142 Essential Korean Films to Watch
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Hit-and-Run SquadMovie · 2019 · 133m · Crime, ActionMin-jae, a skilled rookie driver, joins the Hit-and-Run Squad, a seemingly ideal assignment. However, for Detective Si-yeon, it's a demotion for upholding the law. They join forces to bring down Jae-chul, a wealthy and influential speed enthusiast suspected of illegal activities fueled by his obsession with speed.IMDb 6.0TMDB 7.2 - 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
Tough as IronMovie · 2013 · 108mGang-cheol, a renowned street fighter in Busan who has reformed to care for his ailing mother, is approached by Sang-gon with a job offer. Gang-cheol desperately needs money for his mother’s medical treatment.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.5 - 5
ThirstMovie · 2009 · 134m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerA respected priest volunteers for a risky experimental procedure intended to cure a deadly virus. He contracts the virus and dies, but is unexpectedly revived by a transfusion of blood from an unidentified source. Now alive, he struggles with conflicting desires: his faith versus a growing, unsettling bloodlust, and a powerful attraction to the wife of a childhood friend.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 6
Detective K: Secret of the Lost IslandMovie · 2015 · 125mIn Joseon, Detective Kim Min is tasked with investigating the widespread distribution of fake silver. While pursuing the counterfeiters, he also seeks the missing sibling of a young girl.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5 - 7
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 - 8
The Yellow SeaMovie · 2010 · 141m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeIn China, a Korean man accepts an assassination job in South Korea, hoping to earn money and locate his missing wife. However, the mission goes wrong, and he's now a fugitive, pursued by both the South Korean police and the gangsters who hired him.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 9
JUNG_EMovie · 2023 · 98m · Science FictionIn the 22nd century, Earth is no longer habitable. The fate of the ongoing civil war rests on a desperate plan: to clone the brain of a top soldier and transfer it into a robotic body, effectively creating a highly skilled weapon.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.1 - 10
Voice of SilenceMovie · 2020 · 99m · Drama, CrimeTwo men working as cleaners for drug cartels are tasked with monitoring the house where an 11-year-old girl has been kidnapped. Their assignment becomes more complicated and dangerous when their supervisor is murdered.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.5 - 11
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 - 12
The KillerMovie · 2022 · 95m · Action, Crime, ThrillerWhile his girlfriend is traveling, retired assassin Bang Ui-kang is asked to watch her friend's 17-year-old daughter. Following a street attack, Bang Ui-kang finds himself caught up in a murder investigation and a dangerous human trafficking ring.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.7 - 13
The VanishedMovie · 2018 · 101m · Thriller, Crime, MysteryA detective investigates the disappearance of a woman's body from a morgue, working to determine the cause of her death.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.1 - 14
BedevilledMovie · 2010 · 117m · Thriller, Crime, DramaA woman living in Seoul, feeling lost, travels to a secluded island to see a friend from her past. There, she becomes entangled in a devastating pattern of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. As the situation intensifies, her struggle for survival transforms into a gripping story of fighting back.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 15
SinkholeMovie · 2021 · 113m · Comedy, DramaAfter eleven years of working hard, a working-class family finally buys a condo. They host a housewarming party for his coworkers, but an unexpected, torrential rain causes a massive sinkhole to open up and swallow the entire building overnight.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.9 - 16
The ChaserMovie · 2008 · 125m · Crime, Thriller, ActionJoong-ho, a disgraced detective now working as a pimp, is struggling financially after several of his women have disappeared without paying their debts. While searching for them, he discovers a clue suggesting the missing women were all contacted by the same client. One of Joong-ho's women is currently meeting with this client.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 17
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 - 18
Luck-KeyMovie · 2016 · 112m · Action, Comedy, CrimeThis comedic story follows a meticulous assassin who loses his memory after a head injury in a sauna. He unknowingly swaps lives with a struggling actor when they accidentally exchange locker keys. The assassin quickly finds himself unexpectedly popular as a TV action hero, but as his memories return, he begins to question his new reality.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.1 - 19
