5 Underrated Christmas K-drama Films to Add To Your Netflix List

The power of Kdrama always leaves us amazed and touched by its memorable moments. Fanatics never forget how “Crash Landing on You” made them cry or how “Goblin” made them believe in love again. These iconic series are obviously on the must-watch list of every avid Kdrama viewer. But it is more fun and exciting to find underrated Kdrama films. These underrated films are hidden gems worth watching.

Here are some recommendations to see if you’re looking for underrated Christmas K-dramas to watch during the holidays!

5 Underrated Kdramas to add to your Netflix Holiday List

The K-drama renaissance hooked the viewers with its rollercoaster ride of story plots. Many viewers cried, laughed, and demanded the next season of good Kdramas like “Goblin,” “Moon Hearts: Scarlet Heart Ryeo,” “Squid Game,” and many more. Make your holiday activities exciting by checking out some underrated Kdrama films! From romance, drama, and comedy to action, these 5 underrated Kdrama films are hidden gems you need to add to your Netflix list. 

On Your Wedding Day

First on the list is a tear-jerking movie about Woo-Yeon (Kim Young-Kwang), who receives a wedding invitation from his first love Seung-Hee (Park Bo-Young), whom he met way back in high school. He remembers all the struggles he had to go through to meet her over the years.

The female lead, Park Bo-Young, is an award-winning actress who made her debut in the short film “Equal.” While Kim Young-Kwang won the Best New Actor award in the film “On Your Wedding Day.”

This drama is about regrets, memories, and hope. This is a must-watch if you’re looking for a touching and memorable feel this Christmas.

Sweet & Sour

This romantic comedy film is about the love story of Jung Da Eun (Chae Soo-Bin), a nurse, and Jang Hyuk (Jang Ki-Yong), an engineer, that turned into a chaotic long-distance relationship. Until one day, they start to drift apart from each other.

Chae Soo-Bin was mostly known for her role in the drama “I am Not a Robot,” while Jang Ki-Yong recently won his Baeksang Arts Awards last 2019.

This film shows the real picture of a modern relationship and that not every relationship is a fairytale. It teaches us to appreciate the people around us, a perfect way to set up the true Christmas vibe.

The Outlaws

If you’re looking for a rough, rugged, fun, and exciting movie to spice up your Christmas, this film is for you. This crime action movie starring Ma Dong-Seok and Yoon Kye-Sang, which is based on a real story, shows a Seoul investigator trying to maintain order while two Chinese-Korean gangs fight over territory in the area.

Ma Dong-Seok is a South Korean-American Actor known for his breakout performance in the movie “Train to Busan.” 

This action-packed film is a must-add to your Netflix holiday list. 

Inseparable Bros

This drama-comedy film is about the epic friendship of Se Ha (Shin Ha-Kyun), a quadriplegic with a brilliant mind, and Dong Goo (Lee Kwang-Soo), who is athletic but has the mental capacity of a 5-year-old. It shows a beautiful relationship between two individuals who complement each other’s weaknesses and strengths.

Shin Ha-Kyun is an award-winning veteran actor who won many awards over the years. While Lee Kwang-Soo started as a model before making his acting debut in 2008.

This film teaches us that friendship has no specific shape, image, and perfection. Instead, it’s about acceptance and pure love. It’s a family and friendship-oriented movie perfect for a Christmas get-together.

The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure

In the Joseon era, a group of bandits and pirates joined forces to find the lost treasure of the Goryo royal family in the ocean. Wu Mu-Chi (Kang Ha-Neul), the bandits’ leader, now stays with the group of pirates led by Hae Rang (Han Hyo-Joo). Their groups teamed up against Bu Heung-Su, a man who also wanted the lost treasure. 

Han Hyo-Joo is an award-winning actress famously known for her role in the series “W.” And Kang Ha-Neul is a popular South Korean actor that starred in many known films like “Forgotten.” 

This film shows the importance of setting aside your differences to achieve something. This is a comedy film that is perfect for a feel-good Christmas night.