153 Essential Korean Films: From Classics to Hidden Gems
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Perfect ProposalMovie · 2015 · 110mA young woman struggling with debt receives an offer from an attractive man: a job aboard a luxury yacht owned by his employer, a wealthy but ailing chairman. The plan is to exploit the chairman's vulnerabilities and manipulate him into handing over his fortune.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.7 - 2
Midnight RunnersMovie · 2017 · 109m · Comedy, Action, CrimeTwo unenthusiastic police recruits forge a strong bond during rigorous training. They witness a woman's abduction and, following academy protocol, report it to the police. However, the police seem unwilling to act quickly. Determined to help, the recruits decide to rescue the woman themselves.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.5 - 3
The Admiral: Roaring CurrentsMovie · 2014 · 126m · War, Action, DramaAdmiral Yi Sun-sin confronts overwhelming odds in the Battle of Myeongryang, where he must defend Korea with only 13 warships against 300 Japanese vessels.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 4
The Sound of a FlowerMovie · 2015 · 109mIn Joseon Dynasty Korea, Chae-sun, a woman of low social standing, defies tradition by pursuing a career in singing, a profession reserved for men. She must balance her loyalty to her teacher with the pressures brought on by the king's father.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.7 - 5
The PrisonMovie · 2017 · 125m · Crime, ActionA former police inspector, now incarcerated, uncovers a shocking truth: the prison is secretly run by a powerful inmate who controls a criminal organization. He's drawn into this dangerous underworld and becomes entangled in the criminal empire.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.1 - 6
Remember YouMovie · 2016 · 106m · Romance, Drama, MysteryA woman with a hidden past appears in the life of Suk-won, a lawyer with amnesia. As they grow closer, buried memories begin to resurface.IMDb 6.5TMDB 8.1 - 7
Memories of the SwordMovie · 2015 · 120m · Drama, History, ActionIn medieval Korea, a young girl journeys to avenge her mother's betrayal and death. Her quest forces her to confront one of the most powerful men and warriors in the Goryeo Dynasty.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 8
VeteranMovie · 2015 · 123m · Action, Crime, ComedyA seasoned police officer investigates the attack on a former colleague, focusing on the prime suspect: a privileged young executive with powerful family connections who acts as if he's untouchable.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 9
Love+SlingMovie · 2018 · 110mA retired wrestler reconnects with his son through their shared passion for wrestling. However, their close bond is complicated when the son's girlfriend develops feelings for the father.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.7 - 10
The PiratesMovie · 2014 · 130m · Action, Adventure, ComedyJust before the Joseon Dynasty is established, a Chinese envoy arrives carrying Emperor Ming's Royal Seal. However, a giant whale appears and swallows the seal. A large reward is offered for its recovery, sparking a competition. A band of mountain bandits, led by Jang Sa Jung, and a pirate crew, led by Yeo Wol, both pursue the lost treasure. The question is: who will find it first?IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0 - 11
Daddy You, Daughter MeMovie · 2017 · 115mSangtae and his teenage daughter Doyeon are locked in a perpetual state of conflict, unable to connect meaningfully. A mysterious event swaps their souls for seven days, forcing them to navigate each other's lives and confront the challenges of understanding one another.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.3 - 12
The Accidental DetectiveMovie · 2015 · 120m · Comedy, Crime, ThrillerA blogger obsessed with unsolved crimes and a former police detective, past their prime, join forces to clear the name of a friend who has been wrongly accused of murder.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 13
Inside MenMovie · 2015 · 130m · Crime, DramaA disillusioned henchman joins forces with a driven prosecutor to expose a top presidential contender and the news editor manipulating events from behind the scenes.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 14
Salut d'AmourMovie · 2015 · 112mSung-chil is a hot-tempered, stubborn employee at Jang-soo's store. His life takes a turn when he meets Geum-nim, a flower shop owner. However, Geum-nim's daughter, Min-jung, disapproves of their connection.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.8 - 15
