India, Feb. 9 -- Gaining international attention by bringing diverse voices to the forefront, the best K-dramas of the 21st century have shifted the entertainment landscape in inspiring ways. From passionate romances and searing social parables to trailblazing horror tales and epic adaptations - read our pick of the 25 best, most influential K-dramas released since 2000. By going through our list, we hope you will discover a title you have always meant to watch or encounter a personal favourite you would like to binge again.

While television was the main platform for K-dramas to establish their artistic credibility, the advent of streaming platforms further expanded the ability of Korean shows to reach unprecedented global viewers in th...