Top 100 Korean Movies: Discover the Best of Korean Cinema
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Top 100 Korean Movies: Discover the Best of Korean Cinema

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Explore the definitive list of the top 100 movies in Korean. From timeless classics to modern hits, discover the best stories told in Korean.

Top 100 Korean Movies

Cinema is a universal language, but every culture brings its own unique flavor, rhythm, and perspective to the screen. Korean cinema has a rich history and a vibrant present, offering some of the most compelling stories in the world.

This dynamic list brings together the highest-rated and most significant Korean films, updated live to reflect audience preferences and critical acclaim.

The Global Impact of Korean Film

In recent years, movies in Korean have gained increasing international recognition, breaking through traditional barriers and reaching audiences around the globe. Whether you're a native speaker or a curious cinephile using subtitles, these films offer an unparalleled window into the culture and creativity of the Korean-speaking world.

Explore the live-updated list below to find your next favorite Korean movie.

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The Definitive Collection

Our proprietary algorithm analyzed thousands of titles to bring you this definitive, real-time updated ranking.

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Parasite

Pure Comedy2019

All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.

Snowpiercer

High Octane2013

In a future where a failed global-warming experiment kills off most life on the planet, a class system evolves aboard the Snowpiercer; a train that travels around the globe via a perpetual-motion engine.

Oldboy

High Octane2003

With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.

Train to Busan

Dark & Gritty2016

When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.

Memories of Murder

Must Watch2003

A sadistic serial rapist and murderer of young women terrorizes a small province in 1980s South Korea. To prevent further crimes, three increasingly desperate detectives with conflicting methods race against time to unravel the violent mind of the killer in a futile effort to solve the case.

The Handmaiden

Must Watch2016

1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl, Sook-hee, is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress, Hideko, who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering Uncle Kouzuki. But the maid has a secret. She is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing as a Japanese Count to help him seduce the Lady to steal her fortune.

The Host

Dark & Gritty2006

A teenage girl is captured by a giant mutated squid-like creature that appears from Seoul's Han River after toxic waste was dumped in it, prompting her family into a frantic search for her.

I Saw the Devil

Dark & Gritty2010

Kyung-chul is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. Soo-hyeon, a top-secret agent, decides to track down the murderer himself. He promises himself that he will do everything in his power to take vengeance against the killer, even if it means that he must become a monster himself.

Peninsula

Dark & Gritty2020

A soldier and his team battle hordes of post-apocalyptic zombies in the wastelands of the Korean Peninsula.

The Wailing

Dark & Gritty2016

A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.

#Alive

Dark & Gritty2020

As a grisly virus rampages a city, a lone man stays locked inside his apartment, digitally cut off from seeking help and desperate to find a way out.

Lady Vengeance

Must Watch2005

Released after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 13 years, a woman begins executing her elaborate plan of retribution.

Burning

Must Watch2018

Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She asks if he'd mind looking after her cat while she's away on a trip to Africa. On her return, she introduces to Jong-su an enigmatic young man named Ben, who she met during her trip. One day Ben tells Jong-su about his most unusual hobby.

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance

High Octane2002

A deaf man and his girlfriend resort to desperate measures in order to fund a kidney transplant for his sister. Things go horribly wrong, and the situation spirals rapidly into a cycle of violence and revenge.

Mother

Must Watch2009

A mother lives quietly with her son. One day, a girl is brutally killed, and the boy is charged with the murder. Now, it's his mother's mission to prove him innocent.

The Chaser

High Octane2008

Joong-ho is a dirty detective turned pimp, who's in financial trouble as several of his girls have recently disappeared without clearing their debts. While trying to track them down, he finds a clue that the vanished girls were all called up by the same client, whom one of his girls is meeting with right now.

Decision to Leave

Must Watch2022

From a mountain peak in South Korea, a man plummets to his death. Did he jump, or was he pushed? When detective Hae-joon arrives on the scene, he begins to suspect the dead man’s wife Seo-rae. But as he digs deeper into the investigation, he finds himself trapped in a web of deception and desire.

The Man from Nowhere

High Octane2010

A reclusive pawnshop owner goes on a brutal rampage to rescue a young girl kidnapped by a criminal organization.

