72 Heartfelt Korean Movies About Love and Relationships
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Love at the Tinder AgeMovie · 2020 · 28mHaunted by self-loathing and a tendency to create conflict, Yeon-joo pushes people away, a struggle compounded by her identity as a lesbian. Following a difficult conversation with her mother, she attempts suicide. However, the unexpected arrival of a teacher and Ji-oh, who appear to be involved, and the disruption of a strange ritual involving a child, prevent her from succeeding.TMDB 7.5 - 2
ThirstMovie · 2009 · 134m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerA respected priest volunteers for a risky experimental procedure intended to cure a deadly virus. He contracts the virus and dies, but is unexpectedly revived by a transfusion of blood from an unidentified source. Now alive, he struggles with conflicting desires: his faith versus a growing, unsettling bloodlust, and a powerful attraction to the wife of a childhood friend.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 3
Search OutMovie · 2020A trainee police officer, Sung-min, and a job seeker, Jun-hyeok, become suspicious of the suicide of a girl who lived in their dormitory. They begin investigating her social media account with the help of Nu-ri, a hacker from a private detective agency. What starts as a good deed quickly escalates, and the trio – Jun-hyeok, Sung-min, and Nu-ri – become targets of online crime.IMDb 4.8TMDB 7.4 - 4
Endless RainMovie · 2021 · 117mYoung-ho, adrift and without aspirations beyond university entrance exams, writes to his childhood friend So-yeon. However, the letter reaches So-yeon's younger sister, So-hee, instead. So-hee responds, posing as So-yeon. As she cares for her ailing sister and helps her mother run a secondhand bookstore, So-hee maintains the deception.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2 - 5
The ChaserMovie · 2008 · 125m · Crime, Thriller, ActionJoong-ho, a disgraced detective now working as a pimp, is struggling financially after several of his women have disappeared without paying their debts. While searching for them, he discovers a clue suggesting the missing women were all contacted by the same client. One of Joong-ho's women is currently meeting with this client.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 6
PoetryMovie · 2010 · 139m · DramaA woman in her sixties in South Korea joins a poetry class while struggling with a declining memory and deeply upsetting news about her grandson.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.6 - 7
The WailingMovie · 2016 · 156m · Horror, MysteryA stranger appears in a quiet village, followed by the sudden outbreak of a strange illness. A local police officer becomes involved and must unravel the mystery behind the sickness to protect his daughter.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 8
The Beauty InsideMovie · 2015 · 127m · Fantasy, RomanceWoo-jin, a furniture designer who inexplicably finds himself in a new body each morning, develops feelings for Yi-soo, a woman he encounters through his profession.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.7 - 9
The HandmaidenMovie · 2016 · 145m · Thriller, Drama, RomanceKorea, 1930s. During Japanese occupation, Sookee takes a job as a handmaiden to Hideko, a Japanese heiress living in isolation on her family's estate, ruled by her controlling Uncle Kouzuki. However, Sookee hides a secret: she's a skilled pickpocket recruited by a con man pretending to be a Japanese Count. His plan is to seduce Hideko and steal her wealth.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.2 - 10
The Great FloodMovie · 2025 · 109m · Science Fiction, Adventure, DramaA devastating flood traps a researcher and her young son. Their desperate attempt to escape becomes vital when they are called to a critical mission that holds the fate of humanity.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.0 - 11
VertigoMovie · 2019 · 114mSeo-young, struggling with tinnitus and vertigo stemming from a recent office move, is secretly dating Jin-su, the development team manager. Their relationship is tested by an unforeseen event. Meanwhile, Gwan-woo, grieving the loss of his sister, works cleaning windows on ropes at the 70-story Landmark Tower. He becomes captivated by Seo-young, who watches him from inside the building.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9 - 12
Lovers' ConcertoMovie · 2002 · 106m · Drama, RomanceA college student forms close friendships with two appealing young women, but then loses touch with them. Years later, he embarks on a search to reconnect with them.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 13
A DayMovie · 2017 · 90m · Mystery, Thriller, DramaThree years ago, a father saved his daughter's life. When she's involved in a car accident, he faces the possibility of having to save her life again, no matter how many times it takes.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.8 - 14
