
If Ahaan Panday's Saiyaara moved you, Son Ye-Jin's A Moment to Remember will break you - here's where to watch the Korean classic
And the gamble paid off. The film smashed presale ticket records and received emotional praise from critics and fans alike. However, viewers could not ignore the striking similarities it had to a Korean classic.
Is Saiyaara a remake of A Moment to Remember?
Suddenly, one name began trending across social media: A Moment to Remember - the 2004 South Korean tearjerker that shattered hearts worldwide. While some viewers say Saiyaara echoes it scene for scene, others believe it pays heartfelt tribute to the beloved classic.
Starring a young Son Ye-Jin - the K-drama queen who later ruled hearts in Crash Landing on You - this film comes from her early cinematic days. Opposite her is Jung Woo-Sung, whose name resurfaced in headlines in 2024 after he was revealed to be the father of model Moon Ga-Bi's child, stirring major buzz in the Korean entertainment world.
A Moment to Remember: Here's where to watch the original
If Saiyaara stirred something in you, wait till you meet the real heartbreaker. A Moment to Remember is love, loss, and longing wrapped into one devastatingly beautiful film. Here's where to stream it:
Apple TV – High-quality version available for rent or purchase
Tubi – Free streaming in select regions
YouTube (Hindi dubbed) – For those who want it in their own language
More about Saiyaara
In just four days, Saiyaara shattered expectations, soaring past the coveted ₹100 crore mark. With a collection of ₹105.75 crore, the film has already outperformed the total earnings of Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday's Kesari Chapter 2 (₹92 crore approx) and Sunny Deol's Jaat (₹88 crore).
After securing a spot among the top five biggest opening weekends of 2025, Saiyaara now ranks as the seventh highest-grossing film of the year.
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