Explore Korean Cinema's Diversity: 146 Films That Define Genres
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Circle of AtonementMovie · 2015 · 102mA police officer uncovers a secret romance between his teenage daughter and her teacher, reopening a decade-old murder investigation he previously worked on.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8 - 102
I'm a Cyborg, But That's OKMovie · 2006 · 105m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceYoung-goon, a woman with mental instability who frequently shocks herself with a transistor radio, is in a mental institution. She believes she's a cyborg and refuses to eat like a normal person. Il-soon, another patient, befriends Young-goon. Now, Il-soon faces the challenge of helping Young-goon overcome her mental issues and learn to eat regular food.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 103
Illang: The Wolf BrigadeMovie · 2018 · 138m · Science Fiction, Action, ThrillerIn 2029, a specialized police unit battles a terrorist organization seeking to prevent a national reunification, all while facing a hidden threat.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.3 - 104
Finding Mr. DestinyMovie · 2010 · 112m · Comedy, RomanceA man establishes the First Love Agency, dedicated to reuniting people with their past first loves. However, he unexpectedly develops feelings for his very first client.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.7 - 105
The MimicMovie · 2017 · 100m · Horror, ThrillerA mother searching for her missing child discovers a lost girl in the woods and brings her home. But as the girl stays, the mother starts to question whether she is truly human.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.3 - 106
Hwayi: A Monster BoyMovie · 2013 · 125m · Action, Thriller, CrimeKidnapped as a child and raised by his captors, a teenage boy is now compelled to participate in their criminal activities.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.4 - 107
My New Sassy GirlMovie · 2016 · 99mGyun-woo can't stop thinking about a spirited girl he knows. He reconnects with his childhood crush, a woman he went to elementary school with who is originally from China and faced bullying for her Korean. They get married despite his family's disapproval, and Gyun-woo is unprepared for the realities of married life.IMDb 4.5TMDB 5.1 - 108
RealMovie · 2017 · 137m · Action, Crime, ThrillerJang Tae-Young is a well-known problem solver in the criminal underworld, known for his detached demeanor and drive for success. He envisions constructing a casino hotel. A reporter approaches him for an interview.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.3 - 109
Children...Movie · 2011 · 132m · Crime, Thriller, DramaIn March 1991, five boys went frog hunting in the mountains and disappeared without a trace. Years later, a documentary producer, a detective, and a professor investigate the unsolved case. As they delve deeper, suspicion falls on one of the boys' parents.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3 - 110
Soar Into the SunMovie · 2012 · 113m · Action, Drama, RomanceTae-hun's reckless behavior consistently disrupts his unit. He remains unserious until a dogfight results in the death of one pilot and the disappearance of another. Tae-hun and his fellow soldiers then undertake a rescue mission to avert a potential war.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.6 - 111
PandoraMovie · 2016 · 136m · Thriller, Drama, ActionA man races against time to prevent a national catastrophe after an earthquake strikes a Korean village near a decaying nuclear power plant.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.5 - 112
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of WarMovie · 2004 · 148m · Action, Adventure, DramaDuring the Korean War, two brothers find themselves fighting on opposite sides. The older brother consistently volunteers for the most dangerous assignments, hoping to keep his younger sibling safe from combat.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.0 - 113
The Con ArtistsMovie · 2014 · 116m · Action, Crime, DramaA skilled safecracker is compelled to assist a powerful mob boss in planning a $150 million robbery, but suspects a betrayal is being plotted.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0 - 114
A Single RiderMovie · 2017 · 97m · DramaJae-hoon, a successful fund manager, faces complete ruin when his company collapses. Consumed by despair, he impulsively travels to Australia to see his wife and son. As his trip ends, Jae-hoon is given an opportunity to reflect on his life.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.3 - 115
The FluMovie · 2013 · 122m · Action, Science Fiction, ThrillerWhat starts as a flu outbreak rapidly escalates into a global pandemic. With rising fatalities and widespread fear, the government prepares drastic measures to control the spread.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.5 - 116
