Top 10 Highest Rated Kdamas of 2021 So Far [Ft. HappySqueak]

Summary

The video script presents a list of the top 10 Korean dramas of 2021, highlighting both underrated and popular series. It includes a range of genres from fantasy comedy to suspense thriller, with dramas such as 'Hello Me', 'Sell Your Haunted House', 'Law School', 'Taxi Driver', 'Mouse', 'Beyond Evil', 'The Penthouse II', 'Navillera', and 'Vincenzo'. Each entry provides a brief synopsis and the reasons why they are worth watching, encouraging viewers to add them to their watchlist. The script also invites viewers to participate by rating their favorite dramas on the mdl website.

Takeaways

• 📺 The script lists the top 10 Korean dramas of 2021 based on ratings from MDL users.
• 🎬 'Hello Me' at number 10 is a fantasy comedy drama about a woman in her late 30s who meets her 17-year-old self.
• 💄 'She Would Never Know' at number 9 is based on a webtoon and features a cosmetics brand marketer and a younger marketer's romantic interest.
• 👻 'Sell Your Haunted House' at number 8 involves a woman with exorcism abilities and a con man dealing with haunted houses and vengeful spirits.
• 📚 'Law School' at number 7 is a mystery drama about law students and professors learning to handle legal cases and a tragic event that tests them.
• 🚕 'Taxi Driver' at number 6 follows a taxi company seeking vengeance for victims who did not receive justice, led by a special forces officer turned driver.
• 🐭 'Mouse' at number 5 is a suspense thriller about a rookie police officer hunting a serial killer and dealing with the aftermath of a dangerous encounter.
• 🧐 'Beyond Evil' at number 4 is a well-written drama that plays mind games with the audience, featuring a demoted detective and a new elite detective investigating a serial killer.
• 🏰 'The Penthouse II' at number 3 is a fast-paced drama about power, wealth, and revenge in a luxury penthouse apartment, continuing from the first season's success.
• 🩰 'Navillera' at number 2 is a heartwarming story about an elderly man pursuing his lifelong dream of ballet and the friendship he forms with a young ballet dancer.
• 🛫 'Vincenzo' at number 1 features a character who grew up in Italy and returns to Korea to get involved in legal battles and mafia incidents, offering action and humor.

Q & A

Which drama is ranked number 10 on the list and what is its genre?

The drama ranked number 10 is 'Hello Me', and it is a fantasy comedy drama.

What is the main theme of the drama 'Hello Me'?

The main theme of 'Hello Me' revolves around a woman in her late 30s who struggles with life and work, and her encounter with her 17-year-old self, exploring the differences in how she lived then compared to her present.

What is the plot of the drama 'She Would Never Know'?

In 'She Would Never Know', the plot follows a cosmetics brand marketer who aspires to launch her own brand and her interactions with a younger marketer who is interested in a romantic relationship, despite her disinterest in dating younger men.

Which drama features a woman with exorcism abilities and is ranked number eight?

The drama 'Sell Your Haunted House' is ranked number eight and features a woman with exorcism abilities who runs a company that specializes in selling haunted houses.

What is unique about the drama 'Law School'?

The drama 'Law School' is unique as it focuses on the learning experiences of law students and professors, dealing with various legal cases, and is brought to a head by a tragic event that tests them.

Who are the main characters in 'Taxi Driver' and what is the premise of the story?

The main characters in 'Taxi Driver' include a special forces officer turned taxi driver and a prosecutor who is not pleased with the company's methods. The story is about a secret organization seeking vengeance for victims who did not receive justice.

What is the central conflict in the drama 'Mouse'?

The central conflict in 'Mouse' involves a rookie police officer hunting for justice after a series of heinous murders committed by a psychotic serial killer, which leads to a dangerous encounter that changes the officer's life.

What makes 'Beyond Evil' stand out as a drama?

'Beyond Evil' stands out due to its well-written story, mind games with the audience, and the importance of each detail in the narrative. It involves a demoted detective and a newly transferred elite detective searching for a serial killer.

Can you describe the setting and main characters of 'The Penthouse II'?

Set in Hera Palace, a 100-floor luxury penthouse apartment for the wealthy, 'The Penthouse II' features the queen of the penthouse, a rich and elegant woman, a soprano singer with strong ambitions for herself and her daughter, and a poor woman determined to reclaim what was taken from her.

What is the main storyline of 'Navillera'?

The main storyline of 'Navillera' follows a man in his 70s who decides to pursue his lifelong dream of performing ballet, despite his family's disapproval, and his interactions with a 23-year-old man who has lost interest in ballet due to personal issues.

What is unique about the character Vincenzo Casano in the drama 'Vincenzo'?

Vincenzo Casano, the main character in 'Vincenzo', is unique as he was adopted at a young age and grew up in Italy. He moves to Korea after an incident with the mafia and gets involved in legal battles and affairs within a building, showcasing a mix of action and courtroom drama.

How can viewers contribute to the list of top Korean dramas?

Viewers can contribute to the list by visiting the website and leaving their ratings for their favorite dramas, which could potentially influence the rankings in future lists.