Let's take a look at the Top 10 Korean family dramas to watch as of June 2023. A journey through the world of Korean family love will take you through touching and memorable movies. From stumbles and suffering to sacrifice and return, these stories touch the human heart and evoke sincere feelings of friendship, understanding, and forgiveness. Whether modern families or heirloom traditions, these films carry the message that family is where we find love, support, and pride.
1 Reply 1988

Reply 1988 - Touching Korean family drama. Image source: iQIYI. The film was also quite commercially successful and had a profound influence on Korean culture, even spawning some signature language and phrases. Director: Shin Won-ho Writer: Lee Woo-jung
Trailer of the most touching Korean family drama. Reply 1988
Reply 1988 is a South Korean drama that debuted in 2015. This drama belongs to the genre of family drama and romance, set in 1980s Korea. It is the third installment of the "Reply series" created by director Shin Won-ho and screenwriter Lee Woo-jung.
"Reply 1988" revolves around the story of a group of five boys and a girl in a neighborhood in Seoul. The film focuses on the characters' friendships, love, and family, with small tidbits from everyday life and fond memories of childhood. The story is told through the perspective of a girl named Duk-sun (played by Lee Hye-ri) as she looks back on her sweet and bitter memories from her childhood.
"Reply 1988" received huge popularity from audiences and became one of Korea's most successful dramas. It is appreciated for its good script, quality acting, and lovely interaction between characters. The film was also quite commercially successful and had a profound influence on Korean culture, even spawning some signature language and phrases.
Director: Shin Won-ho
Writer: Lee Woo-jung
Starring: Lee Hye-ri, Park Bo-gum, Go Kyung-pyo, Ryu Jun-yeol, Lee Dong-hwi, and others.
Duration: 90-120 minutes per episode.
Episodes: 20 episodes.
Status: The film has been completed and aired.
Genre: Drama, comedy, family, romance.
Release year: 2015-2016.
Country: South Korea.
2 Ode to my father

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Trailer of the most touching Korean family drama Ode to my father
Ode to My Father is a 2014 South Korean film directed by Yoon Je-kyoon and starring Hwang Jung-min, Kim Yun-jin and Oh Dal-su. .
"Ode to my father" tells the story of a man named Deok-so who has been through many ups and downs in his life and pursued his dream for over 60 years. From the time he was young, he promised his father that he would take care of his family and protect his loved ones. The film recreates many important historical events such as the Korean War, immigration in the 1950s and the Vietnam War, through the perspective of the main character.
The movie "Ode to my father" became one of the most famous and loved movies in Korea. It was a huge hit nationally and internationally, and was a commercial success and marked a turning point in the Korean film industry. The film is famous for its authenticity, excellent acting and touching message about family love and sacrifice.
Directed by: Yoon Je-kyoon
Screenwriters: Park Soo-jin, Yoon Je-kyoon
Starring: Hwang Jung-min, Kim Yunjin, Oh Dal-su, Jung Jin-young, Jang Young-nam, Ra Mi-ran and others.
Duration: 126 minutes.
Episodes: Movie version.
Status: The movie has been completed and released.
Genre: Drama, Family, History.
Release year: 2014.
Country: Korea.
3 Hope

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Trailer of the most touching Korean family drama. Hope
Hope is a South Korean film released in 2013. This film is directed by Lee Joon-ik and is based on the true story of a real child rape incident that happened in Korea in 2008.
"Hope" is about an 8-year-old girl named So-won (played by Lee Re) who is kidnapped and sexually assaulted by a stranger. After this heartbreaking incident, she must battle the physical and emotional consequences, with support and love from her family and surrounding community.
The film "Hope" was appreciated for its sensitive approach to the issue of child rape and its ability to create strong emotions in the audience. It focuses on recovery and hope, showing human strength and resilience in the face of pain and hardship. The film received many awards and was highly appreciated by both the audience and the critics.
Directed by: Lee Joon-ik
Screenwriters: Kim Ji-hye, Jo Joong-hoon
Starring: Sol Kyung-gu, Uhm Ji-won, Lee Re, Kim Hae-sook, Ra Mi-ran and others.
Duration: 122 minutes.
Episodes: Movie version.
Status: The movie has been completed and released.
Genre: Drama, Family.
Release year: 2013.
Country: Korea.
4 The Good Bad Mother

