The 10 Best Korean Movies for K-Drama Lovers

K-Dramas are known for their emotional stories, interesting characters and beautiful cinematography. Along with these features, Korean movies also give viewers deeply touching stories and great performances. If you are a fan of K-dramas, here are 10 such Korean films that you must watch. Here you will get all the necessary details of the cast, release date and story.

1. The Parasite

• Director: Bong Joon-ho
• Cast: Song Kang-ho (Kim Ki-taek) Lee Sun-kyun (Park Dong-ik) Cho Yo-jeong (Park Yeon-kyo) Park So-dam (Kim Ki-jung)
• Genre  Thriller, Drama
• release date: May 30, 2019

The Kim family, who are poor, hide their identity to get a job in the house of a rich Park family. Gradually the relationship between them becomes entangled, and a secret hidden inside the house changes everything.The film was appreciated worldwide for its social message, suspenseful storyline and brilliant direction.

2. Train to Busan

• Director: Yoon Sang-ho
• Cast: Gong Yoo (Seok-woo) Ma Dong-seok (Sang-hwa) Jung Yoo-mi (Song-kyong) Kim Su-an (Su-an)
• Genre: Zombies, Action, Thriller
• Release date: 20 July 2016

Story:  This film is based on the journey of a high-speed train, which is going from Seoul to Busan. Suddenly a zombie outbreak starts and the passengers try to save their lives. The film revolves around the story of a father and his daughter, who are struggling for their lives.

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Along with action, the emotions of family and sacrifice are deeply depicted in it.

3. The Handmaiden

• Director: Park Chan-wook
• cast: Kim Min-hee (Lady Hideko) Kim Tae-ri (Suk-hee) Ha Jung-woo (Count Fujiwara) Cho Jin-woong (Uncle Kouzuki)
  Genre: Psychological thriller, Romance
• release date: 14 May 2016

Story: Set during the Japanese occupation in the 1930s, the film tells the story of Lady Hideko and her new maid Suk-hee. Suk-hee is part of a cunning man’s plan, trying to usurp Lady Hideko’s wealth. But everything changes in the story because of love and deception. The film was highly appreciated for its gripping storyline and brilliant cinematography.

4. A Moment to Remember

• Director: John H. Lee
  Cast: Jung Woo-sang (Chul-soo) Son Ye-jin (Su-jin) Style (Genre) Romance, Drama
• release date: November 5, 2004
• Story: This is a heartwarming story that shows the married life of Chul-soo and Su-jin. Their happiness ends when Su-jin gets Alzheimer’s disease. The film shows how Chul-soo supports his wife and their love stands the test of time. This film shows the depth of love and brings tears to everyone’s eyes.

5. My Sassy girl

• Director: Kwak Jae-yong
• Cast: Joon Ji-hyun (The Girl) Cha Tae-hyun (Kyun-woo)
  Genre Romantic comedy
• release date: 27 July 2001

Story: This film is the story of a shy boy Kyun-woo and a strange but interesting girl. Their strange encounters and funny incidents make their relationship stronger. This romantic comedy film is one of the most beloved films of Korean cinema.

6.Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds

• Director: Kim Yong-hwa
• Cast: Ha Jung-woo (Gang-rim) Cha Tae-hyun (Kim Ja-hong) Joo Ji-hoon (Hae Won-mak)
• Genre: Fantasy, Drama
• release date: 20 December 2017

Story: A firefighter Kim Ja-hong dies and has to go through seven tests with three guides, who will decide whether he will find heaven or not. The film beautifully deals with themes of family, justice and self-knowledge.

7. The Beauty Within

• Director: Baek Jong-yul
• Cast: Han Hyo-joo (Yi-soo), Park Seo-joon and others (Woo-jin)
  Genre (genre) Romance, Fantasy
• release date: 20 August 2015

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Story: This film is the story of Woo-jin, who wakes up in a new body every day. Still, he loves Yi-soo, who supports him despite his unique problem.

8. Sunny (2011)

• Director: Kang Hyeong-chul
• Cast: Yoo Ho-jung (Nami) Kang So-ra (Young Chun-hwa)
  Genre: Comedy, Drama
• release date: 4 May 2011

Story: This film is based on friendship and memories of the past. Childhood friends meet to refresh their old memories.

9. Burning

• Director: Lee Chang-dong
• Cast:
  Yoo Ah-in (Jong-su) Steven Yeun (Ben)
• Genre: Thriller, Mystery
• release date: 16 May 2018

10. Extreme Job, 2019

• Director: Lee Byung-hyeon
• cast: Ryu Seung-ryong (Captain Ko) Lee Ha-ni (Detective Jang)
• Genre: Comedy, Action
• Release Date: 23 January 2019

These Korean movies will take you to a different world. It’s a mix of action, drama, romance and comedy.