10 Latest Heartbreaking Korean Movies

At 40, Woo Seok is the main support for his family. He works as a stuntman, although he once dreamed of being a famous actor. Unfortunately, facial scars prevent him from becoming a leading actor.

One day, Woo Seok saved an elderly monk from being hit by a car and bought five amulets from him. To his surprise, one amulet transported him back to 1997, during his high school days.

Caught between shock and excitement, Woo Seok vows to change his future. He plans to focus on his studies and pursue his acting career. He even avoids Ji-Min, his future wife, because an accident involving her left him with the scar on his face.

This supernatural drama was directed by Shin Seung Hoon and features a cast of mostly young actors, including Koo Jun Hoe from the idol group IKON.

Eun Soo (Kim Ji Hoon) and Eun Ha (Lee Shi Ah) are lovers who share a deep passion for music. They both work for a top music production company. At the height of their careers, they decide to leave the company to pursue their dreams as musicians.

Together with their close friend, Dong Eun (Yoon Je Moon), they form a band called EunHaSoo, which sounds like "eunhasu" (the magic rhyme in Korean). However, the path to becoming successful musicians is filled with struggles and challenges.

Their journey takes a difficult turn when Dong Eun uses their money for a fraudulent investment. Eun Soo and Eun Ha are furious but really wanted to recover their losses. They sell some of their instruments to get back the money. What kind of journey will they face as they strive to succeed as musicians?

Park Jin Gi (Ji Dae Han) is a washed-up film star whose glory days are behind him. Jin Gi doesn't want his career to fade away completely; he wants to keep his name known in the entertainment world, especially in films.

One day, he decides to produce a movie. This requires investors, so Jin Gi heads to Busan to try his luck. Unfortunately, his efforts end in disaster. He even gets kicked out of his house for not paying rent and is forced to live with his father-in-law, who has dementia.

Feeling down, Jin Gi tries to bounce back. His efforts lead him to meet a new singer named Do Pil (Lee Hyuk), who is also pursuing a career. Sharing the same goal, Jin Gi and Do Pil work together to achieve their dreams while taking care of Jin Gi's father-in-law, hoping to keep him healthy and see their success.

Director Kim Deok Min adapted the American film Dog Days into a South Korean version with the same title. This omnibus film tells the story of several people who are connected by a star's pet dog, which brings color to each character's life.

Min Seo (Youn Yuh Jung) is a famous architect who lives alone with her pet dog, Wanda. When Wanda disappears, Min Seo panics. She gets help from a courier named Jin Woo (Tang Jun Sang) to search for Wanda.

After a long search, Wanda is found by Min Seo's neighbor's daughter, Ji Yu (Yoon Chae Na). The dog helps Min Seo meet many new people she had never really noticed before.

Besides Jin Woo and Ji Yu, Min Seo is also helped by a veterinarian, Ji Yeong (Kim Seo Hyung), to check Wanda's health. Thanks to her dog, Min Seo no longer lives alone.

Mixing action, drama, and comedy, this film captures the wild journey of a woman who falls victim to a phishing scam.

Deok Hee never expected her life to turn upside down when she lost a large sum of money to a voice scam. Though devastated, she refused to give up. Deok Hee sets out to track down the scammers who stole her money.

During her mission, Deok Hee teams up with Jae Min (Gong Myung), a mysterious young man linked to the scammers but who wants to help her. She also joins Bon Rim (Yum Hye-Ran), her best friend from work, and Sook Ja (Jang Yoon-Ju), another scam victim.

Together, they form an unconventional and daring team, set on taking down the voice scam network and bringing the criminals to justice.

Jung Gu (Ryu Seung Ryong) is a famous baseball player. He is married to a beautiful woman named Nam Mi (Ha Ji Won), making them the most famous celebrity couple. Their marriage is very happy, even though they have no children.

Their marriage falters when a girl named Dong Joo (Kim Shi Ah) enters their lives. Soon, Jung Gu and Nam Mi's relationship crumbles, and they end up living separately. After seven years without contact, Nam Mi and Dong Joo receive bad news.

Jung Gu is involved in the death of a high school girl. Despite not being in touch with Jung Gu, Nam Mi tries to find out what happened to her ex-husband. Dong Joo does the same. Who will be able to help Jung Gu out of this trouble?

Our Season (original title 3 Vacation Days) is a South Korean drama film that tells the story of a magical moment between a mother and her lonely daughter. Directed by Yook Sang Hyo, this heartfelt story was a big hit in the South Korean film market and achieved great success in theaters.

Bok Ja (Kim Hae Sook) is a single mother to her daughter, Jin Joo (Shi Min A). They run a food stall to make a living. Despite being on their own, they were very happy. But one day, Bok Ja passed away, leaving her daughter alone.

Jin Joo grieved for a long time but knew she had to move on. When her longing became too much, Bok Ja suddenly returned from heaven to be with her daughter again, but only for 3 days. Jin Joo quickly makes the most of this precious time with her mother before having to say goodbye again.

It's Okay! is a South Korean drama film that was selected to be screened at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival and won several awards. The story focuses on a girl named In Yeong (Lee Ree), who has a tough life for her age.

When she was a teenager and still needed her parents, both of them died, leaving her to live alone. Despite the hardship, In Yeong stays enthusiastic and cheerful, refusing to let sadness take over her life.

At one point, she's kicked out from her house for not paying rent for a long time. With no place to stay, In Yeong, who is a professional dancer, decides to live in the basement of an art building. From then on, In Yeong's life changes drastically; she really tries to improve her situation. Will In Yeong's efforts be successful?

How fun would it be if we could stay in touch with our childhood friends until we're old and grey? This is what director Kim Yong Gyun shows in his latest film, Picnic. The story involves three grandparents who want to spend their final years with close friends.

Eun Sim (Na Moon Hae) is an 80-year-old woman in good health. But lately, she has been dreaming of her late mother. Eun Sim knows her time in this world is limited and doesn't want to spend it just sitting around. She wants to enjoy life.

Eun Sim returns to her village after 60 years of not visiting. There, she reunites with her childhood friend, Geum Soon (Kim Young Ok). She also meets her first love, Tae Ho (Park Geun Hyung). Eun Sim chooses to spend her remaining time with her childhood friends and live the rest of her life with them.