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Trailer of the most touching Korean family drama. My Good Bad Mother
“The Good Bad Mother” (The Good Bad Mother) focuses on the lives of Young Soon (Ra Mi Ran) and Kang Ho (Lee Do Hyun), a mother and child. After Young Soon's husband died, she cherished her dream of becoming a prosecutor for her son, because for her, it was the only way for Kang Ho to have power, money and happiness. However, the way she raised her children took a radical turn when she "killed" Kang Ho's childhood by conveying a rigid philosophy, criticism, pressure tests, and lack of meals, because she believes that eating full will make Kang Ho sleepy and unable to concentrate on studying. From an early age, Kang Ho viewed his mother as a terrible mother.
However, Kang Ho's limit is only really broken when his best friend, who is also his last hope, has an accident on the day he takes his college entrance exam, causing Kang Ho to decide to give up the exam. and scolded by her mother. That moment completely collapsed Kang Ho's faith in his mother. He decides to leave Jou's home and away from the woman he once called "the bad mother".
Directed by: Shim Na-yeon
Screenwriter: Bae Se-young
Starring: Young-soon and Lee Do-hyun.
Duration: 60 minutes.
Episodes: 11/14 episodes.
Status: The movie is showing.
Genre: Drama, Family.
Release year: 2023.
Country: Korea.
5 Mother

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Mother is a 2009 South Korean film that was directed by Bong Joon-ho and starred actors such as Kim Hye-ja, Won Bin and Yoon Je-moon. .
“Mother” tells the story of a single mother (Kim Hye-ja) who lives with her mentally weak son (Won Bin). When her son is accused of murder, the mother embarks on an investigation and learns the truth to protect her son. The film explores the strong presence of motherhood and the contrast between love and violence.
"The movie Mother" has received great acclaim from both audiences and critics. It is recognized for its excellent acting, great script, and profound message about motherhood and unconditional love. The film has won many international awards and has become one of the most famous and worth watching movies of Korea.
Directed by: Bong Joon-ho
Screenwriter: Bong Joon-ho, Park Eun-kyo
Starring: Kim Hye-ja, Won Bin, Jin Goo, Yoon Je-moon, and others.
Duration: 128 minutes.
Episodes: Movie version.
Status: The movie has been completed and released.
Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery.
Release year: 2009.
Country: Korea.
6 Miracle In Cell No.7

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"Mother - touching Korean family drama. Photo credit: Vie On" (Miracle in Cell No. 7) là một bộ phim điện ảnh Hàn Quốc ra mắt vào năm 2013. Bộ phim này được đạo diễn bởi Lee Hwan-kyung và có sự tham gia diễn xuất của Ryu Seung-ryong, Kal So-won và Park Shin-hye.
"Miracle In Cell No.7" kể câu chuyện về một người cha tên Yong-gu (do Ryu Seung-ryong thủ vai), một người có khuyết tật trí tuệ, và cô con gái nhỏ của mình, Ye-sung (Kal So-won). Yong-gu bị sai là tội phạm và bị giam cùng với các tù nhân khác trong phòng giam số 7. Trong quá trình ở trong phòng giam, Yong-gu tạo dựng một mối quan hệ đặc biệt với các tù nhân khác và giành được sự ủng hộ của họ. Câu chuyện diễn ra trong bối cảnh vui tươi và cảm động, khi Yong-gu cố gắng để được gặp lại con gái mình và chứng minh sự vô tội của mình.
Bộ phim "Điều kỳ diệu ở phòng giam số 7" đã nhận được sự yêu thích và thành công lớn tại Hàn Quốc và quốc tế. Nó kết hợp giữa yếu tố hài hước, cảm động và hành động, mang lại cho khán giả những giây phút cảm xúc và suy ngẫm về tình yêu gia đình, sự đồng lòng và hy sinh. Bộ phim đã ghi điểm bằng diễn xuất xuất sắc và câu chuyện đầy cảm động, trở thành một trong những bộ phim Hàn Quốc đáng xem và đáng nhớ.
- Đạo diễn: Lee Hwan-kyung
- Biên kịch: Kim Min-suk
- Diễn viên chính: Ryu Seung-ryong, Kal So-won, Park Shin-hye, Oh Dal-su, Jung Jin-young và các diễn viên khác.
- Thời lượng: 127 phút.
- Số tập: Phiên bản điện ảnh.
- Tình trạng: Phim đã được hoàn thành và ra mắt.
- Thể loại: Drama, hài hước, gia đình.
- Năm phát hành: 2013.
- Quốc gia: Hàn Quốc.
7 My Daughter Seo Young

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Trailer of the most touching Korean family drama My Daughter Seo Young
"My Daughter Seo Young" (My Daughter Seo Young) is a South Korean television series that aired in 2012. This drama stars Lee Bo-young, Chun Ho-jin, and Lee Sang- yoon.
"My Daughter Seo Young" tells the story of Seo Young (Lee Bo-young), a smart and devoted girl. She lives in a special family, where family life is often under pressure and conflict. Seo Young faces opposition and trade-offs from her father (Chun Ho-jin) due to his dissatisfaction with her life and choices. Seo Young's heart also goes through difficult love events when she meets Lee Sang-woo (Lee Sang-yoon), a kind and passionate young man.
The drama "My Daughter Seo Young" attracted the attention and love of the audience thanks to the deep love story and excellent acting of the cast. It explores themes such as family, love and sacrifice, and creates emotional and humorous situations. The series has been highly appreciated and has become one of the most popular and loved dramas in Korea.
Directed by: Yoo Hyun-ki
Screenwriter: So Hyeon-kyeong
Starring: Lee Bo-young, Chun Ho-jin, Park Hae-jin, Lee Sang-yoon, and others.
Episodes: 50 episodes.
Status: The film has been completed and broadcast.
Genre: Drama, Family, Romance.
Release year: 2012-2013.
Country: Korea.
8 Hi Bye, Mama!

