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7 Recommendations for Korean Films About Genuine and Struggle-Filled Friendships: '20TH CENTURY GIRL' Included

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7 Recommendations for Korean Films About Genuine and Struggle-Filled Friendships: '20TH CENTURY GIRL' Included Korean films about friendship (credit: hancinema.net)

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Delia Ervi Rahmawati

In addition to Korean dramas, Korean films are also exciting to watch in your spare time. One of the Korean films suitable for watching with friends is a film with a friendship theme. Of course, films with this theme offer an interesting storyline.

Korean films about friendship show us how important the presence of a friend is in our lives. In addition, Korean films with this theme also portray the struggles of friends in helping to solve every problem that arises.

Curious about these struggle-filled Korean films about friendship? Let's check out the recommendations below!

1. 20TH CENTURY GIRL

Release

2022

Rating

8.6/10 Mydramalist

Duration

1 hour 59 minutes

Screening

Netflix

Cast

Kim Yoo Jung, Byeon Woo Seok, Park Jung Woo, Roh Yoon Seo

20TH CENTURY GIRL is a Korean film that explores the themes of friendship and first love. The film tells the story of two girls who are friends but have to be separated because one of them has to seek medical treatment abroad. She asks her friend for help in finding out about the guy she likes.

Her friend then gets to know that guy. In order to gather information, she asks the guy's close friend. However, over time, the two of them develop feelings for each other. When her friend returns from abroad, there is a surprising fact that changes their lives.

2. SOULMATE

Release

2023

Rating

8.5/10 Mydramalist

Duration

2 hours 4 minutes

Airing

Prime Video

Cast

Kim Da Mi, Jeon So Nee, Byeon Woo Seok

SOULMATE tells the story of two girls who have been close friends for a long time. They often spend time together and share every moment in their lives. However, one day, they fall in love with the same man. This causes their friendship to become strained.

Both girls live separate lives. One decides to go to the city and live a life with new challenges, while the other decides to stay in the village and live a peaceful life. However, they both end up meeting again under different circumstances.

3. ONE WAY TRIP

Release

2016

Rating

7.8/10 Mydramalist

Duration

1 hour 33 minutes

Show

Prime Video

Cast

Kim Ji Soo, Kim Hee Chan, Ryu Jun Yeol, Suho

ONE WAY TRIP tells the story of four male friends who plan to take a trip together before one of them enlists in the military. During their journey, they witness a moving car. After observing, they discover a woman being abused by a man. The four men get involved in a fight to save the woman. They are then chased by the police and accused of a crime. The situation worsens when the rescued woman claims that the four men killed her husband.



4. MIRACLE IN CELL NO 7

Release

2013

Rating

9.1/10 Mydramalist

Duration

2 hours 7 minutes

Available on

Netflix, Prime Video, Viki

Cast

Ryu Seung Ryong, Gal So Won, Oh Dal Soo, Park Won Sang, Kim Jung Tae, Jung Man Shik, Kim Gi Cheon, Park Shin Hye

MIRACLE IN CELL NO. 7 tells the story of a father with mental disabilities who has a young daughter. One day, he is accused of molesting and murdering a young child, leading to his death sentence.

While spending his time in prison, initially his cellmate believes he is guilty of the child's abuse. However, after learning the true chronology of events, his cellmates feel pity for him and help him seek justice. They even secretly bring the young boy into the cell so that they can meet.

5. SUNNY

Release

2011

Rating

8.7/10 Mydramalist

Duration

2 hours 3 minutes

Streaming

Netflix, Prime Video, Viki

Cast

Shim Eun Kyung, Kang So Ra, Kim Min Young, Park Jin Joo, Min Hyo Rin, Nam Bo Ra, Kim Bo Mi, Yoo Ho Jung, Jin Hee Kyung, Go Soo Hee, Hong Jin Hee

SUNNY tells the story of a group of girls who were friends in high school. However, as they grew older, they had to separate and live with their own goals. One day, one of their friends was diagnosed with a chronic illness and predicted that she would not live much longer.

She had one last wish, which was to see her friends one last time before she passed away. One of her friends who heard about it was determined to make it happen. She gathered her friends one by one so that they could all reunite.

6. PURE LOVE

Release

2016

Rating

8.2/10 Mydramalist

Duration

1 hour 53 minutes

Screened on

Viu

Cast

Doh Kyung Soo, Kim So Hyun, Yun Joon Suk, David Lee, Joo Ah Reum, Park Yong Woo, Park Hae Joon, Kim Ji Ho

PURE LOVE tells the story of five children who live in the same area. They have been good friends for a long time. One of the girls has a foot disorder, making it difficult for her to walk normally.

However, this does not hinder her because her four friends are ready to help her in her activities. She is always protected by one of her friends who secretly has feelings for her. He sincerely shows his care for her.

7. SEOUL VIBE

Release

2022

Rating

7.8/10 Mydramalist

Duration

2 hours 18 minutes

Streaming

Netflix

Cast

Yoo Ah In, Go Kyung Pyo, Lee Kyu Hyung, Park Ju Hyun, Ong Seung Woo

SEOUL VIBE tells the story of a group of friends who share the same hobby. They form their own racing gang, with each member playing an important role and complementing each other.

One day, their racing gang receives an unexpected offer. The prosecutor's office gives them a mission to investigate a criminal case involving embezzlement and fraud. Their racing gang will face a series of life-threatening problems.

Those are some Korean films about friendship. Which one are you interested in?

(kpl/del)

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