Korean Movies Releasing in May 2025: K-Movies are ready to hype up the audience once again as the upcoming month prepares to bring some amazing content to the big screen! With the Hallyu wave going strong, fans are all the more enthusiastic about the films that are released each month, so there is no way we aren’t bringing the list right to your door!
With this, let us take a look at the Korean films releasing in the upcoming month for your next trip to the theatres!
Korean Movies Releasing in May 2025!
May 7
Virus
The month starts off with an intriguing mystery rom-com film that revolves around a deadly virus that is spreading fast, and the only way to survive is by falling in love! This upcoming film not only brings an intriguing plot but also a set of talented cast members, including Bae Doo-na, Kim Yoon-seok, Chang Ki-ha, Son Suk-ku, and others. This film brings not just an interesting concept but also shows the love story of the host of the virus and the man developing a cure for it.
May 14
What Does That Nature Say to You
This drama film made its debut at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival when it screened on February 20th, 2025. Well received by the audience, this film takes us on a cosy journey when a young poet arrives at his girlfriend’s house and is shocked by its size. He then meets her father, mother and sister, and extends his stay during which they spend time together, enjoying their time together.
May 16
Midnight Sun
This musical romance film adds a unique touch to the upcoming month when it comes to romance films, bringing the story of young love that buds at its own pace. Trapped inside her house for 17 years due to a rare disease that makes her sensitive to sunlight, a young girl ventures out into the world only after it’s dark. With her guitar in hand and music to spread, she bumps into a young man she has had a crush on over the years. While she dreams of a romance with him, she doesn’t wish to disclose her condition to him.
May 21
No Parking
There has to be a thriller to keep us on our toes every month, and this is the film which will bring you the excitement you have been looking for. This crime thriller film follows a young woman who becomes the target of murder after a dispute over parking erupts with her neighbour. Surely there is some crazy mess awaiting in this plot, but we are ready for everything that this film has to throw our way.
Unconfirmed Dates
Sanbok Road
Bringing out the true stories of people from the 1980s, this film follows the journey of five friends living in the poor village of Ami-dong. With a wish to have full stomachs, they fight for their food and dream of becoming boxing world champions. This is the story of those who made every South Korean excited in the chaotic period of the 1980s, and it will bring you numerous feelings all at once.
My Friend Is a Murderer
This action comedy film follows a man who escapes the country after murdering to hide from the law. Later, he decides to return home as the statute of limitations on his case is soon to end. Wishing to live a quiet and peaceful life in a village, he makes the risky move, but will he be able to escape until the end?
Which of these films are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments below!
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