Korean Movies

A longing that in its infancy couldn't be realized. Brimming over with desire and shame, The Time of Fever captured the curiosity, confusion, and fear that often come with the experience of young love for Queer people. Chosen isolation, violent battles waged alone in your mind, denial, hesitant steps forward before sprinting away, jealousy, and parental abuse/distance.

The cinematography and sound design lent themselves to becoming the two MLs' senses, directing our attention to where their attention was. When Dong Hee picks up on Ho Tae's breathing and everything else goes quiet, when in a tension-filled moment, after allowing his gaze to linger, Ho Tae notices Dong Hee's eyes nervously flitting away from his own. The overwhelming grip of Ho Tae's hand on Dong Hee's shoulder, the taste of citrus on Dong Hee's tongue, and the scent of rain surrounding them and soaking both their clothes.

I was beckoned in and captured. Every moment was raw and real enough to make my own breath stop or send a shiver down my spine.

The only reason I considered giving this less than a 10/10 is because it sparked a longing in ME for more.

What are you doing? Go watch it!

Can be found on iQiyi

It's just the sweetest thing. And the OST is like Color Rush's, a magic soothing sleeping pill.

Love this! I do struggle with the rating however. I feel like I should rate it 10/10 stars, as it was wonderful to watch and I can't think of a single thing wrong with it or anything that I would add to it. However, I don't Know if that should be it's actual rating. All I know is that I wouldn't put this lower than a 9/10.

I highly recommend it. Also, if you enjoy this you will enjoy Wish You: Your Melody From My Heart. Both are short, sweet, and simple.

Damn. A zombie movie that made me cry.

The shot of him jumping where it looked like he was flying was so tragic and horrifying yet somehow beautiful.

Can be found on Amazon Prime

This had me all kinds of speechless.

There isn't actually a lot that happens when I think back on it. It focuses mainly on the day-to-day life during the zombie apocalypse. I mean this as a compliment as this hasn't really been done before.

It makes you feel almost safe. As if you could really pretend life was just the same . . . Until you can't.

Can be found on Netflix

Lustful, sly, and unconstrained, this was a bold movie for the books. A critique of possession and celebration of desire, all contained within a long and messy con.

I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, though, due to the violent and highly explicit scenes present.

Can be found on free websites

It says Drama but I saw this in it's movie format, so I'm saying it counts as a movie.

This was soooo good!

I haven't seen any Gay Korean Romance movie before this that dealt with the mafia. The only comparison I really have is HIStory3: Trapped, but that is Taiwanese and also a drama.

I don't want to spoil anything about it. There were a couple scenes that were hard for me to sit through, but they added to the character so they were completely necessary.

It was bloody, action-packed, and somehow funny and light-hearted at times. They managed to achieve the perfect balance in tone.

I don't know what to rate this. I can't think of anything wrong with it. Is it a 10? Maybe.

It was perfectly charming and so so much fun!

There were many awkward moments but I just get "second-hand awkwardness" so that doesn't count against it. Lol. Some people don't like seeing blood. Me, I have to cover my eyes when there's a Really awkward moment with the main characters.

From the beginning our leads are established as being good people right off the bat. Homophobia? They don't like that. Sexism/sexual harassment in the workplace? They don't like that. Together they are wonderfully non-judgmental people interested in something out-of-the-norm.

I loved how healthy and equal (seems contradictory, I know) the relationship was.

Not to mention it was educational about BDSM and showcased it in a respectful manner. And, most importantly, it highlighted the difference between consent in a Dom and Sub interaction and non-con. Just because it's a relationship that involves punishment/pain doesn't mean it's okay for the Dom to do whatever they want. Which is why there's something called communication, and a safe word.

In short, this was an awesome movie!

Can be found on Netflix

The cinematography was everything. And I just  . . .  Was so moved by this.

Link to watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7IimAhjo9Q

Wow! This was a short film unlike any I've seen. The way they incorporated the colors of the Ace flag, placed you in the position of feeling like the woman during physical intimacy: crawling in your skin while hoping time speeds up, the quiet symbolism in the background. It was all so well-portrayed. I felt this truly spoke to the Ace experience.

