The Best Movies, Shows, and YouTube Channels to Learn Korean in 2026

Learning Korean through entertainment isn't just fun but one of the most effective ways to immerse yourself in the language, by picking up natural speech patterns, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. Whether you're into dramas, variety shows, or K-pop content, there's something for everyone across Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, and Rakuten Viki. Here's a curated list of the best content you can start with today, as well as how Sabi will help you learn faster and remember more.

Short on time? Here's a quick comparison of our top Korean content recommendations.

Quick Comparison: Top Korean Content Recommendations

💡 How Sabi Supercharges Your Korean Learning

Sabi is a Chrome extension that transforms passive watching into active learning, working with the most popular streaming platforms and helping you learn through:

1. Dual Subtitles — See both Korean and English subtitles so you understand every line in context.

2. Hover to Learn — Hover over any word to get its meaning, pronunciation, and usage examples.

3. Auto-Pause and Repeat — Watch at your own pace, with each line paused to let you absorb and repeat.

4. Interactive Exercises — Practice listening, speaking, and vocabulary exercises while watching.

5. AI Explain — Understand why certain phrases are used with smart grammar explanations.

Sabi supports platforms like YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and Rakuten Viki, making it easier than ever to integrate real content into your language learning routine.

📺 Netflix

1. Physical: 100 — 🟡 Intermediate

Its high-energy competition dialogue teaches commands, encouragement, and emotional reactions.

2. Please Take Care of My Refrigerator — 🔵 Beginner

Celebrity guests chatting casually about food provides natural but polite conversational Korean.

3. Singles Inferno — 🟡 Intermediate

This reality show's conversations highlight modern dating expressions and subtle social cues.

4. The Devil's Plan — 🔴 Advanced

A game show with strategy-heavy discussions, demanding advanced listening and logical language processing.

5. Korea No. 1 — 🟡 Intermediate

Explores different cultural aspects with challenges, making it great for contextual vocabulary learning.

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If you're interested in learning with popular K-Dramas, check out our list of the Best K-Dramas on Netflix for Learning Korean.

📹 YouTube

1. 침착맨 — 🟡 Intermediate

Great for learning natural pacing and intonation with interesting and funny discussions.

2. 곽튜브 — 🔵 Beginner

This popular travel channel introduces practical phrases and casual spoken Korean.

3. 우정잉 — 🔵 Beginner

A well-known livestreamer whose speech is useful for getting used to everyday conversational flow and internet culture.

4. 워크맨-Workman — 🔵 Beginner

Short and energetic videos that expose you to real workplace Korean in an entertaining way.

5. 썩쏘TV — 🟡 Intermediate

A gaming commentator who exposes learners to internet slang and informal speech patterns.

🎬 Prime Video

1. Death's Game — 🔴 Advanced

An intense thriller with emotional exchanges that improve your comprehension of fast and dramatic speech.

2. May I Help You — 🟡 Intermediate

A service-oriented fantasy drama emphasizing polite forms and emotional nuance.

3. Marry My Husband — 🔴 Advanced

A drama with sharp modern dialogue reflecting real adult speech and tonal shifts.

4. Anna — 🔴 Advanced

With its minimalist and subtle dialogue, advanced learners will better learn and grasp implied meaning.

5. My Man Is Cupid — 🔴 Advanced

A romantic fantasy that introduces figurative expressions and emotional nuance.

🌍 Rakuten Viki

1. Descendants of the Sun — 🔴 Advanced

A popular series with a military and medical setting, providing exposure to formal and professional Korean.

2. Extra-ordinary You — 🟡 Intermediate

A high-school fantasy drama rich in emotional dialogue and youth-oriented language.

3. My Roommate is a Gumiho — 🟡 Intermediate

This romantic fantasy's conversations help you understand idioms and casual banter.

4. What Happens to My Family? — 🔴 Advanced

A long-form family drama that is ideal for mastering honorifics and relationship-based speech.

5. Incarnation of Money — 🔴 Advanced

A business-based revenge series that introduces financial, legal, and corporate vocabulary.

🎥 Disney+

1. Snowdrop — 🔴 Advanced

Set in the 1980s, this drama uses both contemporary and historical language and features emotionally rich dialogue and formal expressions.

2. Big Mouth — 🔴 Advanced

A gripping thriller with advanced vocabulary, crime terminology, and fast-paced speech, making it ideal for higher-level learners.

3. Moana — 🔵 Beginner

A musical adventure with clear dubbing and simple sentence structures, making it ideal for people learning pronunciation and rhythm.

4. Frozen — 🔵 Beginner

Repetitive songs and emotional but simple dialogue help reinforce everyday vocabulary naturally.

5. The Little Mermaid — 🔵 Beginner

Slower-paced dialogue and expressive emotions make it great for listening comprehension at an early stage.

🎯 Final Thoughts

Korean dramas, films, and YouTube channels offer a window into everyday language and culture. When paired with an interactive tool like Sabi, they become both entertainment and valuable study resources.

— For Netflix Users: Read our ultimate breakdown of Language Learning with Netflix to maximize your study sessions.

— For Viki Users: Check out our guide on Language Learning with Viki to get set up and start watching your favorite J-Dramas.

— For Disney+ Users: Be sure to check out our article on Language Learning with Disney+ to get the most out of your favorite childhood movies.

— For Prime Video Users: Our guide on Language Learning with Prime Video give mores tips and tricks to optimizing your content viewing.

So what are you waiting for? Start your learning with Sabi!