With the boom of K-dramas, fans have seen the significant difference when compared to Indian serials. One major distinction is the short and crisp episodes, often limited to 16-18 episodes or spanning multiple seasons. In contrast, Indian serials, particularly those dominated by Ekta Kapoor and her K-series of saas-bahu dramas, tend to drag on endlessly.?
However, one thing the two worlds have in common is their top-notch villains. When it comes to villains in the Hindi television world, the first name that comes to mind is 'Komolika,' the iconic antagonist who still remains fresh in people's memories.?In the K-drama world, strong villain arcs are also a favourite, showcasing characters that fans love to hate and who don't go down easily.?
These villains ensure they remain rent-free in the minds of viewers long after the drama ends.Let's take a look at 5 K-dramas that featured some of the best villains, ones fans rooted for—and who could easily rival India's Komolika.?
Villian(s): Jung Soo-min (Song Ha-yoon) and Park Min-hwan (Lee Yi-kyung)?
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
The story follows Kang Ji-won, who is betrayed and killed by her husband and best friend but gets a chance to rewrite her destiny when she is transported 10 years into the past.?Jung Soo-min, Ji-won's best friend, harbours an obsessive jealousy and cannot bear to see her happy. Meanwhile, Park Min-hwan, Ji-won's husband, engages in an affair with Soo-min and ultimately murders Ji-won for financial gain.
The performances by the two villains were so highly praised that they became a major driving force behind the serial's massive traction and popularity.
Villian(s): Choi Myung-hee (Kim Yeo-jin) and Jang Jun-woo (Ok Taec-yeon)?
Where to watch: Netflix?
The story follows a Korean-Italian Mafia lawyer who, during a visit to his homeland, delivers justice and revenge by challenging an unstoppable conglomerate at its own game.The main villain, Jang Jun-woo, appears to be a charming and innocent law intern but is, in reality, a dangerous and enigmatic sociopath. He is aided by Choi Myung-hee, a ruthless corporate lawyer for the Babel Group, who is responsible for the murders of Vincenzo's birth mother and Cha-young's father.?
Fans appreciated the depth and darkness the two characters brought to the story and were particularly thrilled to see their favorite K-pop idol excel in a negative role.?
Villian(s): Ryu Shi-Oh (Byeon Woo-seok)?
Where to watch: Netflix?
Gifted with superhuman strength, a young woman returns to South Korea in search of her birth family, only to become entangled in a drug case that challenges her abilities and resilience like never before.Ryu Shi-oh, the CEO of a sales and distribution company, is secretly a powerful drug lord with a vast supply of synthetic drugs. Driven by greed and an insatiable thirst for power, his character adds complexity to the narrative.?
The actor's performance received widespread praise from audiences, with many noting how he managed to evoke sympathy for the character's backstory and the circumstances that shaped him.?
Villian(s): Jang Geun-won (Ahn Bo-hyun)?
Where to watch: Netflix?
The story is about an ex-con who opens a street bar in Itaewon, all while seeking revenge on the family responsible for his father's death.Jang Geun-won, a wealthy and entitled heir to a corporate empire, believes he's untouchable and uses his power to torment his rival, Park Sae-ro-yi.?
The actor's portrayal of Jang Geun-won was both menacing and empathetic, revealing the complex layers beneath the character's arrogant exterior.?
Villian(s): Park Yeon-jin (Lim Ji-yeon), Park Sung-hoon (Jeon Jae-joon), Choi Hye-jeong (Cha Joo-Young), Lee Sa-ra (Kim Hieora), Son Myeong-oh (Kim Gun-woo)?
Where to watch: Netflix?
The drama follows a woman who is determined to seek absolute revenge against the childhood bullies who ruined her life. The main villains are Park Yeon-jin and her associates, who mercilessly torment and torture high school student Moon Dong-eun.Park Yeon-jin is the ruthless leader of the group who torments Dong-eun. Jeon Jae-joon, one of Dong-eun's bullies, later becomes the owner of a golf club. The rest of the group—Choi Hye-jeong, Lee Sa-ra, and Son Myeong-oh—also play crucial roles in continuing Dong-eun's trauma.?
Fans were kept on the edge of their seats throughout the intense revenge drama, sparking widespread discussions among drama lovers.?
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