Introduction to Korean movies that you must watch
Voice of a Murderer – Korean Movie from 2007 Voice of a Murderer is an award-winning 2007 South Korean documentary-style crime drama film directed by Park Sun-woo. The story is based upon a real-life incident of a kidnapping in South Korea in 1986. The film stars Choi Min-sik, Kim Yun-jin, Choi Moo-sung and Lee Ki-young. … Read more
An Introduction to the Classic Movie ‘The King and the Clown’ (2005) The King and the Clown is a South Korean comedy-drama film that is sure to be enjoyed by all ages. Written and directed by Lee Jun-ik, the movie was released in 2005 and quickly became a sensational blockbuster that set a record-breaking number … Read more
Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005) Welcome to Dongmakgol is a 2005 South Korean fantasy film written and directed by Park Kwang-hyun. It was South Korea’s official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2005. The film tells a story of how the residents of a small mountain village, led by two young … Read more
Sunny (2011): A Classic Korean Comedy-Drama Sunny (2011) is a Korean comedy-drama that tells the story of childhood friends and their reunion in their mid-thirties. There’s something special about this movie that really makes it stand out, as it truly captures the dynamic of friendship. The main characters of this movie are Na-mi (played by … Read more
Ode to My Father (2014) The 2014 movie Ode to My Father is a heartfelt drama that follows the life of an elderly man and his long journey through history. Directed by Yoon Je-kyoon, the film is the second in his trilogy of films surrounding a family’s memories and stories. The incredible cast features a … Read more
The Villainess (2017) – A Gritty Action-Thriller The Villainess (2017) is a Korean action thriller film directed by Jung byung-gil. The movie follows Sook-hee, a trained assassin who is forced back into the life of assassins when she becomes a target of both police and gangs. The film’s main focus is on complex and gripping … Read more
Poetry (2010). A Breathtaking Reflection of Life and Love The 2010 South Korean movie Poetry is a breathtakingly intricate reflection of life and love, and of how they ebb and flow through people’s lives. This film has captured a number of international awards, and it is no surprise – it tells a deeply profound story … Read more
Secret Sunshine (2007) A Masterpiece of Melancholy Secret Sunshine is a 2007 South Korean drama film directed by Lee Chang-dong. It follows the story of Sin-ae (Jeong-hwa Jeon), a recently widowed mother who moves to a small town with her young son and finds herself struggling to cope with her new environment. The movie captures … Read more
Oasis (2002) A Poignant Look Inside Life on Seoul’s Fringes Oasis (2002) is a masterfully crafted Korean movie that follows two unlikely people struggling to survive in the harshness and inequality of urban life. Directed by Lee Chang-dong, this movie offers a beautiful and poignant look into the lives of people living on the fringes … Read more
Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013) Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013) is a tear-jerking drama comedy starring veteran actor Ryoo Seung-Ryong and Park Shin-Hye. It tells the story of an intellectually disabled man who is wrongly accused of murder, and his journey to prove his innocence. The acting is superb, with Ryoo Seung-Ryong playing … Read more
