January 13, 2021
Jun Ji-hyun in a still from Cliffhanger.
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Given the riches that Korean TV offered the world last year, it’s hard to imagine the industry topping that in 2021. But with networks and streamers busy working on a range of exciting new stories, there’s reason to be very optimistic as we enter the new year.
Expect high altitude adventure, a sci-fi drama set on the moon, a high-stakes survival game show, more zombies than you can shake a stick at and, of course, plenty of romance. Read on for our 12 most anticipated K-dramas of 2021 – which is merely a fraction of what’s on the way.
K-dramas to watch out for in 2021
Posted : 2021-01-02 08:56
By Kwak Yeon-soo
In 2020, K-dramas soared in popularity as pandemic-driven lockdowns drove viewers to the small screen. They made waves across the globe thanks to streaming platforms like Netflix.
Melodrama Crash Landing on You caused a sensation in Japan and historical zombie drama Kingdom 2 attracted attention after viewers raved about the gripping storyline, sumptuous sets and elaborate costumes.
After such a strong year, some of the freshest new TV series will land on TV this year. They traverse genres including fantasy, thriller and period dramas. Here are our picks of the K-dramas of 2021 to watch.
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Jan 01, 2021
Big Hit Entertainment will be debuting a new boy group, with some of the members known for being previous contestants from I-LAND.
On Jan. 1, it was announced that Big Hit Japan, a Japanese subsidiary of Big Hit Entertainment, is launching a project called Big Hit Japan Global Debut Project to produce artists who will kick off their journey in the entertainment industry of Japan before going on to take over the global stage.
(Photo : Big Hit Japan Official Website)
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Previously-eliminated contestants of I-LAND, K, Nicholas, EJ, Ta-Ki, and Kyungmin, will be part of the upcoming boy group. These five members were revealed through a video released by the company s official YouTube channel, Big Hit Labels. In the video, boys introduced themselves one by one and asked viewers to look forward to their nearing debut.
Presented by Do Kyung-wan, Jo Bo-ah, Lee Sang-yeob and Kim Kang-hoon on December 31, 2020, New Year s Eve, we now present to you the winners of the KBS Drama Awards 2020.