Let's face it - not all K-Dramas are created equal
Avid K-Drama fans often attest to the genre's captivating nature as a whole, but if we're being honest, though there are spectacular shows that leave us mind-blown, there are also a handful that either underwhelm or simply, don't live up to the hype.
Here's a truly honest review of some of the most popular Korean Dramas that graced the silver screen this year.
THE BEST
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It comes as no surprise that Song Joong-ki’s comeback on the small screen started on a high note—the fourth highest-rated drama premiere of tvN at that—and ended with peak ratings that merit its inclusion in the top 10 list of highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history.
Besides its award-winning cast, screenwriter and director, the series connects with the audience in many ways: viewers get to love who the characters love; hate who they hate; and laugh, cry and fight with and for the epic Cassano Geumga Family. Fans followed the not-overly-cheesy love affair of the dashing Mafia consigliere Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong-ki) and feisty lawyer Hong Cha-young (Jeon Yeo-been) while some wished they could crash Babel, its diabolical chairman Jang Han-seok (Ok Taec-yeon) and his allies from Wusang Law Firm with their own hands.
The plot is nothing short of impressive with its twists and turns that made viewers glued to their seats. The validation? Nine awards from some of the most prestigious award-giving bodies in South Korea and abroad including a Presidential Commendation at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards for the screenwriter Park Jae-bum, a Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation at the Korean Content Awards 2021 for director Kim Hee-won, Special Award for Foreign Drama at the Tokyo Drama Awards 2021 and several “best drama” for the team and acting awards for Song Joong-ki and Jeon Yeo-been. Who needs a Baeksang then?