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68 Gripping Korean Mystery Thrillers

68 titles

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  1. 1Cold 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
  2. 2The Chronicles of EvilMovie · 2015 · 102m · Thriller, CrimeA detective kills a man and hides the body to save his job. The following day, the corpse is found hanging from a crane, visible to everyone. To protect himself and uncover the killer, he takes control of the murder investigation.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.3
  3. 3The 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
  4. 4VeteranMovie · 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
  5. 5The 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
  6. 6BedevilledMovie · 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
  7. 7The 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
  8. 8Inside 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
  9. 9The 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
  10. 10No 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
  11. 11The 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
  12. 12Night 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
  13. 13MotherMovie · 2009 · 129m · Crime, Drama, MysteryA mother lives a simple life with her son. Their world is shattered when a girl is murdered, and the boy becomes the prime suspect. Determined to clear his name, the mother embarks on a desperate fight to prove his innocence.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.7
  14. 14SilencedMovie · 2011 · 125m · DramaThis film is based on true events that occurred at Gwangju Inhwa School for the hearing-impaired. Over five years in the early 2000s, young deaf students at the school were repeatedly sexually assaulted by members of the faculty.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.2
  15. 15A 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
  16. 16A 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
  17. 17UnlockedMovie · 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
  18. 18New 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
  19. 19Tazza: One Eyed JackMovie · 2019 · 139mA talented young poker player joins forces with the legendary One-Eyed Jack and his team, working towards a plan to win a massive jackpot. However, a single error threatens to put the whole team in grave danger.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2
  20. 20The SpiesMovie · 2012 · 115mKim, a North Korean spy living in South Korea for 22 years, is unexpectedly contacted by his superior. His team is tasked with completing a previous mission: stealing a large amount of cash belonging to a specific target.IMDb 6.2TMDB 7.1
  21. 21The Terror LiveMovie · 2013 · 97m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerA reporter uncovers a bomb planted on him after securing a rare interview with a terrorist responsible for a bridge explosion.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2
  22. 22BreathlessMovie · 2009 · 130m · Crime, DramaSang-hoon is a ruthless gangster who collects debts through intimidation. Having experienced only anger throughout his life, he resorts to violence. However, his world changes when he meets Yoon-hee, a spirited schoolgirl who isn't afraid to challenge him, and they form an unexpected friendship.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1
  23. 23The UglyMovie · 2025 · 102m · Mystery, ThrillerWhile filming a documentary about his blind father, Im Dong-hwan receives news that his mother's remains have been found after forty years. Driven to uncover the truth behind her disappearance, Dong-hwan journeys into his family's painful history, revealing disturbing secrets.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0
  24. 24Illang: 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
  25. 25Dark Figure of CrimeMovie · 2018 · 111m · Crime, DramaWhen a serial killer is apprehended for his seventh victim, a detective attempts to reconstruct the killer's previous six murders with the killer's cooperation. As the investigation progresses, the detective grows increasingly suspicious that the killer has hidden agendas. Based on a true story.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  26. 26ParasiteMovie · 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. 27The 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. 28The 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
  29. 29The Man Standing NextMovie · 2020 · 114m · Drama, ThrillerAs the 'Koreagate' scandal investigation unfolds, Park Yong-gak, a former director of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency with extensive knowledge of government activities, goes into exile in the United States.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1
  30. 30Hwayi: 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
  31. 31SunflowerMovie · 2006 · 116m · Crime, DramaAfter serving a 10-year prison sentence for murder, Tae-sik desires only a peaceful life. A kind woman offers him a home, giving him a chance to start over. But his past catches up when his old gang attempts to demolish his new life to make way for a nightclub. He must protect his family from those who seek to destroy it.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0
  32. 32I 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
  33. 33FollowingMovie · 2024 · 103mA real estate agent with a penchant for trespassing discovers the body of a social media influencer known for scams. He must now investigate the death and uncover the killer.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.1
  34. 34Time to HuntMovie · 2020 · 135m · Drama, Action, ThrillerFour young men are desperate to escape their bleak world and travel to a faraway paradise for a risky heist. Their daring plan to rob a bank unleashes unforeseen complications.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.2
  35. 35The 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
  36. 36The 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
  37. 37Nameless GangsterMovie · 2012 · 133m · Crime, ThrillerA customs official with a hidden agenda teams up with a ruthless gangster, creating a formidable criminal alliance that dominates Busan.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9