MotherMovie · 2009 · 129m · Crime, Drama, MysteryA mother lives a simple life with her son. Their world is shattered when a girl is murdered, and the boy becomes the prime suspect. Determined to clear his name, the mother embarks on a desperate fight to prove his innocence.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.7 - 15
A Girl at My DoorMovie · 2014 · 119m · DramaA policewoman, transferred from Seoul to a secluded coastal village, becomes drawn into the life of a troubled teenage girl. The girl suffers abuse at the hands of both her father and grandmother.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 16
House of HummingbirdMovie · 2019 · 135m · DramaEun-hee, a 14-year-old girl, seeks moments of joy in everyday life. Neglected by her parents and mistreated by her brother, she finds solace in her friendship and neighborhood adventures. With her best friend, she explores life's small pleasures and experiences the beginnings of young love.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5 - 17
3670Movie · 2025 · 124m · Romance, DramaA young North Korean defector named Cheol-jun struggles with isolation while concealing his homosexuality, even among other people who have fled the North. He finds connection and friendship within South Korea's gay community after meeting Yeong-jun at a casual get-together. However, a minor misunderstanding threatens to destroy their newfound bond.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 18
The Woman in the White CarMovie · 2025 · 108mHyun-ju, a compassionate and intelligent police officer from a small town, is asked to investigate Do-kyung, who brings a body to the local hospital. The body is Do-kyung's sister, who appears to have been stabbed by her fiancé. Hyun-ju, who has experienced domestic abuse herself, initially feels sympathy for Do-kyung, but begins to notice inconsistencies in her story. Her suspicions grow when it's revealed that the woman is not actually Do-kyung's sister, and Do-kyung's real sister is missing.IMDb 6.3 - 19
A Taxi DriverMovie · 2017 · 138m · Action, Drama, HistorySeoul, May 1980. Man-seob, a struggling taxi driver, is raising his young daughter on his own. He learns of a lucrative fare: a drive to Gwangju for a foreign passenger. Unaware that his passenger is a German journalist with ulterior motives, Man-seob accepts the job.IMDb 7.9TMDB 8.0 - 20
UninvitedMovie · 2017 · 20mJungho's mother unexpectedly travels to Seoul and visits him. Jungho is uneasy about her sudden appearance.IMDb 7.4TMDB 8.0 - 21
SpellboundMovie · 2011 · 114m · Horror, Comedy, FantasyA magician encounters an unusual young woman and invites her to join his magic act. Over the course of a year, he gets to know her better, and begins to develop feelings for her, even as she struggles with personal difficulties.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.5 - 22
Be with YouMovie · 2018 · 132m · Romance, Drama, FantasyWoo-jin and his son Ji-ho are grieving the loss of Woo-jin's wife, Soo-a, who died a year ago. She had promised to return with the start of the rainy season. When the rainy season arrives, Soo-a reappears, but she doesn't remember her husband or son, despite deeply loving them both.IMDb 7.7TMDB 8.2 - 23
In My End Is My BeginningMovie · 2013 · 87mAfter her husband's death in an accident, Jung-ha is approached by Naru, his secret lover. Naru pleads with Jung-ha to let her stay, promising to do anything. Initially reluctant, Jung-ha eventually agrees to a living arrangement with Naru.IMDb 5.3TMDB 4.4 - 24
UnlockedMovie · 2023 · 117m · ThrillerA woman's life is thrown into chaos when a dangerous man finds her lost cell phone and begins tracking her location.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.3 - 25
TunnelMovie · 2016 · 126m · Thriller, DramaWhile driving home, a man's tunnel unexpectedly collapses, trapping him. He must confront the unforeseen circumstances as rescue services work to reach him.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.3 - 26
Escape from MogadishuMovie · 2021 · 121m · War, Action, ThrillerStranded in Mogadishu by the sudden outbreak of civil war, diplomats from North and South Korea's embassies make a risky joint effort to escape.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 27
Love in the Big CityMovie · 2024 · 118mA lighthearted woman discovers her friend is gay, and they quickly become close. They find solace and support in their newfound connection.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.9 - 28