Unlike some, I had a bit of a different interpretation regarding what the colors and, ultimately, the ending meant. The FL obviously dons the colors for the Ace flag, and then we have black and white. The Lesbian she meets up with and has sex with wears white, and her Straight boyfriend (and other assumed non-Queer people) wears black. By the end of the film, she gets in an elevator surrounded by people in black and chooses to zip up her black hoodie, declaring she is also black. To me, white represents the Queer Allosexual side, and black represents the Cis Hetero Allosexual (or Non-Queer Allosexual side, if you will). While she is truly Ace, she decides to conceal it. She could cover herself in white, but that would come with many more obstacles than if she took up the black mantle and blended in with the majority. Either way, she is concealing who she is; one comes with society's acceptance, though, making it the safer option.  

Can be found on GagaOOLala

This is such a hidden gem! I wish I had at least a short web series with these characters. I want to see more of them!

They have such fun personalities and the tone itself is quite apathetic, which I loved.

My heart says 10/10. My mind says no more than 9.5/10.

The only differences between this and the drama version are that the special effects were modified and there is now a special scene at the end of the movie hinting at a sequel. Since that is the case I will just put my thoughts about the drama here as they are my same thoughts about the movie.

Beautiful. Sweet, yet incredibly intense. Very different from the typical dramas I've seen in regards to the premise. It somehow blends the genres of light horror and romance perfectly. 

Also the way this was shot and directed was great, and the OST is everything!

I think it's really cool how they set up this world with preconceived notions and stereotypes about Monos and a Mono and Probe relationship. And then they demolish Their Own stereotypes! 

The more I think about it, this deserves a rating of 9.5/10.

*blushes madly* They are in love, your honor! Oh my God, they are SO in love!

Can be found on YouTube (with a subscription and a VPN)

Or Amazon Prime (with a subscription)

It's really its own thing. It has a specific style and art to it. Truly unique. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this and decided to watch it.

Link to buy/watch it: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/queermoviebeautiful/292569159 

How on earth did I forget about this?! How? It's SO good and SO memorable. This made my heart bleed when I first saw it. And upon rewatch, it still does.

Link to watch it: https://youtu.be/Ach8i-PdqTo

Artistic and tragic, this was a beautiful albeit heartbreaking watch. If only they lived in a different time, in a different place, where they could speak their feelings aloud without fear. And hold hands in the flesh, not as shadows on a wall.

Can be found on Rakuten Viki

Goodness, was this audacious and violent!

It was also very interesting for me to see what kind of humor and talents would have been popular during this time, as I'm not familiar with the history of acting troupes/clowns in Korea. I was truly fascinated by the performances they put on. And the physical stunts and costumes were something else!

Can be found on Rakuten Viki

So silly and also so heartwarming. At its face it's absolutely ridiculous but as it goes on it becomes more and more heartwarming.

I'm mad at myself for forgetting about this.

Link to watch it: https://youtu.be/PZwIUfp8wso

WOW! Just, wow!

This was a million times better than I thought it would be! I would compare its atmosphere and acting to the tension in ITSAY (I Told Sunset about You) as well as the softness and realness sometimes present in LIS (Life is Strange, the game).

It's too good to be an ad. Ads aren't supposed to be this amazing!

Facebook link to watch it: https://www.facebook.com/theauthority.co/videos/2097099790539981/

YouTube link to watch it: https://youtu.be/uzj-aH6iy0A

This did not feel like a short film. My goodness.

About acting, and also perfectly and amazingly acted. Just, wow.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

Very quirky and light-hearted. But, also extremely dark.

Despite some questionable lines, I had a lot of fun with this. It took itself seriously, and also didn't. Somehow, it found the right balance, in my opinion.

Can be found on Rakuten Viki

SO funny! What a watch. I thought I saw this some years ago, but I didn't remember much of it so I decided to watch it again before marking it as completed. So happy I did!

Some of these lines if not a majority of them are absolutely ridiculous. A lot of it consists of one moron somehow finding a way to fool a moron who is somehow dumber than him, often through pure luck or absolute naivety. And I LIVED for it! Lol!

