Best 2021 K-Drama

Which K-Drama released in 2021 topped your watch list??

Asianatica Apr 27, 2026
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  • Vincenzo

    1. Vincenzo

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
    8.9
    4,641 points by 47 voters
    At the age of eight, Park Joo Hyeong left for Italy after being adopted. Now an adult, he is known as Vincenzo Cassano and employed by a Mafia family as a consigliere. ...more
  • Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

    2. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.7
    4,056 points by 42 voters
    After a conflict with her boss, dentist Yoon Hye Jin escapes the city to a seaside village where she'd vacationed before as a little girl. When she learns the village is without ...more
  • My Name

    3. My Name

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
    8.7
    3,248 points by 34 voters
    After her father's murder, Yoon Ji Woo seeks revenge by infiltrating the police under the direction of Choi Moo Jin, the head of a powerful drug ring. As she goes undercover, she ...more
  • Move to Heaven

    4. Move to Heaven

    Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
    9.1
    3,190 points by 33 voters
    Han Geu Ru is an autistic 20-year-old guy. He works for his father’s business “Move To Heaven,” a company that specializes in crime scene cleanup, where they also collect and arrange items ...more
  • Taxi Driver

    5. Taxi Driver

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.8
    3,117 points by 32 voters
    Do Gi, a former Special Forces officer, is consumed by grief after his mother is murdered by a serial killer. He joins Rainbow Taxi, a secret organization that delivers revenge to victims ...more
  • D.P.

    6. D.P.

    Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
    8.7
    2,718 points by 28 voters
    Private soldier Jun Ho is a confused youth who served in the military normally like other Koreans. One day, he suddenly becomes a member of the military defector arrest team. As such, ...more
  • Youth of May

    7. Youth of May

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
    8.7
    2,597 points by 27 voters
    Hee Tae, a top student at Seoul National University College of Medicine, becomes a local hero in Gwangju. His best friend Kyung Soo, a pro-democracy activist, persuades him to open an illegal ...more
  • Squid Game

    8. Squid Game

    Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
    8.4
    2,580 points by 27 voters
    After a failed business venture, the debt-ridden chauffeur Seong Gi Hun lives his life gambling away the money he mooches off his elderly mother while failing to provide for her and his ...more
  • Hospital Playlist Season 2

    9. Hospital Playlist Season 2

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
    9.1
    2,559 points by 27 voters
    Everyday is extraordinary for five doctors and their patients inside a hospital, where birth, death and everything in between coexist. (Source: Netflix)
  • Happiness

    10. Happiness

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
    8.8
    2,294 points by 24 voters
    Yun Sae Bom is a special agent with quick wits and reflexes and another special quality. She earns the opportunity to move into a new apartment set aside for civil servants in ...more
  • The Red Sleeve

    11. The Red Sleeve

    Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes
    8.7
    2,182 points by 23 voters
    In 18th-century Korea, Prince Yi San is a perfectionist haunted by his father's murder. He's set to inherit the throne once his cruel grandfather, the current king, passes away. Despite the emotional ...more
  • Our Beloved Summer

    12. Our Beloved Summer

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.6
    2,065 points by 22 voters
    Years after filming a viral documentary in high school, two bickering ex-lovers get pulled back in front of the camera — and into each other's lives. Choi Woong seems naive and a ...more
  • My Roommate Is a Gumiho

    13. My Roommate Is a Gumiho

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.3
    2,056 points by 22 voters
    Shin Woo Yeo is a handsome and smart writer, who is actually a 999-year-old nine-tailed fox. To become a human, he collects human energy in a bead. One day, the drunk friend ...more
  • Beyond Evil

    14. Beyond Evil

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.7
    1,826 points by 19 voters
    Meet the two fearless men willing to go to extreme lengths in their pursuit of a serial killer that has shaken up their quiet city: Lee Dong Sik, a once capable detective, ...more
  • The King's Affection

    15. The King's Affection

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
    8.3
    1,811 points by 19 voters
    Set during the Joseon Dynasty, the story follows twins born to the Crown Princess Consort, who orders the death of the daughter due to superstition. To save her, the baby girl is ...more
  • Dali & Cocky Prince

    16. Dali & Cocky Prince

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.3
    1,790 points by 19 voters
    As a young boy, Mu Hak grew up in the market as a peddler. Although he is ignorant, he is strong-willed and knows how to make money. He is now the managing ...more
  • Doom at Your Service

