Top 10 Korean movies causing ratings storms that you cannot ignore
If you are a fan of Korean dramas, you definitely will not want to miss the best movies of 2023, so below is a list of 10 Korean movies that have created a ratings fever on the small screen. , with many different genres such as comedy, romance, psychology, crime, historical... You can watch these movies on online platforms such as Netflix, Viu, TVING... or wait for domestic channels buy broadcasting rights. Let's explore which movies have attracted the attention of Korean and international audiences in 2023!
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Tracer

Tracer 2022
Tracer is a Korean drama set in the Seoul Regional Tax office. The movie is about Hwang Dong Joo, a new team manager of the Investigation Bureau, who has no filter, has courage, and takes revenge on the Korean National Tax Office. He worked hard to track down money hidden from the tax service. Dong Joo's team includes Seo Hye Young, who has a bright personality, and his boss Oh Young. Meanwhile, In Tae Joon is the director of a regional tax office. He is an ambitious man who reached the top through corrupt and illegal actions, while still maintaining his complacent attitude.
Director: The film is directed by Lee Seung Young, who has directed films such as The Good Detective, The Banker and The Queen of Mystery.
Screenwriter: The film is written by Park Pil Joo, who has written scripts for films such as The Fiery Priest, Whisper and Punch.
Cast: The film stars actors such as Im Si Wan, Go Ah Sung, Son Hyun Joo, Park Ji Il, Chu Sang Mi and many others. Im Si Wan plays Hwang Dong Joo, a new team manager of the Tax Investigation Department. Go Ah Sung plays Seo Hye Young, an associate of Dong Joo. Son Hyun Joo plays Oh Young, Dong Joo's boss. Park Ji Il plays In Tae Joon, a corrupt tax director. Chu Sang Mi plays Kim Mi Sook, a good female lawyer.
Duration: Each episode has a duration of about 68 minutes.
Number of episodes: The series consists of 8 episodes.
Status: The series has been completed and airs from August 7 to August 28, 2022 on MBC. The film is also streamed online on WAVVE.
Genre: The film belongs to the action, legal, crime, thriller genre12. The film recreates difficult-to-solve tax cases and dark plots of the upper class.
Release year: 2022.
Country: Korea.
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Love (ft. Marriage And Divorce)

Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) |Netflix exclusive movie [Trailer]
The film revolves around the married life of three women working in a radio station: Boo Hye Ryung (Lee Ga Ryung), Sa Pi Young (Park Joo Mi) and Lee Si Eun (Jeon Soo Kyung). They all have husbands who work in the medical field: Pan Sa Hyun (Sung Hoon), Shin Yoo Shin (Lee Tae Gon) and Park Hae Ryoon (Jeon No Min). However, they all have to face their husbands' betrayal when they have affairs with others: Song Won (Lee Min Young), Nam Ga Bin (Lim Hye Young) and A Mi (Park Seo Kyung). The film deeply depicts the emotions and thoughts of the characters as they experience events in life. The film also shows the differences between men and women in handling situations, as well as the influence of family and society on their decisions. The film is a work of high artistic and humane value, worthy of being loved and watched by the audience.
Director: The film is directed by Yoo Jung Joon12, an experienced director with many dramas such as Bride of the Century, Love Without Error, Fault in Best Friends, Dark Angel and Royal Bride Family.
Screenwriter: The film is written by Phoebe Lim, Oh Sang Won, Choi Young Su, Yu Jun and Lee Seung Hoon3. They have created a compelling story about the tumultuous marriages of three women working in a radio station.
Actors: The film has the participation of many talented actors such as Park Joo Mi as Sa Pi Young, a successful PD but betrayed by her husband; Lee Ga Ryoung as Boo Hye Ryung, a famous DJ who discovers her husband has a child of his own; Lee Min Young plays Lee Si Eun, a screenwriter in her 50s whose husband wants a divorce because he loves someone else. In addition, there are also other actors such as Sung Hoon, Lee Tae Gon, Jeon Soo Kyeong, Jeon No Min, Moon Sung Ho, Kang Shin Hyo, Bu Bae Gee Young San, Kim Eung Soo, Lee Jong Nam , Roh Joo Hyun, Lee Hye Sook, Kim Ameliia Song Ji In, Lim Hye Young, Jeon Hye Weon, Lim Han Bin, Park Seo Kyung, Han Jin Hee, Lee Hyo Chun Yun Seo Hyun Youn Hye Young Lee Sook Shin Su Ho.
Duration: Each episode has a duration of about 60 to 80 minutes, depending on the content and development of each episode.
Number of episodes: The series consists of 3 seasons, each season has 16 episodes. The first season aired from January 23 to March 14, 2021; The second season aired from June 12 to August 8, 2021; and the third season aired from September 4 to October 24, 2021.
Status: The series has been completed and ended on October 24, 2021 with the final episode of the third season. Currently, the series has no plans for a fourth season or other versions.
Genre: The film belongs to the genre of drama, psychology, romance, family, revolving around the marital and adultery problems of three different couples. The film also explores the different perspectives and emotions of the characters, as well as the consequences and solutions for failed marriages.
Release year: The film was released in 2021 on TV Chosun and the Netflix platform. The film has attracted the attention and love of many audiences, especially in Korea and Asian countries.
Country: The film is a Korean product, produced by Studio Dragon and JS Pictures38. The film was filmed in Seoul and other locations in Korea.
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Alchemy Of Souls

