2021 is coming to a close and we re looking back at the year in review. Without a doubt, this year has been exceptional in terms of Korean entertainment and its global consumption, with the extraordinary success of Korean films, TV shows, art, culture, technology and more. Here are my picks for the top 10 Korean actors who left the biggest impressions on the entertainment industry with their path breaking roles in 2021, D.P, Jirisan, Kingdom: Ashin of the North, Move to Heaven, Mr. Queen, Nevertheless, Reflection of You, River Where the Moon Rises, Squid Game, Taxi Driver, The Penthouse, Vincenzo, Yumi s Cells, Ahn Bo-hyun, Go Hyun-jung, Han So-hee, Jun Ji-hyun, Jung Hae-in, Jung Ho-yeon, Kim Go-eun, Lee Je-hoon, Lee Ji-ah, Na In-woo, Song Joong-ki, Song Kang
Reflection on You, a new moody melodrama from JTBC featuring Go Hyun-jung and Shin Hyun-been, opens with every mother’s worst nightmare, as a teenage daughter winds up in hospital after being beaten by none other than her teacher. The mother in question is a successful artist but unable to protect her child and, despite clear video evidence, the school board.
Actresses who with overwhelming presences in the small screen will return.
Go Hyun-jung of JTBC s "Reflection of You" which is set to air in October, and Jun Ji-hyun of tvN s "Jirisan" are the main characters. Those who have been the top actress for decades with their visual as well as solid acting skills are coming back with well-made dramas and release synergy. Furthermore, attention is being paid to whether they will be able to protect the pride of TV dramas that are threatened by OTT platforms such as Netflix, Daemul - Big Thing, Dear My Friends, Jirisan, Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment, Reflection of You, Choi Won-young, Go Hyun-jung, Ju Ji-hoon, Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Jae-young, Shin Hyun-bin