6 Korean Romance Movies To Binge With Your Besties At A Sleepover

One of the best ways to spend summer break is a sleepover with your besties. Time spent together laughing, stuffing ourselves with comfort food, and… binging epic movies! Especially, romances are the top choice for a friend gathering, so you can together live through the twists and turns of the storyline. Korea has been a master at producing heart-fluttering stories, which still preserve to be iconic.

We thought that you might need some help with choosing the ideal list for your all-nighter movie session. Call up your friends, get the popcorn ready, and secure some tissues - here’s a list of 6 Korean romantic titles that will surely make your night memorable:

 

1. "The Beauty Inside"

When: 2015

Cast: Han HyoJoo, Park SeoJoon, Lee JinWook, Lee DongWook, Seo KangJoon

Summary: A furniture designer wakes up every day in a body of a different person. Despite his misfortunate fate, he ends up falling in love with a woman, who works in the store where his projects are sold.

For: Viewers looking for an unconventional plot.

Why watch: The story proves that love has “many faces”, introducing multiple characters and a unique relationship which utterly immerses you in the turns of events. The movie influences the audience’s reflection on the true meaning of love and the importance of physical appearance in our perception of human beauty.

 

2. "Always"

When: 2011 

Cast: Han HyoJoo, So JiSub

Summary: An emotional story of a blind woman and a man who spent 4 years in prison, whose lives are full of challenges and so is their love.

For: Those in need of encouragement in life.

Why watch: The movie shows the struggle of two lovers in especially tragic positions, making us wonder about the reasonability behind their actions and the weight that love comes with. Their fight against the odds is painful but gives us hope.

 

3. "Tune in for Love"

When: 2019

Cast: Kim GoEun, Jung HaeIn, Park HaeJin, Jung Eugene

Summary: It’s a romance story set in the 90s, that brings two seemingly opposite people together, who continuously get separated and need to find their way back to each other.

For: Viewers wishing to see an unfiltered love story.

Why watch: It’s a mature and true-to-life concept that burns your heart for the misfortune of the characters, wondering when the timing for their love will come. Moreover, the movie is aesthetically pleasing and it does not only concern the cinematography but the chemistry of the lead couple.

 

4. "Love and Leashes"

When: 2021

Cast: Girl's Generation SeoHyun, U-KISS' Jun (Lee JunYoung)

Summary: Two corporate workers commence a contractual relationship, which eventually gets them tangled in reflections and emotions.

For: A group of friends entering their young adulthood.

Why watch: It’s a hot movie that breaks stereotypes and teaches viewers about different forms of intimacy and love. The steamy 19+ concept is only the surface of a complex plot, which analyzes the influence of past experiences and trauma. Moreover, it does not overwhelm the viewers with explicit scenes but focuses on transmitting the feelings of the characters.

 

5. "Be With You"

When: 2018

Cast: Son YeJin, So JiSub, Park SeoJun, Kim HyeonSoo

Summary: On a rainy day a woman, who died a year before, returns without any memory of her family.

For: Viewers who find pleasure in weeping over tragic love stories.

Why watch: It's a story about love, family, death, and reconciling with loss. The movie is a record of the married couple’s youth and their journey to accepting the inevitable fate of death, that tore them apart. Undoubtedly, it’s a real tear-jerker, which makes you gush over the couple’s heartwarming interactions, but in the end, leaves you heartbroken for their tragedy. 

 

6. "The Classic"

When: 2003

Cast: Son YeJin, Cho SeungWoo, Jo InSung

Summary: A student finds a diary of her mother, which records her romantic college life.

For: Admirers of old, cliché romance.

Why watch: As the name suggests, the movie is a genuine classic of Korean romance. A college love triangle - 2 best friends in love with the same boy - a well-known, yet so compelling storyline. The movie is full of cheesy scenes, humorous lines, and a melodramatic atmosphere which makes it impossible to omit.