The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

High Octane2019

After barely surviving a brutal attack by a sadistic serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su is left humiliated. Determined to catch the killer known as K, he forms an uneasy alliance with Jung Tae-seok, a relentless and incorruptible detective who often disrupts his illegal business. However, while Jang Dong-su wants K dead, Jung Tae-suk is determined to bring him to justice. With a deal in place—whoever finds K first will decide his fate—the hunt begins, blurring the lines between crime and law.

A Tale of Two Sisters

Dark & Gritty2003

Two sisters return home after a stay in a mental institution, only to face disturbing events and a strained relationship with their stepmother. As eerie occurrences unfold, dark family secrets begin to surface, blurring the line between reality and nightmare.

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Forgotten
7.9

Forgotten

Must Watch2017

Jin-seok, 21-year-old, moves into a new house with his family. He suffers from a slight schizophrenia but he carries an ordinary life under the warm care of the family. His older brother Yu-seok is a decent college student, a mentor, and role model for Jin-seok. One night, his beloved brother is kidnapped by unidentified assailants before Jin-seok's eye. Jin-seok can’t recognize their faces, but can remember only the VIN that matches with no car. After long silence of 19 days, suddenly Yu-seok returns home, but remembers nothing which had happened in the meantime. And soon Jin-seok feels Yu-seok is a total stranger.

22
The Flu
7.5

The Flu

High Octane2013

A case of the flu quickly morphs into a pandemic. As the death toll mounts and the living panic, the government plans extreme measures to contain it.

23
3-Iron
7.8

3-Iron

Must Watch2004

A drifter lives in people's houses while they are away and repays them by doing chores for them. His life changes when he meets a beautiful woman who wants to escape her unhappy marriage.

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring
7.8

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring

Must Watch2003

An isolated lake, where an old monk lives in a small floating temple. The monk has a young boy living with him, learning to become a monk. We watch as seasons and years pass by.

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Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds
8.0

Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds

High Octane2017

Having died unexpectedly, firefighter Ja-hong is taken to the afterlife by 3 afterlife guardians. Only when he passes 7 trials over 49 days and proves he was innocent in human life, he’s able to reincarnate, and his 3 afterlife guardians are by his side to defend him in trial.

26
A Taxi Driver
8.0

A Taxi Driver

High Octane2017

May, 1980. Man-seob is a taxi driver in Seoul who lives from hand to mouth, raising his young daughter alone. One day, he hears that there is a foreigner who will pay big money for a drive down to Gwangju city. Not knowing that he’s a German journalist with a hidden agenda, Man-seob takes the job.

27
Space Sweepers
7.1

Space Sweepers

Mind-Bending2021

When the crew of a space junk collector ship called The Victory discovers a humanoid robot named Dorothy that's known to be a weapon of mass destruction, they get involved in a risky business deal which puts their lives at stake.

28
Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs
7.7

Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs

Family Friendly2019

Princes who have been turned into Dwarfs seek the red shoes of a lady in order to break the spell, although it will not be easy.

29
Thirst
7.1

Thirst

Dark & Gritty2009

A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life. Now, he’s torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for the wife of a childhood friend.

30
A Bittersweet Life
7.4

A Bittersweet Life

High Octane2005

Kim Sun-woo is an enforcer and manager for a hotel owned by a cold, calculative crime boss, Kang who assigns Sun-woo to a simple errand while he is away on a business trip; to shadow his young mistress, Hee-soo, for fear that she may be cheating on him with a younger man with the mandate that he must kill them both if he discovers their affair.

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No Other Choice
7.5

No Other Choice

Pure Comedy2025

After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.

32
The Call
7.5

The Call

Mind-Bending2020

Connected by phone in the same home but 20 years apart, a caller puts a woman’s past — and life — on the line to change her own fate.

33
Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum
7.3

Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum

Dark & Gritty2018

The crew of a horror web series travels to an abandoned asylum for a live broadcast, but they encounter much more than expected as they move deeper inside the nightmarish old building.

34
Hope
8.4

Hope

Must Watch2013

After 8-year-old So-won narrowly survives a brutal sexual assault, her family labors to help her heal while coping with their own rage and grief.

35
Alienoid: Return to the Future
6.6

Alienoid: Return to the Future

High Octane2024

Ean has a critical mission to return to the future to save everyone. However, she becomes trapped in the distant past while trying to prevent the escape of alien prisoners who are locked up in the bodies of humans. Meanwhile, Muruk, who helps Ean escape various predicaments, is unnerved when he begins sensing the presence of a strange being in his body. Traveling through the centuries, they are trying to prevent the explosion of the haava.

