My favourite Korean films
favourite Korean films - not necessarily the best
the list is ordered by preference
the list is ordered by preference
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- DirectorSong Il-gonStarsSo Ji-seobHan Hyo-jooKang Shin-ilA love story centered on ex-boxer Chul-min and a blind telemarketer Jung-hwa.my favourite romance, very nicely built story, good acting
- DirectorLee Hae-junStarsJeong Jae-yeongJung Ryeo-wonYeong-seo ParkA failed suicide attempt leads a heartbroken man to live a life in the wilderness.a very interesting story, a film with a lot of flaws (I even had some problems with the main character's actor), but with every viewing I valued the film higher
- DirectorKim Ki-dukStarsLee Seung-yunJae HeeHyuk-ho KwonA transient young man breaks into empty homes to partake of the vacationing residents' lives for a few days.very good story, nicely filmed, good acting, well directed
- DirectorRyoo Seung-wanStarsRyu Seung-beomYoon So-yiAhn Sung-kiAs a dorky cop falls in with five Tao masters who admire his c'hi, an ancient foe comes looking for them all.fun film I watch often as highly entertained as the many times before, funny story if one is familiar with some Korean martial arts films, has the theme of "doggedly fighting underdogs get their deserved victory in the end"
- DirectorKim Jee-woonStarsLim Soo-jungYum Jung-ahKim Kap-suAfter being institutionalized in a mental hospital, Su-mi reunites with her sister, Su-yeon, and they return to live at their country home. But strange events plague the house, leading to surprising revelations and a shocking conclusion.fascinating story, good acting, very well directed
- DirectorJin JangStarsShin Hyeon-junShin Ha-kyunWon BinFour unlikely assassins genuinely care about their customers and victims, meanwhile a prosecutor is on their trail.good acting, fascinating story, has a high re-watch value for me
- DirectorSeok-hoon LeeStarsKim Nam-gilSon Ye-jinYoo Hae-jinA band of pirates and a group of bandits fight to catch a gray whale that has swallowed a royal stamp.I like this genre swash-buckling fantasy adventure films and this is one of my favourites as it has lots of Korean humour, well made
- DirectorTerra ShinStarsKim Ha-neulKang Ji-hwanRyu Seung-ryongDue to her continual lying, a man breaks up with his girlfriend, unaware that she is a secret agent. A few years later, they meet again without knowing that this time they both have secrets.fun action film with a female top agent and a struggling beginner. For me a lot funnier than Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
- DirectorJeong-woo KimStarsLee Dong-wookHyun YoungJeong-heon LeeYoung cop with debilitating phobia meets a hyperactive young journalist who complicates his life and career by always managing to do the wrong thing.The English title "Perfect Couple" describes the direct opposite of the protagonists' relationship. Fun film with a high repeat factor for me.
- DirectorYoung-jun KimStarsShin Hyeon-junKim Hee-seonJung Jin-youngA sweeping, epic tale of a martial arts warrior who attempts to defy a kingdom to be with his love.very touching story, great soundtrack, nice acting, has B-film charm, but for a début feature it worked really well for me, high repeat value
- DirectorNa Hong-jinStarsKim Yoon-seokHa Jung-wooSeo Yeong-hieA disgraced ex-policeman who runs a small ring of prostitutes finds himself in a race against time when one of his women goes missing.Now that's a hard-hitting film. I never experienced such a hammering heart before.
- DirectorByeong-gon KimStarsKim Ha-neulJang Keun-sukRyu Tae-joonEun-Yi (Kim Ha-Neul) works as an editor for a fashion magazine. She keeps failing in relationships with men, but doesn't get along with her colleagues. In-Ho (Jang Keun-Suk) was a promising ballet dancer. Two years ago he lifted a female dancer, but dropped her on accident. Because of this accident the woman was unable to dance any further and, now, In-Ho won't dance with women anymore. In-Ho now hopes to become a musical choreographer. Unfortunately for In-Ho, he doesn't have a place to stay. He goes to a bar where his friend Eun-Soo (Choi Jong-Hoon) works. Later that night, Eun-Soo takes In-Ho over to his older sister's house (fashion magazine editor Eun-Yi). When Eun-Yi arrives at her home, she walks into the bathroom and sees someone brushing her teeth. As she walks by she pats him on his rear end, assuming the guy is her younger brother Eun-Soo. When the guy turns around she's shocked that it is a complete stranger. Eun-Soo then asks his older sister Eun-Yi if In-Ho can stay at her place temporarily, telling her that he's really good with household chores. Eun-Yi disapproves of the idea, but that night Eun-Soo accepts money from In-Ho to stay at her sister's place. The next evening, on a rainy night, Eun-Yi walks home and finds a large blue box on front of her home. When she looks inside of the box she's shocked again to see the guy the from the other day, In-Ho, sitting in the box. Ji-Eun brings sopping wet In-Ho into her apartment, while she tries to contact her younger brother. Her younger brother doesn't answer her calls. Oddly enough, In-Ho reminds Eun-Yi of her former pet dog Momo. Eun-Yi then comes up with an arrangement. She will let In-Ho stay at her apartment if he will become her pet dog named Momo. As they become more familiar and comfortable with each other, Eun-Yi's first love Cha Woo-Sung (Ryu Tae-Joon) comes to her office looking for her .The unbelievable story of a career woman who gives a young man a sleeping place because he promises to act as her late pet dog fascinates me again and again.
- DirectorJeong-hoon KimStarsLee Sun-kyunChoi Kang-heeOh Jung-seA comic artist and an unemployed sex columnist are trying to work together in order to win a lucrative comic-book competition.Good quirky story, very funny for me, high repeat factor
- DirectorJ.Q. LeeStarsHyun BinJeong Jae-yeongJo Jung-SukKing Jeongjo (Hyun-Bin) attempts to protect his royal powers from the conflict of two factions: Noron and Soron.intense story, well filmed, well directed
- DirectorKyu-sung JangStarsJu Ji-hoonBaek Yun-shikByun Hee-BongWhat will happen when the slave accidentally become a king and the king accidentally become a slave?There are lots of better Korean films, I'm sure. But I like this one more than lots of better films. Funny and poignant, with historical setting. The story reminds me of "The prince and the Pauper" by Mark Twain.