Link to watch it: https://youtu.be/r5YVAYZJLbQ

 Part 1/Ep 1 (8/10)

That was really nice. I loved the shots and how the tension built. Also, the dialogue and chemistry between the leads felt very real and natural. I can't wait for the second part!

 Link to Part 1 (or Ep 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ES2V0XVzw

 Part 2/Ep 2 (8.5/10)

Just as good and a little bit better. I loved hearing about the other leads' perspective on their love story.

 Link to Part 2 (or Ep 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW7EmnjDepk

I had so much fun watching this! It was hilarious and the chemistry was great. Also, I was not expecting so many kisses! Lol.

The main plot is very strange but enjoyable: a girl who hates math goes back in time and learns to appreciate it (at least that's how I would summarize it).

Side Note: Badass SML was also very attractive :) 

Can be found on Rakuten Viki

My only complaint is that this makes me wish this was a miniseries with a few more episodes. The representation is just... chef's kiss.

Seriously. This was such an honest, knowledgeable, and respectful portrayal of Asexuality. Not everyone who identifies as Asexual has the same boundaries in a romantic and/or sexual relationship (Asexuality is a sexuality in itself but also an umbrella term, just something to keep in mind). Some are comfortable with some physical contact while others find it completely revolting, some are okay with sexual acts and/or occasional sex while others aren't, and some may want to try something outside of their comfort zone/experiment while others don't. It is a spectrum.

I don't want to spoil it, which unfortunately means I can't mention what his partners' thoughts were. Just trust me when I say that this short film is worth your time.

Link to buy/watch it: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/bcni

Maybe here?

There is a level of understanding to be given to those who have wronged you. And then there is understanding that you did nothing wrong.

When we've struggled because we've been blamed, misunderstood, ignored, and hurt, how comforting would it have been to have heard: You did nothing wrong. They are the ones who are wrong.

I'm struggling on where to place it on this list, so I'm just going to put it here (at least for now).

You know when it feels like things are maybe going okay or are actually somewhat good and then reality splashes you in the face with a bucket of freezing cold water and then punches you a few times for good measure just to make sure you felt it? That's this movie.

Well-done, sadly realistic, and impactful. But, did it have to hurt so fucking bad?

It's not a movie to sit back and enjoy but more a movie to either educate yourself, make you cry, and/or shed light on the harshness that someone else is likely experiencing/has experienced just because they existed.

Can be found on YouTube or Dailymotion.

An illuminating short film with an absolutely wonderful little romance.

Link to watch it: https://youtu.be/3y5zBY96Mio

Sweet but sad. It showed the harshness of the world but also moments of light.

Link to watch it (with a VPN in Thailand): https://youtu.be/aDUXjlPzcuE

What a beautiful and sad story.

My only criticism is the effects, but I hardly thought of them because everything else overshadowed it.

Can be found on free websites

This was a quiet and emotional movie with superb acting, good build-up, effective cuts, and great use of switches from past to present. The only thing I struggle with is the ending. It didn't quite seem to fit, in my opinion.

Can be found on free websites or GagaOOLala (with a VPN)

This was great! Strongberry always seems to do an amazing job with their short films.

I really liked the dialogue, acting, and the way it was shot. I'll definitely be watching it again. Honestly, it's amazing how much you can accomplish in 7 minutes with a short film.

Link to watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTa92oDTLqA 

This was beautiful!

I felt the length was perfect. Nothing seemed rushed or forced. And the chemistry was natural and easy.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

Surprisingly the limited dialogue made it much more interesting. They were able to play more with tone, spacing, and atmosphere. It was also very interesting to see how the 3 different couples' actors changed up the lines in small, but subtly beautiful ways. This has to be the best short film I have seen in years. 

Go read my review for a better explanation. This was just a small part of what I had to say about this short film.

Link to watch it: https://youtu.be/5ZUbouRb0oM 

This was the perfect finale to wrap everything up. It brought together the message it was quietly threading along the other acts with great dialogue.

"Live every lifetime as if it's the one you've been waiting for." I'd take that over "yolo" any day. Wouldn't you?

