Burning official poster ★ 7.5

South Korea · Film

Burning

버닝

2018 148 min CGV Arthouse
7.5
★★★★☆
DramaSeek aggregate score · out of 10

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Synopsis

A delivery driver re-meets his childhood friend and her enigmatic new boyfriend, and slowly unravels.

What makes Burning worth watching

Adapted from Murakami; one of the great Korean films of the 2010s.

Burning represents a strong example of south korea drama from the 2018 production cycle. Korean studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Drama and Mystery elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.

The cast is led by Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jeon Jong-seo. It originally aired on CGV Arthouse, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.

Where to watch Burning online

You can currently stream Burning on the following platforms (regional availability varies):

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