Movie nerds are probably no stranger to films from the land of kimchi. Korea with a film industry with a long history of drama, romance, and white films has always attracted a large number of readers not only in the country but also in surrounding countries. Only in the beginning of 2023, broadcasters have come up with many good and attractive films that are elaborately invested from content, shaping to signing. Here are the typical good movies in recent times for you to choose and refer to suitable for movie nerds.
1 The Heavenly Idol
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The Heavenly Idol - trailer
- Directors: Lee So Yoon, Park So Yeon
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Episodes: 12/12 episodes
Cast: Kim Min-gue, Go Bo-gyeol, Lee Jang-woo, Tak Jae-hoon
Pontifex Lembrary fights against demons, he is transported to another world with the body of Woo Yeon-woo, a member of an unpopular idol group called Wild Animal. In an entertainment business where overwhelming social skills, trends, and talents are essential, it's hard for the dignified, holy Lembrary to adapt. Due to inappropriate words and deeds as a celebrity, Lembrary was talked about by the public and received attention he did not expect. Using his kindness and love, Lembrary heals the barren and twisted world everyone lives in while going path after path to stabilize himself as an idol.
2 Pandora: Beneath the Paradise
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Pandora: Beneath the Paradise - trailer
- Director: Choi Young-hoon
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Episodes: 8/16 episodes
Cast: Lee Ji-ah , Lee Sang-yun , Jang Hee-jin , Park Ki-woong , Bong Tae-gyu , Han so-yeon , Cha Kwang-so
The drama tells the story of how in order to protect her beloved family, Hong Tae Ra must become the First Lady of Korea.Hong Tae Ra has a fulfilling life with her beloved husband Pyo Jae Hyun and their adorable daughter. Except that Hong Tae Ra has no memories of his past. One day, she regains her memory and confronts her painful past. Her perfect life is now shattered and she finds herself in an uncontrollable situation. Hong Tae Ra struggles to take revenge on those responsible for her past.
3 Taxi Driver 2
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Taxi Driver 2 - trailer
- Director: Lee Dan
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Episodes: 14/16 episodes
Cast: Lee Je-Hoon, Kim Eui-Sung, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-Jin, Bae Yoo-Ram, Shin Jae-Ha
The movie Taxi Driver 2 adapted from the famous webtoon Red Cage is one of the hit works of the Korean small screen in 2021. The film revolves around a mysterious taxi company called Rainbow Taxi (Rainbow Taxi). Ostensibly a transportation service, this is essentially a justice enforcement team, aiming to take revenge on behalf of customers when they fail to win justice before the law.
4 Divorce Attorney Shin
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Divorce Attorney Shin - trailer
- Director: Lee Jae Hoon
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Episodes: 12/12 episodes
Cast: Cho Seung Woo, Han Hye Jin, Kim Sung Kyun, Jung Moon Sung, Kang Mal Geum, Cha Hwa Yun
Divorce Attorney Shin follows Shin Sung-Han (Cho Seung-Woo), who majors in piano and becomes a professor at a music university in Germany. One day, Shin Sung-Han hears shocking news. To find out the truth, he returns to South Korea and works to become a lawyer. He eventually began working as a lawyer, specializing in divorce. He chose to specialize in divorce, for reasons from his childhood. Shin Sung-Han confronts his customers, with various unfortunate stories, and stands up for them. While doing this, he approaches the truth he is looking for.
5 The Real Deal Has Come!
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Director: Han Joon Seo
Duration: 70 minutes/episode
Episodes: 4/50 episodes
Cast: Baek Jin Hee, Ahn Jae Hyun, Kim Sa Kwon, Cha Joo Young,...
The partner goes to Tae-kyung but their start doesn't go well because Tae-kyung doesn't want to get married.
Initially, a free, no-strings-attached single life was Kyung's life goal. Yeon Doo's appearance changed that and a fake contractual relationship took place between the two, which later progressed into sincere love. Their romance is also thwarted by Jang Se-jin, Tae-kyung's first love, who also holds power at a large conglomerate.
