4 Underrated Korean Films To Watch This Holiday: ‘New Year Blues,’ ‘Josée,’ More
What better way to enjoy the family time this holiday season than by lounging with a warm cup of choco and checking out heartwarming Korean films?
To make the most out of the Christmastime, here are four lovely recommendations that anyone can enjoy from the fantasy film "Woo Joo's Christmas" to the romance film "A Year End Medley." Read on to know more.
'Woo Joo's Christmas'
Released in 2016, the fantasy drama film "Woo Joo's Christmas" stars veteran actress Kim Ji Soo.
It depicts the story of a young woman who opens a cafe and meets women who share the same name and lives as her.
With this, the three of them bond together during the festive season, finding comfort and resonance from each other.
"Woo Joo's Christmas" is a family film that will leave viewers with a warm and fuzzy feeling. Catch it now on Viu.
'Josée'
Starring Han Ji Min and Nam Joo Hyuk, the 2020 film "Josée" offers a warmth like no other.
The film follows the journey of a college student Young Seok who meets Josée, a woman who has a physical disability and a unique perspective in life.
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"Josée" not only explores the themes of compassion and understanding, but it also opens the viewers' eyes about the transformative power of love.
In case you haven't seen it yet, "Josée" is now streaming on Viki so make sure to check it out this Christmas.
'New Year Blues'
To wash the holiday blues this 2023, the 2021 rom-com film "New Year Blues" is a perfect film to check out.
It stars Yoo Teo, Yoo In Na and Lee Yeon Hee, and it follows the rollercoaster lives of different individuals who get entangled by connections as they navigate their lives.
They also face the realistic challenges of relationships, failures and self-doubt as they welcome the New Year.
"New Year Blues" is a humorous yet realistic depiction of lost people in the middle of the holiday season. Check it out on Netflix now.
'A Year-End Medley'
Last but not the list is the star-studded 2021 film "A Year-End Medley" with Han Ji Min, Lee Dong Wook, Kang Ha Neul, Girls' Generation's Yoona and more.
The film focuses on the lives of guests and workers who meet at Hotel Emross during the New Year holidays, sharing their own nostalgic stories, relationships and memorable experiences.
It tackles the different kinds of romance and bond of people from themselves, their families, loved ones and partners. If you haven't seen it yet, make sure to check it out this New Year on Viu.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
