8 Recommendations for Romantic Korean Movies Released in 2023, Makes You Emotional and Touches the Heart

Kapanlagi.com - Films in the romance genre are still among the best-selling genres and are highly sought after by the public. In 2023, there are quite a few Korean films being released in the romance genre, although not all of them focus solely on romantic life. Some are mixed with other genres such as comedy and drama.

Starting from stories that are always closely related to real life, films in the romance genre are also quite popular because their plots are easy for the public to understand. These Korean films feature intriguing stories about romantic life. Without further ado, let’s dive into the article!

1. SOULMATE

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The film SOULMATE is a Korean romantic drama starring Kim Da Mi, Jeon So Nee, and Byeon Woo Seok. The film officially premiered on March 15, 2023. The film SOULMATE itself is an adaptation of a Chinese film with the same title. It is directed by Min Yong Geun.

This film tells the story of two best friends who have been friends for 14 years but have different personalities. Mi So is a free-spirited girl who loves trying new things, while Ha Eun is a beautiful and talented girl. They have gone through various ups and downs in life, but one day Ha Eun finds her first love, which causes a rift in their friendship. Eventually, Mi So decides to move to the city, while Ha Eun chooses to stay in her hometown.

2. PAST LIVES

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Next, there is the film PAST LIVES starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro. This film is directed by Celine Song and officially premiered in theaters in the United States on June 2, 2023. Previously, the film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023.

The film tells the story of Na Young and Hae Sung, classmates who are both still 12 years old. They have feelings for each other and are set up to date by their parents. Shortly after, Na Young's family decides to move to Toronto, and Na Young changes her name to Nora Moon.

Twelve years later, Hae Sung has completed his military service, and Nora has moved to New York City. Nora learns that Hae Sung is looking for her, and they reconnect on social media, although they later lose touch again.

One day, Nora meets Arthur and they fall in love, just as Hae Sung starts dating a woman. Twelve years pass again, and Arthur and Nora are married and living in New York. Unlike Nora, Hae Sung's relationship with his girlfriend is not going well and ends up breaking down. Hae Sung visits Nora in New York, and Arthur starts to wonder if he is the reason for the imperfections in his relationship with his wife.

3. 30 DAYS

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The film 30 DAYS is a romantic comedy starring Kang Ha Neul and Jung So Min as the main characters. This film is directed by Nam Dae Jung and was officially released on October 3, 2023.

The story revolves around the love journey of No Jeong Yeol and Hong Na Ra, a married couple who face problems as they reach their 2nd wedding anniversary and decide to get a divorce. Unfortunately, on their way home from the court, they experience a tragic accident that results in both of them losing their memories. They both struggle to remember the memories they have shared together.

4. KILLING ROMANCE

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Another captivating South Korean film is KILLING ROMANCE, starring Lee Hanee, Lee Sun Kyun, and Gong Myung. This film is directed by Lee Won Suk and was officially released on April 14, 2023. Although it is a romance genre, this film also contains comedic elements that will make you laugh, Klovers.

The story follows an actress named Hwang Yeo Rae, who is labeled as the worst actress. Yeo Rae is always the subject of public jokes and decides to retire from her job. After living a life as an ordinary person, she goes to an island and meets Jonathan Na, a successful chaebol. They fall in love and decide to get married, but their marriage does not go smoothly, as it is plagued by complicated and unhappy issues.

5. MY WORST NEIGHBOR

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The film MY WORST NEIGHBOR stars Lee Ji Hoon, Han Seung Yeon, Ko Kyu Pil, and Kim Yoon Sung. This film is directed by Lee Woo Chul and officially premiered on July 5, 2023.

The story follows Seung Jin, who dreams of becoming a singer and is preparing for an audition. In the process, he moves to a new house and becomes neighbors with Ra Ni. However, every time a new person moves in next door to Ra Ni, there are strange noises coming from the neighboring house. Seung Jin and Ra Ni often meet and share their life stories, and eventually, they fall in love with each other.

6. LONG DISTANCE

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Next up, there's the equally exciting film LONG DISTANCE, starring Jang Dong Yoon and Park Yoo Na. This film officially premiered in May 2023 and belongs to the romantic comedy genre, which will undoubtedly make the audience feel both emotional and laugh with its unique storyline.

The film tells the love story of a couple experiencing a long-distance relationship (LDR). Do Ha is a young man who is experiencing his first romantic relationship with his girlfriend Tae In, who is a band vocalist. Initially, Do Ha is a fan of the indie band and eventually starts dating the band's vocalist. Their relationship lasts for five years, during which Do Ha must struggle to balance his career and his romantic relationship.

7. LOVE MY SCENT

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LOVE MY SCENT is a South Korean film starring Yoon Shi Yoon and Seo In Ah. This romantic comedy genre film was released on February 8, 2023. The film is directed by Lim Sung Yong with a total duration of 108 minutes.

The film tells the story of Chang Soo, a man whose love life and career are not going as he wishes. Despite this, Chang Soo has a magical perfume that can make women rush to him. Meanwhile, Ah Ra is a nearly perfect woman who finds dating to be a difficult thing, but one day she begins to be attracted to the scent of Chang Soo's perfume. Although love is difficult for both of them, over time, seeds of love begin to grow little by little. However, James, Ah Ra's jealous ex-boyfriend, learns about Chang Soo's secret and complicates their love story.

8. SOMEONE YOU LOVED

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The film SOMEONE YOU LOVED is a South Korean film written by Seul Woo Hyung that was released in 2023. The film stars Lee Dong Hwi, Jung Eun Chae, and Jung Da Eun.

This film tells the love story of Joon Hi and Ah Yeong. They both started their romantic relationship as good friends since college and eventually became a couple living together. Ah Yeong tries to make the best of every situation, but she feels that Joon Ho is just wasting her life.

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