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Korean films I watched.

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1
Piteopaeneui gongshik (The Peter Pan Formula) 2005,  Unrated)
Piteopaeneui gongshik (The Peter Pan Formula)
Excellent film about growing up.
2
Crush and Blush (Misseu Hongdangmu) 2008,  Unrated)
Crush and Blush (Misseu Hongdangmu)
The film is not bad, but I didn't like it.
3
Secret Sunshine 2007,  Unrated)
Secret Sunshine
It was... weird... but I liked it. Even though it was a bit boring from time to time in the end I realized it touched me far more then I expected it to. Jeon Do Yeon is absolutely brilliant!
4
...ing 2003,  Unrated)
...ing
Sad, but touching, heartwarming, beautiful film.
5
Goongnyeo (Shadows in the Palace) 2007,  Unrated)
Goongnyeo (Shadows in the Palace)
Excellent film! I've been dragged into the story effortlessly and as far as I'm concerned what's gonna happen wasn't predictable. Visually it's very well done, the sound and music are great too and the actors (or should I say the actresses) are excellent. I liked it very much.
6
Ssaum (Venus and Mars) 2007,  Unrated)
Ssaum (Venus and Mars)
I didn't like the beginning of the film at all, I thought the whole thing will be the same, but as the film progressed it pleasantly surprised me. Not bad in the end.
7
Gajokeui tansaeng (Family Ties) 2006,  Unrated)
Gajokeui tansaeng (Family Ties)
I liked it!
8
Antique 2008,  Unrated)
Antique
To be honest I didn't expect much, even though I was looking forward to seeing it. It turned out to be really good. Cute and enjoyable film. The story is simple and easy to follow, I loved how it all looked like. Cakes, Joo Ji Hoon and Kim Jae Wook - it's quite tempting after all.
9
Eoggaeneomeoeui yeoni (Love Exposure) (Lovers Behind) 2007,  Unrated)
Eoggaeneomeoeui yeoni (Love Exposure) (Lovers Behind)
It looked promising in the beginning, but ended up as another average film. Okay, but nothing special.
10
Hatsuyuki no koi: Virgin snow 2007,  Unrated)
Hatsuyuki no koi: Virgin snow
Good Japanese-Korean collaboration. It's a nice romantic film. The cast is good too, Lee Junki once again shows his talent. Aoi Miyazaki is not bad either.
11
Yeoseonsaeng vs yeojeja (Lovely Rivals) 2004,  PG)
Yeoseonsaeng vs yeojeja (Lovely Rivals)
I didn't like it at all... pretty dumb.
12
Old Garden (Orae-doen jeongwon) 2006,  Unrated)
Old Garden (Orae-doen jeongwon)
It looked promising, but then disappointed me as it progressed. In the end it just left emptiness and a feeling of boredom.
13
Keulraesik (The Classic) 2003,  Unrated)
Keulraesik (The Classic)
Beautiful, the story is well developed. I liked it.
14
Naesaengae Choeagui Namja (The Worst Guy Ever) 2007,  Unrated)
Naesaengae Choeagui Namja (The Worst Guy Ever)
It has it flaws, but I liked it - it's one of better Korean comedies I watched so far.
15
Eolguleobtneun minyeo (Hypnotized) (Faceless Beauty) 2004,  Unrated)
Eolguleobtneun minyeo (Hypnotized) (Faceless Beauty)
It left me totally indifferent. Not to mention that it was quite boring to me, I fell asleep a couple of times during the film.
16
Attack of Pin-Up Boys 2007,  Unrated)
Attack of Pin-Up Boys
Very funny and entertaining. I didn't expect anything less from Super Junior boys anyway. The idea of flying poop is something I was skeptic about, but it turned out I was wrong. Recommended to all kpop lovers!
17
A-gi-wa Na (Baby and I) 2008,  Unrated)
A-gi-wa Na (Baby and I)
Super cute! I loved it. Jang Geun Suk has a potential to become the next rising star in Korea - or is he already?
18
Jakeob-ui jeongseok (Art of Seduction) 2005,  Unrated)
Jakeob-ui jeongseok (Art of Seduction)
One of my favorite Korean comedies - and I'm really not a fan of them.
19
Minyeo-neun goerowo (200 Pounds Beauty) 2006,  Unrated)
Minyeo-neun goerowo (200 Pounds Beauty)