Confidential Assignment 2: InternationalMovie · 2022 · 129m · Action, ComedyRim Chul-ryung returns to South Korea to hunt down a ruthless criminal group operating in secret. He joins forces with Kang Jin-tae, who offers his help to rejoin the investigation team after being reassigned to cyber crime following an error.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.2 - 20
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 - 21
A Bittersweet LifeMovie · 2005 · 119m · Action, Drama, CrimeKim Sun-woo works as a hotel enforcer and manager for Kang, a ruthless crime boss. While Kang is away on a business trip, Sun-woo is tasked with a seemingly simple job: to follow Kang's young mistress, Hee-soo. Kang suspects she's having an affair with a younger man and instructs Sun-woo to kill them both if he finds out.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 22
Sympathy for Mr. VengeanceMovie · 2002 · 129m · Action, Drama, ThrillerTo save his sister's life, a deaf man and his girlfriend are driven to desperate actions to raise money for a kidney transplant. Their efforts quickly turn disastrous, plunging them into escalating violence and a quest for revenge.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 23
The TigerMovie · 2015 · 139m · Action, History, AdventureKorea, 1925. Facing the oppressive rule of Japanese colonizers, the last tiger is ordered to be killed. The tiger initially overpowers those sent to hunt him, but a renowned hunter then takes up the challenge.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.7 - 24
UnlockedMovie · 2023 · 117m · ThrillerA woman's life is thrown into chaos when a dangerous man finds her lost cell phone and begins tracking her location.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.3 - 25
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 - 26
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 - 27
The CallMovie · 2020 · 112m · Thriller, Mystery, Science FictionA woman receives a phone call from someone who claims to be connected to her past, a person from twenty years ago. The caller seeks to alter the woman's present circumstances, impacting her life and future.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.5 - 28
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 - 29
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 - 30
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 - 31
I Saw the DevilMovie · 2010 · 144m · Thriller, HorrorKyung-chul is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. Soo-hyeon, a top-secret agent, resolves to hunt down the killer personally. He vows to do whatever it takes to avenge the murders, even if it means sacrificing his own humanity.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 32
DerangedMovie · 2012 · 109m · Thriller, DramaA mysterious parasite infects the population, driving them to uncontrollable binges of eating and an insatiable thirst for water. The infected are unable to resist their urges, effectively controlled by the parasite's influence.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.6 - 33
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 - 34
HauntersMovie · 2010 · 114m · Thriller, Science Fiction, ActionCho-in possesses the ability to control anyone he sees, until he encounters Kyu-nam, the one person immune to his power. This encounter triggers a chain of events leading to a dangerous clash that tests the limits of both men.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.4 - 35
OldboyMovie · 2003 · 120m · Drama, Thriller, MysteryA man awakens after fifteen years of captivity, having been imprisoned, drugged, and tortured, with no memory of how he arrived there. Driven by desperation, he now seeks revenge against those who held him.IMDb 8.3TMDB 8.2 - 36
Memories of MurderMovie · 2003 · 131m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerIn the late 1980s, two detectives in rural South Korea struggle to solve a series of brutal rape and murders targeting young women, terrifying their community. Working with limited resources and old-fashioned techniques, they soon realize they are hunting the country's first documented serial killer as the murders continue with a disturbing pattern. This true-crime thriller follows their desperate attempt to connect the clues.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.1 - 37
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 - 38
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 - 39
Gangnam ZombieMovie · 2023 · 81mPeople living in the affluent Gangnam district of Seoul begin to experience strange and frightening symptoms, transforming into monstrous beings. A small number of people may be able to survive.IMDb 3.2TMDB 5.0 - 40
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 - 41
