{"id":2865,"date":"2021-08-13T17:44:30","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T09:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.smart.com.ph\/?p=2865"},"modified":"2021-08-13T17:44:30","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T09:44:30","slug":"6-much-awaited-k-dramas-to-watch-in-the-second-half-of-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/?p=2865","title":{"rendered":"6 Much-Awaited K-Dramas to Watch in the Second Half of 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From zombies<em> <\/em>to <em>sageuks<\/em> (historical dramas), there\u2019s always something for everyone in the world of K-Dramas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The remaining months of 2021 prove to be just as entertaining for K-Drama lovers, thanks to a lineup packed with acclaimed actors and intriguing plotlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve rounded up the ones that should be on your must-watch list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Silent Sea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">File under: Dystopian sci-fi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Hallyu <\/em>heavyweight Gong Yoo is finally back on the small screen after portraying a tortured, immortal god in 2016\u2019s <em>Goblin<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time around, he plays Yoon Jae\u2014a man tasked to lead a team of space soldiers, which includes Bae Doo Na (<em>Kingdom<\/em>) and Lee Joon (his first acting role after being discharged from the military).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sent to the moon, the group must extract samples from an abandoned research station. Sounds like an ominous mission!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch it for: The star-studded cast, the authentic-looking sets and costumes, and the unique outer space setting (the first K-Drama of its kind!).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/netflixph\/photos\/pcb.1419527428398519\/1419510881733507\" data-width=\"552\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">File under: Light rom-com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both known for their trademark dimples, Shin Min Ah (<em>Chief of Staff<\/em>) and Kim Seon Ho (<em>Start-Up<\/em>) team up to star in this seaside drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scheduled to begin on August 28 via Netflix, the story revolves around a pragmatic dentist who moves to a coastal village after things go awry in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There, she crosses paths with a kind, unemployed handyman who always appears busy helping everyone out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch it for: Kim Seon Ho, who sheds his Second Lead label from<em> Start-Up<\/em> and takes on the role of the affable main character. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also get to \u201ctravel\u201d to an idyllic setting through the eyes of the lovely heroine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/netflixph\/photos\/a.307776326240307\/1549811022036825\/\" data-width=\"552\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch the trailer here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha | Official Teaser | Netflix\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GGQHjZGOWvs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>My Name<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">File under: Revenge mystery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After playing a heartless mistress in <em>The World of the Married<\/em> and an introverted art student in <em>Nevertheless<\/em>, Han So Hee switches gears yet again to depict a bad-ass woman out to avenge her father\u2019s death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Yoon Ji Woo, she secretly works for a drug crime organization and infiltrates the police with the help of Choi Moo Jin (Park Hee Soon).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She tries to find answers and conceal her real identity, all while working opposite the straightlaced Joen Pil Do (Ahn Bo Hyun of <em>Itaewon Class<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch it for: The different levels of fierceness Han So Hee embodies throughout the series.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/netflixph\/photos\/pcb.1419527428398519\/1419510928400169\" data-width=\"552\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yumi\u2019s Cells<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">File under: Whimsical rom-com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking of Ahn Bo Hyun, he plays a potential love interest for Kim Go Eun (<em>Goblin<\/em> and <em>The King: Eternal Monarch<\/em>) in <em>Yumi\u2019s Cells<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kim portrays an office worker whose Love Cell lies comatose. As a co-worker catches Yumi\u2019s eye, the other cells decide to work together and wake Love Cell up (Think <em>Inside Out<\/em> but with more hilarious personalities!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slated for a September 29 release, it also stars Lee Yoo Bi, Park Ji Hyun, and SHINee\u2019s Minho. Fans of K-pop group GoT7 will rejoice as Park Jin Young recently signed on for its second season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch it for: The animated rendition of the hilarious cells that come alive in Yumi\u2019s head. Since the show is based on a beloved South Korean webcomic that ran for five years, fans are eagerly anticipating how similar the live adaptation would be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Yumis_Cells-tp-1.jpg?w=716\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Yumis_Cells-tp-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Yumis_Cells-tp-1.jpg?resize=210,300 210w, https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Yumis_Cells-tp-1.jpg?resize=768,1098 768w, https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Yumis_Cells-tp-1.jpg?resize=716,1024 716w, https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Yumis_Cells-tp-1.jpg?resize=370,529 370w, https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Yumis_Cells-tp-1.jpg?resize=760,1087 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cliffhanger<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">File under: Mystery thriller<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Kingdom<\/em> stars Joo Ji Hoon and Jun Ji Hyun partner up to depict mountain rangers who rescue lost trekkers within the Jiri Mountain National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The action-packed drama is penned by Kim Eun Hee (the writer of many famous dramas including <em>Kingdom<\/em>, <em>Signal<\/em>, and <em>Ghost<\/em>) and helmed by Lee Eung Bok (the director hit dramas such as <em>Goblin<\/em>, <em>Descendants of the Sun<\/em>, and <em>Mr. Sunshine<\/em>), so expect lots of intriguing mysteries to unfold atop the second tallest mountain in South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch it for: The palpable chemistry between veteran actors Joo Ji Hoon and Jun Ji Hyun as they brave the harsh elements of Mount Jiri.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jiri_Mountain-BT-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jiri_Mountain-BT-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jiri_Mountain-BT-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jiri_Mountain-BT-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jiri_Mountain-BT-1.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jiri_Mountain-BT-1.jpg?resize=370,247 370w, https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jiri_Mountain-BT-1.jpg?resize=760,507 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D.P.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">File under: Military action drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Short for Deserter Pursuit, this upcoming Netflix drama dives into the world of armed men tasked to hunt down military deserters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rounding out the cast are Jung Hae In (<em>One Spring Night<\/em>), Kim Sung Kyun (<em>Untouchable<\/em>), Son Seok Koo (<em>Designated Survivor: 60 Days<\/em>), and Koo Kyo Hwan (<em>Kingdom: Ashin of the North<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scheduled to be released on August 27, we can\u2019t wait to see Jung play the strong and silent type while clad in army uniform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch it for: The surprisingly humorous take on a dark theme. Award-winning <em>D.P. <\/em>webtoon creator Kim Bo Tong is also one of the show\u2019s screenwriters, so expect the series to stay true to the essence of the comics.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/netflixph\/photos\/pcb.1419527428398519\/1419510971733498\" data-width=\"552\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch the trailer here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"D.P. | Official Teaser | Netflix [ENG SUB]\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bTOtCG3-HR8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get your fill of these upcoming K-Dramas by watching them on Netflix, VIU, and other video streaming apps using your Smart Signature 5G Plan. Find the right plan for you <a href=\"https:\/\/smart.com.ph\/Postpaid\/signature\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also subscribe to Giga K-Video so you can watch these new K-Dramas to your heart\u2019s content. Visit this<a href=\"https:\/\/smart.com.ph\/Prepaid\/promos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> page<\/a> for more information on Smart Prepaid\u2019s Giga K-Video promos, or better yet, download the<a href=\"https:\/\/smart.com.ph\/Pages\/gigalife-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Smart GigaLife App<\/a> \u200bto get the latest data promos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><sub>This post may include or feature content licensed to another entity or person. Smart claims no copyright to said content. 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