    17. Doom at Your Service

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.4
    1,763 points by 19 voters
    Tak Dong Gyeong has been working hard ever since her parents passed away. Her life seemed more stable after working as a web novel editor for 6 years, but then she gets ...more
  • The Devil Judge

    18. The Devil Judge

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.7
    1,585 points by 17 voters
    In a dystopian Korea where society has collapsed and distrust in leaders runs deep, Head Trial Judge Kang, known as the "Devil Judge," runs a brutal courtroom reality show, punishing the guilty ...more
  • Snowdrop

    19. Snowdrop

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.4
    1,394 points by 15 voters
    In 1987, a bloody man jumps into a women’s university dormitory in Seoul. Yeong Ro, a female university student who falls in love with him at first sight on a group blind ...more
  • The Veil

    20. The Veil

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
    8.4
    1,354 points by 15 voters
    In this spy series, top NIS agent Ji Hyuk seeks to uncover a traitor, unveiling a larger threat. His memory loss leads him to a minor task team, where he meets Je ...more
  • Law School

    21. Law School

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.6
    1,313 points by 14 voters
    A grim incident at a prestigious law school challenges the pursuit of justice through law. Yang Jong Hoon, a former elite prosecutor turned tough criminal law professor, pushes his students to excel. ...more
  • Bad and Crazy

    22. Bad and Crazy

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
    8.5
    1,309 points by 14 voters
    Soo Yeol, a skilled but morally compromised officer in the Anti-Corruption Unit, faces a turning point after meeting K, a righteous but eccentric man. Despite his high school diploma, Soo Yeol has ...more
  • Mouse

    23. Mouse

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
    8.9
    1,293 points by 14 voters
    A suspenseful story that asks the key question, “What if we could identify psychopaths in advance?” A crazed serial killer’s ruthless murders have left the entire nation gripped with fear, and chaos ...more
  • Navillera

    24. Navillera

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
    8.9
    1,214 points by 13 voters
    A 70-year-old man, Shim Deok Chul, decides to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a ballet dancer, despite his family’s objections. After retiring from his job and raising a family, he joins ...more
  • Yumi's Cells

    25. Yumi's Cells

    Korean Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
    8.4
    1,190 points by 13 voters
    Controlled by a complex network of cells, each and every human on the planet is kept running by an unseen operating system that is, for the most part, completely ignored. Though humans ...more
  • Racket Boys

    26. Racket Boys

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.7
    1,135 points by 12 voters
    Yoon Hyun Jong, a former top badminton player, now struggles to support his family. He seizes the opportunity to coach a middle school team on the brink of disbandment, consisting of just ...more
  • Nevertheless,

    27. Nevertheless,

    Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
    7.4
    1,113 points by 12 voters
    Park Jae Eon finds dating a waste of time but likes to flirt. Even though he is friendly and cheerful towards all, he does not pursue others. Park Jae Eon is a ...more
  • Mad for Each Other

    28. Mad for Each Other

    Korean Drama - 2021, 13 episodes
    8.4
    1,089 points by 12 voters
    Two individuals with painful pasts navigate a complex journey of hurt and healing while falling in love. No Hwi O, a detective in Gangnam’s violent crimes division, faces a sudden breakdown, becoming ...more
  • The Silent Sea

    29. The Silent Sea

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
    8.1
    840 points by 10 voters
    Set in the future, when the planet suffers from a lack of water and food caused by desertification. Yoon Jae is a soldier for the space agency. He is selected for a ...more
  • At a Distance, Spring Is Green

    30. At a Distance, Spring Is Green

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
    8.3
    802 points by 9 voters
    A coming of age story about young people in their twenties and the problems they face in university. Nam Soo Hyun and Yeo Joon, two boys with contrasting personalities, unexpectedly become friends ...more
  • Lovers of the Red Sky

    31. Lovers of the Red Sky

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.2
    772 points by 9 voters
    During the Joseon Dynasty, Hong Chun Ki, a blind woman who miraculously gained sight, becomes a rare female painter and is accepted to the top art college. She meets Ha Ram, a ...more
  • Jirisan