I didn't really like the story. I heard so much about it and in the end it was just another average film - quite disappointing.
20
Byeolbit soguro (For Eternal Hearts) 2007,  Unrated)
Byeolbit soguro (For Eternal Hearts)
Really interesting film. I liked it.
21
Yonguijudo Miss Shin (Miss Gold Digger) 2007,  Unrated)
Yonguijudo Miss Shin (Miss Gold Digger)
Typical Korean romantic comedy and I never was a huge fan of them - even though I watched a lot. It's okay and fun, I would even recommend it to people who like this kind of films, but it's just not my cup of tea.
22
Peullai, Daedi (Fly, Daddy, Fly) 2006,  Unrated)
Peullai, Daedi (Fly, Daddy, Fly)
A good film, although predictable. I liked it.
23
Nae sarang (My Love) 2007,  PG)
Nae sarang (My Love)
A nice romantic film. I enjoyed it very much.
24
Chinjeolhan geumjassi (Lady Vengeance) (Sympathy for Lady Vengeance) 2005,  R)
Chinjeolhan geumjassi (Lady Vengeance) (Sympathy for Lady Vengeance)
It's excellent, but doesn't even come close to Old Boy. Still, I love it!
25
Crocodile 1996,  R)
Crocodile
Considering it's first Kim Ki Duk's film it gave me a lot more then what I expected. Of course, it's a lot different from his later work (that I watched so far), but I'm only starting to discover early works of Kim Ki Duk. People on the boarder of society, outsiders actually and the raw, uncovered poetics already in his first film announce Kim Ki Duk's later work. The end is absolutely breath taking.
26
Mi-in-do (Portrait of a Beauty) 2008,  Unrated)
Mi-in-do (Portrait of a Beauty)
Beautiful!!! The story is good, but I guess that's expected, since the film is made after a novel. The actors and the music are great too, but what is the most impressive in this film - at least to me - is the visual beauty. Of course, it stirred another controversy over its provocative scenes, but I guess that's expected as well, considering that we're talking about South Korea after all.
27
Chugyeogja (The Chaser) 2008,  Unrated)
Chugyeogja (The Chaser)
Really really good! Not the best, but still worth watching.
28
Hwang Jin-yi 2007,  G)
Hwang Jin-yi
I loved this film, but I think it's mostly thanks to amazing Song Hye Kyo who carries it. It's not the best film ever made, but it's okay to watch something like this from time to time.
29
The King and the Clown 2005,  Unrated)
The King and the Clown
I watched this film soon after it was released, simply to see what the whole hassle was about (and because of Lee Junki, of course =)) and I was impressed. I didn't really expect that much. I think no review (and especially not the poor written plot up there) can describe just how good this film is.
30
Nae meorisokui jiwoogae (A Moment to Remember) 2004,  Unrated)
Nae meorisokui jiwoogae (A Moment to Remember)
Excellent film. I expected a typical love story, but this was something more - tearing you apart by the end of the movie. Actors did a great job, making this film one of my favorite dramas.
31
Shi gan (Time) 2007,  Unrated)
Shi gan (Time)
Poetically brutal. Beautifully shaped metaphor of Shi gan add onto Kim Ki Duk's image of a director who knows how to share his ideas with the audience.
32
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring 2003,  R)
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring
Another masterpiece that no words can do justice.
33
3-Iron (Bin-jip) (Empty Houses) 2004,  R)
3-Iron (Bin-jip) (Empty Houses)
Beautiful! I've watched this film a couple of times and every time it leaves me speechless.
34
Oldboy 2004,  R)
Oldboy
Classic! Nothing can describe this one, people should just watch it. Every aspect of the film is simply perfect, making it one of the most amazing films I've ever watched.
35
Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si Do 2006,  Unrated)
Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si Do
