Korean dramas 2023 are highly anticipated by many viewers with many super productions promising to air this year. Opening for 2023 is Song Hye Kyo's impressive comeback in the drama The Glory. The psychological genre film, thriller full of attraction, proves the attraction of Korean movies with psychological, emotional and thriller genres. In addition, the film showing Red Ambition is also being watched by many viewers. It is true that Korea is very good at exploiting character psychology and building stories. In addition to the above films, in 2023 there will be many films released to the audience. Let's see which movies they are!
1 Dr. Romantic 3
The most anticipated Korean film of 2023- Dr. Romantic 3. Photo credit: Pinkvilla
Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim season3 2023 - First tease
- Cast: Han Suk Kyu, Ahn Hyo Seop, Lee Sung Kyung
Director: Yoo In Sik
Genre: Drama, Suspense, Romance
Country: South Korea
Dr. Romantic 3 is a Korean drama that portrays the story of genuine doctors working in the countryside at Doldam Hospital. The first part focuses on the story of Dr. Kim (Han Suk Kyu), while part 2 is the story of the characters played by Ahn Hyo Seop and Lee Sung Kyung. Season 3 confirmed all three of these actors are returning. In addition, screenwriters Kang Eun Kyung and Lim Hye Min and director Yoo In Suk of season 2 also accompanied the project.
2 The Glory
The most anticipated Korean film of 2023 - The Glory. Photo credit: Fuhu
The Glory - trailer
- Status: Full 8/8 Vietsub
Director: Ahn Gil Ho
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Episodes: 8 Episodes
Status: Complete
Production year: 2022
Country: South Korea
Categories: Psychology - Romance, Family - School
Cast: Song Hye Kyo, Lee Do Hyun, Im Ji Yeon, Park Sung Hoon, Yeom Hye Ran, Jung Sung Il
Moon Dong Eun (Song Hye Kyo) has dreamed of becoming an architect since her high school years, unfortunately she is a victim of school violence, through each bullying, each pain and hurt accumulates into a little, she is forced to drop out of school to free herself. Pushed into a dead end of her life, life as if everything was destroyed, she kept herself strong, cherished and accepted to trade her whole life for meticulous planning, taking revenge one by one that made her experience those unforgivable physical and emotional pains.
The highlight that The Glory highlights is still the pain, the trauma that cannot stop haunting, the naked truths about a life with the surface of luxury, good. The ending of the show is a stepping stone to the opening of season 2 to air in March 2023. Will Dong Eun feel satisfied at the expense of a life, a long stretch of youth waiting for revenge, to gradually hurt each person who tormented her that year? And will the choices and moves of the villains here be dramatic enough for the war between the two factions to climax in the next part? Stay tuned!
3 The Interest of Love
The most anticipated Korean film of 2023 - The Interest of Love. Photo credit: CoiFilm
The Interest of Love - Trailer
Director: Jo Young Min
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Episodes: 16 episodes
Status: Movies in progress
Country: South Korea
Genre: Psychological - Emotional
Cast: Yoo Yeon Seok, Moon Ga Young, Geum Sae Rok, Jung Ga Ram, Moon Tae Yu, Oh Dong Min.
The Interest of Love is adapted from the popular novel, revolving around the story of four characters Ha Sang-so, Ahn so Young, Park Mi Kyung, and Jung Jong Hyun, who are busy with their daily lives in different ways. They think they have some understanding of love and are well organized, but when faced with romantic vibrations, things no longer seem to follow the familiar trajectory they can control.
Ha Sang-so (Yoo Yeon-Seok) pursues a normal life. He believes that happiness is having an unshakable life. Due to the appearance of love, his daily quiet life changes.
An so-Young (Mun Ka-Young) thinks that love doesn't last forever and can go away at any time. She is busy supporting herself in difficult circumstances. She gets excited by a man who suddenly approaches her.
Park Mi-Kyung (Keum Sae-Rok) comes from a wealthy family. She is assertive and quite open about her feelings. When she has someone she likes, she will keep that person by her side no matter what. However, she enters a relationship that does not go as she wants.
Jung Jong-Hyun (Jung Ga-Ram) is studying for an exam to become a police officer. He has a personality that makes him try his best in everything. But he is living in a harsh situation.
4 Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist 2
The most anticipated Korean movie of 2023 - Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist 2. Image source: VieON
Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist 2: Kim Min Jae and Kim Hyang Gi's Impressive Collaboration
Airdate: 11/1/2023
Where To Watch: tvN
Cast: Kim Min-Jae, Kim Hyang-Gi
Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist revolves around Yoo Se Poong, a famous physician in the imperial court who is responsible for taking care of the health of the royal family. However, due to his involvement in a political conspiracy, Yoo Se Poong is expelled from the imperial court and sent to work in the strange village of Gyesu. There, he has a surprise encounter with Seo Eun Woo and Gye Ji Han, who help him find his life's goal of healing villagers.
After the first season received popularity, the team of 3 associates will begin to cure ailments and solve royal mysteries at the palace. Moreover, Yoo Se Poong and Seo Eun Woo's relationship has also changed from mere friendship to romantic feelings.
