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2021 in Kdrama: The Poll Results
It’s that time of year when we try to wrap everything up in a nice little bow and deliver it to you as an uncomplicated gift. Here it is! Your year in Kdrama!
Sometimes it’s an easy and uncomplicated process. But 2021 was an unusual drama year and this was reflected in the end of year poll.
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