Korean BL movies, exploring themes of romance and friendship within same-sex relationships, have gained traction in recent years. Films like “Long Time No See,” “Night Flight,” and “Method” have contributed to the growing visibility of LGBTQ+ narratives in Korean cinema. These stories navigate the complexities of love and self-discovery, reflecting evolving societal attitudes. In this post, we’ve put together a list of Best Korean BL movies on Dramacool. Let’s dive in!
1.Method (2017)
Two actors, a veteran and an idol, are cast in a play called ‘Unchain’. Their characters develop a relationship as they rehearse, causing the line between reality and fiction to blur.
Genres: Psychological, Romance, Drama
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2.Antique Bakery (2008)
Jin Hyuk, an heir to a wealthy family, opens a cake shop to attract women and hires a talented patisserie, Sun Woo, who had a crush on him in high school. They are joined by ex-boxing champion Gi Beom and bodyguard Su Young. As they run their shop, their hidden pasts slowly come to light. Adapted from the manga “Antique Bakery” by Yoshinaga Fumi.
Genres: Food, Thriller, Mystery, Comedy
Starring: Ju Ji Hoon, Kim Jae Wook, Yoo Ah In
3.Night Flight (2014)
Three friends, Yong Ju, Gi Woong, and Gi Taek, were once close but became distant when Gi Woong left. Now, Gi Woong is the leader of a school gang and Gi Taek his main target. Yong Ju desperately clings to Gi Woong, who resists. It’s a story of teens struggling with societal pressures and themselves.
Starring: Kwak Shi Yang, Lee Jae Joon, Choi Joon Ha
4.Wish You: Your Melody From My Heart (Movie) (2021)
In Soo is a street performer and aspiring musician, supported by his friends and dreaming of a music career. His performances on YouTube catch the attention of Yoon Sang Yi, a keyboardist at a record company who offers him a chance to join their discovery project. As they work and live together, their relationship grows amidst the challenges they face.
Starring: Kang In Soo, Lee Sang, Baek Seo Bin
5.Just Friends? (2009)
During a visit from his boyfriend Seok Yi, Min Soo and his mother unexpectedly cross paths. When Min Soo’s mother questions their relationship, Seok Yi claims they are just friends. However, things become complicated when Min Soo’s mother ends up sleeping with them that night.
Starring: Yeon Woo Jin, Lee Je Hoon, Lee Chae Eun
6.To My Star (Movie) (2021)
Kang Seo Joon, a former A-list star in South Korea, meets Han Ji Woo, a young chef, and falls in love. Despite their differing personalities, they start a relationship. However, their conflicting views on life, love, and everything else put their love at risk.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Starring: Son Woo Hyun, Kim Kang Min, Ko Jae Hyun
7.Where Your Eyes Linger (Movie) (2020)
Two high school students, a playful chaebol heir and a diligent bodyguard, develop a romantic relationship as their friendship grows.
Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: Han Gi Chan, Jang Eui Soo, Choi Yeon Cheong
8.Semantic Error: The Movie (2022)
Chu Sang Woo, a introverted computer science major, is forced to work on a liberal arts project with a group of disinterested classmates. When he presents the project alone, it leads to trouble for his slacker group mates and sparks an unlikely partnership with Jang Jae Young, a charismatic and outgoing senior. As they work together, they begin to develop feelings for each other.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Youth
Starring: Park Seo Ham, Park Jae Chan, Song Ji Oh
9.Step for You (2018)
Yu Sang, a school journalist, requests an interview with Jun Han. In exchange, Jun Han asks Yu Sang to practice dancing with him. As they practice, Yu Sang develops feelings for Jun Han.
Genres: Romance
Starring: Lee Kang San, Ahn Dae Kyum
10.In Between Seasons (2018)
Mi Kyung is a single mother raising her high school-aged son, Soo Hyun. Soo Hyun’s friend, Yong Joon, stays with them for a while. Years later, Soo Hyun is injured on a trip with Yong Joon and ends up in critical condition. Mi Kyung learns a secret they have been keeping.
Starring: Bae Jong Ok, Lee Won Keun, Ji Yoon Ho
11.No Regret (2006)
Su Min, an orphan from a country orphanage, moves to Seoul to pursue his studies in design. Due to his struggles with difficult projects, he takes a job as a host at a gay bar. He meets Jae Min, a wealthy and conservative individual who persistently tries to win Su Min’s love despite being rejected multiple times.
Genres: Romance, Drama, Melodrama
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12.Two Weddings and a Funeral (2012)
A gay man, Min Soo, and a lesbian, Hyo Jin, agree to a marriage of convenience to please their parents and maintain their closeted lifestyles. They live separately with their respective partners, but appear as a “normal” couple. However, when Min Soo’s parents become too involved, their plan is at risk.
Starring: Kim Dong Yoon, Song Yong Jin, Ryu Hyun Kyung
13.Mr. Heart (Movie) (2020)
Sang Ha and Jin Won, two high school runners with a passion for running, find themselves working together as pacemakers. Initially, Jin Won is not happy with the new arrangement, but as they spend more time together, they develop a closer relationship and realize their feelings for each other.
