KDramas of 2021

August 30

"He came for friendship. He found unfinished business—and maybe love."

Thai traveler Peach visits his Korean friend Yun O, only to uncover emotional rifts between Yun O and his mother. As Peach tries to help, he’s faced with his own shifting feelings.

• 10 episodes,  27 minutes each
• Romance, Youth, Drama, Supernatural
• watch if: you like cross-cultural BL with quiet emotional depth and a touch of the supernatural.
• skip if: you want more romance than introspection or dislike open-ended closure.  

August 31

"Nothing rises, except awkwardness."

Yong Sik’s life hits rock bottom—until he walks into a urologist’s office and finds his ex, Ru Da, holding the chart. Determined to rebuild his confidence, she takes matters into her own hands—while her arrogant boyfriend starts to sweat.

• 8 episodes,  42 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Psychological Drama 
• watch if: you enjoy oddball rom-coms, awkward exes, and emotional glow-ups.
• skip if: you’re not into second-chance romance or medical humor.

September 4

"Two strangers. One quiet ache."

A disillusioned woman in her 40s and a lost man in his 20s form an unlikely bond as they confront the hollowness of life and the ache of unfulfilled dreams.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Life, Drama, Melodrama 
• watch if: you crave introspective, slow-burn character studies about existential loneliness.
• skip if: you need fast pacing, clear plotlines, or lighthearted escape.  

September 6

"Luxury masks secrets. And secrets don’t stay buried."

When Song Yeo Ul’s husband dies and she’s accused of murder, she finds herself trapped in the toxic world of elite moms at her son’s international school.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
•  Thriller, Mystery, Drama
• watch if: you like high-society mysteries, messy women, and rich people drama.
• skip if: you’re tired of murder plots or catty mom politics.  

September 6

"One dish, one heart at a time."

A warm slice-of-life romance between a quiet chef and a lively foodie who find comfort—and something more—through shared meals and gentle companionship.

• 9 episodes, 10 minutes each
• Food, Romance
• watch if: you want soft, low-stakes romance with cozy food vibes.
• skip if: you’re after big drama or intense relationship arcs.  

September 10

"One delivery order, one accidental time slip — welcome to 2002."

College freshman Kim Woo Ri just wants independence, but the pandemic has other plans. After a fight with her mom and a late-night food order, she finds herself mysteriously transported back to the year 2002 — a world without smartphones, social distancing, or the freedom she thought she wanted.

• 8 episodes,  15 minutes each
• Sci-Fi, Fantasy
• watch if: you enjoy time-travel stories, early 2000s nostalgia, and mother-daughter dynamics.
• skip if: you're looking for fast-paced plots or clear sci-fi logic.  

September 10

"A love letter from the cosmos? She’s listening."

College student Eun Ha’s life takes a surreal turn when a mysterious white hole opens in her room—spitting out an anonymous love letter. Suddenly, the universe seems more romantic than ever.

• 12 episodes, 10 minutes each
• Romance, Youth, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
• watch if: you like quirky campus romances with a sci-fi twist.
• skip if: you prefer grounded love stories without magical portals.  

September 17

"456 players. One deadly game. No second chances."

Desperate for cash, Seong Gi Hun joins a mysterious competition offering ₩45.6 billion to the last player standing. But winning means surviving brutal versions of childhood games—where losing equals death.

• 9 episodes,  1 hour each
• Action, Thriller, Mystery, Drama
• watch if: you enjoy high-stakes survival thrillers with sharp social commentary.
• skip if: extreme violence or bleak themes aren’t your thing.  

September 17

 "Inside every love story… a tiny, chaotic cell war is raging."

Kim Yu Mi looks like your average office worker, but in her head, a team of emotional cells runs the show. After a breakup knocks her love cells into a coma, an awkward game developer named Koo Ung might be just what she—and her cells—need to feel again.

• 14 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
•  Romantic Comedy, Psychological Drama 
• watch if: you want a whimsical rom-com with animated brain cells and relatable inner thoughts.
• skip if: you prefer your romance without metaphors or cartoon commentary.

September 17

"When the most trusted agent becomes the biggest mystery."

After a traumatic mission, elite NIS agent Ji Hyuk returns with no memory and a suspicion that someone on the inside betrayed him. As he digs into a conspiracy buried within the agency, he must decide who to trust—and what he's willing to uncover.

• 12 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Action, Thriller, Mystery, Crime
• watch if: you like gritty espionage thrillers with twists, memory loss, and high-stakes betrayal.
• skip if: you prefer character-driven dramas over action-heavy spy plots.

