Top 19 Korean Tearjerker Movies That Will Make You Cry

In the mood of crying your heart out? Here are some good Korean movies that will make tears come out of your eyes.

Korean movies are always next level when it comes to plot, direction, acting, and twists. Whether it be action, romance, or thriller, they have excelled in all genres and have captured the heart of audiences around the world.

Sad movies often make us cry and are also healing. By touching on the core of our humanity, these films leave a lasting impression. They skillfully build emotional connections with the characters, allowing us to empathize with their joys and sorrows.

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So, if you’re looking for some Korean movies that will bring tears to your eyes, here is a list of some recommended tearjerker movies that you can watch. Prepare the tissue box and start watching.

1. Taegukgi

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Jin Tae and Jin Seok are brothers who are drafted into the army following the war. Jin Tae vows to keep his brother safe from any danger. After a military official promises to send Jin Seok home if Jin Tae wins a medal of honor, Jin Tae begins to fight without fear.

2. Salut D’Amour

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Ji Woo falls for Seok Hyun, who is older than her. His marriage makes their relationship prohibited. Their love is concealed, yet their passion is undeniable. Their actions have consequences as their relationship grows stronger.

3. Miracle in Cell No. 7

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Prepare your tissue box because this movie will bring out some tears. It is about a mentally impaired father who is falsely accused of multiple crimes. He is imprisoned and assigned to cell number seven. How will he survive? Will a miracle happen?

4. Hello Ghost

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Sang Man attempts to commit suicide but finds himself in a hospital. He then starts seeing ghosts who will go away after their wishes are fulfilled. Sang Man tries to fulfill their wishes but finds the pleasure of life. The twist is at the ending.

5. Keys To The Heart

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A washed-up boxer runs into his mom who left him when he was little and comes to live with her and his younger brother, who is a genius pianist with autism. The brothers make up through their mother who is full of stories.

6. Hearty Paws

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Chan Yi, who is 11 years old, and his younger sister, So Yi, abandoned by their mother are left on their own. They get comfort from a dog named Hearty, who helps them get through their problems and find a new place to live.

7. My Lovely Angel

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Sung Chil, a grumpy elderly man, befriends his bubbly neighbor, Geum Nim. As their bond grows, Sung Chil discovers Geum Nim’s tragic secret. Determined to bring her happiness, he embarks on a heartwarming journey of love, sacrifice, and second chances.

8. Train To Busan

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Seok Woo is a fund manager who heads to Busan from Seoul with his daughter by a KTX train. However, they get stuck with other passengers on the train due to a virus breakout people who get bite turns into zombies & the survival game begins.

9. A Moment To Remember

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Soo Jin, a fashion designer bumps into a carpenter, Chul Soo. While at a construction site, Soo Jin sees the same man and soon falls in love with him. But, Soo Jin gets diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease. Will their love survive?

10. Closer To Heaven

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A heartbreaking love story unfolds when a woman who is dying falls in love with the caring hospice worker who is taking care of her. Their journey goes against the rules of society and shows how much love can do when things are hard.

11. Hope

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This is one of the most heart-wrenching movies in which a drunk male stranger takes advantage of a young girl creating multiple injuries and severe emotional trauma. Narrowly surviving this brutal incident, her family labors to help her heal while coping with their rage and grief.

12. A Werewolf Boy

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Soon Yi is a girl with a chronic lung disease, who moves to the countryside. There, she meets Chul Soo, a mysterious wild boy who lives in a barn. She teaches him how to act like a human being & eventually starts falling in love with him.

13. My Son

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Lee Kang Sik is in prison for life because he killed someone. He has been a good person for the past 15 years, so he gets to leave jail for one day to visit his family. Lee Kang Sik can’t even remember what his son looks like. How will he answer?

14. Always

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Chul Min, a former boxer starts a new job as a parking attendant. One night, a visually impaired woman, Jung Hwa who is a telemarketer walks into his tollbooth. They fall in love with each other. But will their love & happiness be short-lived?

15. Silenced

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Gang In Ho uncovers sexual and physical abuse at a school for hearing impaired children. With the help of a human rights activist, Gang fights against the community to expose the abuse and put a stop to it. This movie is not for light-hearted people.

16. My First Client

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The story of a 10-year-old girl who confesses to killing her younger brother. A lawyer Jeong Yeop seeks to uncover the truth about the incident, in which the stepmother Ji Sook, the 10 year-old-girl Da Bin, and her little brother Min Joon are involved.

17. My Annoying Brother

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When a bright young judo athlete loses his sight in an accident, he moves in with his older brother. Through their fights and friendship, they learn to deal with life’s problems, find out their real strengths, and find redemption in the end.

18. More Than Blue

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K, a radio producer who loves Cream, gets to know that he has only a few months left to live. He knows that Cream’s biggest fear is to be left alone, he urges her to marry Ju Hwan, a healthy man, while hiding his secret from her.

19. His Last Gift

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A man serving a life sentence for murder is given a temporary release to save the life of a seriously ill young girl who suffers from Wilson’s disease and desperately needs a liver transplant. He does everything he can to try and save her life.

Wrapping Up

That’s it! This was the list of the top tearjerker movies from South Korea to make you cry your heart out. Most of them are romance movies and some are based on the strong relationship between the characters.

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FAQs

1. Which are some sad Korean movies?

Korean movies that are sad and will make you cry are His Last Gift, Hello Ghost, Miracle in Cell No.7, Taegukgi, Hearty Paws, etc.

2. Where can I watch Korean movies?

You can watch Korean movies apps and websites such as Netflix, Viki, Prime Video, Asiancrush, Mubi, YouTube, etc.

3. Why Korean movies are so emotional?

Korean movies, in particular romance and disaster, are emotional to watch because the perfect acting and storyline that touch the heart.

Hi! I'm Min Chae from South Korea. I love to watch Korean dramas in my free time and can talk about them for hours. My favorite actor is Gong Yoo :)

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