36
Joint Security Area
7.8

Joint Security Area

High Octane2000

Two North Korean soldiers are killed in the border area between North and South Korea, prompting an investigation by a neutral body. The sergeant is the shooter, but the lead investigator, a Swiss-Korean woman, receives differing accounts from the two sides.

37
20th Century Girl
8.1

20th Century Girl

Must Watch2022

In 1999, a teen girl keeps close tabs on a boy in school on behalf of her deeply smitten best friend – then she gets swept up in a love story of her own.

38
Badland Hunters
6.7

Badland Hunters

Dark & Gritty2024

After a deadly earthquake turns Seoul into a lawless badland, a fearless huntsman springs into action to rescue a teenager abducted by a mad doctor.

39
The Good, the Bad, the Weird
7.2

The Good, the Bad, the Weird

Pure Comedy2008

The story of three Korean outlaws in 1930s Manchuria and their dealings with the Japanese army and Chinese and Russian bandits. The Good (a bounty hunter), the Bad (a hitman), and the Weird (a thief) battle the army and the bandits in a race to use a treasure map to uncover the riches of legend.

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Silenced
8.2

Silenced

Must Watch2011

Based on actual events that took place at Gwangju Inhwa School for the hearing-impaired, where young deaf students were the victims of repeated sexual assaults by faculty members over a period of five years in the early 2000s.

41
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
8.0

Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War

High Octane2004

When two brothers are forced to fight in the Korean War, the elder decides to take the riskiest missions if it will help shield the younger from battle.

42
The Villainess
6.9

The Villainess

High Octane2017

Honed from childhood into a merciless killing machine by a criminal organization, assassin Sook-hee is recruited with the promise of freedom after ten years of service. However, secrets from her past destroy everything she’s worked for and now she embarks on a roaring rampage of revenge.

43
Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days
8.0

Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days

High Octane2018

As the deceased soul Ja-hong and his three afterlife guardians prepare for their remaining trials for reincarnation, the guardians soon come face to face with the truth of their tragic time on Earth 1,000 years earlier.

44
Castaway on the Moon
7.9

Castaway on the Moon

Pure Comedy2009

Mr. Kim is jobless, lost in debt and has been dumped by his girlfriend. He decides to end it all by jumping into the Han River – only to find himself washed up on a small, mid-river island. He soon abandons thoughts of suicide or rescue and begins a new life as a castaway. His antics catch the attention of a young woman whose apartment overlooks the river. Her discovery changes both their lives.

45
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
7.9

The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion

High Octane2018

Ja-yoon is a high school student who struggles with memory loss after she endured some unknown trauma during her childhood. While trying to uncover the truth, she is unwittingly dragged into a world of crime and finds herself on a journey that will awaken many secrets hidden deep within.

46
Ballerina
7.0

Ballerina

High Octane2023

Grieving the loss of a best friend she couldn't protect, an ex-bodyguard sets out to fulfill her dear friend's last wish: sweet revenge.

47
The Great Flood
6.0

The Great Flood

Mind-Bending2025

When a raging flood traps a researcher and her young son, a call to a crucial mission puts their escape — and the future of humanity — on the line.

48
JUNG_E
6.1

JUNG_E

Mind-Bending2023

On an uninhabitable 22nd-century Earth, the outcome of a civil war hinges on cloning the brain of an elite soldier to create a robot mercenary.

49
Exhuma
7.5

Exhuma

Dark & Gritty2024

After tracing the origin of a disturbing supernatural affliction to a wealthy family's ancestral gravesite, a team of paranormal experts relocates the remains—and soon discovers what happens to those who dare to mess with the wrong grave.

50
My Sassy Girl
7.5

My Sassy Girl

Pure Comedy2001

A dweeby, mild-mannered man comes to the aid of a drunk young woman on a subway platform. Little does he know how much trouble he’s in for.

51
Tunnel
7.3

Tunnel

Must Watch2016

A man is on his way home when the poorly constructed tunnel he is driving through collapses, leaving him trapped leaving himself for the unexpected whilst emergency services struggle to help.

52
Kingdom: Ashin of the North
7.1

Kingdom: Ashin of the North

Must Watch2021

Tragedy, betrayal and a mysterious discovery fuel a woman's vengeance for the loss of her tribe and family.

53
Ashfall
6.8

Ashfall

High Octane2019

A group of unlikely heroes from across the Korean peninsula try to save the day after a volcano erupts on the mythical and majestic Baekdu Mountain.

