[OFFICIAL] K-Drama / K-Movie Recommendation Thread

[freakinmoos]

i'm looking for a drama like kill me heal me. one with the same amount of funny/dramatic moments

[pollute]

Anyone know a series or movie that's more mellow? Nothing too dark or dramatic.

[weakai]

nobody answers this thread, I think, but I'll try anyway...

can someone recommend me a new drama (from 2011-2015) where nobody dies? hahah I'm kinda traumatized by these things.

the genre doesn't matter. I'd really appreciate any recommendation.  :) thanks!

[Loveforever77]

Missing Noir M! Really detailed and well written criminal drama! Thoguh it didn't gain that much attention...

[mskpopfan]

It is so hard to watch a film/drama that doesn't involve romance, very unique to Korean comedy, and cliche story lines. I feel like there aren't many options available once you watched the typical recommendations. I enjoy watching adventure/crime/suspense/drama/intellectual or cerebral mind play.

this is kinda a late reply but i just happened to cross this post :lol:

 

I really enjoyed Ghost and I'd recommend it if you want to watch something without romance. they focused more on the actual crime/suspense and it's one of my favorite kdramas. another one is Nine Times Time Travel. This involved romance but not too much and I thought it had a nice balance because it had more to do with the actual main character and his problem. 

 

oh and i'm watching hidden identity right now which I think is great so far. no romance involved, just a lot of action~ 

 

Anyone know a series or movie that's more mellow? Nothing too dark or dramatic.

49 days is a melodrama. i liked it and some parts were definitely a tearjerker. i'm not sure if pinnochio would be considered more mellow, but i thought that had a nice mix of comedy & serious moments. another one is school 2013, it talks about a group of high school students each with a different story and i thought it was relatable. i recommend this if you haven't seen it yet 

 

nobody answers this thread, I think, but I'll try anyway...

can someone recommend me a new drama (from 2011-2015) where nobody dies? hahah I'm kinda traumatized by these things.

the genre doesn't matter. I'd really appreciate any recommendation.  :) thanks!

have you seen marriage not dating? it's a romcom and i thought it was a really fun drama 

Edited July 30, 2015 by mskpopfan

[Ri Ahn]

My favorite drama:

 

-Bridal Mask (a bit dark with historical background.THE MASTERPIECE OF ALL MASTERPIECE)

-Hong Gil Dong (So good ! sad but great !)

- Kill me Heal me (Rom-com)

-It's okay it's love (rom-com. Wrecked my soul AMAZING)

-God's gift (thriller, so cute too, good drama)

-Cruel city ( a dark drama. WONDERFUL Jung kyung ho :rlytearpls: )

-Secret Love (Melodrama. Perfect acting !!)

-Tree of Heaven (too sad. not for weak heart but Shin Hye unnie was too good)

-City Hunter (thriller, action drama a bit sad for me)

[viddy]

Some recent Korean movies I've enjoyed are:

 

Socialphobia (interesting Korean indie film about social media and online bullying)

 

Gangnam Blues (crime starring Lee Min Ho who is surprisingly convincing as a low level gangster)

 

Big Match (Ridiculous but funny action movie where an MMA fighter if forced to participate in missions. It feels almost like the progression in a video game. BoA is also in this movie and portrays an ex-boxer)

 

A Hard Day (thriller/crime movie about a detective involved in a hit and run and his attempts to cover it up)

 

The Fake (a uniquely Korean animated film with corrupt or unlikeable characters in a drama set in the countryside)

 

The Satellite Girl & Milk Cow (Another Korean animated film that visually looks like Japanese anime but has its own sense of weirdness. It can be pretty funny)

 

How to use Guys with Secret Tips (horrible looking posters and trailers but in actuality a very funny rom com)

 

Confession of Murder (Thriller/Action that uses the statute of limitations on murder conviction to set up an intriguing story)

 

Masquerade (Period piece about a king who's temporarily replaced by peasant who looks like him, both played by Lee Byung Hun)

 

Architecture 101 (Seemingly typical but still a pretty good romantic movie with Suzy and Lee Je Hoon, coming of age set in the 90s so there's definitely some nostalgia factor)

 

Brief spoiler free reviews

https://filmbeats.wordpress.com/tag/south-korea/

 

More detailed korean film reviews

http://www.koreanfilm.org/

Edited August 2, 2015 by viddy

[ayamjjeje]

You can list all the movies/dramas you highly recommend here. Also, if you're looking for a certain genre/type, you can ask here too. :)

 

 

My recommendation (movies):

 

Maundy Thursday/Our Happy Time

Temptation of Wolves

Secret Reunion

Always/Only You

Masquerade

Sunny

26 Years

Hello Ghost

Speedy Scandal

Champ

The Thieves

which of these has zero or less provocative scenes? pls, I don't want to watch bed scene or smth

[mytala]

which of these has zero or less provocative scenes? pls, I don't want to watch bed scene or smth

 

Sunny (2011), Hello Ghost, Champ, and Speedy Scandal are all family-friendly. :)

[ayamjjeje]

thanks :D

[kpopfanboi]

Still pretty new to K-Drama so I would definitely love recommendations. I just finished watching You Who Came from the Stars and I loved it, so I am looking to fill that void  :rlytearpls:

 

So far I have only watched: 
Dream High

Reply 1997

You Who Came from the Stars

 

I enjoy Rom-Coms (but others are fine) that have good dynamic between the leads and an entertaining supporting cast. Any recommendations?

[silverlining]

Still pretty new to K-Drama so I would definitely love recommendations. I just finished watching You Who Came from the Stars and I loved it, so I am looking to fill that void  :rlytearpls:

 

So far I have only watched: 
Dream High

Reply 1997

You Who Came from the Stars

 

I enjoy Rom-Coms (but others are fine) that have good dynamic between the leads and an entertaining supporting cast. Any recommendations?

