Introduction to Korean movies that you must watch
Taegukgi (2004) Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War is a 2004 South Korean war drama directed by Kang Je-gyu. The film stars Jang Dong-gun and Won Bin as two brothers who are drafted into the South Korean military during the Korean War. This film was released by Warner Brothers in the US, and grossed over US$80 … Read more
The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014) The Admiral: Roaring Currents is an epic 2014 South Korean Naval War drama film centered around the Battle of Myeongnyang in 1597. Directed by Kim Han-min, the film stars Choi Min-sik as Admiral Yi Sun-sin and Ryu Seung-ryong as General Won Gyun. The movie was a massive success in Korean … Read more
Mother (2009) – A Shining Example of Korean Cinema Mother is an 2009 South Korean drama film directed by and starring Bong Joon-ho. The movie is an exploration of the relationship between a poor mother and her mentally disabled son and their struggles with the harsh realities of life. The movie stars Hye-ja Kim as … Read more
The Wailing (2016) The Wailing is an unforgettable South Korean crime-mystery film and one of the best Korean movies released in 2016. Directed by Na Hong-jin, this heart stopping thriller follows a rural police officer named Jong-go as he investigates mysterious deaths and unexplained illnesses in the village of Goksung. With his daughter haunted by … Read more
I Saw the Devil (2010) I Saw the Devil (2010) is a critically acclaimed South Korean psychological thriller film. This movie centers around an agent of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) who engages in a dangerous cat and mouse game with a psychopathic serial killer. This movie boasts a thrilling story, unpredictable plot twists, and … Read more
My Sassy Girl (2001) My Sassy Girl is a 2001 South Korean romantic comedy film featuring Jun Ji-hyun and Cha Tae-hyun in the lead roles. Written by Kim Ho-sik and directed by Kwak Jaeyong, the film centers around the relationship between a college student (Cha) and a woman with a strong personality (Jun). The movie … Read more
Joint Security Area (2000) Joint Security Area (Korean: 공동경비구역 JSA) is an award-winning South Korean psychological thriller from director Park Chan-wook. Released in 2000, it became one of the highest-grossing Korean films of all time and received international acclaim. The movie tells the story of Swiss-Korean relations after the Korean War and examines the divided … Read more
Snowpiercer: A Revolutionary Sci-fi Epic Snowpiercer is a 2013 post-apocalyptic science-fiction movie that showcases a social commentary on the poverty and wealth gap between classes. It was written and directed by acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, who brought with him a wealth of knowledge on creating high-concept stories in an attention-grabbing way. The film … Read more
The Host: A Must See Korean Horror Classic The Host (2006) is a classic monster movie with a horror twist, directed by Bong Joon-ho. It follows the story of a family living in Seoul, Korea, who discover a monster that lives in nearby waters. As the monster preys on their lives, the family struggles to … Read more
Burning (2018) – A Classic Look at Modern Korean Life and Society Burning (2018) is an exquisite Korean drama directed by Lee Chang-dong and based on Haruki Murakami’s short story, Barn Burning. Produced by CGV Arthouse, another great Korean drama from Hong’s excellent repertoire, Burning follows the story of Lee Jong-su (Yoo Ah-in) and his … Read more