54
I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK
7.0

I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK

Pure Comedy2006

Young-goon, mentally deranged and frequently electro-charging herself with a transistor radio, has been admitted into a mental institution. Firmly believing herself to be a cyborg, she refuses to consume like a human being. Il-soon is another patient, who catches the eye of Young-goon and soon becomes a close friend. Il-soon is now confronted with the biggest task: to cure Young-goon's mental problem and have her eat real food.

55
The Yellow Sea
7.4

The Yellow Sea

Must Watch2010

A Korean man in China takes an assassination job in South Korea to make money and find his missing wife. But when the job is botched, he is forced to go on the run from the police and the gangsters who paid him.

56
Broker
7.2

Broker

Must Watch2022

Sang-hyun is always struggling from debt, and Dong-soo works at a baby box facility. On a rainy night, they steal the baby Woo-sung, who was left in the baby box, to sell him at a good price. Meanwhile, detectives were watching, and they quietly track them down to capture the crucial evidence.

57
New World
7.4

New World

Must Watch2013

An undercover cop has his loyalties tested when the boss of the corporate gang he's spent years infiltrating dies.

58
The Roundup 3: No Way Out
7.2

The Roundup 3: No Way Out

Pure Comedy2023

Detective Ma Seok-do changes his affiliation from the Geumcheon Police Station to the Metropolitan Investigation Team, in order to eradicate Japanese gangsters who enter Korea to commit heinous crimes.

59
The Outlaws
7.7

The Outlaws

High Octane2017

In Chinatown, law and order is turned upside down when a trio of feral Chinese gangsters arrive, start terrorizing civilians, and usurping territory. The beleaguered local gangsters team up with the police, lead by the badass loose cannon Ma Seok-do, to bring them down. Based on a true story.

60
Kill Boksoon
6.9

Kill Boksoon

High Octane2023

At work, she's a renowned assassin. At home, she's a single mom to a teenage daughter. Killing? That's easy. It's parenting that's the hard part.

61
BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky
8.2

BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky

Must Watch2020

Record-shattering Korean girl band BLACKPINK tell their story — and detail the hard fought journey of the dreams and trials behind their meteoric rise.

62
Alienoid
6.8

Alienoid

High Octane2022

Gurus in the late Goryeo dynasty try to obtain a fabled, holy sword, and humans in 2022 hunt down an alien prisoner that is locked in a human's body. The two parties cross paths when a time-traveling portal opens up.

63
A Hard Day
7.1

A Hard Day

High Octane2014

After trying to cover up a car accident that left a man dead, a crooked homicide detective is stalked by a mysterious man claiming to have witnessed the event.

64
Pandora
7.5

Pandora

High Octane2016

When an earthquake hits a Korean village housing a run-down nuclear power plant, a man risks his life to save the country from imminent disaster.

65
Miracle in Cell No. 7
7.9

Miracle in Cell No. 7

Pure Comedy2013

A story about a mentally ill man wrongfully imprisoned for murder and his relationship with his 6 year old daughter.

66
Tidal Wave
6.9

Tidal Wave

High Octane2009

On Haeundae Beach, a guilt-ridden fisherman takes care of a woman whose father accidentally got killed. A scientist reunites with his ex-wife and a daughter who doesn't even remember his face. And a poor rescue worker falls in love with a rich city girl. When they all find out a gigantic tsunami will hit the beach, they realize they only have 10 minutes to escape.

67
Bedevilled
7.2

Bedevilled

Dark & Gritty2010

A disillusioned Seoul woman visits a remote island to reconnect with a childhood friend, only to find her trapped in an oppressive cycle of physical, mental, and sexual abuse. As tensions escalate, the situation spirals into a harrowing tale of survival and retribution.

68
Seoul Station
6.5

Seoul Station

Dark & Gritty2016

In this animated prequel to "Train to Busan," a group of survivors deals with a zombie pandemic that unleashes itself in downtown Seoul.

69
Return to Seoul
6.3

Return to Seoul

Must Watch2022

After an impulsive travel decision to visit friends, Freddie, 25, returns to South Korea for the first time, where she was born before being adopted and raised in France. Freddie suddenly finds herself embarking on an unexpected journey in a country she knows so little about, taking her life in new and unexpected directions.

