Top 6 unlucky 2021 K-drama female characters that died at the hands of writers

1. Cheon Seo Jin – Penthouse

Appearing in SBS’s blockbuster “Penthouse“, Cheon Seo Jin (Kim So Yeon) quickly became the most popular female villain at that time, making a strong impression on viewers due to her luxurious appearance and venomous mind.

But few people know that before becoming a woman full of hatred, Cheon Seo Jin was under great pressure from her biological father – which later made her use all means to bring her daughter to the top. 

2. Kang Sae Byeok – Squid Game

“Squid Game” was one of the most popular Korean series in the past year, however, its writer also received a lot of complaints about letting some characters die senselessly.

One of them is Kang Sae Byeok (Jung Ho Yeon) – a girl who had a very difficult past as her parents had problems on the journey from North Korea to South Korea. In order to see her loved ones again and keep the wolf from the door, Sae Byeok participated in the squid game. In the end, she was defeated in the game.

3. Oh Yoon Hee – Penthouse

As a character who turned out to be a villain at the end of season 1, Oh Yoon Hee (Eugene) later changed and became a kind woman who devoted herself to helping her best friend. But on that journey, she received a tragic ending of passing away when “Penthouse” entered its final stages.

Many people expected Eugene’s character to make a comeback in the last episode. But it wasn’t until the end of the drama that we realized Oh Yoon Hee was really gone and no more miracles happened to her.

4. Kim Myung Hee – Youth Of May

Right from the first posters, I guessed a bad ending for “Youth Of May“. And as expected, after 16 episodes, Myung Hee (Go Min Si) died in a deserted place without anyone knowing. This seemed too unfair for her because before that, she had to go through a lot of difficulties to be with the person she loved.

Hwang Hee Tee (Lee Do Hyun)’s hopeless waiting made viewers sadder than Myung Hee’s departure. Although separation was easy at that time, the writer could have chosen an open ending instead of keeping the two main characters apart from each other.

5. Jung Sun Ah – The Devil Judge

The Devil Judge is one of the most attention-grabbing mystery thriller K-dramas in the first half of 2021 thanks to its compelling storyline. However, many viewers are not a fan of the way the life of the female lead Jung Sun Ah (Kim Min Jung) is taken, while she could be given an opportunity to start over by the writer.

Before becoming a woman who does everything she can to rise to the upper class, Sun Ah had to live in poverty. Regardless of the tricks she pulls to change her fate, Sun Ah is still pitiful, so letting her end her life in such a negative way is not satisfactory.

6. Shim Su Ryeon – Penthouse

“Penthouse“‘s writer causes much outrage among viewers in the final season, especially with the heartbreaking death of beloved protagonist Shim Su Ryeon (Lee Ji Ah). After fighting for justice and seeking revenge for a long time, Su Ryeon decides to get rid of her guilt by committing suicide and putting an end to the painful days.

The ending of Shim Su Ryeon makes many viewers wonder if there is still justice left in the world of Penthouse? A woman who has to go through so much loss, being betrayed over and over, eventually receives such a sad ending.