In the wake of a diplomatic dispute over kimchi's origins between South Korean and Japanese leaders, the South Korean government launches a high-profile kimchi-making contest. Song Chan (Jin Goo) enters the competition to save his late mother's restaurant, using her treasured recipe, while his step-sister Jang Eun (Kim Jung Eun), who currently manages the struggling establishment, seeks to close it down. The step-siblings agree that the contest's winner will determine the restaurant's fate, setting the stage for a culinary showdown rooted in family tension and national pride. This is a 2010 South Korean culinary drama directed by Baek Dong Hoon.

During the Korean War, Sergeant Jackson (Jared Grimes), a former dancer, is tasked with creating a Christmas dance production at the Geoje Island prison camp to improve the U.S. Army's image. He assembles an unlikely troupe of performers, including Xiao Pang (Kim Min Ho), a shy Chinese soldier with hidden dance skills; Kang Byung Sam (Oh Jung Se), a falsely accused South Korean prisoner seeking his wife; Yang Pan Rae (Park Hye Soo), a civilian dancer; and Ro Ki Soo (D.O.), a North Korean soldier with a passion for dance. Despite the harsh realities of war, this diverse group of prisoners bonds through their shared love of dance, facing numerous challenges and testing their loyalties. Their journey becomes a testament to the power of art and human connection in the midst of conflict. This is a 2018 South Korean musical drama film directed by Kang Hyeong Cheol.

Sophie (Ana Ruggiero), a young traveler, stops in Seoul while en route to the Philippines, seeking a male friend who previously worked in a second-hand bookstore in Bukchon. She meets a loving South Korean couple, Soo Young (Kim Sae Byuk) and Jong Gu (Kwak Min Kyu), who welcome her into their small home near Mt. Inwang. During her four-day stay, Sophie forms a close bond with the couple as she continues her search. Two years later, Soo Young discovers Sophie's travel blog, triggering nostalgic memories of their brief but meaningful encounter. This is a 2022 South Korean movie directed by Lee Jea Han.

Cho Won (Cho Seung Woo), an autistic young man, struggles with social interactions and self-control, finding solace only in running. His devoted mother Kyung Sook (Kim Mi Sook) seeks to help him achieve independence by enlisting the help of Jung Wook (Lee Ki Young), an alcoholic former marathon runner. Despite warnings about the potential dangers, Kyung Sook sets an ambitious goal for Cho Won to complete a full marathon in under three hours. After successfully placing third in a 10km race, Cho Won prepares for the ultimate challenge of running a full 42.195km marathon, pushing the limits of his physical and mental capabilities. Will he be able to overcome his limitations and achieve this seemingly impossible feat? This is a 2005 South Korean movie based on a true story, directed by Jeong Yoon Cheol.