Movies are a part of our life and we may agree or disagree, regardless movies do influence our society. So a movie must impart the right message as the wrong one too can cause harm indirectly. As times are changing so are the people and as a result, movies are changing too. These days movies reflect more of our real-life than some made-up fictional storyline. The entertainment industry all over the world tries to match up with the changing time, South Korean entertainment industry has been keeping up with the bee generation and have started producing coming-of-age genre movies for the young generation in the past decades. Read on to know which young generation Korean movies you can watch next in 2022.
1. Twenty
Twenty is a South Korean film, it falls under the genre of coming of age. The film will surely be liked by the young generation because of the storyline as it reflects the life of three young adults. The film stars Kim Woo Bin, Kang Ha-neul, and Lee Junho in the lead roles.
2. Night Flight
Night Flight is a South Korean film that got released in 2014. This film touches on the topic of LGBTQ. This is one of the South Korean films that focus on the coming of age genre. This movie should definitely be in the watch list for the genZ.
3. One Way Trip
One Way Trip is a South Korean film of the coming of age genre. This film follows the plotline of four best friends whose life takes an unknown and unexpected turn after going on a trip. This film should be watched in 2022.
4. Hot Young Bloods
Hot Young Bloods is a romantic teen movie, which should be on your watchlist in 2022. The film stars Park Bo-young, Lee Jong-suk, Kim Young-kwang, and Lee Se-young in the lead roles.
5. Midnight Runners
Midnight Runners is a comedy-action film that got released in 2017, starring Park Seo Joon and Kang Ha-neul in the lead roles. The film follows the plotline of two friends who are students of Korean National Police University and their life after they witness a kidnapping.
6. Exit
This South Korean action And action film were released in 2019. The film stars Im Yoon-ah and Jo Jung-suk in the lead roles. The film involves the storyline of a mysterious gas that spreads in the city.
7. Hit-And-Run Squad
Hit-and-run Squad is a South Korean film, this film should be on the watchlist for 2022. The younger generation who love the crime and action genre would definitely like this film. The storyline follows a police squad chasing a businessman.
8. Tune In For Love
Tune In For Love is a sweet romantic drama film that got released in 2019. The film follows the life of two people in love who get separated and reconnected at different times. The film stars Kim Go-eun and Jung Hae-in in the lead roles.
9. Punch
Punch is a coming-of-age film that was released in 2011. The story revolves around the mentor-mentee bond that formes between a rebellious poop high school student and his teacher. The film stars Yoo Ah-in and Kim Yoon-seok in the lead role.
10. Seoul Searching
Seoul Searching is a South Korean film of the genre, coming of age. This film is a good watch for the younger generation as the film has a relatable storyline for the teens. The film follows the plotline of how six teens who meet at a summer camp, have the same background yet share different life stories.