If you have not seen Korean cinema then you should watch it for their original stories blend with thrills, comedy, and tragedy into highly engaging stories with wonderful acting.Â
Here’s a list of top Korean movies masterpieces that you must watch:
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Oldboy (2003)
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A guy who has been kidnapped and held captive for fifteen years is finally freed, only to learn that he has five days to track down his captor.
Parasite (2019)
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The son’s employment by the rich Park family presents a chance for the poor Kim family. They quickly discover a method to coexist in the same family and begin leading parasitic lives.
It is the first foreign language film to win the Oscars for Best Picture.
Memories of Murder (2003)
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A big-city detective assists two inexperienced small-town officers in their investigation of a serial killer.
I Saw the Devil (2010)
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By repeatedly capturing and releasing the serial killer, a secret agent exacts retribution on him.
The Handmaiden (2016)
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A lady is hired to serve as a handmaiden for a Japanese heiress, but she is actually complicit in a scheme to scam the woman.
Each frame in this sexy period movie thriller is like a painting.
Mother (2009)
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The killer who falsely accused her son of a tragic girl’s murder is being sought after by a mother in great desperation.
Burning (2018)
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A young deliveryman runs into a childhood friend before encountering another untrustworthy young man.
1987: When The Day Comes (2017)
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The unjustified detention and death of a student in Korea in 1987 inspire others to battle for the truth and enact justice.
New World (2013)
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It is challenging for an undercover officer to act both a cop and a bad guy.
An Infernal Affairs and The Departed-caliber Korean gangster film.
A Hard Day (2014)
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Unknown man stalks a dishonest investigator as they attempt to cover up a car accident.
War of the Arrows (2011)
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With the sole objective of rescuing his kidnapped sister, a superb Korean archer takes against the powerful Manchus.
The Man from Nowhere (2010)
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Taking on a drug and organ trafficking gang is a quiet pawnshop owner with a violent background in an effort to save the young girl who is his sole friend.
There is a Hindi language remake of this movie named Rocky Handsome (2016)
The Wailing (2016)
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A terrible illness begins to spread quickly after a stranger enters a small village. Involved in the occurrence, a police officer is compelled to unravel the riddle in order to save his daughter.
A Slow burn; begins almost comedically before turning horrifying.
Train to Busan (2016)
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On the train from Seoul to Busan, people battle for survival as a zombie epidemic spreads throughout South Korea.
The Chaser (2008)
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When one of his prostitutes goes missing, a disgraced former policeman who operates a tiny network of prostitutes finds himself in a race against time.
If we missed any of your favorite then please mention that in comment section below. Thanks!