5 Korean Films On My Radar
Updated: Jun 3
I have dived deeply into the world of K-Dramas but I realized the other day that I have never seen a Korean film! Here are 10 Korean movies on my watchlist.
Love Untangled:
Synopsis: A lovestruck teen plans to win the school heartthrob by going from curly to straight hair -- until a new transfer student changes everything. @Rotten Tomatoes
Genre: RomCom
Parental Guidance Rating: PG
MDL Rating: 4
Where to Watch: Netflix
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Parasite
Synopsis: Kim Gi Woo is a young man who lives with his unemployed, poor family of four in a semi-basement. One day, his friend Min Hyuk tells him that he is leaving to study abroad and that he should replace him as the tutor of a rich family. Ki Taek then meets the Parks, a rich family of four who are the owners of a global IT firm. Yun Gyo, the lady of the Park's house, accepts Gi Woo as a tutor for her daughter, and he uses Yun Gyo’s naiveness as a chance to employ his other family members. @MDL
Genre: Thriller
Parental Guidance Rating: R
MDL Rating: 8.9
Where to Watch: Netflix, Apple TV
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Wonderland
Synopsis: In the simulated universe of Wonderland, individuals can reconnect with loved ones they can no longer interact with in the real world. Jeong In and Tae Ju, a young couple, find their lives going downhill when Tae Ju falls into a coma. Desperate to see him again, Jeong In turns to Wonderland, where she can meet Tae Ju and rekindle their bond. @MDL
Genre: Sci-Fi
Parental Guidance Rating: PG (Language, Mild Themes)
MDL Rating: 7.4
Where to Watch: Netflix
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Husbands in Action
Synopsis: Hwang Chung Sik is a relentless narcotics detective who lives for the job, rarely stepping outside the station. After years of tireless investigation, he finally takes down the elusive leader of a rising drug ring. But just as he tastes victory, he receives devastating news: his ex-wife, Si Nae, has been kidnapped. With no time to waste, Chung Sik launches a high-stakes rescue mission: teaming up with the last person he ever expected to work with, Si Nae’s current husband, Lee Min Seok. @MDL
Genre: Action Comedy
Parental Guidance Rating: PG (Language, Mild Themes)
MDL Rating: TBD
Where to Watch: Netflix
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Little Forest
Synopsis: Hye Won gets tired of her difficult life in the city and moves back to her hometown in the countryside. There, she heals her emotional wounds with the help of her long-time friends, nature and food. @MDL
Genre: Slice of Life
Parental Guidance Rating: PG (Language, Mild Themes)
MDL Rating: 8.2
Where to Watch: Disney+, Tubi
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