September 17

"One body, two lives—and a whole lot of attitude."

Prosecutor Yeon Ju wakes up with amnesia... in the life of a chaebol daughter-in-law she doesn’t recognize. Sharp-tongued and justice-driven, she turns high society upside down while trying to recover her memories—and maybe solve a murder along the way.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Mystery, Romantic Comedy, Drama
• watch if: you enjoy body-switch chaos, bold female leads, and twisty mystery with rom-com flair.
• skip if: you dislike memory loss plots or over-the-top character antics.  

September 22

"When art meets appetite, expect sparks—and a few surprises."

A money-minded food mogul and a cultured, bankrupt heiress clash over an art gallery debt. But as their worlds collide, they find more than financial trouble—maybe even love.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 5 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Drama
• watch if: you like opposites-attract romances, quirky humor, and charming character growth.
• skip if: you’re not into eccentric leads, slow-burn romance, or business-versus-art themes.  

September 22

"Old tragedies never stay buried for long."

A detective and a woman haunted by her family's dark past team up when her niece goes missing—uncovering chilling secrets in their eerie hometown.

• 12 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Drama
• watch if: you like slow-burn thrillers and unsettling mysteries
• skip if: you need clear answers and fast pacing  

September 24

"Love is always on the menu."

A college freshman lands a job at a rooftop Chinese restaurant run by a grumpy chef who can't stand him—or can he? Sparks fly amid sizzling dishes.

• 8 episodes,  11 minutes each
• BL Youth Romance
• watch if: you're craving light campus BL with restaurant hijinks
• skip if: you want more plot than fluff  

September 25

"Sometimes love knocks on your door—three kids in tow."

A widowed CEO hires a spirited young tutor and finds his home—and heart—gradually filled with warmth again.

• 52 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Family Drama
• watch if: you enjoy age-gap romance and found family tropes
• skip if: you're not into long family dramas  

September 28

 "High school hearts still race in the digital age."

Teens navigate the bittersweet highs and lows of first love, friendship, and growing up in an online-connected world.

• 13 episodes,  30 minutes each
• Youth Romance, Drama
• watch if: you're into idol dramas and modern school romance
• skip if: you prefer mature themes and complex storytelling

September 29

 "Being a teen is hard enough—add gaslighting and heartbreak."
Teenagers deal with tough issues like bullying, toxic relationships, and self-worth in this raw coming-of-age snapshot.

• 14 episodes,  16 minutes each
• Youth Drama
• watch if: you want youth dramas that reflect real struggles
• skip if: you're not ready for emotional or triggering topics

October 4

 "A home isn’t where you live—it’s who you live with."

A woman chases a dream life in upscale Gangnam, only to realize happiness isn’t found in square footage but in shared moments.

• 122 episodes, 35 minutes each
• Drama, Family, Melodrama
• watch if: you're into slice-of-life stories with family heart
• skip if: you expect fast-paced romance or action

October 6

 "Every sneeze brings disaster... and a crush."

A jinxed teen whose luck turns bad with every sneeze still dares to chase love in this sweet and silly supernatural romcom.

• 10 episodes, 20 minutes each
• Youth Romance, Fantasy 
• watch if: you enjoy quirky setups with heartfelt undertones
• skip if: you dislike slapstick or magical realism

October 7

 "Thirty, flirty... and surrounded by exes."

A woman entering her thirties tries to start fresh, but ends up caught between four very different men—past, present, and potential.

• 10 episodes,  19 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy
• watch if: you like chaotic love polygons and stylish noona leads
• skip if: indecisive romances make you scream

October 11

"To rule a kingdom, she must pretend to be her brother."

A secret princess lives as a prince in a palace full of danger, deception, and forbidden love with her former tutor.

• 20 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Historical, Romance, Drama
• watch if: you're into genderbending, royal intrigue, and slow-burn romance
• skip if: you prefer historicals rooted in realism  

October 13

"Some mirrors reflect your flaws—others, your regrets."

