Happy End (1999)
Korean · Drama / Romance · 100 min · 19
★ 6.6 Early — still settling 79 ratings
▸ Worth a watch
Released 11 Dec 1999
Page updated 24 Sept 2026
Happy End is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
The verdict
Happy End holds up as a perfectly decent Korean film, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 6.6/10 on TMDB across 79 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. At a brisk 100 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, TVING.
Should you spend 100 minutes on it?
100 minutes of Korean drama with a romance streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 6.6/10 from 79 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
When a wife becomes the breadwinner of her family after her husband loses his job, adultery becomes part of her life.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 40m — short |
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jung Ji-woo
Cast

Jeon Do-yeon
Choi Bo-ra

Choi Min-sik
Seo Min-ki

Ju Jin-mo
Kim Il-beom

Joo Hyun
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Kim Beong-choun
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Yoo Yeon-soo
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Where to watch in South Korea
NetflixTVING
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Google Play Movies
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Frequently asked
Is Happy End worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 6.6/10 on audience ratings. 100 minutes of Korean drama with a romance streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Where can I watch Happy End?
You can stream Happy End in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
When is Happy End coming to streaming?
Happy End is already streaming in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
Is Happy End family friendly?
Happy End is rated 19 — aimed at adult audiences.
What language is Happy End in?
Happy End is a Korean film (Drama / Romance).
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