South Korean culture has become increasingly popular in the last few decades. The Korean Wave has brought Korean music, Korean TV shows, and Korean cinema to an international audience, captivating viewers worldwide.
Multiple factors are behind the success of Korean cinema’s success worldwide, starting with the government’s strategic efforts to invest in the development of Korean culture to the geopolitics of Asia. South Korea has been promoting the works of artists for decades to ensure that TV, music, and cinema will reach viewers all over the world.
Furthermore, Korean cinema is authentic but doesn’t restrict itself to one particular genre. There is something for everyone as it covers all movie genres, from romantic comedies to social commentaries.
The ability to speak about common problems but with its own style of storytelling is appealing to audiences. The narratives are often so captivating that viewers can easily spend hours binge-watching Korean series or movies.
Here’s a list of Korean movies free to watch on UVOtv.
5 Movies for Those Who Love Korean Movies
1. Treeless Mountain
#Drama #Award-winning
Written and directed by So Yong Kim, the “Treeless Mountain” tells the story of a seve-year-old Jin and her younger sister Bin. When their mother leaves to search for their estranged father, she promises to return once their piggy bank is full.
The sisters are left in the care of their aunt, counting the days and coins. However, when the piggy bank is finally full, their mother is still nowhere to be found, leaving their fate in the hands of their aunt.
This meditative and thought-provoking film explores the importance of family bonds with quiet grace.
2. A Trip with Friends
#Comedy
“A Trip with Friends” is directed by Changgyun Kim. Three girls escape a cold winter in Seoul and travel to Thailand, in search for an infinite summer. They explore the surroundings and share their life experiences. At some point they all see a dream about their professor of Arts – leading to some awkward and humorous situations.
3. Our Body
#Drama #Award-winning
Our Body is a debut feature movie written and directed by Han Ka-ram. The narrative centers on a young woman who has trouble finding her purpose in life. One day, she meets a determined runner moving with harmony and grace. She feels fascinated and keeps returning to the spot hoping to meet the runner again.
This movie elegantly exploring female identity received critical acclaim.
4. The Box
#Music #Drama
The film was directed by Yang Jung-woong. It is a road movie showing the beauty and tenderness of the young musician world. The film follows a singer and a music producer as they embark on a journey across the country.
Along the way, the soundtrack features popular songs by artists such as Coldplay, Chet Baker, Billie Eilish, and more, adding an emotional depth to the story.
5. Hymn to Love
#Drama #Romance
“Hymn to Love” directed by Sunghwan Kim tells a complex love story of four people: a woman with a past, a man who praises God, and a couple of a beautiful wife and her novelist husband. The narrative is full of feelings and secrets, captivating viewer’s attention from the very beginning.