In recent years, Korean cinema has gained international popularity with movies like Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ and Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Train To Busan’, with its captivating storytelling and unique perspectives resonating across global audiences. Among its many genres, Korean fantasy movies stand out for their narratives, rich cultural elements, and of course stunning visual effects. Korean fantasy movies have left a deep mark on every cinema lover's heart so here’s a list of some of the must-watch Korean fantasy movies that you must watch and add to your watchlist if you still haven’t:
5 Must-Watch Korean Fantasy Movies
1. ‘A Werewolf Boy’
‘A Werewolf Boy’ stars South Korea's top actors Song Joong-ki and Park Bo-young in the lead roles. ‘A Werewolf Boy’ is a beautiful love story about two individuals, a dangerous werewolf boy and a lonely girl, who isolated herself from the rest of the world. According to Netflix, the movie synopsis states that “After moving to the country to cope with illness, a city girl befriends a mute boy who appears to have literally been raised by wolves.” After its theatrical release on October 31, 2012, the movie became a box office hit and became one of the most successful Korean movies as well, as per the Korean Media reports.
IMDb rating: 7.2/10
Where to watch: Netflix
2. ‘The Magician’
‘The Magician’ is also known as ‘Joseon Magician’. It is one of South Korea's best period fantasy movies that every cinema lover must watch. The movie is about a magician living in the Joseon Dynasty and having a risky relationship with a girl who can do anything for her. According to IMDb, ‘The Magician’ movie plot is, “During the Joseon dynasty in Korea, the princess travels to the Qing to have a beneficial marriage. On her journey to the Qing, she meets and falls in love with a magician.” The movie stars Yoo Seung-ho, Go Ara, and Kwak Do-won in the lead roles.
IMDb rating: 5.9/10
Where to watch: Prime Video
3. ‘Be With You’
Another Korean fantasy movie that you must watch is ‘Be With You’ starring So Ji-sub and Son Ye-jin in the lead role. It is a remake of the Japanese movie of the same name that was released in 2004. As per Soompi's report, “ ‘Be With You’ became Korea’s best-performing movie released in March 2018. The movie managed to record 99,716 moviegoers on March 19, the start of the second week of its run, which is higher than the 89,757 moviegoers from its premiere on March 14, 2018.”
IMDb rating: 7.7/10
Where to watch: Prime Video
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4. ‘Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds’
If you are someone who loves action and drama. ‘Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds’ is based on the webtoon series by Joo Ho-min. The story follows a firefighter who dies in the line of duty and must navigate the afterlife with the help of three grim reapers. The movie stars Ha Jung-woo, Cha Tae-hyun, Ju Ji-hoon, and Kim Hyang-gi in the lead roles. The movie is known for its elaborate visual effects and its exploration of themes such as justice, and the afterlife
IMDb rating: 7.2/10
Where to watch: Netflix
5. ‘Will You Be There?’
The next one is a Korean romance fantasy movie, ‘Will You Be There?’ starring Kim Yoon-seok, Byun Yo-han, and Chae Seo-jin in the lead roles that you must add to your watchlist. This fantasy drama movie is based on the French novel, ‘Seras-tu là?’, by Guillaume Musso. The plot of this movie revolves around, “A surgeon (Kim Yun-Seok) doesn't have much time left due to a serious illness. His wish is to see his girlfriend who died in an accident 30 years ago. The surgeon gets 10 pills from a mysterious old man. The 10 pills allow him to travel in time to the past”, as per IMDb.
IMDb rating: 7/10
Where to watch: Netflix
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