Once Upon a TimeMovie · 2008 · 110m · Adventure, Action, ComedySet in 1940s Korea, the film follows a con artist and a jazz singer, played by Park Yong-woo and Lee Bo-young respectively, who independently plan to steal a valuable diamond from the Japanese authorities. It's a heist comedy about their parallel schemes.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.1 - 117
The Man from NowhereMovie · 2010 · 119m · Action, Thriller, CrimeA former special agent becomes entangled in a complex world of drug trafficking. He must protect the innocent daughter of a drug smuggler who is caught in the crossfire of her parents' conflict.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.7 - 118
The Gangster, the Cop, the DevilMovie · 2019 · 110m · Crime, Action, ThrillerFollowing a near-fatal attack by a sadistic serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su is left deeply humiliated. Driven to find the killer known as K, he reluctantly partners with Jung Tae-seok, a dedicated and honest detective who frequently interferes with his criminal activities. While Jang Dong-su wants K eliminated, Jung Tae-seok aims to bring him to justice. They agree on a deal: whoever captures K first gets to decide his destiny. The hunt commences, increasingly confusing the boundaries between crime and law.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.8 - 119
Door LockMovie · 2018 · 102m · Thriller, Crime, MysteryKyung-min lives alone in a small apartment. She discovers signs of a break-in, and a puzzling murder case starts to emerge.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.4 - 120
Secretly, GreatlyMovie · 2013 · 124m · Action, Drama, ComedyFor years, three highly trained North Korean spies have lived undercover, convinced their fabricated identities are their true selves. Their world shatters when they receive a direct order: eliminate each other, or face execution by a ruthless special forces unit.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0 - 121
One on OneMovie · 2014 · 122m · Drama, CrimeOn May 9th, a high school student is brutally murdered. Seven suspects emerge, each haunted by a shadowy past. Who are these figures, and which one hides within you?IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.1 - 122
My Sassy GirlMovie · 2001 · 137m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceA shy, unassuming man helps a young woman who is intoxicated on a subway platform. He doesn't realize the serious consequences that await him as a result.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5 - 123
The TowerMovie · 2012 · 121m · Action, DramaThe Tower Sky, a high-end residential complex, hosts an extravagant Christmas party for its elite residents. The celebration turns disastrous when a fire erupts, putting thousands of lives at risk.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0 - 124
PsychokinesisMovie · 2018 · 101m · Fantasy, ActionA regular guy unexpectedly develops superpowers, allowing him to assist his lively daughter and those around him. However, using these abilities also leads him into unforeseen difficulties.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.3 - 125
YMCA Baseball TeamMovie · 2002 · 104mWhile visiting the YMCA, Hochang witnesses missionaries and Jeongrim playing baseball. He becomes captivated by Jeongrim and develops a passion for the game. Inspired, he gathers others to establish the very first YMCA baseball team in Joseon.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 126
Along with the Gods: The Last 49 DaysMovie · 2018 · 141m · Action, Adventure, FantasyJa-hong, a spirit who has died, and his three protectors are nearing the end of their journey before being reborn. But as they face their final challenges, the protectors confront the painful reality of their past lives on Earth, a thousand years ago.IMDb 7.1TMDB 8.0 - 127
Han Gong-juMovie · 2014 · 112m · DramaFollowing a traumatic event, 17-year-old Gong-ju has to transfer schools. With her parents uninvolved, her former teacher arranges for her to stay with his mother. Her past eventually returns, bringing a shocking and devastating truth.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 128
Phantom DetectiveMovie · 2016 · 125m · Action, DramaHong Gil-dong is a highly skilled private investigator known for his perfect recall and unusual habits. While pursuing his last elusive client, he becomes involved in a far-reaching plot.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.9 - 129
Sex Is ZeroMovie · 2002 · 96m · Comedy, RomanceAfter completing his military service, Eun-sik focuses on passing the crucial college entrance exam. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Eun-hyo, a captivating woman.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.1 - 130
My Girlfriend Is an AgentMovie · 2009 · 113m · Action, Comedy, RomanceAhn Soo-ji and Lee Jae-joon are in a doomed relationship, unaware that each other are secret agents. They cross paths again by chance three years later when they are both assigned to take down a common enemy.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3 - 131
