5 Classic Korean Romance Films to Watch This Month of Love: ‘Innocent Steps,’ More [Updated 2023]
The time of the year has come again! February is now here, filling the air with romance, butterflies and love.
What better way to spend Valentine's Day than by watching the best Korean films of all time? Here are the classic Korean films you must watch this month of love!
1. 'Temptation of Wolves'
Like many other teen romances, "Temptation of Wolves" follows the typical heart-fluttering love triangle between three good-looking characters.
'Temptation of Wolves'
It depicts the story of Jung Han Jung (Lee Chung Ah), an orphan girl who moves downtown, and the two handsome boys Hae Won (Jo Han Sun) and Tae Sung (Kang Dong Won) who both fall in love with her.
To movie enthusiasts and rom-com junkies, this film has the best elements of the genre-sharing an umbrella under the pouring rain, secrets to unravel and the usual childhood love story trope!
"Temptation of Wolves" is a heartfelt and beautiful love story that can be enjoyed by the whole family, friends and loved ones.
2. 'Innocent Steps'
Moon Geun Young and Park Gun Hyung's "Innocent Steps" is an oldie but a goodie!
'Innocent Steps'
The classic film follows the story of a young Chinese girl who travels to Korea in the guise of her sister to learn how to dance. In order to stay in the country, she needs to pretend to be married to a Korean man who is a former ballroom dancer.
It's a tickling love story between strangers who pretend to be in love with each other, not knowing that they finally fell for real.
"Innocent Steps" is an incredibly slow yet sweet journey to love.
3. 'My Love, My Bride'
Shin Min Ah and Jo Jung Suk's megahit romance film "My Love, My Bride" doesn't look romantic at first glance at all.
'My Love, My Bride'
"My Love, My Bride" depicts the harsh realities of married life. Unlike many other Korean films, the story doesn't start out fun and flirty, instead it skips over the early romance spiel between couples.
As the two characters feel unappreciated by one another, they become dangerously close to cheating. But despite the imperfect fairytale love story of the film, it makes viewers appreciate relationships, people and sacrifices more.
"My Love, My Bride" just makes you want to fall in love again and again.
4. 'Always'
So Ji Sub and Han Hyo Joo combine one another's acting skills in the popular romance film "Always."
The film stars So Ji Sub as Cheol Min, a parking lot attendant who falls head over heels for Jung Hwa (Han Hyo Joo), a sweet girl who is blind.
Some viewers might find the film "boring" but unlike other films, "Always" is purely about the progression of a relationship. It talks about the misunderstandings, reconciliations and dramatic struggles of couples.
"Always" is without a doubt a convincing film that will make any viewer swoon with affection.
5. 'The Classic'
Rom-com queen Son Ye Jin and Korean heartthrob Jo In Sung promise a great romance story through the film "The Classic."
'The Classic'
The film tells the story of a love that is lost and once found again, a challenged relationship told through the memoirs of the female lead (played by Son Ye Jin), which is read by her daughter (also played by Son Ye Jin).
The title lives up to its name as it's a Korean classic movie that everyone should watch at least once in their life.
"The Classic" is a masterpiece that absolutely inspired many Korean films in today's generation.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