70
Bring the Soul: The Movie
8.3

Bring the Soul: The Movie

Must Watch2019

A glimpse into K-pop group BTS’ world away from the stage, featuring intimate group discussions alongside spectacular concert performances from their world tour.

71
BTS World Tour: Love Yourself in Seoul
8.2

BTS World Tour: Love Yourself in Seoul

Must Watch2019

Shot at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul during the BTS World Tour ‘Love Yourself’ to celebrate the seven members of the global boyband and their unprecedented international phenomenon.

72
Dragon Wars: D-War
4.6

Dragon Wars: D-War

Dark & Gritty2007

Ethan learns he carries the spirit of a warrior who battled dragons in 16th-century Korea -- and one day he'll find a tattooed girl carrying the spirit of that warrior's beloved. Years later, he meets Sarah and dragons soon descend on Los Angeles seeking out the two souls of the ancient lovers.

73
Squid Game: Making Season 2
8.4

Squid Game: Making Season 2

Must Watch2025

From set designs to character arcs, get exclusive cast and director interviews on how Season 2 of the globally most-watched series was brought to life.

74
My Way
7.9

My Way

High Octane2011

During the invasion of Normandy the photograph of a slim Korean man in German uniform was found. It transpired that the man had served as a soldier in the Japanese, Russian and German armies. His incredible story inspired director Kang Je-Gyu to create this epic war drama.

75
Project Wolf Hunting
6.4

Project Wolf Hunting

Dark & Gritty2022

While under heavily armed guard, the dangerous convicts aboard a cargo ship unite in a coordinated escape attempt that soon escalates into a bloody, all-out riot. But as the fugitives continue their brutal campaign of terror, they soon discover that not even the most vicious among them is safe from the horror they unknowingly unleashed from the darkness below deck.

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The Witch Part 2 - The Other One
7.4

The Witch Part 2 - The Other One

High Octane2022

A girl wakes up in a huge secret laboratory, then accidentally meets another girl who is trying to protect her house from a gang. The mystery girl overthrows the gang with her unexpected powers, and laboratory staff set out to find her.

77
Emergency Declaration
7.5

Emergency Declaration

High Octane2022

While investigating a terroristic threat that goes viral online, Korean authorities discover that a suspect has recently boarded an international flight bound for the United States. When a healthy passenger on the same flight suddenly dies a gruesome death of unknown cause, panic erupts both in-flight and on the ground. With steadily decreasing fuel and international refusals to offer aid, the captain and crew will be forced to take unprecedented emergency measures in an attempt to save the lives of their passengers.

78
Burn the Stage: The Movie
8.4

Burn the Stage: The Movie

Must Watch2018

Burn the Stage: the Movie is the first movie from BTS, going behind-the-scenes of the BTS WINGS TOUR to reveal the full story of the band’s meteoric rise to fame. This unmissable film provides an intimate look at what happens when the most successful global boy band of all time breaks down barriers and invades the mainstream music scene. Exclusive tour footage and brand-new one-on-one interviews with BTS members give fans an unprecedented glimpse into their lives and an opportunity for everyone to celebrate together worldwide.

79
Carter
6.0

Carter

High Octane2022

Carter, who awakens two months into a deadly pandemic originating from the DMZ that has already devastated US and North Korea. He who has no recollections of his past finds a mysterious device in his head, and a lethal bomb in his mouth. A voice in his ears gives him orders to avoid getting killed and he's thrown into a mysterious operation while the CIA and North Korean coup chase him close.

80
The Roundup 2
7.3

The Roundup 2

High Octane2022

The 'Beast Cop' Ma Seok-do heads to a foreign country to extradite a suspect, but soon after his arrival, he discovers additional murder cases and hears about a vicious killer who has been committing crimes against tourists for several years.

81
The Killer
7.7

The Killer

High Octane2022

While his girlfriend is away on a trip, retired assassin Bang Ui-kang is tasked with looking after her friend's 17-year-old daughter. After a street attack, Bang Ui-kang becomes embroiled in a murder investigation and dangerous trafficking gang.

82
Pieta
7.1

Pieta

Must Watch2012

A loan shark is forced to reconsider his violent lifestyle after the arrival of a mysterious woman claiming to be his long-lost mother.

83
Three... Extremes
6.8

Three... Extremes

Dark & Gritty2004

Features an anthology centred on the experiences of a witch doctor, a film-maker and a disgruntled extra determined to take revenge on him, and a novelist as well as her twin sister.

