5 Korean Films from the 2000s that Warm the Heart, Still Worth Watching Now

Kapanlagi.com - 2020 has presented so many unforgettable Korean shows for Hallyu fans - from CRASH LANDING ON YOU to IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY. But if you're looking for classic Korean shows that were popular in their time, you can try peeking at these five Korean films from the 2000s on Netflix that are equally touching.

1. HERB

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HERB tells the story of the relationship between a young girl named Cha Sang-eun (Kang Hye Jung) and her mother Kim Hyun-suk (Bae Jong Ok). Born with intellectual disabilities, 20-year-old Sang-eun falls in love with a police officer named Lee Jong-beom (Jung Kyung Ho). With various family issues at hand, the story of Sang-eun and Hyun-suk will touch your heart for a long time!

2. 200 POUNDS OF BEAUTY

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200 POUNDS OF BEAUTY is a romantic comedy musical film about a singer who is overweight and undergoes plastic surgery. Despite being filled with humorous scenes, the film also shows how society judges people based on their appearance. Viewers will empathize with the character Kang Han-na (Kim Ah Joong) as she experiences various emotions regarding the changes she undergoes.

3. TAKE OFF

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TAKE OFF is a film inspired by a true story about the first ski jumping team in Korea who gather to attend the Winter Olympics. Unfortunately, being the first team, they do not receive much funding and are forced to train in unusual places, such as on top of cars and roller coasters in amusement parks. The story of the team's struggle will definitely touch hearts.

4. ONCE IN A SUMMER

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ONCE IN A SUMMER follows the story of a famous professor, Yun Seok-yeong (Lee Byung Hun), who searches for his first love, Seo Jeong-in (Soo Ae). In the midst of protests against the dictator government in 1969, Seok-yeong leaves the city to work on a farm in a village and falls in love with Jeong-in, who is a librarian in the village. Besides depicting a nostalgic story, ONCE IN A SUMMER also offers a sincere love story.

5. THE HOST

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THE HOST is one of the early works of renowned director Bong Joon Ho, who recently shook the world with PARASITE. Actor Song Kang Ho also appears in this film. He plays the father of the character Hyun-seo (Go Ah Sung). THE HOST follows the story of Hyun-seo, who is captured by mutant creatures from the Han River, and her entire family's efforts to save her. Combining elements of comedy, action, and satire, this monster-themed film is a must-watch.

(kpl/pit)