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/3Y51mvcmVd8

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/FTk-stj8CPI 

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/3Y51mvcmVd8 

Well this was really sweet, well-acted, and shot. A lovely short film.

Link to watch it: https://youtu.be/u2KmjP_6WMo 

I have a theory about some of the scenes in this short film. But, unfortunately that would involve major spoilers so I can't say it.

I will say that the actor perfectly manages to convey the feelings of longing, emptiness, and lingering hope that come as a result of being separated from the person you loved and continue to love despite them leaving you.

Some of the reviewers mentioned the silence and quiet moments being effective. And, I definitely agree. Also, the transitions are very well done.

It's a very high quality short film.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

Very pleasant (but also not), real, and emotional. I realized now after I finished this that I had seen it before. It had been so long that I had forgotten though.

The acting was great, the soundtrack fit very nicely, and the style this movie was done in--while it does date it--gives it its charm.

For the most part I rooted for their relationship, in many instances they brought a small smile to each others faces when it seemed impossible. One scene showed some cruelty from both of them, but it appears later to have just been a moment of weakness, frustration, and a lapse in judgement.

While not as good, the general relatability and pleasantness of it reminded me very much of the classic masterpieces, in my opinion, that is While You Were Sleeping (the American movie).

Link to watch it: https://youtu.be/0NaA_Afyodc

It was cringey but moving. I was worried this movie would leave me with a pit in my stomach, luckily that was not the case. It was hopeful.

I would say the main theme of this movie is authenticity. Don't feel guilty or sorry for wearing rainbow attire, laughing or speaking in a high-pitched tone, or making raunchy jokes. Be yourself. Hell, be obnoxiously out and proud!

My only real criticism is that I just wish we had gotten more of the Lesbian couple.

GagaOOLala

I loved almost everything about it.

The only issue I had is that I felt like one part of it was a little rushed. Other than that, this was really good.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

An engaging short film that was very well-acted and shot. A bit Black Mirror reminiscent.

The chemistry was also so good! I did feel just a bit unsatisfied by the ending though.

Can be found on GagaOOLala

The humor wasn't really my style. The action was good though. All in all it was a pretty fun movie.

Can be found on free websites

It's so beautiful and they're so gorgeous and sweet together!

Why does it have to have a sad ending?! *sobs*

Link to watch it (with ads): https://www.asiancrush.com/video/019447v/the-fifth-season

How whimsical and fun!

Link to watch it: https://www.viddsee.com/video/a-day/g9sgn?locale=en

More graphic than I thought. Lol. So, keep that in mind when/if you watch this.

I enjoyed it overall. Stylistically it was quite different, at times horrifyingly colorful (in a positive way), actually scary at a couple points, and it was well-acted.

I think more could have been done with the villain character, but I was happy with what I got. Definitely one of the stranger watches of mine.

Link to buy/watch it: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sweetcurse 

Wonderful nervous excitement. It was really sweet :)

Link to watch it: https://youtu.be/VqXdz096VFw

I watched the second part of this. The first doesn't really interest me.

One Night (as it is actually called) was really good. It doesn't show relationships as something perfect, easy, or what you wish they would be. 

You don't always get what you want and things don't always work out. And that's okay. That's life.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

The costumes and sets looked cheap more often than not, but the performances from the actors (as well as the well-written dialogue) made up for it tenfold. I was truly moved.

Can be found on GagaOOLala

Did a great job at building tension and was really rather clever at many points. I enjoyed it a lot :)

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

They made me care and get attached. And then they hurt me. Dammit.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

Reminds me of Restart After Come Back Home. I would say that it almost has the same level of quality.

I liked the subtle hints and minor easter eggs in this as well.

Also the lighting was very nice, as well as the acting.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

I swear I was expecting something else at the end of this. Thank goodness I didn't get what crossed my mind! Lol.

It was intriguing all the way through and stunned me at one point. The MDL description for this is not accurate so this wasn't really what I thought I was going to get.

Link to buy/watch it: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/fingers 

This was really cute. Also, nicely shot.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

This was really sweet and funny. I actually saw it once before a long time ago, but completely forgot about it.

