha Korean Drama is the story of a dentist Yoon Hye Jin (Shin Min Ah) who lost her job because of her whistleblower and because of that she couldn’t get any job in the city. So she decided to open her clinic at Gongjin there she met Hong Doo Shik (Kim Seon Ho) who was the most famous person in that town and known as “Chief Hong”.
Mouse
Network: tvN
Episodes: 20
Genre: Suspense, Thriller, Mystery, Psychological, Crime, Investigation
Starring: Lee Seung Gi, Lee Hee Joon, Park Joo Hyun, Kyung Soo Jin
Jung Ba Reum (Lee Seung Gi) is a rookie police officer. His life totally changed after the encounter with a psychopath murderer. Mouse Korean drama also raises the question, is it possible to identify a psychopath in the mother’s womb using fetal genetic testing? He is a very kind person and everyone in his neighborhood likes him. Go Moo Chi (Lee Hee Joon) is a detective who is also known as a “gangster detective”.
Racket Boys
Network: SBS, Netflix
Episodes: 16
Genre: Friendship, Comedy, Youth, Sports
Starring: Tang Joon Sang, Son Sang Yeon, Choi Hyun Wook, Kim Kang Hoon, Kim Sang Kyung, Oh Na Ra, Lee Jee In
Racket Boys is a story of the badminton team of high school boys and girls in Haenam. The member of the boy’s team is Yoon Hae Kang (Tang Joon Sang), Bang Yoon Dam (Son Sang Yeon), Na Woo Chan (Choi Hyun Wook) and Lee Yong Tae (Kim Kang Hoon). Yoon Hyeon Jong (Kim Sang Kyung) is the father of Hae Kang and he is a former badminton player now he is a coach of a boy’s badminton team at a middle school in Haenam. Meanwhile, Ra Yeong Ja (Oh Na Ra) is the coach of the girl’s badminton team in Haenam. Her team always ranks first among the girl’s teams. Han Se Yoon (Lee Jee In) is always ranked top position among girls players.
Hospital playlist Season 2
Network: tvN, Netflix
Episodes: 12
Genre: Friendship, Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama, Medical
Starring: Jo Jung Suk, Jung Kyung Ho, Yoo Yeon Suk, Kim Dae Myung, Jeon Mi Do
Hospital Playlist shows the daily life of 5 surgeons and their different methods of handling patients. The challenges they face during this profession. This K-drama beautifully portrays the life, friendship, and relationship of five best friends who is surgeons at the same hospital. Check out Hospital Playlist Season 1 here. Ik Joon (Jo Jung Suk) is an assistant professor of General Surgery. Jun Wan (Jung Kyung Ho) is an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery. Jung Won (Yoo Yeon Su) is an associate professor of Pediatric Surgery. Seok Hyung ( Kim Dae Myung) is an associate professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Song Hwa (Jeon Mi Do) is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery.
Times
Network: OCN
Episodes: 12
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Fantasy, Political, Sci-Fic
Starring: Lee Seo Jin, Lee Joo Young, Kim Yeong Cheol, Moon Jeong Hee
Times Korean drama is the story of reporters who put themselves in danger to save the life of the president of the Country and a misunderstanding changed there life’s completely. Jin Woo (Lee Seo Jin) is a journalist who is very honest and exposes corrupt officials. Seo Jung In (Lee Joo Young) is a reporter and daughter of South Korea’s President Seo Gi Tae (Kim Yeong Cheol).
Taxi Driver
Network: SBS
Episodes: 16
Genre: Action, Suspense, Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Starring: Lee Je Hoon, Esom, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin
Taxi Driver Korean Drama is the story of Kim Do Ki (Lee Je Hoon) who was a former army officer. One day his mother was murdered by a serial killer and after that incident, his life changed in a different direction. Now he is a deluxe taxi driver and works for Rainbow Taxi Company. Deluxe taxi is not an ordinary taxi. They offer a special “revenge-call” service to their clients. Meanwhile, Ha Na (Esom) is a prosecutor who investigating Rainbow Taxi.
Move To Heaven
Network: Netflix
Episodes: 10
Genre: Life, Drama, Fantasy
Starring: Lee Je Hoon, Tang Jun Sang, Hong Seung Hee
Move to Heaven is the story of a young boy Geu Ru (Tang Joon Sang) who is a trauma cleaner and he is suffering from Asperger syndrome. After his father’s death is left alone meanwhile, his uncle Sang Gu (Lee Je Hoon) suddenly appears in front of him. He is an ex-convict. This drama has lots of emotional plots that will surely make you cry. Move To Heaven is one of the Top Korean Dramas of 2021.
Squid Game
Network: Netflix
Episodes: 9
Genre: Action, Thriller, Mystery, Drama
Starring: Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, Jung Ho Yeon, Wi Ha Joon
Squid Game is the story of a group of 456 people who are invited to risk their lives in a mysterious survival game with a 45.6 billion won prize money for the winner. Seong Gi Hun (Lee Jung Jae) gets fired from his job so he participates in the game. Cho Sang Woo (Park Hae Soo) is the head of an investment team at a securities company but now he is facing a financial crisis.
Youth of May
Network: KBS2
Episodes: 12
Genre: Romance, Youth, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: Lee Do Hyun, Go Min Si, Lee Sang Yi, Keum Sae Rok
Youth of May portraits the life and struggles placed. Hwang Hee Tae (Lee Do Hyun) entered Seoul’s medical school with top scores. Although he is a topper, he postpones his graduation due to an unforgettable past. Hee Tae is an easygoing person. Kim Myeong Hee (Go Min Si) is a staff nurse for 3 years. Myeong Hee has faced lots of hardships even though she is young. She always stands up and raises her voice against injustice.
The Witch’s Diner
Network: Naver TV Cast, tvN
Episodes: 8
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, and Supernatural
Starring: Song Ji Hyo, Nam Ji Hyun
Zo Hee Ra (Song Ji Hyo) is a witch who owned a restaurant where she cooked food to grant her customer’s wishes however they have to pay the price. The price can be anything except money. Jung Jin (Nam Ji Hyun) is an employee at Witch’s Diner restaurant which was initially owned by her mother. Lee Gil Yong (Chae Jong Hyeop) is a high school student and a part-timer at witch’s Diner. He has a secret crush on Jung Jin.
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