5 Underrated K-Dramas of 2021 that Deserve More Attention

There are a number of Korean dramas in 2021 that many viewers missed out on. So, before or while enjoying the new series this 2022, these are the five underrated K-dramas that deserve more attention to add to your watch list as they deliver special messages throughout its story and the actors made splendid acting in portraying such challenging yet memorable roles.

'The Witch's Diner'

Fantasy drama "The Witch's Diner" is one of the 2021 masterpieces that you should not miss. Apart from it being Song Ji Hyo's comeback drama, the concept and narratives of the play are some of the things that made the series stand out. In each episode, viewers can get various life lessons from the characters. Some are true to life experiences that even the viewers can relate too.

Rising actor and Kdrama heartthrob Chae Jong Hyeop and Nam Ji Hyun's presence all added colors to the story.

"The Witch's Diner," tells the story of desperate individuals who come to dine at the restaurant built by Jo Hee Ra (Song Ji Hyo), hoping to get their wishes fulfilled by eating a special meal. But in exchange, they have to sacrifice the most precious things in their life.

'Run On'

When talking about healing drama with a combination of romance, JTBC's "Run On" is the perfect series to binge-watch, starring Im Siwan, Shin Se Kyung, Kang Tae Oh, and SNSD's Sooyoung.

It depicts the love story between a former sprinter of a national team Ki Seon Gyeom and movie transcriber Oh Mi Joo. According to her, they were destined to meet each other. Their warm relationship is opposite to Seo Dan Ah, CEO of a sports agency and art university student Lee Young Hwa (Kang Tae Oh).

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'Sell Your Haunted House'

KBS' fantasy series "Sell Your Haunted House" that stars Jang Na Ra and CNBLUE's Jung Yong Hwa will give viewers a new experience in the world of exorcism. It tells about the exorcist, Hong Ji Ah who runs a realty business in which she exorcises evil spirits from properties. Her life and business start to change after meeting Oh In Bum, the conman with special psychic powers.

'She Would Never Know'

The Sunbae-hoobae relationship in "She Should Never Know" that melts the viewers' hearts should be added on the list of the Kdramas that you should watch next.

JTBC's "She Would Never Know" is about the love story between a marketer Yoon Song A (Won Jin A) and her junior Chae Hyun Seung (SF9 Rowoon) who both work in a cosmetic brand. She enjoys her job and dreams to build her own cosmetic brand. As Chae Hyun Seung continues to work with his senior, he starts to become attracted to Song A and tries to develop a romantic relationship with her.

'So I Married an Anti-Fan'

Starring three of the known icons in entertainment, SNSD's Sooyoung, Choi Tae Joon, and 2PM's Chansung made an interesting story in the romantic comedy series "So I Married an Anti-Fan."

The drama tells about the story of a reporter Geun Young (Sooyoung) who gets fired from her job after an incident with a popular star Whoo Joon (Choi Tae Joon), which dubbed her as his anti-fan. Due to unexpected circumstances, they are tasked to star in a reality show to display their story as a couple but end up falling in love with each other.

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Written by Shai Collins.