2021 K-Dramas In Rewind: The Best Characters, Scenes, Fashion & More

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Welcome to Kpopmap's K-Pop and K-Drama Highlights of 2021 where we look back at the year in review and bring you the best of 2021, all in one place. 

With the extraordinary success of K-Dramas in 2021, it is worthwhile to rewind and shine the spotlight on some of the best characters, scenes, and fashion moments that we saw this year. So, sit back and take a trip down K-Drama memory lane with us!

Note: Dramas ending in 2022 (such as "The Red Sleeve", "School 2021", "Now, We Are Breaking Up", "Let Me Be Your Knight", etc) are not included on this list. 

 

Most Endearing Male Leads

Hong DuShik ("Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha"), Lee SuHo ("True Beauty"), Ahn JeongWon ("Hospital Playlist Season 2"), Jung JiUn ("The King's Affection")

 2021 K-Dramas In Rewind: The Best Characters, Scenes, Fashion & More

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These characters have stolen our hearts and made us swoon over them but more importantly, they have made us want to protect them and keep them close to our hearts even after the drama is over. Kim SeonHo's Hong DuShik from "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha", ASTRO Cha EunWoo's Lee SuHo from "True Beauty", Yoo YeonSeok's Ahn JeongWon from "Hospital Playlist Season 2", and SF9 RoWoon's Jung JiUn from "The King's Affection" in particular are all characters that will stay with their viewers forever.

Hong DuShik is able to retain his selfless nature while also learning to love himself and unlearn his trauma. Lee SuHo is a sincere lover and an honest friend who shows JuGyeong (Moon GaYoung) her true beauty and himself realizes the importance of forgiving. Ahn JeongWon is patient, sensitive, philanthropic, and embodies golden retriever energy. Finally, Jung JiUn