Top South Korean Fantasy Movies You Need to Watch: 50 Must-Sees!

Fantasy movies transport us to magical worlds and intriguing adventures, and South Korean cinema offers some incredible options in this genre. Whether you’re in the mood for a heartwarming tale or a thrilling supernatural adventure, South Korean filmmakers have crafted a diverse range of fantasy films that are sure to captivate you. Here’s a comprehensive list of 50 South Korean fantasy movies, categorized by genre, to help you find your next favorite flick.

Key Takeaway

South Korean fantasy cinema blends rich storytelling with imaginative worlds, offering everything from epic adventures and magical realism to supernatural thrillers. This guide will help you navigate the best of these films, so you can dive into an enchanting cinematic experience.

Epic Adventures

1. Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017)

• Synopsis: A firefighter navigates the afterlife with the help of three guides following his heroic death.

1. Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018)

• Synopsis: In the afterlife, a guardian helps a man through his trials while two colleagues assist a former guardian on earth.

1. The Pirates (2014)

• Synopsis: A group of pirates and bandits seek a royal stamp swallowed by a gray whale during the Joseon era.

1. The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure (2022)

• Synopsis: Set in the Joseon era, a crew of pirates and bandits searches for lost royal gold before their rivals find it.

1. Alienoid (2022)

• Synopsis: The door of time opens between a swordsman of the Goryeo Dynasty and those chasing an alien prisoner in 2022.

1. Alienoid: The Return to the Future (2024)

• Synopsis: Ancient Taoists travel through time to obtain a divine sword.

1. Volcano High (2001)

• Synopsis: A high school student joins a new school with martial skills, facing various challenges including a final battle.

1. Wonderful Days (2003)

• Synopsis: In a future ravaged by pollution, a couple finds each other on opposing sides of a city revolt.

Supernatural Thrillers

9. Thirst (2009)

• Synopsis: A priest develops vampirism from a failed medical experiment and must abandon his ascetic life.

9. Monstrum (2018)
   • Synopsis: In the Joseon era, a loyal subject battles a monster threatening the king’s life and a conspiracy to depose him.
10. Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman (2023)
    • Synopsis: A fake exorcist is hired to investigate a girl’s strong possession.
11. Psychokinesis (2018)
    • Synopsis: After gaining telekinetic powers, a bank security guard tries to save his daughter from an evil company.
12. The Labyrinth (2021)
    • Synopsis: High school students fight against evil spirits causing strange phenomena in their school.
13. Higanjima: Escape from Vampire Island (2009)
    • Synopsis: Teenagers venture to a vampire-infested island to find a missing brother.
14. The Haunted House: The Sky Ghost vs Jormungandr (2019)
    • Synopsis: An action-packed battle between mythical creatures and ghosts.
15. Urban Myths (2022)
    • Synopsis: Everyday life horrors unfold in familiar settings involving noise, secondhand furniture, and more.
16. The Soul-Mate (2018)
    • Synopsis: A patrol officer’s soul is separated from his body, leading him to seek help from his rival.
17. Doomsday Book (2012)
    • Synopsis: An anthology film featuring a virus outbreak, a self-aware robot, and an impending meteor.

Magical Realism

19. A Werewolf Boy (2012)
    • Synopsis: An elderly woman recalls a boy she knew 47 years ago who was a werewolf.
20. The Beauty Inside (2015)
    • Synopsis: A man changes into a different person every day and falls in love, complicating his relationships.
21. Be with You (2018)
    • Synopsis: A woman who promised to return on a rainy day reappears a year later with no memory of her past.
22. Il Mare (2000)
    • Synopsis: A voice actor leaves a Christmas card in a magical mailbox, leading to an exchange with an architecture student from the past.
23. Snow White and the Red Shoes (2019)
    • Synopsis: Princes turned into dwarfs seek red shoes to break their spell in a parody with a twist.
24. Switch (2023)
    • Synopsis: A top actor’s life changes when he meets a taxi driver on Christmas Eve, leading to a new life.
25. Alice: Boy from Wonderland (2015)
    • Synopsis: A woman suffering from nightmares returns to a resort from her past to confront her fears.

Fantasy Action

26. Iron Mask (2023)
    • Synopsis: A kendo athlete faces off against a rival who killed his brother in intense competition.
27. Spiritwalker (2020)
    • Synopsis: A man with amnesia wakes up in a new body every twelve hours and must uncover the truth.
28. Arahan (2004)
    • Synopsis: A cop learns Taoist magic while facing an ancient foe seeking to destroy his mentors.
29. Dragon Wars (2007)
    • Synopsis: Mythical creatures wreak havoc on Earth, and it’s up to heroes to stop them.
30. Changpihae (2010)
    • Synopsis: A tale exploring the nature of love and its challenges.
31. Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned (2016)
    • Synopsis: A boy returns from the mountains years later as a man after a magical event.
32. Beautiful Vampire (2018)
    • Synopsis: A 500-year-old vampire struggles with her suppressed instincts when a young boy shows interest in her.
33. The Magician (2015)
    • Synopsis: During the Joseon Dynasty, a princess falls in love with a magician on her journey to marry.
34. Dragon Ball: Son Goku Fights, Son Goku Wins (1990)
    • Synopsis: Son Goku seeks magical orbs and battles evil foes on his quest.
35. Baby Shark’s Big Movie! (2023)
    • Synopsis: Baby Shark must protect his musical power from an evil singer’s plan.
36. Pinkfong & Baby Shark’s Space Adventure (2019)
    • Synopsis: Pinkfong and Baby Shark go on a space journey to find a special star.
37. The Dude in Me (2019)
    • Synopsis: A high school student and a gangster switch bodies by accident.
38. The Bros (2017)
    • Synopsis: Two brothers reunite at their father’s funeral and face various personal challenges.
39. Switch (2023)
    • Synopsis: A hit actor’s life changes drastically after a chance encounter on Christmas Eve.
40. Jeonjijeok Dokja Sijeom (2025)
    • Synopsis: A man’s favorite novel comes true, and he uses his knowledge to alter the story’s fate.
41. A Tale of Legendary Libido (2008)
    • Synopsis: A comedic fantasy about legendary libido and its adventures.
42. The Labyrinth (2021)
    • Synopsis: High school students battle evil spirits and uncover hidden powers.
43. Will You Be There? (2016)
    • Synopsis: A dying surgeon uses time-travel pills to revisit his past and meet his deceased girlfriend.
44. Higanjima: Escape from Vampire Island (2009)
    • Synopsis: A group ventures to a vampire island to find a missing brother, facing terrifying creatures.
45. Wonderful Days (2003)
    • Synopsis: In a future city, a childhood couple reunites on opposing sides of a rebellion.
46. Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned (2016)
    • Synopsis: A magical event changes a boy’s life, leading to his return years later as an adult.
47. The Soul-Mate (2018)
    • Synopsis: A patrol officer’s spirit separates from his body, leading him to seek help from an adversary.
48. The Magician (2015)
    • Synopsis: A princess falls in love with a magician during her journey in the Joseon Dynasty.
49. Beautiful Vampire (2018)
    • Synopsis: A vampire’s life is turned upside down when a boy awakens her long-suppressed instincts.
50. Alice: Boy from Wonderland (2015)
    • Synopsis: A woman’s nightmares lead her to confront her fears in a private resort.

Whether you crave action-packed adventures, supernatural chills, or

magical tales, South Korean fantasy cinema offers a treasure trove of films to explore. Each movie brings its unique blend of storytelling and visual wonder, making them perfect for anyone looking to escape into a fantastical world. Enjoy your journey through these captivating films!