    32. Jirisan

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.2
    694 points by 8 voters
    Mount Jiri, one of Korea's revered peaks, has drawn visitors for centuries. Established in 1967, Jirisan National Park, the country's oldest and largest, is safeguarded by devoted rangers. Among them is the ...more
  • Hellbound

    33. Hellbound

    Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
    7.5
    607 points by 7 voters
    A story about otherworldly beings who appear out of nowhere to issue a decree and condemn individuals to hell. These supernatural events cause great mayhem and enable the religious group The New ...more
  • Sisyphus: The Myth

    34. Sisyphus: The Myth

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    7.8
    591 points by 7 voters
    An unfathomable incident introduces a genius engineer to dangerous secrets of the world — and to a woman from the future who's come looking for him. Han Tae Sul, a co-founder of ...more
  • Sell Your Haunted House

    35. Sell Your Haunted House

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.3
    582 points by 7 voters
    Ji Ah, a woman who has inherited exorcism abilities from her mother, is the owner of Daebak Realty, a company that specializes in selling haunted houses. Ji Ah looks perfect and is ...more
  • The Penthouse Season 2: War in Life

    36. The Penthouse Season 2: War in Life

    Korean Drama - 2021, 13 episodes
    8.7
    559 points by 6 voters
    After successfully framing Oh Yoon Hee, Cheon Seo Jin and Joo Dan Tae decide to get married. Their engagement party is interrupted by Oh Yoon Hee and Ha Yoon Cheol, who has ...more
  • You Are My Spring

    37. You Are My Spring

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.0
    520 points by 6 voters
    Kang Da Jeong quickly rises to the manager position at a five-star hotel but struggles with dating bad men, just like her mother. Ju Yeong Do, a psychiatrist, helps others heal while ...more
  • She Would Never Know

    38. She Would Never Know

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    7.9
    504 points by 6 voters
    Yun Song A works as a marketer for a cosmetics brand. She enjoys her job and dreams of launching her own brand someday. Chae Hyeon Seung is a fellow marketer who becomes ...more
  • Inspector Koo

    39. Inspector Koo

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
    8.1
    474 points by 6 voters
    A hard-boiled investigative comedy drama that centers around the insurance investigator Koo Kyung Yi who investigates a murder case. Koo Kyung Yi, an intelligent woman who solves cold cases for the thrill of ...more
  • Melancholia

    40. Melancholia

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    7.7
    440 points by 5 voters
    A sexual scandal between a math teacher and a student in a prestigious high school ends in tragedy. Four years later, they meet again, now both adults, to reveal the corruption in ...more
  • One Ordinary Day

    41. One Ordinary Day

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
    8.4
    426 points by 5 voters
    A drama that explores the criminal justice system from an extremely popular perspective through the fierce story of two men surrounding the murder of a woman. Hyun Soo, an ordinary college student, ...more
  • Kingdom: Ashin of the North

    42. Kingdom: Ashin of the North

    Korean Special - 2021, 1 episode
    8.2
    420 points by 5 voters
    A backstory about the mysterious character Lee Chang's group encountered on their journey north to discover the origins of the infected. It will unveil the mystery behind her identity. The new story ...more
  • So I Married the Anti-Fan

    43. So I Married the Anti-Fan

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    7.9
    393 points by 5 voters
    Hoo Joon is a top star and Geun Young is a magazine reporter who both attend a club’s opening night. There, Young witnesses Joon's violent behavior and accidentally vomits on him. Young ...more
  • Secret Royal Inspector & Joy

    44. Secret Royal Inspector & Joy

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    7.8
    390 points by 5 voters
    A secret royal inspector, Ra Yi Eon, dreams of a quiet life but finds himself uncovering corruption as part of covert missions. Joining him is Kim Jo Yi, a forward-thinking woman advocating ...more
  • Chimera

    45. Chimera

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.1
    349 points by 4 voters
    In 1984, a potential serial killer struck again as a ghastly explosion shook the city. Now it’s 2019, and copies of those crimes come to light. Follow the team of detective Jae ...more
  • One the Woman

    46. One the Woman

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.1
    339 points by 4 voters
    Yeon Ju is an elite prosecutor who started from the bottom. Although known as the best in corruption investigations for the Supreme Prosecutor’s Office, she suffers from amnesia after a car crash ...more
  • You Make Me Dance

