From 20th Century Girl to Be With You: 5 K-romantic films you must stream now

1.‘20th Century Girl’

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The film '20th Century Girl' tells the story of a 17-year-old girl's heartbreaking but ecstatic first love. Netflix claims that in 1999, 'a teenage girl closely monitors a boy at school on behalf of her best friend who is deeply in love , then she becomes caught up in a love story of her own.' Kim You-jung, Byeon Woo-seok, and Park Jung-woo play the film's basic characters. It highlights the importance of promise, friendship, first love, youth, and confession.'20th Century Girl' is available on Netflix.

2.‘Tune in for Love’

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Kim Go-eun and Jung Hae-in play the lead roles in this film, which is set during the 1994 IMF crisis. 'Tune in for Love' was praised for its touching story and the lead actors' powerful performances. On Netflix, the plot revolves around 'a student and a reclusive teen who first meet at a bakery in the 1990s and try to find each other through the years, as destiny keeps pulling them apart.' 'Tune in for Love' is a heartwarming and sentimental story about fate, love, and reconnection.' Tune in for Love' is available on Netflix.

3.‘My Sassy Girl’

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'My Sassy Girl,' a humorous and entertaining tale that became a worldwide hit, is one of the most famous romantic comedies you have to see. The main actors are Cha Tae-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun. The film centres on a college student studying engineering who develops feelings for a wild and chaotic girl. Their impossible bond grows into something surprisingly lovely in spite of the chaos she causes in his life. It stands out as a Korean film classic because of its blend of humour, comedy, romance, and touching moments.'My Sassy Girl' is available for viewing on YouTube.

4.‘The Classic’

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'The Classic,' which stars Son Ye-jin in two roles and Cho Seung-woo and Zo In-sung in the lead roles, is a must-see if you're searching for a film that combines love and nostalgia. Released in 2003, the story revolves around two love triangles, one set in the past and the other in the present. The plot of 'The Classic' centres on 'Shy Ji-hae's friend asks Ji-hae to write emails to the boy she loves in her name,' according to IMDb. Ji-hae learns of her mother's romance, which is strikingly similar to her own situation, as the boy falls in love with her letters. It's a must-watch because of the chemistry between the characters, particularly the leads.  'The Classic' is available on Netflix.

5.‘Be With You’

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'Be With You' might be a good choice for people who like a little magic in their love stories. The plot, which stars So Ji-sub and Son Ye-jin, centres on a woman who passes away, leaving her husband and son devastated. But a year later, on a rainy day, she comes back to them with no recollection of the past. Anyone hoping for the return of a lost love will find connection in the film's outstanding pursuit of themes of love, fate, second chances, and emotional journey.  'Be With You' is available on Viki and Amazon Prime.