14 Recommended Korean Romantic Comedy Films, Guaranteed to Make You Laugh and Feel Emotional

Kapanlagi.com - Film is a form of entertainment that is sought after by people who enjoy watching, especially romantic comedy genres. Compared to dramas or series that consist of many episodes, romantic comedy film recommendations are more popular. This is because viewers only need a few hours to finish watching it.

This romantic comedy film recommendation is suitable for those of you who actually like watching Korean dramas, but don't have much time. By watching films in this list, you can feel emotional and laugh at the same time.

A romantic story alone can be a fun source of entertainment, especially when combined with comedy or silly behavior from the characters. Now, instead of being curious, let's directly see the complete recommendations for Korean romantic comedy films in the following information.

1. MY SASSY GIRL (2001)

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MY SASSY GIRL can be said as a recommendation for a comedy film that should not be missed. This film was a huge success and was remade in various countries. The story begins with a character named Kyun Woo (Cha Tae-hyun) who falls in love with a cold-hearted girl played by Jun Ji-hyun. He is willing to do anything to capture the attention of the girl he loves.

On his birthday, Kyun Woo takes the girl to a park with the intention of surprising her. Unfortunately, they encounter a soldier who is on the run from training. In the end, they both become hostages. The story in this film is still relevant if you want to watch it today.

2. SCANDAL MAKERS (2008)

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The film SCANDAL MAKERS tells the story of a former idol named Nam Hyeon-soo (Cha Tae-hyun) who is around 30 years old. He works as a radio DJ. Suddenly, a young woman comes claiming to be Nam Hyeon-soo's daughter. Not only that, but she also brings a child who is his grandchild.

Of course, Hyeon-soo cannot accept the fact that he already has a 22-year-old daughter and a 7-year-old grandchild. However, a DNA test proves that the claim is true. They end up living together. There are many funny scenes that will make you laugh. If you like family stories, this comedy film is a recommended choice.

3. MY P.S. PARTNER (2012)

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Starting from a wrong number phone call, the story in the film MY P.S. PARTNER begins. Hyun-seung (Ji Sung) receives an erotic wrong number phone call from a woman named Yoon-jung. At that time, Hyun-seung was heartbroken because he found out that his ex-girlfriend was in a relationship with another man.

However, Hyun-seung's life slowly changes. The communication that started from a wrong number continues. They decide to meet. After that, funny stories color their days. Not to mention the presence of their friends who have silly characteristics typical of young people's naughty image.

The ending of this film is also biting. Their romance ends because Yoon-jung decides to get married. Hyun-seung takes a bold step to come and sing a song that makes the guests stunned. What kind of song is it? Just watch this romantic comedy film recommendation!

4. SECRETLY GREATLY (2013)

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The next comedy film recommendation will be suitable for fans of actor Kim Soo Hyun. In the film SECRETLY GREATLY, he plays Won Ryu Hwan, an agent from the special forces of North Korea. This character is said to have the ability to speak five languages. When assigned to spy in South Korea, Won Ryu-hwan suddenly faints and is helped by an old woman.

That old woman is the one who later gives him a place to live and work. While living in South Korea, he uses the name Bang Dong-gu, a mentally disabled young man. After that, all of his antics are portrayed as a comical figure. You will laugh a lot every time you see his silliness.

5. TWENTY (2015)

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Film TWENTY tells the story of the lives and romances of college students. You will find surprises in the story of three 20-year-old men facing a life full of misfortunes. These three men are Chi Ho (Kim Woo Bin), Kyung Jae (Kang Ha Neul), and Dong Woo (Lee Jun Ho). Each of them has their own character.

Chi Hoo is a student who just wants to have fun, but in reality, he works and lives as he pleases. Meanwhile, Kyung Jae is a diligent student with clear goals, working as an employee in a company. Lastly, Dong Woo is someone who is forced to give up his dreams because his family went bankrupt.

The story of these young men will make you laugh. If you are ready, go ahead and watch this recommended comedy film.

6. EXIT (2019)

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The film EXIT has a duration of 1 hour 40 minutes. The focus of the story in this film is the struggle of people in facing a spreading toxic gas disaster throughout the city. The main character in this film is named Yong-nam (Jo Jung-suk) who still lives with his parents. This single man has a hobby of rock climbing.

Another character named Eui-joo (YoonA) is an assistant manager in a restaurant who has a better life than Yong-nam. However, they both meet in a rock climbing club. They are brought together in a quite serious situation when Yong-nam celebrates his mother's 70th birthday. That's when the toxic gas spreads.

This situation makes the two characters, who both have a hobby of rock climbing, compete in stamina in running and climbing buildings. In addition to the tense situation, you will also get many humorous moments in this recommended romantic comedy film.