Fantasy of the GirlsMovie · 2018 · 105mWhen freshman Sun-wha helps a friend audition for the school play, she's surprised to land the role of Juliet herself. Even more surprising is that Romeo is played by Ha-nam, a popular and beautiful senior everyone admires. As Sun-wha and Ha-nam connect, Ha-nam mentors her in unexpected ways. This growing closeness stirs the jealousy of Su-yeon, the play's director, who has a closer relationship with Ha-nam than she lets on.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.7 - 29
White: Melody of DeathMovie · 2011 · 106m · Horror, Music, MysteryWhen each member of the popular girl group Pink Dolls suffers a series of terrible accidents, Eun-ju suspects their hit song "White" is cursed and tries to uncover the truth behind it.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.2 - 30
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and SpringMovie · 2003 · 103m · DramaA solitary lake is home to an elderly monk who resides in a small temple built on the water. He cares for a young boy, guiding him in the ways of monastic life. The story unfolds over the course of seasons and years.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.8 - 31
The CallMovie · 2020 · 112m · Thriller, Mystery, Science FictionA woman receives a phone call from someone who claims to be connected to her past, a person from twenty years ago. The caller seeks to alter the woman's present circumstances, impacting her life and future.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.5 - 32
The NegotiationMovie · 2018 · 114m · Crime, Action, ThrillerA highly skilled crisis negotiator must determine the true reasons behind a man's kidnapping of two individuals, all while trying to break through his composed exterior.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.1 - 33
Floating Deep Down SummerMovie · 2020 · 22mPhotographer Hyeri receives a wedding invitation from an old friend and former romantic partner, leaving her uncertain about attending. Curator Juhyun is open and assured about her identity. Hyeri, who struggles with self-honesty, gradually develops feelings for Juhyun. - 34
I Saw the DevilMovie · 2010 · 144m · Thriller, HorrorKyung-chul is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. Soo-hyeon, a top-secret agent, resolves to hunt down the killer personally. He vows to do whatever it takes to avenge the murders, even if it means sacrificing his own humanity.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 35
FollowingMovie · 2024 · 103mA real estate agent with a penchant for trespassing discovers the body of a social media influencer known for scams. He must now investigate the death and uncover the killer.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.1 - 36
The HousemaidMovie · 2010 · 107m · Thriller, DramaEun-yi takes a job as a maid in a wealthy businessman's mansion and quickly becomes the target of his unwanted advances. Feeling trapped, she finds herself compelled to comply. As a result, the women in the household conspire against her, forcing Eun-yi to fight back with equal determination to defend herself.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 37
Project Wolf HuntingMovie · 2022 · 122m · Action, Thriller, HorrorDangerous convicts, heavily guarded aboard a cargo ship, plan a coordinated escape. The attempt quickly turns into a violent riot. As the escapees continue their brutal actions, they unleash a terrifying horror from deep within the ship, threatening even the most ruthless among them.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.4 - 38
The Man from NowhereMovie · 2010 · 119m · Action, Thriller, CrimeA former special agent becomes entangled in a complex world of drug trafficking. He must protect the innocent daughter of a drug smuggler who is caught in the crossfire of her parents' conflict.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.7 - 39
OldboyMovie · 2003 · 120m · Drama, Thriller, MysteryA man awakens after fifteen years of captivity, having been imprisoned, drugged, and tortured, with no memory of how he arrived there. Driven by desperation, he now seeks revenge against those who held him.IMDb 8.3TMDB 8.2 - 40
Door LockMovie · 2018 · 102m · Thriller, Crime, MysteryKyung-min lives alone in a small apartment. She discovers signs of a break-in, and a puzzling murder case starts to emerge.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.4 - 41
Memories of MurderMovie · 2003 · 131m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerIn the late 1980s, two detectives in rural South Korea struggle to solve a series of brutal rape and murders targeting young women, terrifying their community. Working with limited resources and old-fashioned techniques, they soon realize they are hunting the country's first documented serial killer as the murders continue with a disturbing pattern. This true-crime thriller follows their desperate attempt to connect the clues.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.1 - 42
