Korean dramas come in a variety of genres, from heart-melting romances, moonstruck stories to thrillers.
The year 2021 has been undeniably tough but watching these K-dramas helped ease the sadness of many Filipinos and entertained those at home due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Check out some of the most viewed and trending Korean dramas among Pinoys this year in this gallery:
Squid Game is the first Korean series to rank number one in Netflix US. It has captivated audiences from all over the world and a lot of those were Filipinos.
It tells the story of different people who fail at life for deep reasons who suddenly received an invitation to join a survival game where they can win more than US$ 38 million.
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha stole the hearts of many Filipinos through its detailed angles and stories that talked about things and events in the daily life of one person to another. This rom-com series stars Korean actors Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a.
If you are looking for a feel-good story or a healing drama to enjoy, this Korean drama is highly recommended!
Nevertheless is a story of a blossoming romance between two art classmates, Yu Na-bi (Han So-hee) and Park Jae-eon (Song Kang). Despite having their different viewpoints about dating and love, they begin a friends-with-benefits relationship that brought a lot of changes into their lives.
It tells both the good and bad sides of getting into and having a relationship.
Happiness is a Korean drama about the residents of luxury apartments. One day, a lot of them will struggle to survive a sudden disease.
This thriller drama premiered recently and stars Han Hyo-joo, Jo Woo-jin, and Park Hyung-sik.
Zombie fans will rejoice again with this one!
Kingdom: Ashin of the North is Season 2 of the series Kingdom. It is a 2021 South Korean political period horror-thriller series that tells the story of tragedies, betrayals, and wars with the participation of zombies.
Hellbound is a fast-moving thriller series that features otherworldly beings who appear out of nowhere to issue a decree and condemn individuals to hell. It consists of six episodes with intriguing and interesting plots.
Now, We Are Breaking Up stars prominent Korean actors Jang Ki-yong and Song Hye-kyo.
It is a story of a career-oriented designer and a carefree freelance photographer who will meet each other and fall in love.
One Ordinary Day is a drama that explores the story of the criminal justice system. It stars famous and highest paid Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun.
The story begins with Hyun Soo (Kim Soo-hyun) enjoying his college life and is suddenly accused of killing a woman who was with him.
Beyond Evil is a Korean psychological thriller drama that tells the story of two fearless men who will team up and go to extreme lengths in their pursuit of a serial killer that has shaken up their city.
The Silent Sea is a futuristic story where the future Earth suffers from lack of water and food.
It revolves around a special team sent to secure a mysterious sample from an abandoned research facility. This series stars Korean actors Gong Yoo and Bae Doona.
Meanwhile, check out the top Korean entertainment stories of 2021 here.