20 Must-Watch Korean Dramas
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Memoir of a MurdererMovie · 2017 · 118m · Crime, Mystery, ThrillerA man with a history as a serial killer is now battling Alzheimer's disease. He must protect his daughter from her new boyfriend, whose true nature is unsettlingly unclear. The boyfriend may also be a serial killer.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4 - 2
Shoot Me in the HeartMovie · 2015 · 101mFollowing his mother's death, a young man experiences the onset of schizophrenia. While at a psychiatric hospital, he connects with another patient and together they devise an escape plan.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.6 - 3
Midnight RunnersMovie · 2017 · 109m · Comedy, Action, CrimeTwo unenthusiastic police recruits forge a strong bond during rigorous training. They witness a woman's abduction and, following academy protocol, report it to the police. However, the police seem unwilling to act quickly. Determined to help, the recruits decide to rescue the woman themselves.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.5 - 4
Vanishing Time: A Boy Who ReturnedMovie · 2016 · 129m · Fantasy, DramaWeeks after her friends vanish while exploring a strange cave, a young woman is contacted by a man who says he's also among the missing.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 5
Fashion KingMovie · 2014 · 127mA high school boy named Ki-myung develops a crush on the most beautiful girl in his class. He decides to explore fashion, aiming to become the best dressed person around, all in an effort to win her affection. The story follows his transformation from someone who disregarded style to someone who masters it.IMDb 5.3TMDB 6.7 - 6
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 - 7
The TigerMovie · 2015 · 139m · Action, History, AdventureKorea, 1925. Facing the oppressive rule of Japanese colonizers, the last tiger is ordered to be killed. The tiger initially overpowers those sent to hunt him, but a renowned hunter then takes up the challenge.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.7 - 8
The WarriorMovie · 2001 · 155mIn 1375, Korea, then known as Coryo, sent a large delegation – diplomats, soldiers, and a slave – to the Chinese court seeking peace with the newly established Yuan Dynasty. Instead, the delegation is accused of espionage and exiled to a desolate desert.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 9
100 Days with Mr. ArrogantMovie · 2004 · 95m · Comedy, RomanceJust before their 100-day anniversary, Ha-young is broken up with by her boyfriend. While kicking a can, she accidentally hits a college student named Hyung-joon, scratching his Lexus. He immediately demands she pay him $3000 to cover the damages.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.5 - 10
The Sword with No NameMovie · 2009 · 124m · Drama, Action, HistoryIn the Joseon dynasty, headhunter Mu Myeong falls for Lady Ja Yeong, who is destined to become Empress Myseongseong. Years later, Ja Yeong enters the royal palace to marry King Gojong. Still harboring feelings for her, Mu Myeong becomes her personal bodyguard, hoping to be closer to her.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 11
Fabricated CityMovie · 2017 · 126m · Action, Thriller, CrimeKwon Yoo is out of work, but he's a top leader in a virtual game. Suddenly, he's accused of murder. To clear his name, Kwon Yoo teams up with hacker Yeo-wool and they work together to solve the mystery.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.7 - 12
Cheese in the TrapMovie · 2018 · 113m · Romance, DramaHong Seol, a student from a low-income background, encounters Yoo Jung, a wealthy senior at their university. Their acquaintance leads to a complicated relationship.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.6 - 13
A Frozen FlowerMovie · 2008 · 133m · DramaThis historical drama explores the bond between a king and his personal bodyguard during the Koryo dynasty.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 14
Marrying the MafiaMovie · 2002 · 113mA promising lawyer finds himself waking up next to a stunning woman with ties to the mafia, and they both have no memory of the night before. This presents a significant complication.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9 - 15
My Boyfriend Is Type BMovie · 2005 · 96m"My Boyfriend is Type B" is a 2005 South Korean romantic comedy based on the Japanese theory that blood type influences personality. The story centers on a heroine who is Type A – known for being reserved – and her love interest, who is Type B – often characterized as passionate but irresponsible.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.0 - 16
My Annoying BrotherMovie · 2016 · 110m · Drama, ComedyTo get out of prison, a con artist agrees to parole on the condition that he cares for his brother. His brother is an athlete who has recently become blind.IMDb 7.3TMDB 8.0 - 17
Trade Your LoveMovie · 2019 · 87mFacing pressure to marry, Sung-seok and Hae-joo decide on a plan: a fake wedding. They agree to the charade to escape their parents' interference and pursue their separate plans for the future. Sung-seok intends to leave with his lover and her child, while Hae-joo plans to start a new career overseas after the wedding. However, their families are overjoyed by the news, and the carefully crafted plan begins to unravel.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.8 - 18
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 - 19
Baby and MeMovie · 2008 · 96m · Comedy, FamilyA disaffected high schooler's life is upended when he finds a baby in his grocery cart, along with a note insisting he is the child’s father.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 20
20th Century GirlMovie · 2022 · 119m · Romance, DramaIn 1999, a teenage girl secretly monitors a boy at school for her lovestruck best friend. But she unexpectedly finds herself drawn into a romance of her own.IMDb 7.4TMDB 8.1