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Trailer of the most touching Korean family drama. Hi Bye, Mama!
Hi Bye, Mama! is a South Korean television series that aired in 2020. This drama stars Kim Tae-hee, Lee Kyu-hyung and Go Bo-gyeol.
"Hi Bye, Mama!" tells the story of Cha Yu-ri (Kim Tae-hee), a woman who has passed away but is granted resurrection for 49 days to complete a mission and become a good mother to her daughter. After returning, Yu-ri must find a way to adapt to her current life and try to rebuild her relationship with her husband and daughter, along with dealing with unfinished concerns and regrets from the past.
The film "Hi Bye, Mama!" offers a touching story of motherhood, nostalgia and happiness. It also questions the meaning of life and the value of time. The realistic and touching acting of the cast caught the attention of the audience. The film received praise for its creative plot, deep emotions, and humanistic message.
Director: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kwon Hye-joo
Starring: Kim Tae-hee, Lee Kyu-hyung, Go Bo-gyeol, Shin Dong-mi, and others.
Episodes: 16 episodes.
Status: The film has been completed and aired.
Genre: Drama, family, romance, humor.
Release year: 2020.
Country: South Korea.
9 Super Daddy Yeol

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Trailer for the most touching Korean family drama Super Daddy Yeol
Super Daddy Yeol is a South Korean television series that aired in 2015. This drama stars Lee Dong-gun, Lee Yoo-ri and Lee Re.
Super Daddy Yeol tells the story of Kim Yeol (Lee Dong-gun), a professional soccer player who suffered a deep injury and had to leave his career. Later, he discovers that he is the father of a 6-year-old daughter, Bom (Lee Re), whom he has never known. Yeol has to find a way to get used to being a father and start taking care of and raising Bom. In the process, he meets Han Yoo-ran (Lee Yoo-ri), a young psychiatrist, and together they face the trials and tribulations of raising a family.
Super Daddy Yeol is an emotional and funny family drama. It creates close situations and lovely happenings as father and daughter try to understand and create a special relationship. The film also brings messages about family love, maturity and responsibility. The actors' acting, especially the relationship between Lee Dong-gun and Lee Re, was highly appreciated and moved the audience.
Directed by: Song Hyun-wook
Screenwriter: Kim Kyung-se
Starring: Lee Dong-gun, Lee Yoo-ri, Lee Re, Seo Ye-ji, and others.
Episodes: 16 episodes.
Status: The film has been completed and broadcast.
Genre: Drama, Family, Romance, Medical.
Release year: 2015.
Country: Korea.
10 Romang

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Trailer for the Most Touching Korean Family Drama - Romang
The film "Romang" has attracted the attention of Vietnamese audiences by telling a story that is realistic, simple and close to everyday life. The drama revolves around two main characters, Mr. Cho Nam (played by Lee Soon-jae), a headstrong old man who is loyal to his job as a taxi driver all his life, and Mrs. Mae-ja (played by Jung Young-sook), a devoted housewife who is devoted to her family.
Mr. Cho Nam and Ms. Mae-ja have spent 45 years together, facing difficulties and ups and downs that every couple faces. They live together and share joys, sorrows and fond memories of everyday life. The peculiarity is that they live together with their only son and his family.
Bộ phim mang đến một cảm nhận rõ ràng về tình yêu, sự hi sinh và sự gắn kết gia đình. Nó tạo ra những khoảnh khắc xúc động và cảm động khi khán giả chứng kiến cuộc sống của ông bà và những tình cảm chân thành của họ dành cho gia đình. Diễn xuất tài năng của Lee Soon-jae và Jung Young-sook đã tạo nên sức hút đặc biệt và mang lại niềm tin và lòng trân trọng từ phía khán giả.
- Đạo diễn: Lee Chang-geun
- Biên kịch: Lee Chang-geun
- Diễn viên chính: Lee Soon-jae, Jung Young-sook, Park Geun-hyung, Yoo Joon-sang, và các diễn viên khác.
- Thời lượng: 112 phút.
- Số tập: Phiên bản điện ảnh.
- Tình trạng: Phim đã được hoàn thành và ra mắt.
- Thể loại: Drama, gia đình.
- Năm phát hành: 2019.
- Quốc gia: Hàn Quốc.