2023 is already off to a great start in all aspects of the Korean entertainment industry! We've got great new songs coming out by your favorite k-pop stars, phenomenal dramas coming out across all platforms, and we also have some GREAT movies expected to premiere in 2023! 

Korean movies have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their unique production values and high-quality content. As Korean culture continues to spread worldwide, the quality of Korean movies has skyrocketed, making them a breed of their own that stands out from the rest.

Today -- we'll be checking out a few Korean movies expected to premiere in 2023, so you'll have something to look forward to all year. The cast on all of these movies looks absolutely incredible, so make sure to stay tuned on the release dates. Now, let's go check these movies out!

Hi.5 

Starring: Yoo Ah In, Ahn Jae Hong, Ra Mi Ran, Kim Hee Won, Lee Jae In

A story of five people who unexpectedly learn about supernatural powers that they have and the enemies that want their supernatural powers.

One Win

Starring: Song Gang Ho, Park Jung Min, Park Myung Hoon, Jang Yoon Joo, Lee Minji

A story about a volleyball coach who has never won anything in his life before up on a challenge where he has to ONLY win one game of volleyball with his women's volleyball squad.

The Unearthed Grave

Starring: Choi Min Sik, Kim Go Eun, Yoo Hae Jin, Lee Do Hyun

A story of intrigue and suspense unfolds when a mortician and a shaman are offered a large sum of money to dress up and relocate the tomb of a deceased person and the unexpected events that occur along the way.

Noryang

Starring: Kim Yoon Seok, Baek Yoon Shik, Jung Jae Young, Huh Joon Ho

The third and final film of the Yi Sun Shin movie trilogy led by Director Kim Han Min. This war film covers the Battle of Noryang, which was the last major battle of Yi Soon Shin.

Concrete Utopia (Expected to premiere September 2023)

Starring: Lee Byung Hun, Park Seo Joon, Park Bo Young

A story of epic proportions, where a devastating earthquake strikes Seoul and reduces the city to ruins, leaving only one apartment standing. Desperate survivors flock to the apartment, hoping to find safety and solace amid the destruction.

1947 Boston (Expected to premiere September 2023)

Starring: Ha Jung Woo, Lim Si Wan, Bae Sung Woo, Kim Sang Ho, Park Eun Bin

A story of marathoners who want to compete again after the liberation of 1945 and their adventure toward their first international competition. 

The Moon

Starring: Seol Gyung Goo, D.O

A touching story of a man left alone in space and another man trying his absolute best to save him back on Earth.

Smugglers (Expected to premiere July 2023)

Starring: Kim Hye Soo, Yeom Jung Ah, Jo In Sung, Park Jung Min, Kim Jong Soo

A story of people who unexpectedly get involved in a smuggling crime across the ocean.

Just looking at the line-up of these casts is already making us look forward to these movies! 2023 is definitely the year of Korean film, and we can't wait to see how these movies will turn out! This gives us something to look forward to, and we hope they are as good as these sounds, but until then, is there a movie you're looking forward to this year? Is there another Korean movie expected to premiere this year that didn't make it on this list? Make sure to let us know in the comments below!