Trailer Alchemy of Souls Vietsub
Alchemy Of Souls is a Korean television series about the love and growth of young magicians as they overcome the cruel fate caused by a forbidden spell that allows souls to switch bodies. The film consists of two parts, part 1 has 20 episodes broadcast on KBS2 and Disney +. The film is set in a fictional country called Daeho. The story is about the love and growth of young magicians as they overcome the cruel fate caused by a forbidden spell that allows souls to switch bodies. Naksu is a talented magician trapped in Mu Deok Yi's weak body. However, the fierce soul Nak Soo feels trapped in Mu Deok Yi's weak body to the point that he cannot act as he wishes. Jang Uk is a military nobleman involved in forbidden spells. He is the only one who can help Naksu escape the curse and restore his soul.
In short, Alchemy Of Souls is a Korean drama worth watching, not only because it realistically depicts the lives and battles of magicians in a fantasy world, but also because it brings emotions and reflections to the viewer. The film is a work of high artistic and humane value, worthy of being highly appreciated and encouraged to be watched by everyone.
Director: Park Joon-hwa
Screenwriter: Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran
Cast: Lee Jae-wook, Jung So-min, Go Youn-jung, Hwang Min-hyun, Yoo Joon-sang, Oh Na-ra, Yoo In-soo, Jo Jae-yoon, Lee Do-kyung, and many more other actors
Duration: approximately 60–70 minutes per episode
Number of episodes: 30 episodes, divided into two parts
Status: ended January 8, 2023
Genre: fantasy, romance, historical, action
Release year: from June 18, 2022 to January 8, 2023
Country: Korea
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Uncle

Uncle Korean Drama 2021 - Oh Jung Se, Jeon Hye Jin, Park Sun Young, Lee Sang Woo, Hwang Woo Seul
Uncle is a Korean musical comedy film remake of a British television show of the same name. The film is directed by Ji Young Soo and Seong Do Joon, and stars Oh Jung Se, Jeon Hye Jin, Lee Kyung Hoon, Park Sun Young, Lee Sang Woo, and Lee Shi Won. The series aired from November 11, 2021 to December 30, 2021 on tvN.
The film's content revolves around the story of Wang Joon Hyuk (Oh Jung Se), a musician whose life fell apart after being scammed by people he trusted. He ended his relationship with his sister Wang Joon Hee (Jeon Hye Jin) because of that. One day, out of the blue, he receives a call from Joon Hee asking him to take care of her son, Min Joon (Lee Kyung Hoon). After 12 years of many difficulties, Joon Hee divorced her abusive husband and got rid of her terrible mother-in-law. Joon Hee moves into a cheap apartment, keeping an escort so her old family can't find her. The Royal State is a luxury apartment complex that has some notable residents. Park Hye Ryung (Park Sun Young) is the respected chairman of the Mother Committee. Committee member Yoo Ra (Lee Shi Won) admires her very much. Joo Kyung Il (Lee Sang Woo) is a warm and pleasant single father who continues to raise his daughter since his wife passed away.
Director: Kim Hyoung-jin
Screenwriter: Kim Hyoung-jin
Cast: Oh Jung-se, Jeon Hye-jin, Lee Kyung-hoon, Park Sun-young, Lee Sang-woo, Lee Shi-won and many more
Duration: 100 minutes
Number of episodes: The series is a movie, not divided into episodes
Status: The film was released in Korea on November 28, 2019
Genre: Psychological film, mystery film
Year of release: 2019
Country: Korea
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Why Her?

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Why Her? is a mystery romance film that tells the tearful love story between a college student and a young lawyer. The film is directed by Park Soo Jin and screenwriter Kim Ji Eun, starring two famous actors Seo Hyun Jin and Hwang In Yeop in the main roles.
The film begins with Oh Soo Jae (Seo Hyun Jin), a cold and talented lawyer, but also very lonely and empty. She made the wrong choice in life but still pretended not to know to continue her life. One day, she is demoted at her job and forced to work as a teaching assistant at a local law school. Here, she meets Gong Chan (Hwang In Yeop), a smart and enthusiastic law student, but also carries the burden of a painful past. He always cared for and protected her, even though she was always cold and distant towards him.
Gradually, the two began to have feelings for each other, but also had to face many difficulties and challenges. She struggles with her self-esteem and insecurity when she falls in love with someone younger and from a different background. He had to endure the jealousy and contempt of his friends and relatives when he fell in love with someone older and of higher status. Furthermore, they have to hide their relationship from social scrutiny and criticism. Can they overcome the barriers to get together?
The film ends with a happy ending for the two main characters. After going through many ups and downs, they understood the value of love and forgiveness. She has learned to love herself and trust others. He has learned to accept the past and move forward. They decided to pursue their dreams and live happily together.
Director: Park Soo Jin
Screenwriter: Kim Ji Eun
Actors: Seo Hyun Jin (as Oh Soo Jae), Hwang In Yeop (as Gong Chan), Heo Joon Ho (as Kim Dong Hyun), Bae In Hyuk (as Ha Young Joon) and some other actors
Duration: Each episode is about 60 minutes
Number of episodes: 16 episodes
Status: Airing from June 3, 2022 to July 23, 2022, two episodes per week on Friday and Saturday
Genre: Romance, mystery, drama, law
Release year: 2022
Country: Korea
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