Wonderful NightmareMovie · 2015 · 125mAfter a mistake made by beings in the afterlife causes her death, a woman is required to live as someone else for a period of time.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3 - 16
Miss BaekMovie · 2018 · 98m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeHaunted by her past as a convict, a woman struggles to trust anyone. However, a friendship with a young girl who has endured abuse sparks a desire within her to shield the child from hardship. A man who cares for the woman attempts to protect her, though his methods are complicated by her history.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.6 - 17
The ThroneMovie · 2015 · 126m · Drama, HistoryKorea, 1762. Crown Prince Hyojang, son of King Yeongjo, is accused of treason. The king orders him to commit suicide, but loyal officials intervene. Instead, the prince is confined to a wooden rice chest, subjected to starvation and thirst.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 18
Room No.7Movie · 2017 · 100mAt a hotel catering to DVD enthusiasts, a young worker has stashed drugs in room #7 to settle his debts with criminal clients. His situation becomes complicated when his boss hides a body in the same room and seals the door. A tense game of cat and mouse begins, with one man determined to conceal the secret within, and another compelled to enter.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.7 - 19
Tazza: The Hidden CardMovie · 2014 · 147m · Crime, DramaSince childhood, Dae-gil has possessed a natural talent for manual skills and an intense drive to win. He follows in his uncle's footsteps, entering the dangerous world of Tazza, where he risks everything in competitive play.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0 - 20
Spring, AgainMovie · 2019 · 104mGrief-stricken after the loss of her daughter, a mother makes a fateful choice. Suddenly, she finds herself reliving the day before her daughter's death. Given a second chance at life, she must navigate this altered reality.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.0 - 21
Stand by MeMovie · 2018 · 91mWhen a grandfather learns he has limited time left, he makes a heartfelt plan to secure his grandson’s future with a treasured gift.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 22
MonsterMovie · 2014 · 113m · Thriller, DramaBok-Soon works a street stall, looks after her younger sister, and is often seen as intimidating due to her fiery temper. When Tae-Soo murders her sister, she is overwhelmed by rage and begins relentlessly pursuing the killer.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 23
The Age of ShadowsMovie · 2016 · 140m · Action, ThrillerIn the late 1920s, *The Age of Shadows* depicts the escalating conflict between a band of resistance fighters attempting to smuggle explosives from Shanghai to Seoul for use against Japanese targets, and the Japanese agents determined to intercept them.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 24
The HuntressesMovie · 2014 · 107mDuring the Joseon Dynasty, three skilled female warriors known as the Beautiful Three fight against a powerful faction seeking to overthrow the monarchy and seize control. Leading the group is Jin-ok, a clever and principled woman. Hong-dan is the only one of the three who is married. Ga-bi is the youngest and most adept at combat.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.8 - 25
The MagicianMovie · 2015 · 122mIn Joseon Dynasty Korea, a princess journeys to the Qing Dynasty for a political marriage. During her travels, she encounters a young magician and develops feelings for him.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.1 - 26
BurningMovie · 2018 · 148m · Mystery, Drama, ThrillerDeliveryman Jong-su encounters Hae-mi, a former neighbor, who asks him to watch her cat while she's traveling in Africa. Upon her return, Hae-mi introduces Jong-su to Ben, a mysterious young man she met abroad. Eventually, Ben shares with Jong-su a very peculiar hobby of his.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 27
My Love, My BrideMovie · 2014 · 110m · Comedy, RomanceAfter graduating college, Young-min and Mi-young face various challenges that put their marriage to the test.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.9 - 28
RampantMovie · 2018 · 122m · Action, Horror, Drama17th century Korea. King Lee Jo of Joseon, a vassal of the Qing dynasty, is consumed by paranoia, believing he's surrounded by enemies. Meanwhile, a sinister evil surfaces aboard a merchant ship, and the exiled Prince Lee Cheung returns to the royal court. He must rally the few people capable of confronting both human adversaries and monstrous threats that endanger the kingdom's survival.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.8 - 29
