Best Korean Movies to Watch

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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. 

Here’s a list of top Korean movies masterpieces that you must watch:

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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Movie Poster of Parasite (2019)

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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Movie Poster of Memories of Murder (2003)

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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Movie Poster of I Saw the Devil (2010)

By repeatedly capturing and releasing the serial killer, a secret agent exacts retribution on him.

The Handmaiden (2016)

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Movie Poster of The Handmaiden (2016)

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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Movie Poster of Mother (2009)

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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Movie Poster of Burning (2018)

A young deliveryman runs into a childhood friend before encountering another untrustworthy young man.

1987: When The Day Comes (2017)

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Movie Poster of 1987: When The Day Comes (2017)

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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Movie Poster of New World (2013)

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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Movie Poster of A Hard Day (2014)

Unknown man stalks a dishonest investigator as they attempt to cover up a car accident.

War of the Arrows (2011)

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Movie Poster of the War of the Arrows (2011)

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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Movie Poster of The Man from Nowhere (2010)

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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Movie Poster of The Wailing (2016)

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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Movie Poster of Train to Busan (2016)

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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Movie Poster of The Chaser (2008)

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!

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