Best Korean Dramas for 2021 – So Far (No Spoilers) – SEOULSPACE

What are the best Korean dramas for 2021? Well, we here at SeoulSpace got you covered. K-dramas have taken over the globe and streaming platforms such as Netflix have taken notice. K-dramas are both addicting and well-made. Whatever storyline you are interested in from romance to crime dramas, Korean dramas offer viewers exactly what they are looking for. Whether you are looking for a good cry, scare, laugh, or swooning moments, there are plenty of Korean dramas to choose from. 2021 has started off with a bang and so far we have selected the best of the best. We will continue to update the article as more Korean dramas come out in 2021. Here are the best Korean dramas for 2021 with no spoilers! Enjoy!

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Vincenzo

Topping the list at #1 for the Best Korean Dramas of 2021 so far is Vincenzo. It is a very stylish Korean mob drama. Song Joong Ki plays the main character Vincenzo who went to Italy after he was adopted. His Korean name is Park Joo Hyung and he ends up becoming a hotshot lawyer who is actively working for the mafia. He is both smart and ruthless while in the mafia world in Italy. A “firey” incident happens that makes Vincenzo have to go back to Korea. There he meets another lawyer who is very ambitious and is willing to do anything to win a case. The overall production is top-level and looks like a film more than a Korean drama.

Released: February 20

Move to Heaven

Move to Heaven is about a father and son who work as trauma cleaners. The son has Asperger syndrome. The father dies and the son is left with his uncle who has just been released from prison. They run the trauma cleaner business together. They uncover various stories of the deceased while experiencing different emotions and sentiments towards life, death, and family. Their job is to bring closer to the families of the deceased. The drama is very unique and has a lot of substance compared to your typical Korean drama.

Released: May 14th

Beyond Evil

Beyond Evil takes place in a small town, where a detective is searching for a serial killer who is cutting off the fingertips of his victims. This is very personal for the detective because 20 years ago a similar killing happened and his sister also disappeared and only her fingertips were found. The detective ended up being a prime suspect for the disappearance. A police officer from Seoul arrives and sees the detective as his main suspect. He feels the detective got away with murder 20 years ago and is hell-bent on taking him down. The drama is filled with sadness, grief, anger, and immense loss. The story takes time to unfold which leaves you at the edge of your seat. In addition, as a viewer, you don’t really know who to root for.

Released: February 19th

My Roommate Is a Gumiho

This drama had a lot of hype behind it due to the lead stars Jang Ki-Yong and Hyeri. It is a fantasy/comedy about a romance between a  smart and handsome professor who is actually a 999-year-old nine-tailed fox and a female college student who accidentally swallows the professor’s beads. The bead can exist inside of a human for no more than 1 year and then the bead will break inside of that person. When this happens the college student will due and the fox will lose his chance to turn into a human. The professor convinces the college student to live together in order to find a solution. While the premise is strange the drama is both funny and romantic.

Released: May 26th

Taxi Driver

Taxi Driver is about a Rainbow Taxi Company that offers special revenge services for victims of people who were not given the proper sentences by the judicial system. The Rainbow Taxi Company enacts justice upon those that didn’t get what they deserve. Unlike typical Korean dramas, this drama focuses on different cases that the Rainbow Taxi Company takes on. Each arch is a different case with a different victim and a new strategy to unleash justice on the villain. After each arc, you learn more about the main characters through backstories and understand the motivation for why they are doing what they are doing.

Released: April 2nd

Hospital Playlist 2

For those that have not yet watched Hospital Playlist Season 1, the drama is about 5 doctors who met in medical school and have remained friends ever since. It is highly recommended you watch season 1 before watching season 2. Season 2 continues with the relationship among the doctors and their life at the hospital as they deal with critical cases and life-or-death situations. The second season goes deeper into the characters both at work and in their life. In addition, the second season goes deeper into the backstory of the main characters.

Released: June 17th

Mouse

Mouse is a drama about a detective who has an unrelenting vendetta against criminals. As a young child, his family became the victim of the Headhunter. The Headhunter is a serial killer who decapitates his targets. The detective is accompanied by a rookie police officer and they are tasked with solving new serial killer cases which may or may not involve the Headhunter. The drama focuses a lot on severe criminal acts by serial killers that are not shown in Korean dramas. However, if you enjoy crime thrillers dramas you will love this drama. While it has no romance or comedy, but really takes into the minds of the crime solvers.

Released: March 3rd

Love Alarm – Season 2

For those that have not seen Love Alarm -Season 1. Love Alarm is an app that measures love interest within a certain radius. This means if you get an alert from the app this means somebody near you loves you. This is a teen love drama with a mix of science fiction. The first season left viewers with a major cliffhanger with many fans eagerly waiting for the release of Season 2. Season 2 has only 6 episodes and deals with want is going on with the characters in the future. Therefore, it is not a necessity to see Season 1 to enjoy Season 2. While Season 2 will not live up to the success of Season 1, it is still worth a watch. Expect a lot of flashbacks and some really interesting creative moments.

Released: March 12

Navillera

Navillera is about a 70-year-old retired mailman who has always dreamed of doing ballet and a 23-year-old ballet dancer who is preparing to enter a competition. The ballet dancer is having money problems so he has to take on part-time jobs to make ends meet. The mailman wants to become a ballet dancer and joins the same studio where the ballet dancer is at. The owner of the studio makes the ballet dancer mentor the mailman. In return, the mailman will be the manager of the ballet dancer. Soon they form a wonderful friendship and partnership. Those that are a fan of dance will love this Korean drama.

Released: March 22