  38. 38The MercilessMovie · 2017 · 120m · Action, Crime, MysteryTo rise through the ranks of a criminal organization, Jae-ho cultivates a relationship with Hyun-su, a promising new inmate. After their release from prison, they plot to seize control of the organization, but their true intentions begin to surface.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.2
  39. 39Memories 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
  40. 40The 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
  41. 41The Roundup: No Way OutMovie · 2023 · 105m · Action, Crime, ComedyDetective Ma Seok-do transfers from the Geumcheon Police Station to the Metropolitan Investigation Team. His mission: to eliminate Japanese gangsters who come to Korea to commit serious crimes.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.2
  42. 42Secret ReunionMovie · 2010 · 117m · Thriller, Action, DramaBound by a shared secret, two spies find themselves on opposing sides. A North Korean assassin arrives in Seoul with a mission to eliminate a dissident, but unexpectedly forms an alliance with a South Korean agent seeking vengeance.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.4
  43. 43The 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
  44. 44ForgottenMovie · 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
  45. 45Confession of MurderMovie · 2012 · 119m · Action, ThrillerFifteen years after vanishing, a serial killer resurfaces with a book confessing to his murders. The detective who couldn't stop him before is now tasked with protecting him. The victims' families plot revenge. Amidst intense media attention, a masked figure known as "J" emerges, claiming responsibility for the crimes.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1
  46. 46A 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
  47. 47Emergency 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
  48. 48Rough 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
  49. 49Hide and SeekMovie · 2013 · 107m · Thriller, MysterySung-soo enjoys a privileged life: a loving family, a comfortable home, and financial security. His world is shaken when his missing brother, Sung-chul, is reported. Driven by painful recollections of their difficult history, Sung-soo travels to Sung-chul's apartment, seeking answers.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5
  50. 50Special DeliveryMovie · 2022 · 109m · Action, CrimeA black-market taxi driver speeds through the city transporting criminals, but her life changes when she unexpectedly becomes responsible for a fugitive's son.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.0
  51. 51Memoir of a MurdererMovie · 2017 · 118m · Crime, Mystery, ThrillerA man with a history as a serial killer is now battling Alzheimer's disease. He must protect his daughter from her new boyfriend, whose true nature is unsettlingly unclear. The boyfriend may also be a serial killer.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4
  52. 52A 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
  53. 53My 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
  54. 54MontageMovie · 2013 · 120m · Thriller, Drama, CrimeFifteen years after her child was kidnapped and murdered despite a ransom being paid, a woman notices a mysterious figure revisiting the crime scene, and another kidnapping unfolds using the same methods. She partners with a detective to finally hunt down the killer.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3
  55. 55The Shape of WaterMovie · 2017 · 123m · Drama, Fantasy, RomanceIn 1962 America, during the Cold War, a mute janitor at a research lab develops feelings for an amphibious man being secretly held captive. He then plans a way to help the creature escape.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2
  56. 56The 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
  57. 57The 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
  58. 58My First ClientMovie · 2019 · 114m · DramaA driven lawyer, eager to climb the career ladder, is compelled to take on a puzzling case: a young girl insists she killed her brother.IMDb 7.4TMDB 8.7
  59. 59AssassinationMovie · 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. 60TraffickersMovie · 2012 · 111m · Drama, Action, ThrillerA thriller following the passengers of a cruise ship traveling to China, each with their own hidden agendas. As the journey progresses, they find themselves repeatedly pursued by unknown forces and caught in a series of unforeseen events.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5
  61. 61ConfessionMovie · 2022 · 105mWhen Min-ho's mistress, Se-hee, is found murdered in a hotel room they shared, he becomes the immediate prime suspect. Determined to prove his innocence, Min-ho hires lawyer Shin-ae and tells her that a car accident the day before might be linked to Se-hee's death.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.3
  62. 62The OutlawsMovie · 2017 · 121m · Action, Crime, ThrillerIn Chinatown, the established order is shattered by the arrival of three ruthless Chinese gangsters who begin terrorizing residents and seizing control. The local gangsters, overwhelmed, are forced to collaborate with a dedicated police force led by the unconventional and determined Ma Seok-do to restore balance. Based on a true story.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.7
  63. 63Voice of a MurdererMovie · 2007 · 122m · Thriller, Drama, CrimeWhen Gyeong-bae’s son is abducted, he’s contacted by the kidnapper demanding 100 million won. Detectives are assigned to the case, but the perpetrator consistently evades capture.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  64. 64A Dirty CarnivalMovie · 2006 · 141m · Crime, Drama, ActionA low-level debt collector for a local triad gang struggles with a conflict between his desire for a life of crime and his loyalty to his family.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0
  65. 65BallerinaMovie · 2023 · 93m · Action, ThrillerHaunted by the death of her close friend – a loss she feels responsible for – a former bodyguard embarks on a mission to honor her friend’s final request: to exact revenge.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.0
  66. 66Seven DaysMovie · 2007 · 125m · Crime, ThrillerA high-powered lawyer is forced to defend a man facing execution in order to protect her daughter.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7
  67. 67The 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. 68Along 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