Genres: Romance, Youth, Sports
Starring: Han Se Jin, Cheon Seung Ho, Lara
14.Sweet Curse (2021)
Ha Jun, a popular and attractive man within the gay community, is targeted by his jealous friend Min Woo who summons a devilish ghost to haunt him. However, the ghost unexpectedly falls in love with Ha Jun and the two have a passionate night together. Min Woo then devises a new plan to sabotage Ha Jun.
Genres: Horror, Comedy, Romance, Supernatural
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15.As if You Whisper (2019)
Bum Soo, a street performer, develops feelings for his fan Hyun Woo and discovers his musical identity. Producer Hee Jin aims for Bum Soo’s success as a singer, but Bum Soo’s priority is making meaningful music.
Genres: Music, Romance
Starring: Kim Jin Tae, Kim Soo Ah, Kwak Sang Won
16.Hold Me (2021)
Yeon Ho and Jae Min graduate from high school together. While running, Yeon Ho apologizes to Jae Min without reason. Jae Min then confesses his feelings to Yeon Ho. Can Yeon Ho reciprocate?
Starring: Jeon Yeong In, Hong Min Ki
17.My Pistachio (2018)
Muyeong has a crush on his senior Hanbit and wants to confess his feelings but is too nervous. He auditions for a play directed by Hanbit but is told that the lead actor has already been chosen. Can Muyeong find the courage to confess his feelings to Hanbit?
Starring: Park Hyun Joon, Kim Hyun Joon, Choi Byung Ro
18.Color Rush (Movie) (2021)
In a world where people can only see in black, white, and grey, Yeon Woo, a Mono, meets Yoo Han, his Probe, who can trigger colours in his world. Yeon Woo is afraid of becoming obsessed with Yoo Han’s ability, but Yoo Han wants to get closer to him.
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Youth, Drama
Starring: Hur Hyun Jun, Yoo Jun, Yeon Min Ji
19.You Make Me Dance (Movie) (2021)
A university student, Song Shi On, gets kicked out of his family home after a fight. He moves into a rooftop apartment with cold but caring debt collector Jin Hong Seok, who gave up his dream of becoming a pianist. As they grow closer, the CEO and a senior student’s interference threatens their blossoming romance.
Starring: Choo Young Woo, Won Tae Min, Lex
20.Some More (2018)
Dong Soo takes a break from his routine and goes on a bike trip. While taking a work call, he falls into a ditch and injures his leg. He finds shelter at a nearby farmhouse and is aided by the residents. He stays there until he recovers.
Genres: Romance
Starring: Kim Joon Bum, Park Chan Ung, Sung Yeon Ho
21.One Summer Night (2016)
During the winter of 2013, Yong Joon and Jae Sung, a member of the Korean People’s Army, are caught having a sexual encounter by a superior. Yong Joon decides to defect from North Korea, leaving Jae Sung behind. Two years later, Jae Sung also defects, causing Yong Joon to choose between him and Tae Kyu, leading to misunderstandings and pain.
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22.Boy Meets Boy (2008)
A young boy named Min-soo meets a tall and intimidating boy named Seok-yi on a bus. Min-soo is intrigued by Seok-yi’s sharp eyes hidden under a baseball cap. What will happen between them?
Starring: Kim Hye Sung, Lee Hyun Jin, Ye Ji Won
23.Secret Roommate (2020)
Yeong Min, the younger brother of Yeong Hoon, unexpectedly visits the home he shares with his secret lover Tae Ho. The couple frantically cleans up any evidence of their relationship, fearing Yeong Min’s discovery. Will they be able to maintain their charade of being roommates until the end?
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Starring: Kim Jae Heung, Kim Hyun Joon, Park Jong Ho
24.Queer Movie Beautiful (2018)
A gay boy with low self-esteem begins stealing photos of his ideal friend from a gay dating app.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Starring: Kim Hyun Mok, Choi Chan Ho, Na Do Hwan
25.Journey to the Shore (2020)
High school couple Min Ha and Sang Bum celebrate their 100th day anniversary with a trip to the shore. Min Ha is open about their relationship, while Sang Bum struggles with public displays of affection. That night, Sang Bum reveals a secret to Min Ha.
Starring: Kim Dong Hwi, Kim Shin Bi, Kim Han Na
26.Suddenly Last Summer (2012)
Kyeong-hoon, a teacher, struggles to resist Sang-woo’s advances for six hours. Will he be able to resist Sang-woo’s persistent pursuit of him?
Starring: Kim Young Jae, Han Joo Wan, Yoon Jong Hoon
27.The Tasty Florida (Movie) (2021)
Hae Won, a college freshman, lives in a guesthouse that makes him uneasy. He discovers a rooftop Chinese restaurant, Florida Banjeom, with a view of Seoul and four attractive workers. While eating jjajangmyeon, Hae Won is drawn to Eun Kyu’s eating sounds. Their romance sparks when Eun Kyu playfully hits his hand.