A Hard DayMovie · 2014 · 111m · Crime, Thriller, MysteryA corrupt homicide detective attempts to conceal a fatal car accident. He then finds himself haunted by a strange man who insists he saw what happened.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 42
SpiritwalkerMovie · 2021 · 108m · Action, Mystery, ThrillerA man with no memory begins waking up in a new body every twelve hours. He must uncover his past while staying one step ahead of those hunting him – both agents and criminals.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4 - 43
Emergency DeclarationMovie · 2022 · 140m · Action, Drama, ThrillerKorean authorities investigating an online terror threat learn a suspect has boarded a flight to the United States. When a passenger dies suddenly on the plane, causing widespread panic, the captain and crew face a desperate situation. With dwindling fuel and no international assistance available, they must take extraordinary steps to protect the passengers.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.5 - 44
CommitmentMovie · 2013 · 113m · Action, Thriller, DramaA man whose father was a North Korean spy chooses a similar path to safeguard his younger sister.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.3 - 45
Steel Rain 2: SummitMovie · 2020 · 132m · Action, Thriller, WarIn a near-future world, a global crisis looms as three leaders are abducted by a North Korean nuclear submarine. The kidnapping occurs during a summit between North Korea, South Korea, and the United States, triggering a coup d'état. The event pushes the world to the brink of war.IMDb 6.2TMDB 7.0 - 46
Rough CutMovie · 2008 · 111m · Action, Crime, DramaGang-pae is the second-in-command of a criminal organization and dreams of becoming an actor. Su-ta is a famous actor starring in an action film called Rough Cut, where he plays a gangster. When another actor leaves the production due to Su-ta's aggressive behavior, the movie is in danger of being canceled. Su-ta asks Gang-pae, whom he recently met, to join the film to save it.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 47
SilmidoMovie · 2003 · 135m · Action, DramaIn January 1968, North Korean commandos attempted to assassinate South Korean President Park Chung-hee but failed. Seeking revenge, the South Korean military gathered 31 convicts on Silmido Island for a suicide mission to kill Kim Il-sung and restore their honor. The mission was ultimately called off, leaving the men disillusioned. The story is inspired by a real military rebellion that occurred in the 1970s.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 48
The Point MenMovie · 2023 · 108mWhen a group of Korean tourists are taken hostage by a Taliban extremist group in Afghanistan, the Korean government sends Jae-ho, a top diplomat, to negotiate their release. He seeks help from the Afghan government and uses all available resources, but his efforts fail. Forced to collaborate with Dae-sik, a special agent specializing in the Middle East, Jae-ho must now navigate a dangerous situation as they attempt to reach the hostages. The first hostage is killed, and the two men, with no other options, become unlikely allies in a desperate race against time to save the remaining captives.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8 - 49
Yaksha: Ruthless OperationsMovie · 2022 · 125m · Action, Crime, ThrillerKnown as the Spirit Eater, the cold and efficient leader of a covert international team accepts a perilous assignment in a city teeming with espionage.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.6 - 50
AlienoidMovie · 2022 · 142m · Science Fiction, Action, FantasyIn the late Goryeo dynasty, spiritual leaders seek a legendary sacred sword. Simultaneously, in 2022, humans pursue an extraterrestrial being imprisoned within a human body. Their paths converge when a temporal portal unexpectedly appears, connecting the two worlds.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.8 - 51
Hitman: Agent JunMovie · 2020 · 110m · Action, ComedyA struggling webtoon artist suddenly becomes the target of dangerous people after publishing a story that reveals real secrets from his past as a secret agent.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.2 - 52
The TargetMovie · 2014 · 98m · Thriller, ActionWhile murder suspect Yeo-hoon is rushed to the emergency room after being shot, the doctor in charge, Tae-jun, has his wife kidnapped from their home. The kidnapper demands that Tae-jun bring Yeo-hoon to him. To save his wife, Tae-jun must secretly extract Yeo-hoon from the hospital before the police discover the patient's disappearance.IMDb 6.2TMDB 7.0 - 53
My Wife Is A Gangster 2Movie · 2003 · 110m · Action, ComedyEun-jin, a former leader of the Scissor Gang, has lost her memory. Despite this, she protects Jae-cheol, the restaurateur who now works for her, from a gangster trying to take over his restaurant.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.7 - 54