A successful woman’s picture-perfect life cracks when she reunites with a radiant figure from her past, igniting a spiral of obsession and betrayal.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Melodrama
• watch if: you enjoy moody dramas with art, desire, and moral ambiguity
• skip if: you dislike slow, character-driven narratives  

October 13

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  • 6 episodes,  12 minutes each
  • Thriller, Romance

October 15

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  • 8 episodes,  50 minutes each
  • Action, Thriller, Mystery, Crime

October 15

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  • 8 episodes,  10 minutes each
  • Youth Romance, Music

October 19

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  • 10 episodes, 10 minutes each
  • Romance, Supernatural

October 21

• 8 episodes,  15 minutes each
• Youth Romance, Food Drama

October 22

• 12 episodes, 35 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Life, Drama

October 23

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  • 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
  • Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Fantasy

October 24

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  • 12 episodes,  30 minutes each
  • Life, Drama

October 27

• 10 episodes,  12 minutes each
• Romance

October 29 

• 2 episodes, 55 minutes each
• Action, Thriller, Mystery, Crime

October 29

• 10 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Crime 

October 30 

• 12 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Action, Thriller, Mystery, Comedy 

October 30

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 5 minutes each
• Thriller, Mystery 

November 4

• 6 episodes,  1 hour each
• Thriller, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Medical

November 5

• 12 episodes,  1 hour and 5 minutes each
• Action, Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi

November 5

• 15 episodes,  7 minutes each
• Life, Political

November 7

• 12 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Music, Drama

November 8

• 12 episodes,  1 hour and 25 minutes each
• Youth Drama, Music

November 8

• 16 episodes,  1 hour each
• Historical, Mystery, Romantic Comedy 

November 9

• 8 episodes,  14 minutes each
• Thriller, Mystery, Romance

November 9

• 10 episodes,  15 minutes each
• Romance

November 10

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Romance, Drama, Melodrama

November 12

• 17 episodes,  1 hour and 20 minutes each
• Historical, Romance, Drama, Melodrama

November 12

• 8 episodes,  20 minutes each
• Youth Mystery, Supernatural, Horror 

November 12

• 7 episodes,  40 minutes each
• Youth Romantic Comedy

November 10

• 16 episodes,  1 hour each
• Romance, Drama, Melodrama 

November 12

• 8 episodes,  9 minutes each
• Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, Sci-Fi

November 13

• 10 episodes,  30 minutes each
• Youth Drama, Music 

November 16

• 24 episodes, 10 minutes each
• Youth Romantic Comedy, Life

November 17

• 12 episodes,  25 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy

November 19

• 6 episodes,  50 minutes each
• Mystery, Horror, Drama, Supernatural

November 20

• 13 episodes,  20 minutes each
• Youth Psychological Thriller, Romance

November 20

• 9 episodes, 5 minutes each
• Romance, Drama 

November 20

• 5 episodes, 12 minutes each
• Romance

November 24

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 3 minutes each
• Youth Romance, Drama, Melodrama  

November 27

• 8 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Thriller, Mystery, Law, Crime

November 29

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 5 minutes each
• Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Drama

November 29

• 5 episodes, 20 minutes each
• Mystery, Romance

November 30

• 8 episodes,  12 minutes each
• Youth Romace

December 1

• 8 episodes, 13 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Drama

December 3

• 22 episodes, 15 minutes each
• Youth Romance, Drama

December 6

• 16 episodes,  1 hour each
• Youth Romance, Life,  Drama

December 8

• 20 episodes,  1 hour and 5 minutes each
• Thriller, Mystery, Psychological, Drama

December 9

• 16 episodes,  1 hour each
• Romantic Comedy, Drama

December 9

• 3 episodes,  1 hour and 45 minutes each
• Thriller, Drama

December 10

• 12 episodes,  25 minutes each
• Food, Life, Drama

December 11

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Music, Comedy, Drama

December 11

• 32 episodes,  1 hour each
• Thriller, Historical, Drama, Political

December 13

• 103 episodes,  35 minutes each
• Family, Melodrama

December 15

• 10 episodes,  25 minutes each
• Youth, Drama

December 17

• 12 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Action, Thriller, Mystery, Comedy

December 17

• 10 episodes,  20 minutes each
• Romance, Youth, Sports, Fantasy

December 17

• 8 episodes,  15 minutes each
• Youth Psychological Thriller

December 17

• 5 episodes,  26 minutes each
• Sitcom

December 18

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 30 minutes each
• Romance, Drama, Melodrama, Political

December 18

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 15 minutes each
• Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Fantasy

December 20

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Mystery, Romance, Drama, Melodrama

December 20

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Action, Historical Romantic Comedy 

December 23

• 8 episodes,  12 minutes each
• BL Historical, Romance, Fantasy

December 24

• 8 episodes, 50 minutes each
• Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Sci-Fi

December 24

• 9 episodes,  16 minutes each
• Youth Romance, Drama

December 28

• 20 episodes,  10 minutes each
• Romance, Fantasy

December 28

• 8 episodes,  15 minutes each
• BL Romance

December 30

• 8 episodes, 32 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Fantasy

December 31

• 10 episodes,  20 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Drama