The Bad Guys: Reign of ChaosMovie · 2019 · 114m · Action, CrimeA respected village leader tries to shield his son from the dangerous conflicts of rural life. But circumstances change, compelling the young man to return home and become involved in the struggle.IMDb 6.2TMDB 7.0 - 30
The PriestsMovie · 2015 · 103m · Mystery, Thriller, DramaA priest and a deacon become involved in a puzzling situation when they try to help a girl who is in danger.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.8 - 31
Goodbye SummerMovie · 2019 · 71mThis is a classic love story about teenagers whose relationship faces an insurmountable challenge: a terminal illness.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.6 - 32
Seondal: The Man Who Sells the RiverMovie · 2016 · 121mDuring the late Joseon Dynasty, Kim Seon-dal, known as Bongyi, is the most skilled swindler, selling water from the Taedong River.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.1 - 33
ParasiteMovie · 2019 · 133m · Comedy, Thriller, DramaWith no jobs, Ki-taek's family develops an unusual fascination with the affluent Park family, hoping to make a living from them. Their lives become complicated when they are unexpectedly drawn into an unforeseen event.IMDb 8.5TMDB 8.5 - 34
The NegotiationMovie · 2018 · 114m · Crime, Action, ThrillerA highly skilled crisis negotiator must determine the true reasons behind a man's kidnapping of two individuals, all while trying to break through his composed exterior.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.1 - 35
Snowy RoadMovie · 2015 · 121mIn 1944, at the end of the Japanese occupation of Korea, young Jong-bun, a spirited girl from a poor family, is abducted and forced onto a train to Manchuria. There, she unexpectedly meets Young-ae, the privileged daughter of a wealthy clerk, who is also destined to become a "comfort woman." Together, Jong-bun and Young-ae navigate the horrific conditions of the camp, supporting each other's survival. After the war, they manage to escape, but their lives diverge. Decades later, Jong-bun connects with a troubled teenager, her own past vividly resurfacing.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9 - 36
No Tears for the DeadMovie · 2014 · 117m · Action, Thriller, DramaA professional assassin accidentally kills a young girl. Haunted by the tragedy and wanting to leave his life behind, he’s compelled back into the world of killing when he's ordered to eliminate the girl's mother to cover up the mistake.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.2 - 37
Steel RainMovie · 2017 · 139m · Action, ThrillerDuring a power grab, a North Korean operative flees to the South with the wounded leader, hoping to save his life and avert a potential war between the two Koreas.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 38
The SilencedMovie · 2015 · 99m · Horror, Thriller, MysteryTo recover her health, frail Ju-ran enrolls in a boarding school sanitorium. However, she begins noticing students vanishing and experiences strange physical changes. Suspecting the school holds the answers, Ju-ran attempts to uncover its hidden secret.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.5 - 39
Tune in for LoveMovie · 2019 · 122m · Romance, DramaIn the 1990s, Mi-soo, a dedicated worker, and Hyun-woo, an optimistic soul, connect and fall in love. They bond while sharing stories on a radio program. However, despite their frequent encounters, life keeps intervening, and they never find the right moment to be together.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.8 - 40
Miss GrannyMovie · 2014 · 124m · Drama, Comedy, MusicA neglected elderly woman is magically restored to her 20-year-old body and resolves to embrace her second chance at life.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 41
Innocent WitnessMovie · 2019 · 129m · DramaA deceased elderly man prompts murder charges against his housekeeper. Her lawyer is unexpectedly confronted with the testimony of a teenage girl who has autism, the sole witness to the event.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.8 - 42
Because I Love YouMovie · 2017 · 110m · Drama, Fantasy, RomanceLee Hyeong is a gifted songwriter with a knack for bringing people together, even when romance seems unlikely. This includes Hyeong-Gyeong, a singer battling crippling stage fright, high school student Scully, who offers Lee Hyeong emotional support, and Chan-Young, a colleague harboring unrequited feelings for Hyeong-Gyeong.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.0 - 43
