3 Best Movies to Watch by Han So-hee

1. 100 Days My Prince, 2018

A delightful blend of romance, humor, and intrigue (as expected of many historical K-Dramas), this series takes us on a whimsical journey as Crown Prince Lee Yul, suffering from amnesia, is convinced to wed the headstrong Hong Sim due to his own decree. The drama plays into the comedic potential of his lost memory as he maintains his air of nobility—rendering him useless at daily chores and acts of labour to everyone's dismay. As the effects of political secrets and conspiracies affect the poor of the kingdom, Yul begins to use his intelligence, martial arts skills, and literacy to help people learn and protect themselves. Doh Kyung-soo and Nam Ji-Hyun beautifully perform a fun enemies-to-lovers dynamic of a foolish prince and a justice-oriented woman. 100 Days My Prince delivers ornate kingdoms, cherry blossom-filled sets, and secret coups, all in a comfortable watch.

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Actor: Ahn Suk-hwan, Cho Han-cheul, Cho Seong-ha, Do Ji-han, Doh Kyung-soo, Han So-hee, Heo Jung-eun, Heo Jung-min, Ji Min-hyuk, Jo Han-chul, Jo Hyun-sik, Jung Hae-kyun, Jung Ji-hoon, Kim Jae-young, Kim Ki-doo, Kim Seon-ho, Lee Jun-hyeok, Lee Min-ji, Nam Ji-hyun, Oh Yeon-ah

Director: Lee Jong-jae

Rating: N/A

2. My Name, 2021

If there's one thing South Korea has a lock on, it's great revenge stories. This thrilling and intense series follows the journey of a determined woman turning to a powerful crime ring to help her seek revenge for her father's death. With a fast-paced storyline and expertly executed action sequences, the show keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish within a neat eight episodes.

Supported by Han So-Hee's strong performances, a tight script, and the unrelenting bloody fights, My Name delivers a satisfying blend of suspense and drama making it a must-watch for fans of crime thrillers.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery

Actor: Ahn Bo-hyun, Back Joo-hee, Chang Ryul, Han So-hee, Im Gi-hong, Kim Sang-ho, Park Hee-soon

Director: Kim Jin-min

3. Gyeongseong Creature, 2023

More lush period piece than scary science fiction, Gyeongseong Creature promised a terrifying creature, but it starts slow, dedicating more of its time to its humans than immediately battling monsters. This helps establish the romance, especially as hardened private eye Yoon Chae-ok appeals to privileged pawn broker Jang Tae-sang’s sense of duty, as well as the historical context behind the story. In doing so, the show confronts the violence of the Japanese occupation of Korea through implication rather than directly recreating these horrors. It’s all the more satisfying when the action begins, as Chae-ok and Tae-sang shift their priorities from doing a job to actively undermining the evil hospital’s efforts. Gyeongseong Creature might not let its creature loose early, but its true horror lies not with the monster created, but with the abuses permitted by war.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Actor: Claudia Kim, Han So-hee, Jo Han-chul, Kim Hae-sook, Park Seo-jun

Director: Jung Dong-yoon

Rating: TV-MA