    47. You Make Me Dance

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
    7.7
    334 points by 4 voters
    Song Shi On is a university student who is majoring in contemporary dance. After a major row, he has been thrown out of the family home and is left with an emotional ...more
  • Bulgasal: Immortal Souls

    48. Bulgasal: Immortal Souls

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.2
    333 points by 4 voters
    The series tells the story of a man-turned-immortal, Bulgasal, who wants revenge from a woman with a mysterious past and present, who he deems responsible for his immortality and miseries from the ...more
  • You Raise Me Up

    49. You Raise Me Up

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
    7.7
    331 points by 4 voters
    Do Yong Sik, a 31-year-old struggling with low self-esteem and a decreased sex drive, is preparing for his civil service exam. His life takes an awkward turn when he discovers that his ...more
  • Work Later, Drink Now

    50. Work Later, Drink Now

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
    8.3
    314 points by 4 voters
    Ahn So Hee, Han Ji Yeon, and Kang Ji Gu enjoy hanging out after work and drinking together. The three women are single and in their 30s. As for their jobs, So ...more
  • Undercover

    51. Undercover

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    7.9
    313 points by 4 voters
    Han Jung Hyun, an agent with the Agency for National Security Planning, lives a double life. After falling in love with Choi Yeon Soo, a human rights lawyer, he marries her and ...more
  • Reflection of You

    52. Reflection of You

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    7.3
    292 points by 4 voters
    The story of love, betrayal, corruption, and revenge that takes place within the life of a woman who briefly leaves behind her picture-perfect lifestyle to give in to her desires, and another ...more
  • Voice Season 4: Time of Judgment

    53. Voice Season 4: Time of Judgment

    Korean Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
    8.4
    283 points by 3 voters
    A serial killer with enhanced hearing ability, identical to Kang Gwon Ju, appears and starts murdering people using it. Because of this, Kang Gwon Ju is driven into a corner, and she ...more
  • Light on Me

    54. Light on Me

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.1
    279 points by 3 voters
    Tae Kyung is a 18-year-old high school student. He is also a lifelong loner. But one day, he starts questioning his own judgment and tells a teacher that he no longer wishes ...more
  • Now, We Are Breaking Up

    55. Now, We Are Breaking Up

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    6.8
    275 points by 3 voters
    As the design department’s team leader of one of the nation’s top fashion companies, Ha Yeong Eun has made quite a name for herself in the fashion industry. Beautiful, trendy, and intelligent, ...more
  • Imitation

    56. Imitation

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
    7.9
    272 points by 4 voters
    Lee Ma Ha is a member of the new K-pop girl group Tea Party, formed by Ji Hak, who was once the manager of the famous boy group Shax, but resigned after ...more
  • Young Lady and Gentleman

    57. Young Lady and Gentleman

    Korean Drama - 2021, 52 episodes
    7.2
    252 points by 3 voters
    Lee Young Kook is a widower with three children. He still hasn’t gotten over the death of his wife. He decides to hire Park Dan Dan as a live-in tutor for his ...more
  • Bossam: Steal the Fate

    58. Bossam: Steal the Fate

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
    8.0
    248 points by 3 voters
    Ba U, a degenerate man involved in gambling, stealing, and fighting, hides his true identity while making money through Bossam, a remarriage custom in Joseon where widows were kidnapped to marry. During ...more
  • Uncle

    59. Uncle

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.1
    244 points by 3 voters
    Joon Hyuk, a struggling musician betrayed by those he trusted, had cut ties with his sister Joon Hee. Years later, she suddenly asks him to care for her son, Min Joon. After ...more
  • Moebius: The Veil

    60. Moebius: The Veil

    Korean Drama - 2021, 2 episodes
    7.8
    240 points by 3 voters
    The story of when Agent Seo Soo Yeon, who returns from China, gets involved in a dangerous deal with Agent Jang Chun Woo. (Source: Korean = Naver || Translated= MyDramaList)
  • Police University

    61. Police University

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    7.9
    237 points by 3 voters
    Orphaned at ten, Kang Seon Ho uses his hacking skills to escape his miserable life. To fund his adoptive father’s cancer surgery, he hacks illegal gambling funds. After falling for judo girl ...more
  • Hello, Me!

