"Forbidden Fairytale"
(South Korea)
Opened Jan. 8
Romance/Comedy
Directed by Lee Jong-seok
Fairy tale writer-turned-content moderator (Park Ji-hyun) tasked with tracking adult content stumbles into the world of online erotic fiction when a chance encounter with a publishing executive leads to an unlikely side gig.
"Bogota: City of the Lost"
(South Korea)
Opened Dec. 31
Action
Directed by Kim Seong-je
After his family immigrates to Colombia in the aftermath of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, 19-year-old Guk-hui (Song Joong-ki) enters the local Korean black market. Under a powerful kingpin's wing, he transforms himself from a desperate newcomer into a ruthless crime lord.
"Harbin"
(South Korea)
Opened Dec. 24
Drama/Action
Directed by Woo Min-ho
Korean independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (Hyun Bin) and his comrades plot to assassinate Japanese statesman Ito Hirobumi in 1909. After his act of mercy toward Japanese prisoners leads to devastating losses, Ahn must navigate treachery within his ranks as he pursues a mission that will alter the course of history.
"Firefighters"
(South Korea)
Opened Dec. 4
Drama
Directed by Kwak Kyung-taek
Based on a true story, rookie firefighter Chul-woong (Joo Won) and his veteran teammate Jin Seop (Kwon Do-won) find their relationship pushed to the brink after a rescue operation ends in tragedy. The duo must face their greatest challenge yet, testing not only their courage, but also their fractured bond.