One that I like that is currently airing is The Time I Loved You/The Time We Were Not In Love.

[Reiz]

I dont know if I can recommend this now bcus Im still at ep 11, but now I understand why My Daughter Seoyoung was the best drama in 2012-2013, rating wise. Episode 10 pierced me so much that I need to take a break for a moment before continue to ep 11, lol.

I got a really mixed feelings when watching this. I feel like I want to slap the female lead, but I also feel like crying for her at the same time.

Edited August 23, 2015 by Reiz

[Truth_hurts]

Lovers in Paris
Winter Sonata
My Love Patzzi
Full House
Princess Hours
Only You
Which Star Are You From?/What Planet Are You From?
My Lovely Sam Soon
My Sassy Girl
Sweet 18
Whispering Corridors
ll mare
Ghost
God's Quiz season 1-4
Special Affairs Team TEN 1-2
Three Days
Healer
Missing Noir M
The Gifted Hands/Psychometry

[Sailor Mars]

Can anyone recommend some super sad dramas or movies? With death in it preferably or depression idk seriously sad stuff. I'm not weird I just like sad movies or shows

[silverlining]

Can anyone recommend some super sad dramas or movies? With death in it preferably or depression idk seriously sad stuff. I'm not weird I just like sad movies or shows

More than blue. 

[Sailor Mars]

More than blue.

Thanks!!

[The Real Ahjussi]

Some recent Korean movies I've enjoyed are:

 

Socialphobia (interesting Korean indie film about social media and online bullying)

 

Gangnam Blues (crime starring Lee Min Ho who is surprisingly convincing as a low level gangster)

 

Big Match (Ridiculous but funny action movie where an MMA fighter if forced to participate in missions. It feels almost like the progression in a video game. BoA is also in this movie and portrays an ex-boxer)

 

A Hard Day (thriller/crime movie about a detective involved in a hit and run and his attempts to cover it up)

 

The Fake (a uniquely Korean animated film with corrupt or unlikeable characters in a drama set in the countryside)

 

The Satellite Girl & Milk Cow (Another Korean animated film that visually looks like Japanese anime but has its own sense of weirdness. It can be pretty funny)

 

How to use Guys with Secret Tips (horrible looking posters and trailers but in actuality a very funny rom com)

 

Confession of Murder (Thriller/Action that uses the statute of limitations on murder conviction to set up an intriguing story)

 

Masquerade (Period piece about a king who's temporarily replaced by peasant who looks like him, both played by Lee Byung Hun)

 

Architecture 101 (Seemingly typical but still a pretty good romantic movie with Suzy and Lee Je Hoon, coming of age set in the 90s so there's definitely some nostalgia factor)

 

Brief spoiler free reviews

https://filmbeats.wordpress.com/tag/south-korea/

 

More detailed korean film reviews

http://www.koreanfilm.org/

can i ask if where did you watch socialphobia with eng subs??thanks

[andromeda-the-galaxy]

dramas

 

goong/princess hours (rom/com)

winter sonata (melo/rom)

memories in bali (melo/rom)

A love to kill (melo/rom)

save the last dance for me (rom/drama)

Wonderful life (family/rom/drama/comedy)

Snow White: Taste Sweet Love (rom/comedy)

Couple or Trouble (rom/com)

 

movies 

 

sassy girl

windsstruck

classic

duelist

[youngjiddle]

If you're a fan of idols who are also actors I recommend
Please Remember Princess for Infinite (Sungyeol) fans.
Hi School Love On has Sungyeol, woohyun and Baek Seung Heon in it.
Reply 1997 for Hoya fans.
Monstar for Beast (Junhyung) or BTOB fans.
My Friend Is Still Alive has Kikwang in it, and he's really good with crying scenes.
Let's Eat 1 has Dujun and Feeldog, plus the eating scenes are amazeballs!

Hi School Love On has to be the worst drama I have ever seen, stay away imo.

[bucopandan]

Is yongpal a good drama? my friend has been bugging me to watch it but im having second thoughts because of its controversy..

 

and oh are there any angst-filled dramas lately? :>

[Choco dani]

The latest I watched...  "I remember you", "Second times twenty years old", "Hello my teacher", "Two Outs in the Ninth Inning"   

 

I can recommend all of these so much.. Second times twenty years old hasn't ended yet, but I hope nothing will go wrong, because it has been great so far. :ahmagah:

[TTXFYoung]

Hello everyone,

 

Hope you could give Forever Young a try, this is a very cute idol drama, a collaboration between CJ E&M Korea and VTV Vietnam...

 

I just created a thread about it :

 

http://onehallyu.com/topic/226875-drama-2015-forever-young-%EC%98%A4%EB%8A%98%EB%8F%84-%EC%B2%AD%EC%B6%98-engsub-ep-12-co-produced-by-korea-vietnam-idol-drama/

 

Really hope more friends would enjoy it as much I we do...

[Nini Bear]

hello i've been out of the korean world for a while and i really feel like watching a newer movie/drama but i didn't really follow anything  :horror:

 

so can some of you recommend me some? ~ i like historical and crime thingy's and i really enjoyed drama's like reply 1997 (who didn't) and gapdong etc. but movies are also very welcome  :chu:

[The Real Ahjussi]

hello i've been out of the korean world for a while and i really feel like watching a newer movie/drama but i didn't really follow anything  :horror:

 

so can some of you recommend me some? ~ i like historical and crime thingy's and i really enjoyed drama's like reply 1997 (who didn't) and gapdong etc. but movies are also very welcome  :chu:

perfect proposal..its not a love story btw