7. EXTREME JOB (2019)

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If you are looking for a comedy film recommendation that tells the story of a character's job as a detective, the film EXTREME JOB is the answer. This film has a funny story about the lives of the detectives.

The character in this film is named Captain KO, who is a retired police officer and chooses to open a fried chicken restaurant. However, there is another thing that confuses him, which is the consideration of continuing the case or staying in business to make a lot of money.

You will find funny stories from the extremely silly team members, such as Detective Jang who has a super grumpy nature, annoying Detective Ma, and the cool Young Ho.

8. SWEET AND SOUR (2021)

Next, there is a recommendation for a romantic comedy film from Korea titled SWEET AND SOUR. In general, this film tells the story of a love triangle experienced by Jang-hyuk. Initially, Jang-hyuk was in a romantic relationship with Jung Da-eun, who works as a nurse. Their romance is depicted so strongly.

However, everything starts to change when Jang-hyuk is transferred and has to compete with a female colleague named Han Bo-yeong. In the competitive world of work that requires them to work on the same project, love begins to grow. Meanwhile, Jung Da-eun, who is pregnant and bearing heartache, starts to find love in a patient at the hospital. The plot in this film is quite unique and surprising. It is definitely worth watching.

9. LOVE AND LEASHES (2022)

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When it comes to romantic comedy film recommendations from Korea, there is a new one titled LOVE AND LEASHES. In general, this drama revolves around the idea of sexual fantasies of its characters. Their relationship starts when they work in the same company. It is told that Ji-woo has feelings for her coworker, Jung Ji-hoo. One day, their packages get mixed up due to similar names.

One of the packages turns out to contain BDSM equipment. After finding out about it, their relationship becomes closer. Although they are both interested, they decide to become a couple bound by a contract for only 3 months. There will be many hilarities that you will witness in this film.

10. LOVE FORECAST (2015)

The next recommended romantic comedy film from Korea is titled LOVE FORECAST. The character in this film is named Kim Hyun-woo. She is a weather reporter known for her beauty and gracefulness on television. However, in reality, she is a heavy drinker and often curses outside of work hours.

One day, Hyun-woo meets Kang Joon-soo, who has secretly liked her for a long time. Joon-soo is an elementary school teacher who is polite and tends to lack confidence when meeting someone he likes. These contrasting traits become the path for them to complement each other.

11. CRAZY ROMANCE (2019)

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Since seeing the title, you may have imagined what kind of craziness is presented by this recommendation of a Korean romantic comedy film. Yes, CRAZY ROMANCE tells the story of two characters named Jae-hoon and Sun-young. They are brought together by almost the same fate.

Jae-hoon was dumped by his fiancee a month ago. He still can't forget his ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, Sun-young has just broken up with her cheating boyfriend. They end up in a hilarious relationship and eventually fall in love with each other.

12. WONDERFUL NIGHTMARE (2015)

The character in the film WONDERFUL NIGHTMARE is a successful single lawyer named Lee Yeon-woo (Uhm Jung-hwa). She achieved success from handling important cases. However, one day she gets into an accident and falls into a coma.

In that state, she wakes up and learns the fact that the angel of death made a mistake. It should have been not her who died, but an old woman who also had a similar name to hers. She is then brought back to life as a housewife. She undergoes a drastic change from being a lawyer to someone who has to take care of the household. This story definitely deserves to be on the list of recommended Korean comedy films that you shouldn't miss.

13. MOOD OF THE DAY (2016)

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If you are looking for a recommendation for a romantic comedy Korean film, MOOD OF THE DAY might be the answer. This film tells the story of a talented former soccer player named Kim Jae-hyun. Now, he works as a sports manager.

One day, he goes to Busan to convince a soccer player who will be sent abroad. On the way, he meets Bae Soo-jung, who works as an advertising agency. While in Busan, they decide to be together for 24 hours. After parting ways, it seems that there are different feelings between the two of them. Curious about the story? Just watch the movie yourself!

14. YOU'RE MY PET (2011)

There is another recommendation for a romantic comedy Korean film that you shouldn't miss. The film titled YOU'RE MY PET tells the story of a character named Ji Eun-yi. It is told that she has a life companion named Kang In-ho. She considers Kang In-ho as her 'pet' and provides everything he needs.

On the other hand, In-ho is obliged to give his whole life, including love, to Eun-yi. You will see how an unusual relationship unfolds in a house.

Well, KLovers, those are the recommendations for Korean romantic comedy films, some of which contain romantic stories. If you watch them, you can experience both baper (feeling emotional) and laughter at the same time.

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