Starring: Cha Woo Min, Yoo Hwan, Moon Kang Hyuk
28.Kissable Lips (Movie) (2022)
A 500-year-old vampire, Kim Jun Ho, seeks to end his immortal existence by drinking the blood of a pure-blooded human. He meets Choi Min Hyun, who possesses the rare blood, but faces challenges from his jealous immortal friend Kwon Hae Soo. Jun Ho must decide between his desire for a human life and loyalty to his friend.
Genres: Romance, Youth, Supernatural
Starring: Kim Ji Woong, Yoon Seo Bin, Moon Ji Hoo
29.One Last Order (2019)
Jongin receives anonymous poems from someone at his daily café. He must observe, analyze, and confront each barista to discover his secret admirer.
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Drama
Starring: Lee Seul Gi, Yoo Kyung Seon, Shim Min Ki
30.A Distant Place (2020)
Jin Woo and his daughter live peacefully on a sheep ranch in Hwacheon, Gangwon-do. When his male friend and long-time lover Hyun Min arrives, their dream of a happy life together is threatened by the arrival of Jin Woo’s twin sister Eun Young. Unexpected conflicts arise, revealing the true nature of the local folks and even family members. Despite the harsh winter, the film holds onto hope for a brighter future.
Starring: Kang Gil Woo, Hong Kyung, Lee Sang Hee
31.Bump Up Business (2023)
Eden is a new member of a boy band, and his agency tells him he can only debut if he performs a “business gay performance” with Ji Hoon, an older celebrity. Eden reluctantly agrees, but starts to develop feelings for Ji Hoon as they spend more time together. However, misunderstandings arise with the appearance of two top stars. Will they be able to overcome these misunderstandings and discover their true feelings?
Genres: Music, Romance
Starring: Nine, Mill, Yoojung
32.Private Lessons (2020)
Yeong Il regularly accompanies Jae Hyun to his poetry lectures, even though Jae Hyun does not enjoy them. To make up for his lack of interest, Yeong Il offers private lessons to Jae Hyun, who has been struggling with turning in assignments.
Starring: Kim Min Sung, Kim Seung Hwan, Park Chan Ung
33.Secret Spectacles (2017)
Jin Gyu develops glasses with special vision abilities and uses them to investigate his crush’s secrets. Will his unrequited love endure?
Starring: Jin Gyu, Choi Woo Jae
34.Behind Cut (Movie) (2022)
Ki Jin, a fashion design student with big dreams of becoming a renowned designer, struggles to find his path in South Korea’s fashion world. One day, he meets Yeong Woo, a carefree delivery worker who lacks a dream. Despite their differences, they grow fond of each other. However, when a model named Lee Bin enters the picture, it complicates their budding romance.
Genres: Romance
Starring: Bum Jun, Eom Se Ung, Choo Suk Young
35.Tinted With You (Movie) (2022)
In Korea’s past, Crown Prince Lee Heon was exiled by his older brother who took the throne. In the present day, high school student Eun Ho becomes involved in the prince’s dangerous situation and develops a close relationship with him. The king plans to kill the prince, and Eun Ho may be his only hope for survival.
Genres: Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Starring: Park Jun Hee, Yoo Hyun Woo, Kim Tae Jung
36.Going South (2012)
A road movie about Gi Tae and his senior, Jun Young, who are driving back to their military camp after Gi Tae’s last vacation. Tensions arise between them, and Gi Tae puts a sleeping pill in Jun Young’s coffee. He then takes Jun Young with him on a journey south while he is unconscious until Jun Young wakes up and secrets are revealed. Will Gi Tae be able to achieve his goal?
Genres: Romance, Drama, Melodrama
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37.Love 100° C (2010)
Min Soo, a deaf boy, is attracted to his classmate Ji Seok. He has a sexual encounter with a man at a public bath, which boosts his confidence, but it comes with consequences.
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38.My Sweet Dear (Movie) (2021)
Yoon Do Gun is a successful chef at Laura Dining, a highly acclaimed restaurant in South Korea. However, tensions arise when the owner prioritizes crowd-pleasing dishes while Yoon Do Gun seeks to innovate. The arrival of another skilled chef, Choi Jung Woo, adds fuel to the fire, but a surprising romance may blossom amidst the competition.
Genres: Food, Romance, Youth, Drama
Starring: Jang Eui Soo, Lee Chan Hyung, Jang Do Yoon
39.Original Sin (2022)
A devout Christian named Yoo Han struggles with conflicting feelings towards a newcomer, Joo Won, at his church. Despite his efforts to pray and deny his desire, he can’t help but feel drawn to Joo Won. The story explores the impact of intense religious beliefs on human desire.
Starring: Oh Dong Joon, Han Hyun Jun
40.Triple – Do You Want? (2020)
Three couples, representing different sexual orientations – lesbian, straight and gay, find themselves stuck in the rain. They make the spontaneous decision to kiss.
Starring: Yoo Kyung Seon, Go Hyoung Woo, Kim Jae Ho
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