84
Unlocked
7.3

Unlocked

Must Watch2023

A woman's life is turned upside-down when a dangerous man gets a hold of her lost cell phone and uses it to track her every move.

85
Project Silence
6.9

Project Silence

Dark & Gritty2024

Due to sudden deteriorating weather conditions, visibility on the Airport Bridge is severely impaired, leaving people stranded and at risk of the bridge collapsing due to a series of chain collisions and explosions. Amidst the chaos, the canine subjects "Echo" from the military experiment "Project Silence," who were being transported in secret, break free, and all human survivors become targets of relentless attacks.

86
Cold Eyes
7.5

Cold Eyes

High Octane2013

Ha Yoon-ju becomes the newest member of a unit within the Korean Police Forces Special Crime Department that specializes in surveillance activities on high-profile criminals. She teams up with Hwang Sang-jun, the veteran leader of the unit, and tries to track down James who is the cold-hearted leader of an armed criminal organization.

87
The Housemaid
6.3

The Housemaid

Must Watch2010

Eun-yi is hired as a maid in a mansion owned by a wealthy businessman. He quickly starts seducing his employee who seemingly has little choice but to comply with his sexual advances. Soon the women of the family plot against Eun-yi who must fight an equally devious battle to protect herself.

88
Memoir of a Murderer
7.4

Memoir of a Murderer

Must Watch2017

A former serial killer with Alzheimer's fights to protect his daughter from her mysterious boyfriend who may be a serial killer too.

89
The Age of Shadows
7.2

The Age of Shadows

High Octane2016

Set in the late 1920s, The Age of Shadows follows the cat-and-mouse game that unfolds between a group of resistance fighters trying to bring in explosives from Shanghai to destroy key Japanese facilities in Seoul, and Japanese agents trying to stop them.

90
The Isle
6.9

The Isle

Must Watch2000

Mute Hee-Jin is working as a clerk in a fishing resort in the Korean wilderness; selling baits, food and occasionally her body to the fishing tourists. One day she falls in love with Hyun-Shik, who is on the run from the police, and rescues him with a fish hook when he tries to commit suicide.

91
A Moment to Remember
7.8

A Moment to Remember

Must Watch2004

A young couple's love is tested when Sun-jin is diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer's disease.

92
Officer Black Belt
7.7

Officer Black Belt

Pure Comedy2024

A talented martial artist who can't walk past a person in need unites with a probation officer to fight and prevent crime as a martial arts officer.

93
Fabricated City
7.7

Fabricated City

High Octane2017

In real life, Kwon Yoo is unemployed, but in the virtual game world he is the best leader. Kwon Yoo is then framed for a murder. With the help of hacker Yeo-wool, he tries to uncover the truth behind the murder case.

94
Extreme Job
7.2

Extreme Job

Pure Comedy2019

A drug squad attempts to take down a criminal organization and they must go undercover to do so, so they begin working at a chicken restaurant, that becomes famous for its delicious chicken. Due to the unexpected popularity, the detectives find themselves in a situation they never expected.

95
200 Pounds Beauty
6.8

200 Pounds Beauty

Pure Comedy2006

Hanna, an overweight lip-sync artist who ghost sings for Ammy, a known pop diva, secretly likes Han Sang-jun. When Ammy humiliates Hanna in Han's presence, Hanna decides to undergo a cosmetic surgery.

96
Time to Hunt
7.2

Time to Hunt

High Octane2020

Four young men want to leave their dystopian world behind and go to a distant paradise to execute a money robbery, a daring act that will have unexpected consequences.

97
Psychokinesis
6.3

Psychokinesis

High Octane2018

An ordinary guy suddenly finds he has superpowers he can use to help his spirited daughter and the people around them, but he also runs into trouble in the process.

98
Poetry
7.6

Poetry

Must Watch2010

A South Korean woman in her sixties enrolls in a poetry class as she grapples with her faltering memory and her grandson's appalling wrongdoing.

99
The Thieves
6.7

The Thieves

High Octane2012

A gang of South Korean thieves team up with a Hong Kong crew to steal a diamond necklace from a heavily-guarded casino safe in Macau. As the cops close in, old betrayals — and misunderstandings — resurface.

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Illang: The Wolf Brigade
6.3

Illang: The Wolf Brigade

High Octane2018

In 2029, an elite police squad combats an anti-reunification terrorist group while another enemy lurks nearby.

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