My Wife Is a GangsterMovie · 2001 · 110m · Action, ComedyEun-jin is a legendary figure in the criminal underworld, feared and respected for her skill with blades. After being separated from her sister at an orphanage as a child, Eun-jin unexpectedly reconnects with her. Her sister's dying wish is for Eun-jin to find a husband.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9 - 55
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 - 56
PipelineMovie · 2021 · 108m · Crime, ActionA wealthy oil tycoon plans to steal oil from a pipeline along the Honam-Seoul-Busan motorway. He assembles a team, including a seasoned drilling engineer, to execute the heist.IMDb 6.0TMDB 7.0 - 57
The Drug KingMovie · 2018 · 139m · Crime, Action, DramaBusan, South Korea, in the 1970s. Lee Doo-sam starts as a small-time smuggler. Helping a drug gang move methamphetamine, he becomes deeply involved in the criminal underworld. Resourceful and driven, he rises to become the head of the drug trade. He lives a double life: a respected community figure by day, and a notorious drug lord by night.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 58
The Good, the Bad, the WeirdMovie · 2008 · 130m · Action, Adventure, ComedyIn 1930s Manchuria, three Korean outlaws – a bounty hunter, a hitman, and a thief – navigate a dangerous world of Japanese soldiers, Chinese gangs, and Russian bandits. They compete to find legendary riches by following a treasure map.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 59
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 - 60
Memoirs of a MurdererMovie · 2017 · 118m · Thriller, Drama, MysteryIn 1995, five unusual murders occurred. The killer would arrange for someone close to each victim to witness the strangulation, then release the witnesses to speak with the press about the crimes. Detective Makimura, played by Ito, was assigned to the case but failed to catch the perpetrator, and his superior was also killed. Twenty-two years later, in 2017, as the case nears its statute of limitations, a man named Sonezaki claims responsibility for the 1995 murders, even publishing a book detailing the crimes. Despite widespread revulsion, intense media and social media attention makes Sonezaki a public sensation.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 61
The HostMovie · 2006 · 120m · Horror, Drama, Science FictionAfter toxic waste contaminates Seoul's Han River, a teenage girl is captured by a massive, mutated squid-like creature that emerges from the water. Her family launches a desperate search to find her.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 62
Woochi: The Demon SlayerMovie · 2009 · 136m · Adventure, Action, ComedySet across four centuries of Korean history, this action-adventure follows a powerful artifact and three wizards determined to safeguard it at all costs.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 63
Seoul StationMovie · 2016 · 92m · Animation, Horror, Science FictionThis animated film is a prequel to "Train to Busan." It follows a group of survivors as they struggle to cope with a sudden zombie outbreak in downtown Seoul.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.5 - 64
Miracle in Cell No. 7Movie · 2013 · 127m · Drama, ComedyThis is the story of a man with a mental illness who is wrongly convicted of murder and sent to prison. The film explores his bond with his six-year-old daughter while he is incarcerated.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9 - 65
Tomb of the RiverMovie · 2021 · 120m · Action, Crime, DramaThis action film follows the competing ambitions, conspiracies, and betrayals of various groups vying for control over a massive resort project in Gangneung. The project promises to transform the region, but the pursuit of it ignites a dangerous game of power.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.3 - 66
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 - 67
The ThievesMovie · 2012 · 135m · Action, CrimeA group of South Korean thieves joins forces with a Hong Kong team to heist a diamond necklace from a high-security casino vault in Macau. With the police closing in, past betrayals and miscommunications come back into play.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 68
Concrete UtopiaMovie · 2023 · 130m · Thriller, ActionA devastating earthquake has left the world in ruins. The extent of the damage and its cause remain unknown, but in what was once Seoul, one apartment building, Hwang Gung Apartments, is the only structure left standing. As the cold intensifies, survivors begin arriving at Hwang Gung seeking shelter. The residents, overwhelmed by the growing population, feel their survival threatened and take decisive action.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 69
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 - 70
The Witch: Part 2. The Other OneMovie · 2022 · 137m · Action, Mystery, ThrillerA girl awakens in a vast, hidden laboratory and unexpectedly encounters another girl defending her home from a gang. This girl uses surprising abilities to defeat the gang, prompting the lab's staff to begin searching for her.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.4 - 71