Life Risking RomanceMovie · 2016 · 103mJe-In, a mystery novelist, teams up with her friend Rok-Hwan, a detective, to hunt a serial killer. Their investigation takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of Jason, a handsome and enigmatic stranger.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.8 - 44
DefaultMovie · 2018 · 114m · Drama, HistoryWith a week until South Korea faces sovereign default, Han Shi-hyun, a monetary policy team leader at the Bank of Korea, is assigned to a crisis team.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9 - 45
Detective K: Secret of the Living DeadMovie · 2018 · 120mDetective K and his partner investigate a series of murders on Kanghwa Island. They join forces with a mysterious woman who has lost her memory. The victims all show signs of vampire bites, and the detective and the woman uncover a disturbing connection between her and the crimes.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.7 - 46
The WitnessMovie · 2018 · 111m · Thriller, CrimeA regular guy sees a brutal killing and is drawn into a situation he can't escape.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7 - 47
Hot Young BloodsMovie · 2014 · 121m · Romance, Drama, ComedyThis comedy romance follows a group of young people in Hongseong, South Korea, during the 1980s as they experience a passionate love story. It's a look at the relationships of a generation.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.1 - 48
ChampionMovie · 2018 · 108m · Drama, ComedyA former arm-wrestling champion, who grew up in the United States, travels back to South Korea for a competition that offers a chance to reclaim his former fame. However, his life becomes more complicated when his biological family unexpectedly enters the picture.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.7 - 49
The Battleship IslandMovie · 2017 · 132m · Action, History, DramaDuring Japanese colonial rule, approximately 400 Koreans, compelled to work coal mines on Battleship Island (Hashima Island), plan a desperate escape.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 50
Warriors of the DawnMovie · 2017 · 129m · War, Adventure, ActionDuring the 1592 war between Korea and Japan, a crown prince steps up to lead.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.8 - 51
Fabricated CityMovie · 2017 · 126m · Action, Thriller, CrimeKwon Yoo is out of work, but he's a top leader in a virtual game. Suddenly, he's accused of murder. To clear his name, Kwon Yoo teams up with hacker Yeo-wool and they work together to solve the mystery.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.7 - 52
Chronicle of a Blood MerchantMovie · 2015 · 124m · Romance, Drama, HistoryIn a Korean village recovering from the Korean War, the kind but impoverished Heo Sam-gwan tries to win the heart of the village's most beautiful woman, Heo Ok-ran, by selling his blood for money. They eventually marry and have three children, enjoying a happy family life. However, their world is shaken when their oldest son doesn't look like Sam-gwan, and unsettling rumors begin to circulate about the boy's true father.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 53
The ChaseMovie · 2017 · 110m · Thriller, Crime, DramaWhen bodies begin appearing in his town, a curmudgeonly landlord is visited by a stranger. The stranger shares details of a cold case – a serial murder from three decades prior – suggesting it might be connected to the current killings.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 54
UnforgettableMovie · 2016 · 113m · Drama, RomanceDuring a live radio show featuring music from twenty-three years ago, a letter arrives. The letter reveals the early romances and friendships of the five people involved.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.9 - 55
ForgottenMovie · 2017 · 108m · Thriller, Mystery, CrimeSeoul, South Korea, 1997. A young, anxious student named Jin-seok, along with his parents and successful older brother Yoo-seok, relocates to a new home. Soon, strange and unsettling occurrences begin to plague them, threatening their peaceful existence. As Jin-seok struggles to comprehend these inexplicable events, he begins to question his own sanity.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.9 - 56
Will You Be ThereMovie · 2016 · 111m · Drama, FantasySoo-hyun discovers magical pills that let him travel through time. He journeys 30 years into the past and encounters his younger self. Future Soo-hyun reveals that his girlfriend will die because of him. To save her, the two Soo-hyuns work together to alter the past, inadvertently creating a completely new and unforeseen timeline and future.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.2 - 57
