6 Binge Worthy 2021 K-Dramas You Can Finish in One Sitting

Need that weekend K-Drama dose but don’t have enough time? Well, you are not alone! K-Dramas although with limited episodes tend to be hour-long and sometimes can be quite a challenge to watch. 

But worry not, 2021 has bought us so many amazing K-Dramas in a variety of genres. Many of them are mini-series that you can finish in less than a day! So here are 6 K-Dramas from 2021 that are total binge-worthy material and you can add to your watch list.

TW: mentions of bullying, suicide, violence, assault.   

 

1. "Squid Game"

Genre: Survival, Thriller, Action, Drama

Cast: Lee JungJae, Park HaeSoo, Jung HoYeon, Anupam Tripathi, Wi HaJun

Summary: Directed by Hwang DongHyuk, "Squid Game" is a survival drama that looks at 456 people who enter a mysterious and deadly game that will land the ultimate winner the unbelievable prize money of 45.6 billion KRW. This Netflix original series spans nine episodes, 32-60 minutes long.

Why you should watch: "Squid Game" is on its way to becoming Netflix’s biggest show ever, as claimed by the CEO himself. But apart from the hype it has gained, the show is an absolute must-watch with its take on the plight of the ordinary people surviving in a highly competitive society marred by capitalism. With its witty and sublime production, stellar cast, and a nail-biting plot, "Squid Game" is a bloody and gripping watch.

For more about the drama, its characters, check our cast and summary: here.

 

2. "D.P."

Genre: Drama, Military

Cast: Jung HaeIn, Koo KyoHwan, Kim SungKyun

Summary: A Netflix original, "D.P." is adapted from a webto