Cold EyesMovie · 2013 · 119m · Crime, Action, ThrillerHa Yoon-ju joins a surveillance unit within the Korean Police Forces, focused on monitoring major criminals. She partners with Hwang Sang-jun, the unit's experienced leader, as they work to locate James, the ruthless head of a criminal organization.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.5 - 72
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 - 73
PeninsulaMovie · 2020 · 115m · Horror, Action, ThrillerIn a post-apocalyptic Korean Peninsula, a soldier and his unit fight for survival against overwhelming numbers of zombies.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.7 - 74
RansomedMovie · 2023 · 132m · Action, Thriller, DramaBeirut, 1986. Amidst the Lebanese Civil War, a Korean diplomat disappears without a trace. Two years later, a young diplomat named Min-jun receives a phone call confirming the hostage is still alive. Tasked with rescuing him, Min-jun is sent to Beirut with a bag of ransom money.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 75
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 - 76
The AttorneyMovie · 2013 · 127m · History, DramaSong Woo-seok, a lawyer struggling to find clients, is drawn into a case that will redefine his life. When a friend's son is wrongly accused of a crime and subjected to brutal torture, Woo-seok takes on the defense.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8 - 77
SwitchMovie · 2023 · 113mOn Christmas Day, actor Park Kang's life takes an unexpected turn. Known for his popularity and controversial behavior, Park Kang relies on his manager and longtime friend, Jo Yoon. Their routine is disrupted when Park Kang's former girlfriend, Soo-hyun, unexpectedly reappears.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 78
The SuspectMovie · 2013 · 137m · Action, ThrillerFleeing North Korea after a betrayal, a former agent seeks vengeance for his wife's murder. His quest leads him to find his missing daughter and to unravel secrets concealed within the eyeglasses of a deceased man.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 79
The RoundupMovie · 2022 · 106m · Action, Crime, ThrillerMa Seok-do, known as the "Beast Cop," travels abroad to bring a suspect back to South Korea. However, upon arrival, he uncovers more murders and learns of a brutal killer who has targeted tourists for years.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.3 - 80
The WailingMovie · 2016 · 156m · Horror, MysteryA stranger appears in a quiet village, followed by the sudden outbreak of a strange illness. A local police officer becomes involved and must unravel the mystery behind the sickness to protect his daughter.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 81
#AliveMovie · 2020 · 98m · Action, Horror, Science FictionA deadly virus spreads through a city, trapping a man in his apartment. Cut off from the outside world and unable to find assistance, he desperately searches for a way to escape.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.2 - 82
No MercyMovie · 2010 · 125m · Crime, Thriller, MysteryForensic pathologist Kang investigates the dismembered body of a woman, and Detective Min suspects environmental activist Lee Sung-ho. However, the situation escalates when Kang's daughter is kidnapped. A manipulative game unfolds between Kang and Lee, who possesses crucial information about the murder.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 83
HuntMovie · 2022 · 131m · Action, Mystery, DramaWhen a top North Korean official seeks refuge, Park Pyong-ho, head of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency's Foreign Unit, and Kim Jung-do, head of the Domestic Unit, are ordered to find a North Korean spy within their own organization, known as Donglim. As Donglim starts leaking highly sensitive information that threatens national security, the two units are assigned to investigate one another.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 84
The HandmaidenMovie · 2016 · 145m · Thriller, Drama, RomanceKorea, 1930s. During Japanese occupation, Sookee takes a job as a handmaiden to Hideko, a Japanese heiress living in isolation on her family's estate, ruled by her controlling Uncle Kouzuki. However, Sookee hides a secret: she's a skilled pickpocket recruited by a con man pretending to be a Japanese Count. His plan is to seduce Hideko and steal her wealth.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.2 - 85
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 - 86
Believer 2Movie · 2023 · 116m · Thriller, Action, CrimeA driven detective persists in his pursuit of the truth behind Asia's most powerful drug network and its mysterious leader, a figure from his past.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.7 - 87
