For fans of Korean cinema who love to laugh, here's our list of the best Korean comedy movies of all time, as voted on by Ranker's movie fans. Whether it’s the story of a documentary filmmaker making a film about her next-door neighbor who thinks he’s a superhero in The Man Who Was Superman, or a seventy-year-old woman who is returned to the beauty of her youth in Miss Granny, these funny Korean comedies are full of hysterical characters and are a fresh change of pace from American comedy films.
The films on this list of funny Korean movies run the gamut from the award-winning The Good, The Bad, The Weird to the crime comedy The Quiet Family to the man vs. dog tale Barking Dogs Never Bite. From Korean romantic comedy movies to horror comedies to Korean action comedy movies, the funniest Korean movies include My Sassy Girl, Sunny, The Thieves, and 200 Pounds Beauty.
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Ryu Seung-ryong, Lee HaneeReleased: 2019
Directed by: Lee Byeong-heon
Extreme Job is a 2019 South Korean action comedy film directed by Lee Byeong-heon. A drug squad attempting to take down a criminal organization opens a chicken restaurant to go undercover, but when... more
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Park Seo-joon, Kang Ha-neulReleased: 2017
Directed by: Jason Kim
Midnight Runners is a 2017 South Korean action comedy film directed by Jason Kim. Two friends who are students at Korean National Police University find themselves in an endless race against time... more3
shinna addedHwang Jung-min, Yoo Ah-inReleased: 2015
Directed by: Ryoo Seung-wan
Veteran is a 2015 South Korean action crime comedy film directed by Ryoo Seung-wan. A tough detective hunts down a young and successful man who has bad intentions.... more4
Bong Joon-ho, Gong Hyo-jinReleased: 2008
Directed by: Lee Kyung-Mi
Crush and Blush is a 2008 South Korean film. It is the feature film debut of director Lee Kyoung-mi, and also the first film to be produced by Park Chan-wook. Crush and Blush premiered at the 13th... more5
Kang So-ra, Jin Hee-kyungReleased: 2011
Directed by: Kang Hyeong-cheol
Sunny is a 2011 South Korean comedy drama film directed by Kang Hyeong-cheol. A middle-aged woman tries to fulfill her friend's dying wish of reuniting their group of high school friends.... more6
Park Shin-hye, Oh Dal-suReleased: 2013
Directed by: Lee Hwan-Kyung
Miracle in Cell No. 7 is a 2013 South Korean film starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Kal So-won and Park Shin-hye. The film is a heartwarming comedy and family melodrama about a mentally challenged man... more7
Jun Ji-hyun, Cha Tae-hyunReleased: 2001
Directed by: Kwak Jae-yong
My Sassy Girl is a 2001 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Kwak Jae-yong. A college student becomes involved with a self-centered young woman who humiliates him at every turn.... more8
Kim A-joong, Joo Jin-moReleased: 2006
Directed by: Yong-hwa Kim
200 Pounds Beauty is a 2006 South Korean musical romantic comedy film directed by Kim Yong-hwa, based on the 1997 Japanese manga Kanna's Big Success! by Yumiko Suzuki. A talented girl who ghost-sings... more9
Lee Sun-bin, Kim Young-kwangReleased: 2021
Directed by: Kim Hyung-joo
Mission: Possible is a 2021 South Korean action comedy film directed by Kim Hyung-joo. Chinese secret agent Da-hee must investigate an arms smuggling ring in South Korea, but the investigation proves... more10
Kim Woo-bin, Lee JunhoDirected by: Lee Byeong-heon
Twenty is a 2015 South Korean coming-of-age film directed by Lee Byeong-heon. A story about three friends who are turning 20 years old and must decide what to do with their life.... more11
Moon Geun-young, Shin Se-kyungReleased: 2004
Directed by: Kim Ho-jun
My Little Bride is a 2004 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Kim Ho-jun. A teenage girl tries to continue her normal social and school life after her grandfather forces her into an... more12