My Annoying BrotherMovie · 2016 · 110m · Drama, ComedyTo get out of prison, a con artist agrees to parole on the condition that he cares for his brother. His brother is an athlete who has recently become blind.IMDb 7.3TMDB 8.0 - 58
No MercyMovie · 2019 · 93m · Action, Drama, CrimeDriven by vengeance after her younger sister vanishes, a woman uncovers a devastating truth: her sister was the victim of violence and sexual abuse at the hands of school bullies.IMDb 5.7TMDB 7.4 - 59
Alice: Boy from WonderlandMovie · 2015 · 118m · Horror, Fantasy, RomanceHye-Joong (Jung So-Min) has no memory of her life before age four and is plagued by disturbing nightmares. Seeking relief, she follows a shaman's advice and returns to the villa where her family stayed 24 years ago. The villa is now called "Wonderland," and she encounters Hwan (Hong Jong-Hyun), Soo-Ryun (Jung Yeon-Joo), and a white rabbit. Over the next 15 days, Hye-Joong must find something that's missing. If she succeeds, her nightmares will end.IMDb 5.8TMDB 7.7 - 60
One DayMovie · 2017 · 114mAfter witnessing his wife's suicide, a man slowly begins to heal from his emotional trauma. This process is unexpectedly altered by a chance meeting with the spirit of a woman who is in a coma.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.2 - 61
MoneyMovie · 2019 · 115mA young stockbroker chasing wealth becomes entangled in a risky stock market scheme, putting his future at stake.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.9 - 62
Shoot Me in the HeartMovie · 2015 · 101mFollowing his mother's death, a young man experiences the onset of schizophrenia. While at a psychiatric hospital, he connects with another patient and together they devise an escape plan.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.6 - 63
Heung-boo: The RevolutionistMovie · 2018 · 105mIn 19th century Korea, amidst widespread poverty and hopelessness, a satirical street play mocking the ruling class unexpectedly resonates with the public. The play's creator, Heung-bo, gains national fame and becomes a target for both the powerful government and the rebel faction, each seeking to exploit his talent for their own purposes.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.3 - 64
The Divine MoveMovie · 2014 · 118m · Action, CrimeA skilled professional in the ancient game of Go assembles a team. His goal: to exact revenge on the individual responsible for his brother's death.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 65
Juror 8Movie · 2019 · 114m · DramaIn Seoul, South Korea, on September 21st, 2008, eight randomly chosen citizens become the first jurors in the nation's history. They are tasked with reviewing a matricide case that seems closed thanks to seemingly undeniable proof.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 66
AssassinationMovie · 2015 · 140m · Action, Thriller, DramaDuring Japanese occupation of Korea, three freedom fighters are tasked with assassinating a brutal military leader and his key accomplice. However, their mission unravels due to betrayals, retaliatory attacks, and a surprising truth from one of the assassins' history.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 67
Gonjiam: Haunted AsylumMovie · 2018 · 95m · Horror, MysteryA team producing a horror web series goes to a deserted asylum for a live broadcast. As they explore the decaying building, they find themselves facing dangers far beyond what they anticipated.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.3 - 68
The Divine FuryMovie · 2019 · 129m · Action, Horror, ThrillerA renowned fighter awakens to strange wounds on his hands and discovers he's caught in a supernatural war. He must battle dark forces that are causing chaos in the real world.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.8 - 69
The Truth BeneathMovie · 2016 · 102m · Thriller, DramaFifteen days into an unfolding scandal, a politician and his wife struggle to cope after their daughter disappears the night before the national elections.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 70
Love, LiesMovie · 2016 · 120m · Romance, Drama, HistoryBest friends So-yool and Yeon-hee share a dream of achieving success as artists in Seoul. However, their friendship is strained when Yoon-woo, So-yool's former love and a songwriter, develops feelings for Yeon-hee and her talent. So-yool increasingly feels jealous and inadequate compared to Yeon-hee, leading her to make a desperate choice to sabotage the relationship between the two.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.8 - 71