5 Agency
The most anticipated Korean film of 2023- Agency. Photo credit: KOICINE
Agency (2022) 1st Trailer
Director: Lee Chang Min
Duration: 80 minutes/episode
Episodes: 16 episodes
Status: Movies in progress
Production year: 2023
Country: South Korea
Genre: Psychological - Emotional
Cast: Lee Bo Young, Jo Sung Ha, Son Na Eun, Han Joon Woo, Jeon Hye Jin, Jeon Gook Hwan
The agency tells the story of the advertising industry, where competition is imperative to win expensive contracts. In the drama, Lee Bo Young will take on the role of Go Ah In, an employee who works at one of Korea's top advertising agencies. Her career ambitions made Go Ah In the first female CEO at the company. However, this new position also created new conflicts with other aspiring colleagues.
Counterbalancing Ah In is Choi Chang so, who comes from a completely opposite background to her. He hoped to reach the CEO position, but Go Ah In became his first hurdle. Despite getting the position they wanted, the two always secretly confronted each other.
6 Brain Works
The most anticipated Korean film of 2023 - Brain Works. Image source: Subtle
Trailer Brain Works
- Đạo diễn: Lee Jin Seo
- Thời lượng: 60 phút / tập
- Số tập: 16 Tập
- Tình trạng: Phim đang chiếu
- Năm sản xuất: 2023
- Quốc gia: Hàn Quốc
- Thể loại: Hài Hước, Bí Ẩn - Siêu Nhiên
- Diễn viên: Jung Yong Hwa, Cha Tae Hyun, Kwak Sun Young, Ye Ji Won, Jung Dong Hwan, Woo Hyun
Brain Works là bộ phim Hàn Quốc ra mắt tháng 1/2023 có kịch bản mang yếu tố hài hước, hành động và tội phạm về chủ đề khoa học, tập trung vào quá trình hợp tác giữa hai người đàn ông có tính cách đối lập, nhưng buộc phải cùng nhau giải quyết một vụ án liên quan đến một căn bệnh não hiếm gặp.
Trong phim, Cha Tae Hyun sẽ đảm nhận vai Geum Myung Se, một cảnh sát thường có lời nói và hành động cục cằn nhưng thật ra là một người tốt bụng và chính trực. Còn Jung Yong Hwa (CNBLUE) sẽ đảm nhận vai Shin Ha Ru, một nhà thần kinh học giàu có, tự tin nhưng có vẻ ngoài lạnh lùng.
Brain Works xoay quanh quá trình hợp tác phá án giữa hai người đàn ông có tính cách đối lập nhau: Shin Ha Ru (Jung Yong Hwa) - một nhà khoa học thần kinh lý trí lạnh lùng và Geum Myung Se (Cha Tae Hyun) - một cảnh sát thô lỗ nhưng tốt bụng. Hai người thường xuyên xảy ra mâu thuẫn nhưng buộc phải cùng nhau giải quyết vụ án liên quan đến một căn bệnh não hiếm gặp.
7 Moving
The most anticipated Korean film of 2023- Moving. Image source: Thanh Nien Newspaper
Jo In sung and Han Hyo Joo lead of new drama series
Genre: Fiction
Director: Mo Wan Il
Cast: Han Hyo Joo, Jo In Sung
Country: South Korea
Status: Upcoming movie
Episodes: 20 episodes
Produced by: Studio & New
"Moving" is a 20-episode fiction drama with a production budget of up to 50 billion won (about 41 million USD). Along with the participation of 2 Korean stars, Han Hyo Joo and Jo In Sung, the work produced by Studio & New is expected to be a high success when it airs on Disney+ channel later this year.
The content is adapted from the hit webtoon of famous Korean writer Kang Full, revolving around the growth of a group of students as well as facing the secrets that their parents are trying to hide. Before the official release of the film, "Moving" will release a spin-off version to increase viewers' curiosity.
8 Taxi Driver 2
The most anticipated Korean movie of 2023- Taxi Driver 2. Image source: Cong Luan
Taxi Driver 2 trailer
- Country: South Korea
Director: Park Joon Woo
Genre: Series, Action Movies
Status: Upcoming movie
Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin, Jang Hyuk Jin, Bae Yoo Ra
Part 1 of the very successful Taxi Driver series (released in 2021) tells the story of the group Rainbow Taxi (Rainbow Taxi) dedicated to revenge on victims of harm who cannot get help from the law. Starring as taxi driver Kim Do Gi, Lee Je Hoon became the idol of audiences in Southeast Asian countries.
In June 2022, SBS announced plans to produce Taxi Driver Part 2. The main cast of Lee Je Hoon, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin, Jang Hyuk Jin, and Bae Yoo Ra all returned, as the 5 members of the group Rainbow Taxi.
Taxi Driver is a film about Rainbow Taxi, which provides a "revenge" service – helping its customers get justice when the Korean legal system fails. The "revenge" taxi operates under the leadership of Jang Sung-chul (played by Kim Eui-sung), "luxury" taxi driver Kim Do Ki (played by Lee Je Hoon), personality hacker Go Eun (played by Pyo Ye Jin) and two sassy but brilliant engineers.