Moonlit WinterMovie · 2019 · 106m · Romance, DramaA personal letter leads a young woman to take her mother on a trip to a quiet Japanese town, where someone important to her lives.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 43
Perfect One-Night StandMovie · 2020 · 21mOn the verge of turning 21, Ji-hye is determined to have sex. She searches for a partner for a date, but finding the right person proves more challenging than she anticipated. Will she find the ideal companion for a single night? - 44
UnforgettableMovie · 2016 · 113m · Drama, RomanceDuring a live radio show featuring music from twenty-three years ago, a letter arrives. The letter reveals the early romances and friendships of the five people involved.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.9 - 45
ForgottenMovie · 2017 · 108m · Thriller, Mystery, CrimeSeoul, South Korea, 1997. A young, anxious student named Jin-seok, along with his parents and successful older brother Yoo-seok, relocates to a new home. Soon, strange and unsettling occurrences begin to plague them, threatening their peaceful existence. As Jin-seok struggles to comprehend these inexplicable events, he begins to question his own sanity.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.9 - 46
IntruderMovie · 2020 · 102m · Mystery, ThrillerWidower Seo-jin is still deeply affected by his wife's death when he learns his younger sister, Yoo-jin, who disappeared 25 years ago, has been found. While his family embraces her return, Seo-jin struggles to connect with Yoo-jin, feeling like she is a complete stranger.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.7 - 47
The HypnosisMovie · 2021 · 85mOrphaned at a young age after a car accident, Jin-ho undergoes hypnosis to cope with the trauma. Do-hyun, a college student, becomes fascinated by Jin-ho's experience and begins experimenting with hypnosis himself.IMDb 5.1TMDB 6.2 - 48
RecalledMovie · 2021 · 99m · Mystery, ThrillerAfter a traumatic event leaves Soo-jin with amnesia, she begins to question her husband. She struggles to distinguish between what is real and what isn't, grappling with uncertainty about the truth.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 49
A Tale of Two SistersMovie · 2003 · 115m · Drama, Horror, MysteryTwo sisters come home from a mental institution and find themselves dealing with unsettling events and a difficult relationship with their stepmother. As strange things happen, long-hidden family secrets are revealed, making it hard to tell what's real and what's not.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 50
Double PattyMovie · 2021 · 107mKang Woo-ram is searching for a job. Lee Hyun-ji aspires to be a news anchor but works at a small hamburger restaurant. One evening, Woo-ram visits the restaurant and orders a double patty hamburger during a "buy one, get one free" promotion. This chance encounter marks the beginning of their relationship.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.5 - 51
Decision to LeaveMovie · 2022 · 139m · Thriller, Mystery, RomanceA man falls to his death from a South Korean mountaintop. Was it suicide, or something more sinister? Detective Hae-joon investigates, initially focusing on the deceased man’s wife, Seo-rae. However, the deeper he investigates, the more entangled he becomes in a complicated story of lies and hidden feelings.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 52
Between the SeasonsMovie · 2018 · 98mHae-Soo starts over in a quiet town where she's unknown, opening a cafe and building a new life. During a busy afternoon, a customer and high school student named Ye-Jin helps her out. Impressed, Hae-Soo offers Ye-Jin a part-time job. As they work together, a close friendship develops, shadowed by unspoken secrets and complicated feelings.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.0 - 53
Wall to WallMovie · 2025 · 118m · Thriller, DramaA man invests his entire life savings in a new apartment, only to find it plagued by strange sounds, unfriendly neighbors, and deeply unsettling secrets.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.2 - 54
On Your Wedding DayMovie · 2018 · 110m · Romance, DramaA man and the woman he loves keep getting pulled apart by fate. Throughout their lives, they experience repeated separations caused by circumstances beyond their control.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.5 - 55
Sweet & SourMovie · 2021 · 101m · Drama, Romance, ComedyA couple navigates the difficulties of maintaining a long-distance relationship as they grapple with everyday life and its demands. They experience both the joys and hardships that come with trying to keep their connection alive.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.7 - 56
Our Love StoryMovie · 2016 · 99mA fine arts student develops a romantic connection with an attractive bartender, and they embark on a close, intimate relationship.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.9 - 57