6 Strangers Again
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Strangers Again
- Director: Kim Yang-Hee
Duration: 70 minutes/episode
Episodes: 10/10 episodes
Cast: Kang So Ra, Jang Seung Jo, Lee Jae Won
The 2023 Korean-produced drama and romance Strangers Again, under the direction of Kim Yang-hee, starring Kang So-ra, Jang Seung-jo, Lee Jae-won, Cho Eun-ji, Moo Jin-sung, Kil Hae-yeon,... The content revolves around the life and work of 2 people who were formerly married and later divorced, each has their own life. But since they're both divorce lawyers, the environment keeps pushing them to see each other all the time as colleagues, will the fire near the straw be sharp for a long time?
7 Kokdu: Season of Deity
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Kokdu: Season of Deity - trailer
- Directors: Baek so Chan, Kim Ji Hoon
Duration: 70 minutes/episode
Episodes: 16/16 episodes
Cast: Kim Jung Hyun, Im so Hyang, Kim Da Som, Ahn Woo Yeon, Cha Chung Hwa, Kim In Kwon
Kokdu: Season of Deity tells about how every 99 years, Kokdu Death will spend 49 days in the mortal realm with the aim of punishing humans. This time on earth, he lives with Do Jin Woo's identity. Han Gye Jeol is a doctor, but is always looked down upon because she graduated from an unprestigious school. Gye Jeol's boring and lonely life suddenly changes when Do Jin Woo enters her life.
8 Joseon Lawyer
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Joseon Lawyer - trailer
- Directors: Lee Han Joon, Kim Seung Ho
Duration: 70 minutes/episode
Episodes: 4/16 episodes
Cast: Woo Do Hwan, Bona, Cha Hak Yeon, Chun Ho Jin, Song Geon Hee, Choi Hyun Jin
Joseon Lawyer tells the story of evil lawyer Kang Han Su who files a pre-planned lawsuit and takes advantage of the affection of wronged victims, as he unwittingly becomes a hero and problem solver among the population. Eventually, he matured to become a truly fair lawyer. Kang Han Su was a skilled lawyer of the Joseon period. Kang Han Su defends and completes the law in revenge, but ends up becoming the people's spokesman and hero. Yi Yun Ju is a person who carries out a case for exact revenge.
9 The secret romantic guesthouse
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The secret romantic guesthouse - trailer
- Director: Kim Jung Min
Duration: 70 minutes/episode
Episodes: 8/18 episodes
Cast: Shin Ye Eun, Ryeoun, Kang Hoon, Jung Gun Joo, Hyun Woo, Oh Man Suk
The secret romantic guesthouse follows Yoon Dan Oh, who once enjoyed a prosperous life as the beloved youngest daughter of a well-off family, but is no more. She is now the breadwinner of her family and runs the Ihwawon Inn, where many scholarly guests come to Hanyang to take the civil service entrance exam to become a high-ranking official. Among the scholars staying at the Ihwawon Inn are Kang San, Kim Si Yeol, and Jeong Yoo Ha, all of whom have deep secrets. Yoon Dan Oh and the lodgers combine their information and team up to find Lee Seol, who disappeared 13 years ago.
10 Our Blooming Youth
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Our Blooming Youth - trailer
- Director: Lee Jong Jae
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Episodes: 20/20 episodes
Cast: Park Hyung Sik, Jeon So Nee, Pyo Ye Jin, Yoon Jong Seok, Lee Tae Sun, Heo Won Seo
Our Blooming Youth tells the story of the fateful love of Crown Prince Lee Hwan (Park Hyung Sik) and Min Jae Yi (Jeon So Nee). Crown Prince Lee Hwan is arrogant, mean, and erratic to others. He also holds a secret of a mysterious curse. Therefore, he is a loner, hiding scars deep in his mind. Meanwhile, Min Jae Yi is an extremely intelligent girl and comes from a respected aristocratic family. Her whole family is suddenly murdered and she is considered a murderer. She is pursued by people who try to catch her.