Before this, I hadn't seen any Korean film or drama that featured a Gay couple that had anything to do with being in the military. So that was very nice to see.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

This was pretty fun. I also liked the neat unique stylistic choices they made.

Can be found on GagaOOLala

More could have been done with this, but I was happy with what we got. 

It felt understandable and believable.

Probably between a 6.5/10 and a 7/10.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

This was an interesting watch. Unfortunately, I feel like some things might have went over my head.

I was engaged the whole way through though and, by the end, I didn't feel like I just watched a short film.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

I swear, I think I saw this randomly a couple years ago. I didn't really remember it though.

I don't know how to feel about this, and I don't mean that in a bad way. I just think I might need to rewatch it again and pay more attention, because I think I'm missing something here.

I will say that it is very well-acted, the tension builds very well, and it is nicely-shot and paced.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

If ever there was a FL that was Easily Bisexual, it would be this one. Just... good job there :) Seriously, thank you everyone who contributed to this movie.

Otherwise, it was amusing enough and the FL was odd and funny.

Can be found on Rakuten Viki

Think I'll put it here for now

Here's the thing, having a drama special be entirely about Lesbians is great. And the fact that this came out in 2011 at that (though it did get pulled) is something.

However, a big however, is that this just had to subtly dig at Bisexual women. Like, come on. If you're making a special that will be representing one part of the LGBT+ community, how about you don't drag down another part of that community in the process.

My thoughts about this were too long and complicated.

I'll just link my review if you want to know my problems with this movie.

Link to Review: https://mydramalist.com/profile/8835865/reviews/169075

I have seen this before. I'm not sure what to rate it though.

It wasn't bad or anything. I just don't quite understand everything about it, and that may be on me.

It was well-shot and acted, had nice background music, and left me wanting to investigate the film more.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

What a sweet concept. I only wish it was just a little bit longer, if only by 3 minutes or so.

Also, it was very well shot and the colors really pop.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

I don't regret watching it. It was something very different and new. It just was a bit too intense for me, personally, at certain points. I would recommend watching it at least once.

I would say it was intriguing. I felt like a bit more could have been done with the end though.

Link to watch it: https://youtu.be/w_DRtVlrthI 

Pretty good. I was invested all throughout.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

What Exactly happened here? I'm still a bit confused. Is the lesbian tag accurate? I don't think so... But, maybe I just didn't get it?

It had a unique concept, was stylistically different and interesting, and had some legitimate twists.

Still, I would be lying if I said I knew the full story.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

The effects were nice and I think they made a good decision to keep it in black and white. The ending seemed to show his boyfriend still lingering in his mind/heart and I liked the way they showed that.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

Cute and nicely shot. Nothing else I can really say.

Link to watch it: https://youtu.be/BWF1PuFeWjk 

I think I'll need to rewatch this to get exactly what they were trying to say.

Link to Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PyQ3VIzx-I
Link to Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UidFXHwjluk

Unfortunately, all that got released was the pilot. It was really cute and hilarious though!

Pilot Ep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=167D6kmuspU

This was nice. Not as good as the other shorts from Strongberry, but I appreciated that they tried to do something a bit different.

Link to watch it: https://youtu.be/dzxCRkPl9cU

This was pretty good. Nothing spectacular. But, I liked the poetry aspect of it very much.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

Well-acted, that's for sure. But I'm just not sure what the point was.

Can be found on GagaOOLala

It was alright. No major complaints. But, nothing really that impressive.

Link to watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DrA9xrPP18

It's just very random and weird. Lol.

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

Super strange. My word. I don't really have anything else to say about it really. Just that it was really strange and these two guys are really strange. Lol.

I don't know: A 6/10? I really have no idea.

Can be found on GagaOOLala

I've seen this and I have no idea what to rate it or what to say about it. It was just really weird. I think that was the point?

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

Link to buy/watch it: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/coffeebrake 

Link to watch it: https://www.viddsee.com/video/daymoon/5pp37 

Link to watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Hjo8TBaJFo 

Can be found on GagaOOLala 

Link to watch it here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x75g2xq

Or here: https://youtu.be/23a10_TdMzY

Currently looking for a link to watch it.

Will try to find this soon. 

Very soon

Very soon

Very soon