8 New Korean Films That Are Safe to Watch During Fasting, Minimal Skinship

The film THE MATCH (2025) is set in the 1980s to 1990s. The story follows two famous Go players, Jo Hun-Hyun and Lee Chang-Ho. Initially, their relationship is that of teacher and student after Jo Hun-Hyun discovers Lee Chang-Ho's talent in an amateur competition. He then trains him until he becomes a professional player. However, conflict arises when the student begins to challenge his teacher's teachings. Their relationship then transforms into a rivalry in the game of Go.

The film PRETTY CRAZY (2025) follows the story of Gil-Gu who is unemployed. He then gets an unusual part-time job. His task is to monitor his neighbor named Sun-Ji. This woman wakes up every morning as a demon but does not remember what happened previously. While carrying out this job, Gil-Gu experiences various confusing events. He also tries to uncover the curse that has befallen Sun-Ji.

The film OMNISCIENT READER (2025) tells the story of Kim Dok-Ja, an ordinary office worker. He is a huge fan of a fantasy novel titled "Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World." The novel has been ongoing for ten years, and Kim Dok-Ja is the only reader who knows its ending. One day, the real world suddenly transforms into the world of the novel. Within the story, there is a character Yoo Joong-Hyeok who has the ability to come back to life after dying. He then collaborates with Kim Dok-Ja to save the world.

The film MY DAUGHTER IS A ZOMBIE (2025) tells the story of a single father named Lee Jeung-Hwan. He raises his daughter alone. When a zombie virus outbreak occurs, his daughter Lee Soo-A gets bitten by a zombie. This situation forces the father to find ways to protect his child. He then takes his daughter back to their hometown where her mother lives. The father's struggle becomes the main focus of the story.

The film LOVE UNTANGLED (2025) is set in 1998 at a school in Busan. The story follows 19-year-old Park Se-Ri. She has a crush on a popular student named Kim Hyun but is too shy to express her feelings. One of the reasons she lacks confidence is her curly hair, which is difficult to manage. One day, a transfer student from Seoul named Han Yun-Seok arrives at her school. Park Se-Ri then tries to approach him, believing that Yun-Seok can help her confess her feelings to Kim Hyun.

The film GOOD NEWS (2025) is set in 1970 when a plane is hijacked. To address the situation, a secret operation is conducted to ensure the plane can land safely. This operation involves a mysterious problem solver whose identity is unknown. He is known to appear when situations become extremely difficult. Additionally, there is a first lieutenant from the Air Force and the head of the KCIA who leads the operation. They work together to carry out a high-risk mission.

The film DARK NUNS (2025) tells the story of a boy named Hee-Joon who is possessed by an evil spirit. This condition causes those around him to seek ways to save him. A nun named Yunia decides to help the boy. She does not give up even though Hee-Joon is experiencing excruciating pain. Nun Mikaela then joins Yunia in facing the increasingly difficult situation. Meanwhile, a pastor and psychiatrist believes that medical treatment could be the solution.

The film BOGOTA (2024) is set in 1997 when the IMF crisis hit South Korea. This situation forces the Guk-Hui family to leave their homeland and move to Bogota, Colombia. In a foreign country, Guk-Hui struggles to survive by working for Mr. Park, a powerful figure in the Korean traders' association. He is then asked to get involved in a high-risk clothing smuggling operation. The story of this film emphasizes the tension of the criminal world and the struggle for survival in a foreign land. Its main focus is on the conflicts and journey of the characters. Come on, read articles about other Korean film recommendations on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?