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40+ Essential Korean Films Spanning Drama, Music, & More

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  1. 401The First LapMovie · 2017 · 100mHaunted by unresolved issues and facing an uncertain future, a young couple embarks on a trip that marks the start of something new.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0
  2. 402Possible ChangesMovie · 2005 · 114mMoon-ho and Jong-kyu, childhood friends in their mid-thirties, increasingly regret their past. Seeking excitement, they embrace impulsive actions, like pursuing relationships with strangers. Moon-ho connects with Yun-jung online and begins an affair. Jong-kyu reconnects with his first love, Soo-hyun, after a decade, and they go to a hotel together. Yet, the narrative unfolds as if these two couples exist in separate worlds, never truly intersecting.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.1
  3. 403AV Actress Tsubomi Seoul First Experience 2Movie · 2019 · 82mSunghoon, who owns a cafe, and his close friend Hyunwoo are all connected to Erica. When Erica arrives in Seoul, she recognizes Sunghoon as Hyunwoo. This mistaken identity creates misunderstandings and conflict among the five of them, including Sunghoon's friend Mijin.
  4. 404Last ChildMovie · 2018 · 123mSix months after their son's drowning, a married couple and the teenager he saved embark on a journey to navigate their grief.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.7
  5. 405Shadow FlowersMovie · 2021 · 109mRyun-hee Kim, a North Korean woman, is compelled to relocate to South Korea and granted citizenship against her wishes. During her seven-year fight to return to her family in the North, she faces frustrating political obstacles. Her family in the North lives with a growing sense of loss, and she worries about fading into a forgotten memory for them.IMDb 7.0
  6. 406Planck ConstantMovie · 2015 · 80mSeveral stories exploring fantasy and desire converge, creating a shared experience that draws everyone into a single universe.IMDb 3.7TMDB 4.3
  7. 407YoungjuMovie · 2018 · 100mAfter her parents die in a car crash, Young-ju cares for her younger brother, even considering dropping out of school to do so. Facing increasing hardship, she resolves to confront the person responsible for the accident that took her parents' lives.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.9
  8. 408Busty GirlfriendMovie · 2019 · 71m · RomanceBefore Mincheol and Suhee can marry, they visit Minchul's father (grandmother) for a formal introduction. Dae-sik welcomes Suhee as his future daughter-in-law. However, personality clashes create distance between Mincheol and Suhee. With the wedding day rapidly approaching, Soon-hee faces the impending transition to a new life.TMDB 7.3
  9. 409A Quiet DreamMovie · 2016 · 101mA group of lovable but down-on-their-luck men gather daily at Yeri's bar, all with a fondness for the young Chinese-Korean woman who works there. Yeri treats them all with equal kindness, whether it's Jongbin, who has epilepsy and a fondness for milk; Ikjune, a former criminal; or Jungbum, a quiet man who escaped from North Korea.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8
  10. 410Bring the Soul: The MovieMovie · 2019 · 105m · Music, DocumentaryThis film offers a look at the members of K-pop group BTS when they're offstage, including personal conversations and footage from their impressive world tour concerts.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.4
  11. 411Run AwayMovie · 1995 · 105mLee Dong-ho, a video game producer, and Choi Mi-ran, a freelance artist, are both driven and enthusiastic about their careers. They meet unexpectedly one night and share a night together. Returning home, they witness a gang murder, and suddenly become targets of the criminals.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.8
  12. 412Park Hwa-youngMovie · 2018 · 99mEighteen-year-old Hwa-young lives independently. Her friends often call her "mom" and frequent her home, but she feels like an outsider within their group. She is especially attentive to one friend, Mi-jeong.IMDb 6.0TMDB 4.5
  13. 413The Young ManMovie · 1994 · 116mA young male model relentlessly pursues wealth and gratification, skillfully manipulating those around him. Believing himself above consequences and capable of controlling anyone, he sees no limit to his ambitions, not even when it comes to murder.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0
  14. 414Mr. ZombieMovie · 2010 · 94mYeong-cheol, a hapless man in his 40s, struggles to run a failing chicken restaurant, known for its terrible food. After losing his meager savings in the stock market, he sinks into despair. His life takes a turn for the worse when he is bitten by a zombie and transforms. When his family faces a dangerous crisis due to a loan from dangerous lenders, Yeong-cheol, who believes himself incapable, must fight back to protect them.TMDB 5.0
