Best of 2021
My personal ranking of dramas I've watched that were released in 2021 plus my favourite quote from the drama. This list is updated as I watch more dramas.
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1. Vincenzo
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
Best drama of 2021 and one of my absolute favourites.
"Vinchenzo Quassano?"
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2. You Are My Glory
Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes
A grown-up show. My new favourite c-drama!!!
"But you are already the rabbit that has seen the most stars" Qiao Jing Jing
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3. Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Everything about this drama....EVERYTHING
"People's evaluation on it doesn't matter. Just be proud of yourself. I think that's all that matters." - Fujino Shun
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4. My Name
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Intense, fast-paced, emotional and some really great acting from Han So Hee
"Every night I dreamt of killing that faceless bastard. And eventually, my face changed. Like a murderer consumed with rage. I was stabbing myself. Stop destroying yourself." Jeon Pil-do
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5. Hospital Playlist Season 2
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Seok Hyeong and Chuchu!
"One more time...WOW" Lee Ik-Jun
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6. Kingdom: Ashin of the North
Korean Special - 2021, 1 episode
Incredible acting by Jun Ji-hyun
"I am not lonely. We are together, so I am not lonely." Ashin
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7. The Red Sleeve
Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes
The heartbreaking forbidden-love vibes of MLSHR reincarnated
"What would have happened if I was not a court lady and you were not a King?" Sung Duk-im
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8. My Roommate Is a Gumiho
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Absolutely hilarious, cliche-shattering, incredibly well-written drama with a lovable FL
"Your rejection is rejected. Life isn't that complicated. Let's make it simple and just do it." Lee Dam
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9. My Little Happiness
Chinese Drama - 2021, 28 episodes
Cute romcom with a height difference that was adorable to watch.
"Thanks to you, Tagore's poems finally speak to me: 'When I stand before thee at the day's end, thou shalt see my scars and know that I had my wounds and also my healing' Love can be a battle in which we break each other's shells." Wen Rang
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10. The Long Ballad
Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes
Historical drama about an incredible and brave princess of the Tang Dynasty
"Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to face yourself" Li Changge
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11. D.P.
Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
This one broke my heart.
"Us humans can't gain anything without sacrifice."
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12. Mad for Each Other
Korean Drama - 2021, 13 episodes
Hilarious and my favourite enemies to lovers
"If you think about it, we're the okay ones. It's everyone else who's crazy." Noh Hwi-oh
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13. The Devil Judge
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
What a rollercoaster!
"I'll see you in court." Judge Kang Yo-han
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14. Dali and the Cocky Prince
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
I'll wait while you try to find a better cast romcom
"It wasn't a mistake for me, So I want you to think it over again; if the moment we shred yesterday was truly a mistake or not." Jin Moo-hak
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15. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Therapeutic and good vibes!
"I'm you and you've become me in a way" Hong Du-sik
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16. Snowdrop
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
I just let this drama break my heart over and over again
"Who are you really? Are you Superman or something?" Eun Young Ro
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17. Youth of May
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
A heart-breaking love story in the context of a significant moment in history.
"I have no regrets. But it's not like there's no pain just because we don't regret things. Even if we don't seem strong or happy, I hope we can show each other everything.". Kim Myeung-Hee
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18. The King's Affection
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
Love in the Moonlight wannabe?
"This is a path that neither of us chose." Dam-i
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19. The Day of Becoming You
Chinese Drama - 2021, 26 episodes
They nailed that switch!
"Maybe our body switch was not a coincidence but fate. It made me step out of my path so that I would meet you." Jiang Yi
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20. Mr. Queen: The Bamboo Forest
Korean Special - 2021, 2 episodes
Because we didn't get enough of the original.
"The King never sulks" The King (of course)
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21. Our Beloved Summer
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Has a show ever been tooo much for you? How amazing was Choi Woong though?
"Dating is like living in a different world. Dating Yeon-su is especially a completely different world for me. But as you know, that world doesn't really suit me. What can I do though? Back then and even now, I want to keep living in this world. Forever, without an end." Choi Woong
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22. Doom at Your Service
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Stunning cinematography and a SML that stole the show
"What should I call it? The feeling of inability to stop myself...what should I call it? I don't know the answer to that. So the only thing I could do is call it you." Tak Dong Kyung
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23. Always Have, Always Will
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
Short and sweet...just how I like it
"Her: why are you here?
Him: because you are here" -
24. Falling into Your Smile
Chinese Drama - 2021, 31 episodes
I was here for Chubby and his facial expressions!
"How about building a new belief with the determination to win?" Lu Sicheng
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25. Hello Mr. Gu
Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes
One of those dramas that I start and keep saying I'll drop until I am surprised that I got to the end
"I refused to lose to anyone, but I don't mind losing to you." Mr Gu
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26. You Are My Hero
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
Medical/Police Drama with the Nicest Leads
Let's commemorate here the most unromantic statement that ever followed a declaration of love in any drama ever - "wish a good cooperation with you" - followed by a handshake. Wow!
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27. Renai Mangaka
Japanese Drama - 2021, 11 episodes
Mmmh...I want to say it was good...but mmmmh
Him: I just don't know what exactly 'in a relationship means.
Her: Why don't we create its meaning together?
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28. The Other Half of Me and You
Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes
Someone created the feminist utopia with all the problematic cliches..so what was the point?
"100 people would have 100 different dreams. All of them in the dream can experience a completely different world, playing different roles. So we are just playing different roles in this world."
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29. Love Unexpected
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
A really unique storyline that I think the leads executed well; the ending was an anticlimax
"It's raining today. I love you as much as yesterday" Xu Nuo
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30. Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
A jumbled up plot with no proper flow but hey, Zhao Lusi
"Ling Yue, not everyone can find a goal to strive for. But you have found it, striven for it and you're doing so well. You're the lucky one." Gu Anxin
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31. Once We Get Married
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
Oh my gosh....I was rolling my eyes the whole time.
"Giving is better than taking and demanding" Yin Sichen
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32. Love Alarm Season 2
Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
My worst drama because it was too painful to watch Sun-oh's heartbreak
"I promised that I'd make your Love Alarm ring 10 times a day." Lee Hye-jung