![]() ![]() In a year that saw several exceptional thrillers, includingīeyond Evil remained a notch up above the rest.Īction and romance took top spots in equal measure when it came to the most talked-about shows of the year. Its release on Netflix India came after it aired domestically in South Korea, but the show already had everything going for it to become a topic of discussion: nuanced writing, conflicts that kept audiences at the edge of their seats, and outstanding performances from its stars Shin Ha-Kyun and Yeo Jin-Go. The standout shows and performers of the yearīeyond Evil (Netflix) was 2021’s dark horse. For many viewers, the survival thriller was the first K-Drama they had ever seen. Korean drama 2021 series#, and went on to become Netflix’s biggest series launch till date, amassing 111 million viewers within a month of its release. Squid Game, released in September this year ![]() In 2020, a report from Netflix indicated a 370 per cent growth in viewership for Korean shows it wouldn’t come as a surprise if 2021 witnessed a record rise in viewership numbers again. But the recent lockdowns put the spotlight on the varied content available on streaming platforms in foreign languages, and K-Dramas, unsurprisingly, with their diverse genres, intriguing performers, and slick production values found several new takers from varied age groups. Hallyu is not dramatically new to India K-Dramas and K-pop music have always enjoyed a niche following in different parts of the country. If 2020 was the year that saw K-Dramas have a massive breakthrough, the multitude of shows that debuted in 2021 - and the reception they enjoyed - is even more indicative of their staggering growth in popularity.Īnupam Tripathi starred in the global phenomenon ‘Squid Game’ Hallyu phenomenon - or Korean wave - that has engulfed India (and many other parts of the world) in recent years. Īnupam’s sudden rise to fame is just one of the latest facets of the Indeed, he’s featured in three other videos recently, reaching out to Indian fans, thanking them, reacting to their appreciation of his performance, and even recommending other K-Dramas to watch.Īlso Read | Get ‘First Day First Show’, our weekly newsletter from the world of cinema, in your inbox. Delhi-born actor Anupam Tripathi (Ali Abdul inĪppeared on Netflix India’s YouTube page, teaching Korean for beginners in a light-hearted video, and rattled off Korean phrases for popular expressions like, “I love you,” and “You are awesome!” ![]()
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