Cha Tae-hyun, Park Bo-youngReleased: 2008
Directed by: Kang Hyeong-cheol
Scandal Makers is a 2008 South Korean comedy musical film directed by Kang Hyeong-cheol. A young lady blackmails her alleged father, a radio host and former teen idol, into sheltering her and her son.... more13
Uhm Jung-hwa, Song Seung-heonReleased: 2015
Directed by: Kang Hyo-jin
Wonderful Nightmare, also known as Miss Wife, is a 2015 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Kang Hyo-jin. A clerical error in heaven leads to Yeon-woo's untimely death, and to fix the... more14
Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Soo-hyunReleased: 2012
Directed by: Choi Dong-hoon
The Thieves is a 2012 South Korean comedy-action crime film directed by Choi Dong-hoon. A cat burglar and his gang are hired by a devious former partner to steal a $20 million diamond from a Chinese... more15
Kim Soo-hyun, Shim Eun-kyungReleased: 2014
Directed by: Hwang Dong-hyuk
Miss Granny is a 2014 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. A 74-year-old widow, who thinks she is becoming a burden on her family, mysteriously regains her physical appearance... more16
Kim Ha-neul, Gong YooReleased: 2003
Directed by: Kim Kyeong-hyeong
My Tutor Friend is a 2003 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Kim Kyeong-hyeong. A man from a wealthy family, who should be in his second year of college, hires a tutor his own age to help... more17
Park Bo-young, Lee Jong-sukReleased: 2014
Directed by: Lee Yeon-woo
Hot Young Bloods is a 2014 South Korean teen romantic comedy film directed by Lee Yeon-woo. In a rural town in 1982, a feared high school gang leader secretly pines for the school's biggest playboy.... more18
Son Ye-jin, Lee Min-kiReleased: 2011
Directed by: Hwang In-ho
Spellbound, also known as My Girlfriend Can See Ghosts, is a 2011 South Korean horror romantic comedy film directed by Hwang In-ho. A budding romance between a girl who can see ghosts and a rising... more19
Ma Dong-seok, Song Ji-hyoReleased: 2018
Directed by: Kim Min-ho
Unstoppable is a 2018 South Korean crime action film directed by Kim Min-ho. A legendary former gangster (Ma Dong-seok) who is trying to live a straight life is pulled back into violence when an evil... more20
Ha Ji-won, Kim JaewonReleased: 2004
Directed by: Shin Jae-Ho
100 Days with Mr. Arrogant, also known as My Love Ssagaji, is a 2004 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Shin Jae-Ho. After being dumped by her boyfriend just before their 100-day... more21
Moon Chae-won, Yoo Yeon-seokReleased: 2016
Directed by: Jo Kyu-jang
Mood of the Day is 2016 South Korean romantic-comedy film directed by Jo Kyu-jang. A womanizer and a young professional on a business trip are seated next to each other on a full train from Seoul to... more22
Ma Dong-seok, Lee Dong-hwiReleased: 2017
Directed by: Chang You-jeong
The Bros is a 2017 South Korean comedy film directed by Chang You-jeong. On the way to their hometown for their father's funeral, two brothers hit a mysterious woman with a car, leading them to... more23
Jang Keun-suk, Song Ha-yoonReleased: 2008
Directed by: Jin-yeong Kim
Baby and I is a 2008 South Korean film about a rebellious 18-year old high school senior who ends up caring for a baby with a note, claiming he is the baby's father.... more24
Shin Eun-kyung, Park Sang-myunReleased: 2001
Directed by: Jo Jin-gyu
My Wife Is a Gangster is a 2001 South Korean film directed by Jo Jin-kyu. A female gang boss (Shin Eun-kyang) tries to get married to fulfill her dying sister's wishes.... more25
Cha Seung-won, Song Yun-ahReleased: 2002
Directed by: Kim Sang-jin
Jail Breakers is a 2002 South Korean film starring Sol Kyung-gu, Cha Seung-won and Song Yun-ah. It was a box office hit, selling more than 3 million tickets in South Korea alone.... more
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