ManholeMovie · 2014 · 101mA young girl is abducted by a serial killer who uses manholes to prey on his victims. Her older sister races against time to rescue her before the killer strikes again.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.7 - 72
Zombie for SaleMovie · 2019 · 112m · Comedy, Horror, DramaA pharmaceutical company's secret experiments go wrong, resulting in the creation of a zombie. The unusual Park family discovers the creature and attempts to exploit it for personal gain.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 73
Train to BusanMovie · 2016 · 118m · Horror, Thriller, ActionA zombie virus outbreak forces South Korea into a national emergency. Onboard a speeding train to Busan, passengers must fight desperately to stay alive.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.7 - 74
Along with the Gods: The Two WorldsMovie · 2017 · 139m · Action, Adventure, DramaAfter firefighter Ja-hong's sudden death, he's brought to the afterlife by three guardians. To be reborn, he must complete seven trials over 49 days and prove his innocence from his past life, with his guardians as his protectors throughout the trials.IMDb 7.2TMDB 8.0 - 75
My Little BrotherMovie · 2017 · 106mSoo-kyung is a reporter with an older brother, Sung-ho, and a younger sister, Joo-mi, whom she considers a burden. Their lives are disrupted when Nak, their long-lost youngest sibling, unexpectedly appears.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.8 - 76
Lucid DreamMovie · 2017 · 101m · Science Fiction, ThrillerJournalist Dae-ho is determined to find his son, who disappeared three years ago. He teams up with a detective and a psychiatrist, using lucid dreaming to explore his memories of the day his son was taken.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.4 - 77
EXITMovie · 2019 · 103m · Action, ComedyYong-nam reconnects with Eui-joo at his mother's 70th birthday party – a woman who previously rejected him in college. Their reunion is complicated when a terrorist attack releases toxic gas throughout the city. Forced to work together, Yong-nam and Eui-joo must utilize the skills they developed as members of their college rock climbing club to survive and escape.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.6 - 78
Vanishing Time: A Boy Who ReturnedMovie · 2016 · 129m · Fantasy, DramaWeeks after her friends vanish while exploring a strange cave, a young woman is contacted by a man who says he's also among the missing.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 79
The PhoneMovie · 2015 · 115m · Thriller, Action, MysteryAfter his wife is murdered, Dong-ho is devastated and falls into a deep depression. He realizes he can't heal until the killer is found. Then, one day, he receives a phone call and is shocked by the voice on the other end.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.8 - 80
AshfallMovie · 2019 · 128m · Action, Adventure, ThrillerWhen a volcano erupts on the legendary Baekdu Mountain, a diverse group of people from all over Korea must band together to avert disaster.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.8 - 81
MasterMovie · 2016 · 143m · Crime, ActionA massive network marketing scheme in Korea exposes a much larger web of corruption and conspiracy.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0 - 82
Ode to My FatherMovie · 2014 · 126m · DramaDuring the Korean War, Duk-soo is separated from his father and younger sister while seeking shelter. He later emigrates to Germany to work as a miner, and then joins the Vietnam War. His driving motivation is to locate his lost sister.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 83
Swing KidsMovie · 2018 · 133m · Drama, WarIn a North Korean prison camp, rebellious Ki-soo discovers the captivating world of tap dance. He joins a dance troupe called the 'Swing Kids,' but their hopes of performing are suddenly threatened.IMDb 7.5TMDB 8.2 - 84
Love ForecastMovie · 2015 · 118m · Comedy, RomanceElementary school teacher Kang Joon-soo tends to invest fully in his relationships, but it often results in him being rejected. He's been close friends with Kim Hyun-woo, a sharp-witted and assertive weather forecaster, for 18 years.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.7 - 85
Northern Limit LineMovie · 2015 · 130m · War, HistoryIn 2002, South Korean patrol boats fought a deadly battle against North Korean patrol boats that crossed the Northern Limit Line and initiated an attack. This is a true story.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 86