The Soul-MateMovie · 2018 · 97m · Comedy, Fantasy, CrimeJang-soo, a judo instructor who only cares about his daughter, begins seeing Tae-jin, a ghost of a former police officer. Tae-jin enlists Jang-soo's help to solve the case that led to his death.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.7 - 58
Architecture 101Movie · 2012 · 118m · Comedy, RomanceSeung-min met Seo-yeon, a music student, during his first year at the Academy of Architecture, and they fell deeply in love. Years later, Seo-yeon unexpectedly contacts him, asking him to rebuild her father's old house.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4 - 59
Two Weddings and a FuneralMovie · 2012 · 106mA gay man and a lesbian couple marry to conceal their true identities. They navigate the complexities of maintaining a facade, deceiving those around them, and ultimately seek genuine love.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.1 - 60
The HostMovie · 2006 · 120m · Horror, Drama, Science FictionAfter toxic waste contaminates Seoul's Han River, a teenage girl is captured by a massive, mutated squid-like creature that emerges from the water. Her family launches a desperate search to find her.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 61
White NightMovie · 2012 · 75mTwo years after leaving Korea haunted by difficult memories, flight attendant Won-gyu returns. She encounters Tae-joon, a quick service delivery man, and they share a memorable night together.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.6 - 62
The ClosetMovie · 2020 · 98m · Horror, ThrillerA young girl's unsettling behavior begins after her family moves into a new home. One day, she vanishes behind a closet, leaving her father desperate and bewildered. With no explanation for her disappearance, he seeks the help of an exorcist.IMDb 5.7TMDB 7.2 - 63
The Divine FuryMovie · 2019 · 129m · Action, Horror, ThrillerA renowned fighter awakens to strange wounds on his hands and discovers he's caught in a supernatural war. He must battle dark forces that are causing chaos in the real world.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.8 - 64
HellcatsMovie · 2008 · 114mA screenwriter pursues her dream of success while dating a member of a struggling rock band. Her sister, an interior designer, finds herself drawn to an actor. Meanwhile, her niece navigates the complexities of wanting her first kiss from her boyfriend. The film explores three interconnected stories about life and relationships.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.5 - 65
AlwaysMovie · 2011 · 108m · Romance, DramaA washed-up boxer working as a parking attendant finds a glimmer of hope when a blind telemarketer enters his booth. She sparks an unexpected connection.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8 - 66
No Other ChoiceMovie · 2025 · 139m · Comedy, Crime, ThrillerFired from his job and deeply wounded by the harsh job market, a seasoned paper mill manager spirals into violence as he desperately tries to regain his sense of self-worth.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 67
A Werewolf BoyMovie · 2012 · 122m · Romance, FantasyA surprising phone call leads an older woman back to the country cottage where she grew up. There, recollections of an orphaned boy she knew decades ago resurface.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.6 - 68
Zombie for SaleMovie · 2019 · 112m · Comedy, Horror, DramaA pharmaceutical company's secret experiments go wrong, resulting in the creation of a zombie. The unusual Park family discovers the creature and attempts to exploit it for personal gain.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 69
Lost to ShameMovie · 2017 · 103mA struggling actor lands the lead in a play exploring gay themes. Despite always considering himself accepting, his younger brother's hidden life forces him to confront his own self-deception. He comes to realize he hasn't been as open-minded as he thought.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.0 - 70
Don't Say SorryMovie · 2018 · 23mChoi Yeon, often rumored to be a lesbian, ignores the gossip. She finds Ha-gyeong's kindness particularly appealing. But Choi Yeon becomes uncertain when the rumors about her start to come true.IMDb 7.4TMDB 10.0 - 71
I Can SpeakMovie · 2017 · 119m · Drama, ComedyA curmudgeonly elderly woman forms an unlikely friendship with a young government worker, who helps her learn English. As they bond, she shares a surprising story from her history.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.9 - 72
MethodMovie · 2017 · 82m · Drama, RomanceA veteran actor and a famous pop star star in a gay romance play. While the actor guides the pop star through method acting, the distinction between their roles and their lives begins to fade, and they develop feelings for one another.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9