9 Arthdal Chronicles 2
The most anticipated Korean movie of 2023- Arthdal Chronicles 2. Image source: NME
Arthdal Chronicles 2 - Trailer
- Director: Kim Kwang Sik
Writers: Lee Joon Gi, Shin Se Kyung, Jang Dong Gun, Kim Ok Bin
Release date: 2023
Country: South Korea
Arthdal Chronicles 2 is an epic Korean drama about heroes who create their own legends in the fantasy land of Arth. Part 2 will tell the story of what happens in Arth about a decade later, when Arthdal succeeds in suppressing the great rebellion of the tribes massacred by Targon. The Agos finally achieved the unification of the 30 tribes under the leadership of Eun Seom after 200 years. Now Ta Gon's Arthdal Kingdom and Eun Seom's Ago Alliance face an inevitable great war.
10 Black Knight
The most anticipated Korean film of 2023- Black Knight. Image source: NhacCuaTui
Black Knight Ver.3
- Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Genre: Sci-fi, dystopia, action
Duration: Updating...
Cast: Kim Woo Bin, Kim Eui Sung, Esom, Kang Yoo Seok, Song Seung Heon
Director: Cho Ui-seok
Netflix release date: 2023
Black Knight is a South Korean drama about a world of air pollution in the year 2071, where people have to depend on gas masks to breathe. Only one percent of humanity survives, and delivery drivers play an important role in this system. The story will revolve around a legendary delivery driver "5-8" with superior fighting skills and a refugee named "Sawol" who always dreams of following in his footsteps.
11 Kill Bok-Soon
The most anticipated Korean film of 2023- Kill Bok-Soon. Image source: Lao Lao newspaper
- Director: Byun Sung Hyun
Starring: Jeon Do Yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, Esom and Koo Kyo-hwan.
Genre: Horror, Drama
Country: South Korea
The thriller, directed by Byun Sung Hyun and starring actress Jeon Do-yeon, will premiere on Netflix in 2023. Single mother Kill Bok Soon is one of the most dangerous assassins in the world thanks to her 100% successful contract murder rate. Bok Soon works for M.K Ent, which is run by the person who taught her, Cha Min Kyo. The couple has always respected each other, but Kill Bok Soon understands that just an early announcement can take everything away from her.
Just before Kill Bok Soon is about to renew his contract, loyalty is tested when Bok Soon engages in a murder or is killed. Ruthlessly active, Bok-soon is a professional killer who finds it difficult to balance work and life, especially with his 15-year-old daughter. Min-gyu becomes the CEO of the company Bok-soon works for. He is the one who taught her all the necessary skills in the profession to make Bok-soon the most feared killer in town. Corporate rivalry, personal relationships, and maintaining a double life are the main themes of this Korean drama.
12 Gyeongseong Creature
The most anticipated Korean film of 2023- Gyeongseong Creature. Image source: Lao Lao newspaper
Gyeongseong Creature, an upcoming Korean drama that will feature Korean megastars
- Episodes: 16
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, History
Duration: Updating...
Cast: Park Seo Joon, Kim Su Hyun, Kim Hae Sook, Han So Hee, Jo Han Chul
Director: Jeong Dong-yun
Netflix release date: 2023
"Gyeongseong Creature" is a thriller series about two protagonists against monstrous creatures born of human greed. The film is set in the spring of 1945, in the city of Gyeongseong, during the era when Japan was ruling Korea, along with the participation of many talented actors. "Gyeongseong Creature" is truly one of the most anticipated 2023 Korean movies on Netflix.
13 Sweet Home 2
The most anticipated Korean movie of 2023- Sweet Home 2. Image source: Báo Mới
Sweet Home 1 Official Trailer
- Director: Lee Eung Bok
Cast: Song Kang, Lee Si Young, Lee Jin Wook, Go Min Si, Park Gyu Young
Country: South Korea
Genre: Horror
Sweet Home 2 is a Korean horror and fantasy film that has received a lot of attention. Part two will continue the story of Hyun so as he escapes from Green Home and is captured by the military. While Sang-wook's burn scar has been healed thanks to the transformation. Stories about how other characters struggle to survive in a world full of monsters will also be clarified in this new season.
14 Can We Be Strangers?
The most anticipated Korean film of 2023- Can We Be Strangers?. Image source: Download.com.vn
Can we be Strangers trailer
Director: Kim Yang-hee
Genre: Law Film, Romance
Cast: Kang So Ra, Jang Seung Jo
Country: South Korea
Can We Be Strangers? (Can we be strangers?) is an upcoming South Korean television series starring Kang So-ra and Jang Seung-jo. It's about the love and maturity of divorce lawyers, for whom divorce is easy but separation is difficult
Can We Be Strangers? is a Korean drama that explores different perspectives on marriage relationships in society, through a couple of famous lawyers, who got married after 10 years of dating and quickly divorced. Now meeting again as colleagues at the same law firm, they both deal with their divorces and look back on their feelings again.