Cheese in the TrapMovie · 2018 · 113m · Romance, DramaHong Seol, a student from a low-income background, encounters Yoo Jung, a wealthy senior at their university. Their acquaintance leads to a complicated relationship.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.6 - 87
The Last PrincessMovie · 2016 · 126m · Action, Drama, HistoryDuring Japan's oppressive colonial rule, Deok-hye, the last Princess of the Joseon Dynasty, is sent to Japan. She longs for home while trying to hold onto her royal dignity. After several unsuccessful attempts, Deok-hye finally tries to return to Korea with the assistance of her childhood sweetheart, Jang-han.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 88
The Beauty InsideMovie · 2015 · 127m · Fantasy, RomanceWoo-jin, a furniture designer who inexplicably finds himself in a new body each morning, develops feelings for Yi-soo, a woman he encounters through his profession.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.7 - 89
CanolaMovie · 2016 · 116m · DramaTen years after a mysterious accident left her missing, a young woman returns to her life and is reunited with her grandmother.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.9 - 90
BelieverMovie · 2018 · 123m · Crime, Action, ThrillerFollowing a devastating incident, a drug trafficker decides to cooperate and teams up with a risky undercover police officer. Together, they plot to dismantle the powerful and elusive leader of a large drug cartel.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.2 - 91
Thread of LiesMovie · 2014 · 117m · DramaA seemingly happy family is devastated by the suicide of their 14-year-old daughter.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4 - 92
House of the DisappearedMovie · 2017 · 100m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerWrongfully convicted of her husband's murder, a woman returns to their home to uncover the truth behind his death.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.1 - 93
The Plan ManMovie · 2014 · 121m"The Plan Man" tells the story of a man whose life is meticulously organized. Everything is planned out. Then he meets a woman who disrupts his carefully constructed world, someone who was never supposed to be part of his plans.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 94
Kim Ji-young, Born 1982Movie · 2019 · 119m · DramaKim Ji-young, a woman in her 30s living an unremarkable life, begins to experience strange occurrences. She starts exhibiting behaviors and mannerisms of other women who have been a part of her life – both those she knows and those from her past.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.4 - 95
A DayMovie · 2017 · 90m · Mystery, Thriller, DramaThree years ago, a father saved his daughter's life. When she's involved in a car accident, he faces the possibility of having to save her life again, no matter how many times it takes.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.8 - 96
AwaitingMovie · 2014 · 28mYeon-hee travels to Pyongyang with a group of elderly people on a tour. Looking through old photos, she recalls telling her husband Min-woo she wouldn't let him go to North Korea, given the political climate. However, Min-woo left regardless and never returned, and the Korean War shattered their marriage. Sixty years after the Korean division, Yeon-hee anticipates being reunited with Min-woo.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 97
The King's Case NoteMovie · 2017 · 115mIn Joseon Korea, a sharp-witted king and his insightful court historian investigate a crime that endangers both the monarchy and the nation's peace.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.9 - 98
A Girl at My DoorMovie · 2014 · 119m · DramaA policewoman, transferred from Seoul to a secluded coastal village, becomes drawn into the life of a troubled teenage girl. The girl suffers abuse at the hands of both her father and grandmother.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 99
A Taxi DriverMovie · 2017 · 138m · Action, Drama, HistorySeoul, May 1980. Man-seob, a struggling taxi driver, is raising his young daughter on his own. He learns of a lucrative fare: a drive to Gwangju for a foreign passenger. Unaware that his passenger is a German journalist with ulterior motives, Man-seob accepts the job.IMDb 7.9TMDB 8.0 - 100
Fashion KingMovie · 2014 · 127mA high school boy named Ki-myung develops a crush on the most beautiful girl in his class. He decides to explore fashion, aiming to become the best dressed person around, all in an effort to win her affection. The story follows his transformation from someone who disregarded style to someone who masters it.IMDb 5.3TMDB 6.7