Public Enemy ReturnsMovie · 2008 · 127m · Action, Comedy, CrimeDetective Kang Chul-jung, a veteran of 15 years on the force, confronts a dangerous mob boss who exploits children for criminal activities.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.6 - 88
Night in ParadiseMovie · 2020 · 131m · Crime, Thriller, ActionTae-goo, an assassin, is presented with an opportunity to join the rival Bukseong gang, led by Chairman Doh. He refuses when the offer involves killing his sister and niece. Seeking revenge, Tae-goo violently eliminates Chairman Doh and his followers, then escapes to Jeju Island. There, he encounters Jae-yeon, a woman with a terminal illness. However, Executive Ma, a ruthless member of the Bukseong gang, relentlessly pursues Tae-goo, determined to exact retribution.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 89
SeobokMovie · 2021 · 114m · Science Fiction, Action, ThrillerFormer intelligence agent Ki-heon is assigned to protect Seo Bok, the first human clone, who possesses the key to immortality. Various factions compete to seize Seo Bok and exploit his unique ability for their own purposes.IMDb 6.1TMDB 7.2 - 90
MonstrumMovie · 2018 · 106m · Action, Horror, DramaKorea, 1506. Half-brother Jung-jong seizes the throne from the tyrannical King Yeonsan-gun, initiating his rule with a brutal purge. Years of conspiracies and rebellions destabilize the kingdom. By 1528, unsettling rumors reach the royal palace about a mysterious creature, feared by the common people and called Monstrum.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.5 - 91
The Witch: Part 1. The SubversionMovie · 2018 · 126m · Action, Mystery, Science FictionJa-yoon, a high school student, experiences memory loss stemming from a childhood trauma. As she investigates the past, she's drawn into a criminal underworld, embarking on a journey that unearths long-buried secrets.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.9 - 92
Operation ChromiteMovie · 2016 · 111m · History, Drama, WarDuring the critical Battle of Incheon in the Korean War, a group of soldiers fight.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.8 - 93
SnowpiercerMovie · 2013 · 127m · Action, Science Fiction, DramaAfter a disastrous attempt to combat global warming decimates Earth's population, humanity survives aboard Snowpiercer, a train perpetually circling the globe. Within its walls, a rigid class system has emerged.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 94
My Wife Is a Gangster 3Movie · 2006 · 115m · Comedy, Action, DramaIn Hong Kong, Aryong, the daughter of a powerful triad leader, is wrongly accused of murder and flees to Korea. There, she finds protection with Gi-chul, a resourceful man, and his team, who are tasked with keeping her safe until she can clear her name and return home.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.8 - 95
The FortressMovie · 2017 · 140m · War, Drama, HistoryKorea, 17th century. The Manchurian Khan, who is conquering China to establish the Qing dynasty, demands that King In-jo of Joseon bow to him. The King refuses, remaining loyal to the Ming dynasty. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing army invades Joseon, forcing King In-jo and his court to retreat to the mountain fortress of Namhan to prepare for a defense of their kingdom.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 96
The Great BattleMovie · 2018 · 135m · War, History, Action645 AD. The Tang Dynasty's Emperor Taizong launches a brutal invasion of Goguryeo, aiming for the Korean capital. His forces achieve repeated victories, but they encounter Ansi, a heavily fortified stronghold defended by General Yang Man-chu. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Yang is determined to halt the Tang advance at all costs.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 97
Extreme JobMovie · 2019 · 111m · Action, Comedy, CrimeA drug squad goes undercover to dismantle a criminal organization, taking jobs at a chicken restaurant. The restaurant unexpectedly becomes a sensation for its delicious chicken, leading the detectives into unforeseen circumstances.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 98
Hostage: Missing CelebrityMovie · 2021 · 94m · ActionA famous movie star known for action roles is kidnapped and taken hostage for ransom. He must now rely on his skills to survive and escape, proving he can handle real danger.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.9 - 99
New WorldMovie · 2013 · 134m · Thriller, Crime, DramaA police officer working undercover within a powerful corporation finds his commitment challenged by the death of the corporation's leader, whom he has been secretly investigating for years.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 100
The Spy Gone NorthMovie · 2018 · 138m · Drama, History, ThrillerSeoul, 1993. A South Korean intelligence agent travels to Beijing to go undercover within a group of North Korean officials. His mission: to gather information about North Korea's nuclear weapons development.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4
