At this point, you should understand most (if not all) of the conversation in the film with no help from subtitles. If you can’t read Hangeul yet, it is possible to learn Hangeul in just ninety minutes, so what are you waiting for? 4th viewing: Turn off all subtitlesĪfter watching a South Korean film scene with English subtitles, try turning the subtitles off and watch the scene without any subtitles at all. This can be extremely helpful as not all of the Korean words you hear will be the word you expected them to be. Not only are you listening to the Korean words being spoken, but you’re also matching them to how they’re written in Hangeul as well. Most learners have an easier time reading the English translation first, then match the subtitles to the Korean words, so give that a shot first. This will let you appreciate the film for what it is before diving into the language-learning portion. Start by watching the movie without subtitles. However, there are a couple of things you can do to set yourself up for success. You’ll still have fun doing it, of course. Watching some fine South Korean films with the intent of learning or practicing Korean is different from watching a movie for leisure. Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (신과함께)Ĭast: Ha Jung Woo, Cha Tae Hyun, Ju Ji Hoon, Yu Jun SangĬan't read Korean yet? Click here to learn for free in about 60 minutes! How to Watch a Korean Movie

We’ll be adding more to this list so stay tuned!Ĭast: Song Kang Ho, Lee Sun Kyun, Cho Yeo JeongĬast: Lee Byung Hun, Choi Min sik, Jeon Gook Hwan, Kim Kap SooĬast: Seung Yun Lee, Hee Jae, Hyuk Ho KwonĬast: Song Kang ho, Kim Sang Kyung, Kim Roi HaĬast: Yoo Ah In, Steven Yeun, Jeon Jong SeoĬast: Uhm Tae Goo, Jeon Yeo Been, Cha Seung Wonĩ.

The list below features movies to start with if you want to familiarize the language. South Korea’s films definitely have lots to offer.

2.4 4th viewing: Turn off all subtitles.

2.3 3rd viewing: Turn on Korean subtitles.

1 Top Korean movies for learning Korean.

Korean movies to watch