As we blink and find ourselves settling into a brand-new year, another exciting month is already around the corner, bringing with it a renewed curiosity about Korean movies releasing in February 2026. Although January was quite uneventful at the cinema, it still managed to turn a few heads with a few notable dramas, thus helping to further enhance the international image of Korean cinema.
The momentum that has been created from this success has made February 2026 a very exciting time to be a film buff. The movies that are set to be released in February are a reflection of the different types of stories that are being told and the willingness of the filmmakers to keep pushing the boundaries of storytelling.
6 Korean Movies Releasing in February 2026
Everyday We Are (Release Date: TBA)
One of the most eagerly awaited releases this month is Everyday, We Are by Kim Min-jae, which is a youth romance based on a hit Kakao Page webtoon. This release is especially significant in the Korean film industry as it is one of the last performances by Kim Sae-ron.
The narrative will show how Han Yeo-ul and Oh Ho-soo, who were childhood friends, build their friendship into a romantic relationship as they mature. Kim Sae-ron will play the role of Yeo-ul, a passionate basketball fan, while Lee Chae-min will star as Ho-soo. The original series plan, 우리는 매일매일, has been changed to a feature film, which will provide a concentrated emotional experience that revolves around themes of youth friendship and first love.
The King’s Warden (Release Date: February 4, 2026)
The King’s Warden, led by director Jang Hang-joon, will portray an unknown side of Joseon history through the banishment of King Danjong. The movie tells its story through a countryside village, which suffers political tragedy rather than telling stories that occur in royal courts.
The story of 왕과 사는 남자 unfolds in 1457 and illustrates how Eom Heung-do attempts to protect his village by bringing an exile to his home, only to discover the truth when he realises that his guest is the former king. The movie will examine the issues of loyalty and fear, as well as the human connections that exist during times of political turmoil, as portrayed by Park Ji-hoon as the young king and Yoo Hae-jin as the village chief.
The Shrine (Release Date: February 6, 2026)
The Shrine combines supernatural horror with psychological suspense to create a thrilling and terrifying experience. A bunch of friends go to a small Japanese town and find a shrine that begins to produce strange occurrences. As things become stranger, Yu Mi seeks assistance from Myung Jin, a shaman who has a past with her. A couple from the pastor group is faced with a menacing power that emanates from a shrine, and Kim Jae-joong stars in the movie. 신사: 악귀의 속삭임 creates an atmosphere of fear by using suspense instead of horror movie conventions.
Humint (Release Date: February 11, 2026)
Action and politics are the key elements of Humint, a film directed by Ryu Seung-wan. The story is set during a critical phase for global crime, specifically along the Vladivostok border. North and South Korean intelligence agents work while being under constant surveillance. The story of 휴민트 revolves around a South Korean National Intelligence Service agent who is on the hunt for criminal groups while meeting North Korean agents on their missions. The movie boasts a talented cast, including Zo In-sung, Park Jeong-min, and Park Hae-joon.
Number One (Release Date: February 11, 2026)
Number One combines two different genres by showing emotional human experiences through its fantasy elements. The film 넘버원 follows Ha Min, who experiences a strange number decrease that stops when he eats his mother’s cooking until he understands its harmful effects.
The film will show deep emotional scenes which highlight the difficult relationship between a mother and her son who must face their final moments together. Number One, directed by Kim Tae-yong and starring Choi Woo-shik and Jang Hye-jin presents a story about how people choose between love and fear when they must face their unavoidable destiny.
Pavane (Release Date: February 20, 2026)
The story of 파반느, which is based on the novel Pavane for the Dead Princess by Park Min-kyu, will deal with self-acceptance and unconventional love as its themes. The movie, which is directed by Lee Jong-pil, is about three young people whose lives intersect at a department store as they all have emotional scars and unfulfilled desires.
Go Ah-sung acts as Mi-jung, who is subjected to social exclusion due to the perception of society about her, while Byun Yo-han acts as a man who lives without any direction in life. Moon Sang-min as Kyung-rok, who develops feelings for Mi-jung, goes against the norms of society. The movie is expected to develop in a quiet manner as a character-driven drama.
With romance, history, horror, action, and introspective drama all represented, the February 2025 Korean movie is all set to make your month worth binging.
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