In this article, our experts in Asian dating, continue to share top movies for a cute romantic date. If you missed Part 1, surely check it after reading this post. You will get many more ideas to enrich your must-watch list. And now we go on our dive into Asian movie culture, as those countries have a lot to offer to true lovers of romantic comedies, atypical romances, melodramas, and even fantasy romances.
#6. The Liar and His Lover
Japanese title: カノジョは嘘を愛しすぎてる (Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru)
Release date: 2013
This Japanese movie is not an anime, but a film. It tells the story of a famous but quite mysterious musician, who avoids enjoying his popularity and spending time with people. In reality, Aki Ogasawara has become a musician to cope with his depression and finds relief in just playing music no matter the growing popularity. Suddenly, he gets to know Riko Koeda. This high school student has a true angel’s voice and falls in love with him. Aki lies about his personality, and while their relationship develops, he understands that he has to tell the truth.
#7. The Beauty Inside
Korean title: 뷰티 인사이드 (Byuti Insaideu)
Release date: 2015
Woo-jin has a strange superpower or curse. Every day he appears in a new body. Though his body can be male, female, Korean, American, Indian, or whatever, he remains the same guy inside. And Woo-jin loves one and the same woman in each of his bodies, a girl named Yi-soo.
#8. My Girlfriend Is a Cyborg
Japanese title: 僕の彼女はサイボーグ (Boku no Kanojo wa Saibōgu)
Release date: 2008
A 20-year-old Jiro Kitamura meets a beautiful young woman in a shopping mall. They start to date and Jiro finds out that his lover is actually a cyborg who comes from the future. The film tells a moving story about love and human nature. It will also give you an understanding of the increasing social trend in Japan, which is switching from communication with real people to virtual lovers.
#9. Be With You
Korean title: 지금 만나러 갑니다 (Jigeum Mannareo Gamnida)
Release date: 2018
If you are ready to cry and experience deep emotions, chose Be with You for your date. This movie has a classical melodrama plot and tells a beautiful story of eternal love and devotion. The film became the fastest movie in Korea to collect 1mln viewers.
It tells the story of a man raising a small kid alone after the death of his wife. He can’t let her go and cherishes the only wish left – to see her one more time. Suddenly, she appears on his way, with no memories of her own death and their marriage. The couple gets to know each from the very beginning but, at some point, they understand that even this time together is limited.
#10. 1,778 Stories of Me and My Wife
Japanese title: 僕と妻の1778の物語 (Boku to tsuma no 1778 no monogatari)
Release date: 2011
This touching movie is about a couple, in which the wife is diagnosed with cancer. The husband, Mayumura decides to make every day memorable and write a short story about all of their adventures. This film about love that can overcome everything, even death is based on a real-life story. Hardly anyone can stay untouched by these 1,778 days of love and compassion.
#11. Love 911
Korean title: 반창꼬 (Banchangkko)
Release date: 2012
Both of them save lives, but who will save their love? Love 911 is a romantic comedy about a firefighter and a doctor who fall in love. Kang-il is a great firefighter who is trying to cope with the death of his wife. Mi-soo is a doctor, who despite her professionalism gets accused of malpractice. Following the advice of her lawyer, Mi-soo approaches Kang-il, the witness in her case. Trying to win his loyalty, Mi-soo starts to pretend to have feelings for him – all to keep her medical license. However, both of them start to slowly fall in love with each other.
#12. My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday
Japanese title: ぼくは明日、昨日のきみとデートする (Boku wa ashita, kinō no kimi to dēto suru)
Release date: 2016
My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday has a tricky plot involving time travel. A 20-year-old Takatoshi gets to know Emi on the train and falls in love at first sight. However, soon they understand that they come from different worlds and time comes in the opposite directions for them. Soul mates can meet only once in 5 years for just a month, so now they live the only month together when their ages match. Despite this, Takatoshi and Emi spend a wonderful time together trusting their feelings and hearts. This movie is a nice pick to feel the fragility and preciousness of love.
Do you have more ideas for an Asian dating movie night? Please, feel free to share your favorite movies in the comments!