A Tale of Two SistersMovie · 2003 · 115m · Drama, Horror, MysteryTwo sisters come home from a mental institution and find themselves dealing with unsettling events and a difficult relationship with their stepmother. As strange things happen, long-hidden family secrets are revealed, making it hard to tell what's real and what's not.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 132
200 Pounds BeautyMovie · 2006 · 116m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceHanna, a plus-size lip-sync performer who provides backing vocals for pop star Ammy, harbors a secret affection for Han Sang-jun. After Ammy publicly embarrasses Hanna while Han is watching, Hanna resolves to have cosmetic surgery.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 133
Mr. IdolMovie · 2011 · 113mThe life of a K-Pop star is tough. While some groups achieve massive success, many fail. This musical comedy follows Jay Park, a popular K-Pop artist, as a sharp music executive tries to revive a fallen boy band, facing numerous obstacles along the way.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.1 - 134
Scandal MakersMovie · 2008 · 108m · Comedy, DramaNam Hyeon-soo, a former teen heartthrob now working as a radio DJ in his thirties, has his life upended when a young woman named Jeong-nam appears, claiming to be his daughter. She also introduces a son she says is his grandson. DNA tests confirm their familial connection. Hyeon-soo then struggles to manage the fallout from the revelation of children he kept hidden from the public eye, fearing a damaging scandal.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 135
The Perfect CoupleMovie · 2007 · 109mWhile enjoying street food, reporter Choi Soo-jin accidentally pokes Detective Kang Jae-hyuk with a skewer as he pursues a suspect. Afterward, she's assigned to write a story about a detective – Jae-hyuk. She joins him in his efforts to combat drug dealers, and they develop feelings for each other.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.6 - 136
The SwordsmanMovie · 2020 · 101m · Action, Drama, HistoryFollowing a coup that leaves him blind, Joseon's most celebrated swordsman retreats from the turmoil of his capital. His seclusion is shattered when his daughter is abducted by traffickers, forcing him to confront his past and wield his sword one last time.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.5 - 137
Petty RomanceMovie · 2010 · 118mA comic artist and an unemployed sex columnist team up to compete for a prize in a major comic-book competition.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 138
The SwindlersMovie · 2017 · 117m · Crime, Action, ThrillerA team of con artists joins forces to track down a notorious swindler believed to be dead, each harboring their own secrets and schemes.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 139
Wishing StairsMovie · 2003 · 100m · HorrorA staircase to a schoolgirls' dormitory typically has 28 steps, but occasionally a 29th step appears. Whatever wish someone makes while standing on this extra step always comes true, though often in the most terrible way imaginable.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.1 - 140
Hot for TeacherMovie · 2006 · 109mThe rigid atmosphere of strict teachers and endless school days stifles the students' youthful energy until a new student arrives. Uhm Ji Young possesses striking beauty and confidence, captivating the entire school – including the male teachers. As the faculty should be focused on preparing for the annual school festival, their attention is overwhelmingly diverted by her presence.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.2 - 141
A Frozen FlowerMovie · 2008 · 133m · DramaThis historical drama explores the bond between a king and his personal bodyguard during the Koryo dynasty.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 142
AlwaysMovie · 2011 · 108m · Romance, DramaA washed-up boxer working as a parking attendant finds a glimmer of hope when a blind telemarketer enters his booth. She sparks an unexpected connection.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8 - 143
PhoneMovie · 2002 · 103m · Mystery, Horror, ThrillerAfter getting a new phone, a woman begins experiencing unsettling occurrences. Her investigation reveals a disturbing pattern: every previous owner of the phone number has died unexpectedly and without explanation.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 144
I Can SpeakMovie · 2017 · 119m · Drama, ComedyA curmudgeonly elderly woman forms an unlikely friendship with a young government worker, who helps her learn English. As they bond, she shares a surprising story from her history.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.9 - 145
Code Name: JackalMovie · 2012 · 107m · Action, ComedyA renowned assassin is hired to eliminate a famous pop singer. She successfully kidnaps him, but finds herself conflicted about killing him, while he is reluctant to escape.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.9