    62. Hello, Me!

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    7.9
    233 points by 3 voters
    Miserable and unsuccessful, Ban Ha Ni, a single 37-year-old woman who is generally servile and timid, thinks she's lost all her spark. Holding only a temporary position at her work, she’s fearful ...more
  • Crime Puzzle

    63. Crime Puzzle

    Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
    7.5
    218 points by 3 voters
    Yoo Hee, an aspiring criminal profiler, is thrust into a whirlwind of mystery when her father is murdered in a string of shocking killings. The confessed culprit is Han Seung Min, a ...more
  • Dr. Brain

    64. Dr. Brain

    Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
    7.9
    214 points by 3 voters
    An emotional journey that follows a brain scientist who is obsessive about figuring out new technologies to access the consciousness and memories of the brain. His life goes sideways when his family ...more
  • L.U.C.A.: The Beginning

    65. L.U.C.A.: The Beginning

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
    7.3
    199 points by 3 voters
    Ji O, who hides his emotions and has a mysterious power, is pursued by unknown figures while searching for answers about his past. Gu Reum, a determined detective whose parents vanished when ...more
  • Love Alarm Season 2

    66. Love Alarm Season 2

    Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
    5.9
    184 points by 2 voters
    Longing for resounding proof of her feelings, Kim Jo Jo sets out to uninstall the shield and make the app ring for her one true love. (Source: Netflix)
  • Monthly Magazine Home

    67. Monthly Magazine Home

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    7.6
    163 points by 3 voters
    Na Young Won, a senior editor at Monthly House, has a thriving career but lives modestly in a rented home. Her life takes an unexpected turn when the magazine’s CEO, Yoo Ja ...more
  • Mine

    68. Mine

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.2
    152 points by 2 voters
    Seo Hee Soo, a former top actress, marries into the Hyo Won Group and strives to adapt as a daughter-in-law while staying true to herself. Jung Seo Hyun, the elegant and rational ...more
  • Scripting Your Destiny

    69. Scripting Your Destiny

    Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
    7.8
    151 points by 2 voters
    Shin Ho Yoon, a powerful god responsible for shaping human destinies, faces an unusual task of writing a romantic fate. Intrigued by a future screenplay penned by drama writer Go Chae Kyung, ...more
  • Drama Special Season 12: A Moment of Romance

    70. Drama Special Season 12: A Moment of Romance

    Korean Special - 2021, 1 episode
    7.9
    145 points by 2 voters
    A realistic romance about a woman who wants to be loved and a man who doesn’t know how to express love. Cha Min Jae is the CEO of MinArt. Although he seems ...more
  • Check Out the Event

    71. Check Out the Event

    Korean Drama - 2021, 4 episodes
    7.2
    141 points by 2 voters
    Cheerful and lovable Song Yi, who is frank about her feelings, believed in her mother’s words that the plants never betray you, unlike people, and became a botanical garden curator. However, as ...more
  • River Where the Moon Rises

    72. River Where the Moon Rises

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
    7.9
    141 points by 2 voters
    Born a princess of Goguryeo, Pyeong Gang survives an early crisis and grows up as the warrior Yeom Ga Jin, unaware of her past. When she meets On Dal, a gentle soul ...more
  • Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce)

    73. Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce)

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    6.9
    131 points by 2 voters
    Three successful women on a radio show share the common thread of happy marriages. Boo Hye Ryung, the vivacious host, is married to lawyer Pan Sa Hyun, remaining child-free by choice. Hardworking ...more
  • High Class

    74. High Class

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    7.6
    121 points by 2 voters
    Song Yeo Ul’s life unravels when she is falsely accused of murdering her husband. Nam Ji Sun is the influential “queen bee” among the mothers at the international school attended by Song ...more
  • Love Scene Number

    75. Love Scene Number

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
    7.4
    104 points by 2 voters
    Doo Ah is 23-years-old and is dating three guys at once as if she is studying the perfect way to date. Ha Ram is 29-years-old and is going through a change of ...more
  • Lost

    76. Lost

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.4
    100 points by 1 voters
    At forty years old, Lee Boo Jeong has lost her way. She feels like she has reached the end of her potential and achieved absolutely nothing. Lee Kang Jae is twenty-seven, a ...more
  • Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?

    77. Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
    8.0
    87 points by 1 voters
    Park Seok is the owner of the successful Café 2Dae coffee shop, a small but much-loved establishment with a group of loyal customers. He works alone in the coffee shop, and has ...more

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