8 most anticipated Korean movies of 2023

Here are the most anticipated Korean movies of 2023.

Concrete Utopia

“Concrete Utopia” is a post-apocalyptic drama starring Lee Byung Hun, Park Seo Joon, and Park Bo Young. The drama is directed by Uhm Tae Hwa, who is best known for his work “Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned” (2016). Based on a popular webtoon of the same name by Kim Soong Cheop, published in 2014, “Concrete Utopia” tells the story of survivors of a massive earthquake that devastated Seoul. They gather in the Hwanwoong Apartment Building, the only remaining building.

"Concrete Utopia" tells the story of survivors of a massive earthquake that devastated the capital city of Seoul.

In the film, Lee Byung Hun plays Young Tak, a guard at the Hwang Goong Apartment building against outside intruders. He is assisted by Min Sung (Park Seo Joon), a gentle and sincere civil servant. Park Bo Young plays Myung Hwa, Min Sung's wife, a former nurse. She is a strong but warm woman who specializes in taking care of people injured after the earthquake.

The Moon

"The Moon" is about a man left stranded in the vastness of space after an accident and another person on Earth trying to bring him back safely.

The sci-fi blockbuster "The Moon" is directed by Kim Young Hwa, the director behind the commercial hit "Take Off" (2009). The film tells the story of a man who is left stranded in the vastness of space after an accident and another person on Earth who tries to bring him back safely. The film features a star-studded cast including Seol Kyung Gu, Do Kyung Soo (DO of EXO) and Kim Hee Ae. The film was created by Dexter Studio, the same team that worked on "Along With The Gods" (2017-2018).

Smuggling

"Smuggling" revolves around the story of two women caught in a dangerous smuggling ring.

Ryu Seung Wan, director of the blockbuster "Escape from Mogadishu (2021)" returns with the movie "Smuggling". Set in the 1970s in a small, peaceful seaside village, "Smuggling" revolves around the story of two women who fall in love and get caught up in a dangerous smuggling ring. The film stars "Best Actress" Kim Hye Soo, Yum Jung Ah, Jo In Sung and Park Jung Min.

Wonderland

“Wonderland” is a science fiction drama about a virtual world called “Wonderland,” where people experience simulated reunions with people they can never meet again using artificial intelligence. In the drama, Bae Suzy and Park Bo Gum play a young couple whose relationship gradually becomes distant when Park Bo Gum’s character falls into a coma. For that reason, she decides to travel to the virtual world in the hope of meeting and talking to him again.

The star-studded cast of the blockbuster "Wonderland" includes Gong Yoo, Bae Suzy, Park Bo Gum, Choi Woo Shik, Thang Duy and Jung Yu Mi.

Meanwhile, Gong Yoo plays a husband in his 40s. This character always misses his late wife (played by Tang Wei). So does his son. That's why he goes to 'Wonderland' to have a virtual reunion with his loving wife.

In addition to Bae Suzy, Park Bo Gum, Gong Yoo, and Tang Wei, the film also features Choi Woo Shik and Jung Yu Mi, who play characters who control and organize everything that happens in Wonderland.

Kidnapped

Ha Jung Woo and Ju Ji Hoon reunite after the movie "Along with the Gods".

"Kidnapped" marks director Kim Seong Hun's return to the big screen after the hit Netflix series "Kingdom." The film, directed by the talented duo Ha Jung Woo and Ju Ji Hoon, tells the story of Korean hostages held in Beirut, Lebanon in the 1980s. Previously, Ha Jung Woo and Ju Ji Hoon collaborated on the hit series "Along with the Gods." In January, the two participated in Tving's reality show "Bros on Foot."

Dream

Director Lee Byeong Heon, who directed "Extreme Job" (2019), will return with the comedy-drama "Dream". The film tells the story of a group of people trying to participate in the Homeless World Cup, an annual international soccer event. Park Seo Joon plays Yoon Hong Dae, the leader of the group. He was originally a professional soccer player but unfortunately was disciplined after causing a disastrous incident. He reluctantly became a soccer coach, but over time, he gradually becomes a true leader, always trusting and treating his teammates sincerely.

Park Seo Joon will co-star with IU in the movie "Dream".

Singer IU plays Lee So Min, a production director who dreams of achieving success with a documentary about Hong Dae's soccer team. Lee Hyun Woo will also appear in the film as one of the soccer players.

Boston 1947

"Boston 1947" tells the touching story of Korean athletes participating in the 1947 Boston International Marathon.

"Boston 1947" is a sports film that tells the touching story of Korean athletes participating in the 1947 Boston International Marathon. This was the first international marathon held after World War II. The film features many famous actors such as Im Si Wan, Park Eun Bin, Ha Jung Woo, Baek Seung Woo. And is directed by Kang Je Gyu.

A man of reason

The film "A Man of Reason" marks the directorial debut of actor Jung Woo Sung.

The film "A Man of Reason" marks the directorial debut of actor Jung Woo Sung. In the film, Jung Woo Sung plays Soo-hyeok, who wants to live a normal life after serving 10 years in prison in place of his former gang leader. When he is released from prison and visits his long-abandoned girlfriend, he discovers that he is the father of a young girl. He tries to cut ties with his old gang, but the boss hires a notorious killer to take his daughter hostage. So Soo-hyeok decides to seek revenge. Along with Jung Woo Sung, the film also stars Park Sung Woong and Kim Nam Gil.

The 2023 box office promises to be exciting with sequels including "Veteran 2" by director Ryu Seung Wan, in which Jung Hae In will appear as a new villain, and "Noryang: The Sea of Death", the final part of director Kim Han Min's trilogy about Yi Sun Shin's naval battles, also scheduled to hit theaters this year.

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