  15. 415MicrohabitatMovie · 2018 · 105m · Drama, RomanceMiso sustains herself by working as a housekeeper, finding solace in cigarettes and whiskey. When the cost of cigarettes and rent both increase, she makes the difficult decision to prioritize her habits over her home. This leads her to stay with old friends, prompting her to re-evaluate her life and her purpose.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.6
  16. 416Timeless Bottomless Bad MovieMovie · 1997 · 144mOrphaned children, rejecting both family and street life, find work in bars or resort to theft. For them, survival is about holding onto the joy of play, even in poverty. They seek refuge in a rock cafe, where they can bowl freely, risk everything by jumping from windows, and dance with professional dancers.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2
  17. 417A Melody to RememberMovie · 2016 · 124mDuring the Korean War in the early 1950s, Second Lieutenant Han Sang-yeol commands his platoon while grappling with his own emotional wounds. He finds himself profoundly affected by a group of children from a choir who have lost their families and homes in the conflict, and he resolves to shield them from further harm.IMDb 7.2TMDB 8.3
  18. 418SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD III"Movie · 2014 · 195mSHINee World III is the third concert tour by the South Korean boy group SHINee.TMDB 9.3
  19. 419The SwindlersMovie · 2017 · 117m · Crime, Action, ThrillerA team of con artists joins forces to track down a notorious swindler believed to be dead, each harboring their own secrets and schemes.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7
  20. 420BTS World Tour: Love Yourself in SeoulMovie · 2019 · 113m · Music, DocumentaryFilmed at Seoul's Olympic Stadium during the BTS 'Love Yourself' World Tour, this captures the energy of the global boyband and their remarkable worldwide success.IMDb 8.8TMDB 8.2
  21. 421Little ForestMovie · 2018 · 103m · DramaA young woman leaves the city for her rural hometown. She seeks a life away from the city's intensity, striving for self-sufficiency as she reconnects with the natural world.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.6
  22. 422Take OffMovie · 2009 · 139mCha Heon-tae, a Korean-American raised by American parents, appears on a Korean TV show hoping to find his mother. A skilled alpine skier, he catches the eye of Coach Bang, who is recruiting athletes for a new national ski jumping team with the goal of competing in the 1998 Winter Olympics.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.1
  23. 423The King and the ClownMovie · 2005 · 121m · Drama, History, ThrillerIn Korea's Chosun Dynasty, two clowns face arrest for performing a play that mocks the king. Taken to the palace, they are threatened with execution unless they can successfully amuse the monarch.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9
  24. 424AlwaysMovie · 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
  25. 425Baby Beside MeMovie · 2017 · 113mDoil is nearing the end of his army service and anticipates returning to his fiancée and son. During a leave, he learns that the child is not his. Adding to his distress, his fiancée disappears, leaving him to care for the baby alone.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.5
  26. 426Fair LoveMovie · 2010 · 115mHyung-man, in his fifties, has never had a romantic relationship and spends a dull life working in his photo studio. He visits his dying friend Ki-hyuk, who asks him to look after his daughter, Nam-eun, after he passes away. After Ki-hyuk's death, Hyung-man visits Nam-eun and notices she's more upset about her pet cat than her father. He begins looking after her occasionally. Nam-eun finds Hyung-man, a quirky and unmarried friend of her father, interesting. She starts visiting him frequently, and gradually expresses romantic feelings. Initially awkward, Hyung-man finds himself curious about his own feelings for her. Eventually, he becomes her boyfriend, and they begin dating.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.8
  27. 427Dance sports GirlsMovie · 2017 · 85mIn a town where most young people are focused on jobs at the revitalized shipyard, eighteen girls pursue their passions for dancesport. They strive for success, dedicating themselves to their dreams.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.5
  28. 428The Bacchus LadyMovie · 2016 · 110m · DramaIn Seoul, So-young, an older woman working as a prostitute, attempts to care for a young Korean-Filipino child she encounters in a hospital while struggling to survive. Her life becomes complicated and dangerous as former clients from her past seek to re-establish contact.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8
  29. 429DaisyMovie · 2006 · 110m · Drama, Romance, ActionIn Amsterdam, a painter begins receiving flowers from an anonymous admirer. Meanwhile, a hitman and a police officer find their paths colliding.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2