The Best New TVN Dramas Of 2021
Since its establishment in 2006, tvN, a South Korean entertainment channel owned by CJ E&M, has shown a number of epic K-dramas. Many K-drama masterpieces can be seen on the network, solidifying its place as one of South Korea’s most popular enterprises. The popularity of Korean dramas continues to grow, thanks to Netflix and, most recently, Squid Game.
Nielsen Korea is a corporation that researches TV ratings, advertising, and other topics. For its countrywide audience rating computations, it is the most reliable source. But if you are away from the region then you have to use VPN to watch tVN online.
Every year, many K-dramas are released, spreading the Hallyu wave far and wide. On that point, here’s a rundown of the top tvN shows with the most significant audience numbers in the network’s history.
Crash Landing on You
Crash Landing on You, starring Hyun Bin and Son Hye Jin, is the King of tvN dramas. The episode premiered in December 2019, just as the epidemic began. Thanks to this rom-com (and Netflix), the K-drama wave breached international boundaries. A romance tale between a North Korean soldier and a South Korean heiress is shown in the film. CLOY is a must-watch K-drama because to its excellent photography, representation of the two nations, and well-balanced combination of comedy, romance, wit, action, and sadness.
Reply 1988
Reply 1988, which was released in 2016, has an unmistakably nostalgic feel about it. This drama earned several prizes in the third episode of the Reply series, including daesangs (Grand Prizes). It is set in the Ssangmun-dong area and focuses on five friends and their families. The K-drama transports viewers to a simpler period with its easy writing, likeable characters, and topics like menopause, first loves, heartache, and more.
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, aka, Goblin
BTOB’s Yook Sunk Jae, Yoo In Na, Kim Go Eun, and Gong Yoo are among the cast members of Goblin. It was launched in 2016 and depicted the Goblin and Grim Reaper’s bromance. The drama became a cultural sensation throughout the globe due to the hot chemistry between the two lovers and the otherworldly narrative.
Mr. Sunshine
Mr. Sunshine, another sageuk drama on the list, became a prevalent issue and is now regarded a classic. Despite its problems, it boasts engaging cinematography and a fluid narrative experience. Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Ri appear in the K-drama set in the 1900s. It follows activists who are battling for Korea’s freedom from Japanese rule.
Mr. Queen.
K-drama about a fantasy romcom Mr. Queen is ranked sixth among the most popular tvN dramas. Shin Hye Sun and Kim Jung Hyun feature in the pivotal roles. The historical drama, based on a Chinese online drama called Go Princess Go, launched in December 2020. The series is based on the traditional gender reversal, in which a contemporary cook is mistaken for Queen Cheorin of the Joseon dynasty.
Vincenzo
Vincenzo, starring Song Joong Ki, Jeon Yeo Bin, and 2PM’s Ok Taecyeon, is a K-drama released in February 2021. Since then, it has captivated a worldwide audience.
It follows Park Joo Hyung, nicknamed Vincenzo, an adopted son of an Italian mafia family. As he returns to South Korea to collect his riches, he meets a variety of odd personalities. They become his family, and he eventually falls in love with someone else.
100 Days My Prince
100 Days My Prince is a historical romance drama starring EXO’s D.O. and Nam Ji Hyun released in 2018. The drama takes a novel approach to two classic tropes: memory loss and a royal member experiencing life as a commoner. However, it does it with romance, humor, and a moving plot.
Hospital Playlist
Hospital Playlist is one of the top medical K-dramas because of its realistic representation of medical personnel and the business. It has a rollercoaster ride through the careers of friends, insights into the lives of patients and parents, and a fantastic OST record. Hospital Playlist is ranked No. 8 on the highest-rated tvN Korean dramas list.
Hospital Playlist 2
Lee Woo Jung wrote the script, while Reply’s Shin Won Ho directed the film. Five companions’ experiences at Yulje Hospital continue in Season 2 of Hospital Playlist. Jeon Mi Do, Jung Kyung, Yoo Yeon Seok, Jo Jung Suk, and Kim Dae Myung are among the cast members. The medical buddy comedy is one of the most popular K-dramas.
