20 best Korean TV series of 2021: part 2

Asian TV series are becoming an integral part of world cinema, bringing fresh novelties from the Land of Morning Freshness to the screens. Korean dramas in 2021 are not inferior to highly rated Western TV shows, and their variety of genres attracts a wide audience. Watching your first drama is worth it to continue supporting the talented and tireless filmmakers from South Korea.

Sisyphus: The Myth (2021)

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Han Tae-sul, a prominent engineer, heads an influential corporation specializing in quantum physics. Everyone in the country is proud of his achievements, but few people know about the personal tragedy he experienced. A few years ago, he lost his brother, and this led him to make decisions that had a detrimental effect on the company’s financial policies. When Tae-sul learns of the shocking details of his relative’s death, he decides to make a desperate attempt to change the course of events and end his personal demons.

Police University (2021)

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Kang Sung-ho is a high school student who has managed to gain popularity on the darknet under the pseudonym of hacker Yoon. The teenager easily creates programs to hack websites, which makes him a target of the police. Despite the approaching career guidance tests, the boy does not think about his future yet. However, after meeting the charming Oh Kang-hee, he decides to enter the police academy. However, within the walls of this educational institution, the risk of falling into the hands of justice increases.

D.P. (2021)

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The new Korean drama presents a unique life story that tells about the difficult everyday life of soldiers. In the country, every Korean must serve in the army, but the conditions in the barracks leave much to be desired. The problem of hazing and abuse by senior officers leads to an exponential increase in the number of desertions. In response, the government is forming a special unit to track down and apprehend fugitives, but one specialist, shrewd and determined, is determined to get to the root of the problem.

You Are My Spring (2021)

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Kang Da-jong wants to start a new life, leaving the sad events in the past. She moves to a new house and meets a psychiatrist, Joo Eun-do. The man dedicates himself to helping each patient, helping them overcome difficult periods, despite the fact that he himself has been living with a heavy burden on his soul for a long time. While the characters in the drama are struggling with common problems, they are confronted with a gruesome murder that took place in their home. Now, no one can predict the criminal’s next steps.

The Cursed (2021)

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In the new South Korean cinematic novelty, the zombie apocalypse is presented in an unexpected light that will surprise even experienced fans of the genre. A series of murders begin to take place in the city, and the dead are declared to be the criminals who have come back to life. These unusual zombies walk and talk easily. However, the police are suspicious of these events and believe that an experienced and cunning puppeteer is behind it.

On the Verge of Insanity (2021)

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Choi Bang-seok, an experienced engineer and honored veteran of the company, was unpleasantly surprised to hear that he was going to be laid off. His dedication and hard work have been highly appreciated by his bosses, who offer him a position in the HR department. Despite the fact that Ban-seok is unfamiliar with the intricacies of such work, he accepts the offer, fearing dismissal. With the arrival of the engineer, the department begins to change, as Choi finds vulnerabilities in the system and makes changes that affect the entire department.

Please Check the Event (2021)

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Filled with an atmosphere of romance, the Korean series of 2021 will delight fans of heartwarming melodramas. Park Do Geum is a talented vocalist in a popular band who faces difficulties in balancing his touring and personal life. After breaking up with his chosen one, Ha Sung Yi, he regrets his decision. It is at this time that advertisements for an exciting tourist trip for lovers begin to be shown on television, and the couple decides to team up to take part in this competition and compete for the win.

My Dear Neat Freak (2021)

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Gu Zhen Qi suffers from misophobia and has even set up his own cleaning company to help busy Koreans keep their homes clean. There are numerous legends around the boss about his eccentricities, because the guy does not allow anyone to touch him or make contact. However, everything changes when the charming Shuang Jiao appears in the company, and this becomes the first step on the road to recovery for Gu. He is eager to be close to the new employee, despite her disrespect for his rules and lack of fear of getting dirty.

Man in Love (2021)

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Poo Hye-ryong is a radio DJ and plays the drum in her spare time, which caught the eye of her future husband a few years ago. Sa Pi-young, a producer of a popular Korean radio program, successfully balances his career with caring for his family. Lee Si In’s imagination helps her come up with exciting scenarios for the radio show, and her main inspiration is her beloved husband. Despite their outward well-being, the series’ characters occasionally face marital crises and experience doubts about whether the person they want to be with is the one they want to be with.

Blue Birthday (2021)

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Holidays are usually filled with joy and good mood, but the heroine of the Korean drama is ready to argue with this optimistic statement. Exactly 10 years ago, Oh Ha-rin celebrated her birthday, which was overshadowed by the death of her beloved Seo-joon. The boyfriend’s death weighs heavily on Ha-rin’s soul. One day, she decides to burn old photographs, and then the unexpected happens – she is transported back in time, when her beloved was still alive.

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• 20 best Korean TV series of 2021: part 1