toaks Exploring Korean Life: Tips Korean life is a unique and exciting experience. However, it may take some time to adjust to this lifestyle, especially for those coming from different cultures. In this blog post, we will provide you with some tips that will help you navigate and enjoy Korean life. How can I adjust to … Read more
Voice of a Murderer – Korean Movie from 2007 Voice of a Murderer is an award-winning 2007 South Korean documentary-style crime drama film directed by Park Sun-woo. The story is based upon a real-life incident of a kidnapping in South Korea in 1986. The film stars Choi Min-sik, Kim Yun-jin, Choi Moo-sung and Lee Ki-young. … Read more
An Introduction to the Classic Movie ‘The King and the Clown’ (2005) The King and the Clown is a South Korean comedy-drama film that is sure to be enjoyed by all ages. Written and directed by Lee Jun-ik, the movie was released in 2005 and quickly became a sensational blockbuster that set a record-breaking number … Read more
Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005) Welcome to Dongmakgol is a 2005 South Korean fantasy film written and directed by Park Kwang-hyun. It was South Korea’s official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2005. The film tells a story of how the residents of a small mountain village, led by two young … Read more
Sunny (2011): A Classic Korean Comedy-Drama Sunny (2011) is a Korean comedy-drama that tells the story of childhood friends and their reunion in their mid-thirties. There’s something special about this movie that really makes it stand out, as it truly captures the dynamic of friendship. The main characters of this movie are Na-mi (played by … Read more
Ode to My Father (2014) The 2014 movie Ode to My Father is a heartfelt drama that follows the life of an elderly man and his long journey through history. Directed by Yoon Je-kyoon, the film is the second in his trilogy of films surrounding a family’s memories and stories. The incredible cast features a … Read more
The Villainess (2017) – A Gritty Action-Thriller The Villainess (2017) is a Korean action thriller film directed by Jung byung-gil. The movie follows Sook-hee, a trained assassin who is forced back into the life of assassins when she becomes a target of both police and gangs. The film’s main focus is on complex and gripping … Read more
Poetry (2010). A Breathtaking Reflection of Life and Love The 2010 South Korean movie Poetry is a breathtakingly intricate reflection of life and love, and of how they ebb and flow through people’s lives. This film has captured a number of international awards, and it is no surprise – it tells a deeply profound story … Read more
Secret Sunshine (2007) A Masterpiece of Melancholy Secret Sunshine is a 2007 South Korean drama film directed by Lee Chang-dong. It follows the story of Sin-ae (Jeong-hwa Jeon), a recently widowed mother who moves to a small town with her young son and finds herself struggling to cope with her new environment. The movie captures … Read more
Oasis (2002) A Poignant Look Inside Life on Seoul’s Fringes Oasis (2002) is a masterfully crafted Korean movie that follows two unlikely people struggling to survive in the harshness and inequality of urban life. Directed by Lee Chang-dong, this movie offers a beautiful and poignant look into the lives of people living on the fringes … Read more
