Here are the 10 most watched Korean dramas on Netflix Philippines in 2021:
10. 18 Again (2020) | 349 points
Synopsis: A 37-year-old Dae-young is on the verge of being divorced with Da-jung finds himself inside his 18-year-old body.
Based on: 17 Again by Jason Filardi
Genre: Melodrama, Fantasy, Coming-of-age
No. of episodes: 16
Starring: Kim Ha-neul, Yoon Sang-hyun, Lee Do-hyun
Written by: Ahn Eun-bin, Choi Yi-ryool, Kim Do-yeon
Directed by: Ha Byung-hoon
Date: September 21 to November 10, 2020
Network: JTBC, Netflix, iQIYI, Viu
9. The Uncanny Counter (2020-2021) | 373 points
Date: November 28, 2020 – January 24, 2021
Synopsis: Demon hunters pose as workers in a noodle shop in an effort to catch evil spirits hoping to find eternal life.
Based on: Amazing Rumor by Jang Yi
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Jo Byung-gyu; Yoo Jun-sang; Kim Se-jeong; Yeom Hye-ran
Written by: Yeo Ji-na, Yoo Seon-dong, Kim Sae-bom
Directed by: Yoo Seon-dong, Park Bong-seop
Network: OCN, Netflix
8. Hospital Playlist (2021) | 442 points
Synopsis: Friends since undergrad school, five doctors remain close and share a love for music while working at the same hospital.
Genre: Romance, Medical drama, Comedy, Slice of life
No of episodes: 12
Starring: Jo Jung-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Jung Kyung-ho, Kim Dae-myung and Jeon Mi-do
Written by: Lee Woo-jung
Directed by: Shin Won-ho
Date: June 17 – September 16, 2021
Network: TVN and Netflix
7. Squid Game (2021) | 496 points
Synopsis: Hundreds of cash-strapped contestants accept an invitation to compete in children’s games for a tempting prize, but the stakes are deadly.
Genre: Survival Drama, Thriller, Fiction
No of episodes: 9
Starring: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-joon, Jung Ho-yeon, O Yeong-su, Heo Sung-tae, Anupam Tripathi, and Kim Joo-ryoung
Written and directed by: Hwang Dong-hyuk
Date: September 17, 2021
Network: Netflix
6. Sisyphus, The Myth (2021) | 505 points
Synopsis: An unfathomable event introduces an engineer to dangerous secrets and to a woman from the future who has come looking for him.
Genre: Drama, Action, Science fiction, Mystery
No. of episodes: 16
Starring: Park Shin-hye and Cho Seung-woo
Written by: Lee Je-in and Jeon Chan-ho
Directed by: Jin Hyuk
Date: February 17 – April 8, 2021
Network: JTBC and Netflix
5. Law School (2021) | 521 points
Date: April 14 – June 9, 2021
Synopsis: When a grim incident occurs at their prestigious school, justice through law is put to a test by a tough law professor and his ambitious students.
Genre: Legal drama
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Kim Myung-min, Kim Bum, Ryu Hye-young, Lee Jung-eun.
Written by: Seo In
Directed by: Kim Seok-yoon
Network: JTBC, Netflix
4. The King’s Affection (2021) | 569 points
Synopsis: During the Joseon Dynasty, the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins but sends the girl away to spare her life. Years later, the twin son dies in an accident and his sister must assume his identity and throne, all while hiding her true self.
Based on: Yeonmo by Lee So-young
Genre: Romantic-comedy, Fiction, Sageuk
No. of episodes: 20
Starring: Park Eun-bin, Rowoon, Nam Yoon-su, Choi Byung-chan, Bae Yoon-kyung, and Jung Chae-yeon
Written by: Han Hee-jung
Directed by: Song Hyun-wook
Date: October 11 – December 14, 2021
Network: KBS2 and Netflix
3. Nevertheless (2021) | 655 points
Synopsis: The story of a romance between a man who is annoyed with relationships but likes to flirt and a woman who wants to date but does not believe in love.
Based on: Nevertheless by Jung Seo
Genre: Romance
No. of episodes: 10
Starring: Han So-hee, Song Kang and Chae Jong-hyeop
Written by: Jung Won
Directed by: Kim Ga-ram
Date: June 19 to August 21, 2021
2. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021) | 935 points
Synopsis: At a crossroads, a dentist moves to a seaside village where she meets a handyman intent on helping his neighbours.
Based on: 2014 Mr. Hong film by Kang Seok-beom and Shin Jung-goo
Genre: Romantic comedy, Slice of life
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Shin Min-a, Kim Seon-ho and Lee Sang-yi
Written by: Shin Ha-eun
Directed by: Yu Je-won
Date: August 28 – October 17, 2021
Network: TVN and Netflix
1. Vincenzo (2021) | 1,139 points
Synopsis: During a visit to his motherland, a Korean-Italian mafia lawyer gives a conglomerate a taste of its own medicine with a side of justice.
Genre: Dark comedy, Crime, Drama
No of episodes: 20
Starring: Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-been, Ok Taec-yeon, Kim Yeo-jin and Kwak Dong-yeon
Written by: Park Jae-bum
Directed by: Kim Hee-won
Date: February 20 – May 2, 2021
Network: TVN and Netflix
Source: Flix Patrol
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