I just watched it. And I liked it. It's not the greatest movie ever, but I liked how the story wasn't your typical teen one and altogether it was far from bad. I think the acting could've been better - especially in the beginning. And the story had flaws, but as the movie went on it has gotten better. Of course, Jang Geun Suk is great in this too - for all those fangirls out there.
36
Kidari ajeossi (Daddy-Long-Legs) 2005,  Unrated)
37
Geunyeoreul midji maseyo (Too Beautiful to Lie) (Don't Believe Her) 2004,  Unrated)
38
Shinbu sueob (Love So Divine) 2004,  Unrated)
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Untold Scandal 2003,  Unrated)
40
Miseuteo robin ggosigi (Seducing Mr. Perfect) 2006,  Unrated)
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Natural City 2003,  R)
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Nado anaega isseosseumyeon johgessda (I wish I had a wife) 2001,  Unrated)
43
Daenseo-ui sunjeong (Innocent Steps) 2005,  Unrated)
44
Nuguna bimileun itda (Everybody Has Secrets) 2004,  Unrated)
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Duelist (Hyeongsa) 2005,  Unrated)
46
Yu-wol-ui il-gi (Diary of June) 2005,  Unrated)
47
Sad Movie 2005,  Unrated)
48
Geunomeun meoshiteotda (He Was Cool) 2004,  Unrated)
49
Ballet gyoseubso (Flying Boys) 2004,  Unrated)
50
Eorin shinbu (My Little Bride) 2004,  Unrated)
51
Donggabnaegi gwawoehagi (My Tutor Friend) 2003,  Unrated)
52
B-hyeong namja chingu (My Boyfriend Is Type-B) 2005,  Unrated)
53
Yeopgijeogin geunyeo (My Sassy Girl) 2001,  Unrated)
54
Baekmanjangja-ui cheot-sarang (A Millionaire's First Love) 2006,  Unrated)
55
Chun nyun hack (Beyond the Years) 2007,  Unrated)
Chun nyun hack (Beyond the Years)
Beautiful! The story about everlasting love nicely colored with great photography and music.
56
Hyeol-ui nu (Blood Rain) 2005,  Unrated)
Hyeol-ui nu (Blood Rain)
I absolutely loved it! An excellent mystery thriller with a good plot. The story develops well and it just keeps you tied to your seat.
57
May 18 2007,  Unrated)
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My Tutor Friend Lesson II ,  Unrated)
My Tutor Friend Lesson II
Cute and funny, a lot better then the first film (and it's completely different, so apart from the same topic it can't be really called a sequel). I actually liked it! Quite a bit =)
59
M 2007,  Unrated)
M
Beautiful!!! Amazing cinematography and music made the simple story so special and wonderfully told. This one goes to one of my favorites!
60
Soom (Breath) 2007,  Unrated)
Soom (Breath)
Another stunning Kim Ki Duk's film! Great idea developed into a beautiful story. Not that I expected any less.
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Poetry 2010,  Unrated)
Poetry
Great one! The script is truly perfect - every little small thing is there for a reason and wraps up the story in the best way possible. The main character is delivered amazingly well. I enjoyed it so much, wanting to step into the film and help the main lady on her poetic, slightly childish-like (but in a positive way), discovering journey... I wanted her to remain so innocent (like when she first started looking at world)... but that, of course, was absolutely impossible - and I absolutely agree that's the way it should be.
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In Between Days 2005,  Unrated)
In Between Days
It was too slow and boring, even though I can understand why the pace was so slow... Still, I couldn't wait to get out of the cinema.

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  1. angiejeller
    angiejeller posted 2 years ago

    Oh I LOVE this list, but why give My Sassy Girl only 2 stars? :P I loved it. ^^

  2. RisingSunce
    RisingSunce posted 23 months ago

    My Sassy Girl is one of rare films everybody like except me XD