Best Korean Movies Ever

Korean wave is blazing. I've always been a huge fan of Korean films and TV series, and in my humble opinion, these are the best of the best Korean movies ever that you must see.

The Classic

Directed by:  Kwak Jae Young

Genre: Drama, Melodrama, Romance, a bit comedy

Date of Release: January 30, 2003 (Korea)

The film tells the connecting love stories of a mother and daughter. The story of the mother is told partially in going back to the past. This will truly make you burst into tears, without a doubt. If you're into sweet and dramatic love story, give this one a try

A Moment To Remeber

Directed By: Lee Jae Han

Genre: Romance, Melodrama

Date Released: November 5, 2004

It's about a career woman who has everything and was born with a silver spoon in her mouth gets dumped by her already-married boyfriend. She tries to get over him and forget. One day she bumps into a poor carpenter, Cheol-soo whose only goal in life is to become an architect, and she becomes attracted to him. They finally fall in love and get happily married. Now that she thinks she found the right one, she has to face the undeniable fact that she has an Alzheimer'sdisease which is erasing her memories…

My Little Bride

Directed By: Kim Ho Jun

Genre: Romantic comedy

Date Released: April 1, 2004

It revolves on the life of a 16-year old high school girl who was forced into marriage by her grandfather because of a pact he made with the guy's grandfather. Despite the two's opposition, they still got married because they can't surpass the strong influence of the old man. You'll certainly love this movie because of the cuteness factor of leads and the charming chemistry between them.

Innocent Steps

Directed By: Park Young Hoon

Genre: Romantic Comedy, Melodrama, Romance

Date Released: April 28, 2005

It's about dancing. Former acclaimed dancer attempts to make a comeback but there was a huge mistake- an inexperienced dancer and her older sister who is the talented dancer were switched! With only three months until the Dance Championship, could he turn her into a world-class dancer ?

100 Days With Mr. Arrogant

Directed By: Shin Dong Yeop

Genre: Romantic comedy, Melodrama, Romance

Date Released: January 15, 2004

Dumped by her boyfriend, high school student vents her anger by kicking a can on the street. Unfortunately, the can hits a guy on the head, causing him to crash his Lexus. Owing a hefty sum, she agrees to be his slave for 100 days to repay her debt. The arrogant guy keeps her busy with various errands and housekeeping tasks, but when the sassy, straight-talking young woman finds out that her "master" is lying about the true cost of the car which is only $10, she is determined to get even. Between all the hilarious scheming and fighting, there just may be deeper emotions in play, as they slowly discover more about each other.

Daddy Long Legs

Directed By: Gong Jeong Shik

Genre: Romance

Date Released: January 14, 2005

After her parents' death, ‘Daddy Long Legs’ helps and cares for her from a distance. Living bright and cheerfully in hard conditions, she fulfills her dream of becoming a writer for the radio. There at the radio station, she falls in love with him. One day, she an E-mail in the computer that the last owner had left. And through the E-mail she reads a heart-breaking love story that was to be kept as a secret. Like her ‘Daddy Long Legs’ she decides to help the sad lover and broadcast it on the air- not knowing that the owner of the letter was not really girl but a man.

Too Beautiful To Lie

Directed By: Bae Hyeong Jun

Genre: Romantic comedy, Romance, Family

Date Released: February 20, 2004

It's about a beautiful ex-con who has been recently released on parole and is planning to attend her sisters wedding. On her way she crosses path with a shy and unsure young man who is on his way to see his girl friend in Seoul. By a small series of unexpected events, the precious ring that he planned to give to his girl friend end up in her possession, which at the same time, loose her bag. With only information she had chance to gather on him, she decides to find him, give him back the ring and take back her bag (which contains a duck that'll she'll give to her sister as a wedding gift). However, at the moment of giving back the ring, her old lying habit kick back and obviously, hilarity and adventure ensues.

My Tutor Friend 1

Directed By: Kim Kyeong-hyeong

Genre: Romantic comedy

Date Released: January 30, 2003

This is about a college female student who has been struggling with financing her education since she began her degree program, which forced her to become a part-time tutor. In need of a new student since she was forced to quit her previous assignment with a group of sexually aggressive young men, she with her mother’s assistance, finds a new job working with the son of a rich acquaintance. The young man has spent the last three years studying in the United States and — due to his ambivalence toward his studies — he has failed to graduate as a senior in each of those three years. For his part,  he would rather not have anything to do with his new tutor and attempts to scare her away. Meanwhile, she is just as determined to accomplish her objectives with him, and as the two wage psychological warfare with one another, an unexpected friendship and romance begins to bloom.

My Tutor Friend 2

Directed By: Ji Kil Woong

Genre: Comedy, Romantic comedy, Drama, Romance

Date Released: April 19, 2007

Junko, a Japanese of Korean ancestry, comes to Korea to find her sweetheart. She finds lodging at a guest house that provides room and board. Unfortunately, the room that she is supposed to stay in belongs to the owner’s son, Jong-man. On her first night in Seoul, Junko is forced to share the room with Jong-man. Junko wants to find another place, but the owner desires to keep Junko as a guest and offers Junko free Korean lessons from Jong-man. It is going to be some adventure for Junko in Seoul!

Temptation of Wolves

Directed By: Kim Tea Gyun

Genre: Romance, Drama

Date Released: July 22, 2004

Han-kyung a rustic girl, comes to town to live with her mom when her father died. Attracted to her pure charm, the two most popular guys in town come up to fight each other. Their sad love triangle makes everyone cry.

He Was Cool

Directed By: Lee Hwan Gyeong

Genre: Romanctic comedy, Melodrama

Date Released: July 22, 2004

Hanna is a lip sync vocalist for Ami, a famous Korean pop singer. Even though she is always ignored because of her appearance, she has been a bright and lighthearted girl until Amy humiliates her in front of her secret love. At last she makes a decision of a lifetime to have plastic surgery all over her body. Will her unrequited love gets any in return?

200 Pounds Beauty

Directed By: Kim Yong Hwa

Genre: Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance

Date Released: December 14, 2006 

A high school girl posts a reply message to a mean post on her school’s website. Ji Eun Sung (a bully from a nearby technical college who posted the first message) starts to stalk her, saying that he’d kill her. She ends up being his slave (because she kissed him by accident when trying to escape). He’s really cold and she’s bubbly. They hang out a lot together, and her friends oppose the two. They fall in love. They both gets beat up and ends up in the same hospital. She starts dating his enemy, Kim Han Sung (who was his friend, until their mutual friend died in the beach). Eun Sung leaves for the United States. A year later (at the first snow fall), they meet again.