The Most Popular Korean Movies Everyone's Talking About
Korean cinema has taken the world by storm, blending comedy and drama in a way that captivates audiences everywhere. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, these recent hits are a must-see! We've compiled a list of the most-watched Korean films that have been making waves lately. Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic experience—happy watching!
1. Mission: Cross (2024)
IMDb: 6
In the ultimate test of marriage, a man who left his life as a spy to become a stay-at-home husband finds himself dragged into a dangerous mission alongside his detective wife, who knows nothing about his past.
Director: Lee Myung Hoon
Cast: Hwang Jung-min, Yum Jung-ah, Jeon Hye-jin
2. Memories of Murder (2003)
IMDb: 8.1
In 1986, in a small Korean province, two detectives struggle to solve a case involving numerous young women who were raped and murdered by an unknown perpetrator.
Director: Bong Joon Ho
Cast: Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roe-ha
3. Past Lives (2023)
IMDb: 7.8
Nora and Hae Sung, childhood friends, form a deep bond that is severed when Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they reunite and are forced to confront ideas of fate and love.
Director: Celine Song
Cast: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro
4. Hijack 1971 (2024)
IMDb: 7
The film tells the story of people fighting for their lives after a passenger plane is hijacked in Korean airspace in 1971.
Director: Kim Sung-han-I
Cast: Sung Dong-il, Yeo Jin-goo, Jung Jun-hwan
5. Forgotten (2017)
IMDb: 7.4
21-year-old Jin-seok moves into a new house with his family. One night, his beloved brother is kidnapped right before his eyes. After 19 days of silence, Yu-seok suddenly returns home, but soon Jin-seok begins to feel that Yu-seok is a complete stranger.
Director: Jang Hang-jun
Cast: Kang Ha-neul, Yeon Je Hyung, Kim Mu-yeol
6. Decision to Leave (2022)
IMDb: 7.3
A detective investigating the death of a man in the mountains meets the mysterious wife of the deceased, leading to an unexpected connection during his relentless pursuit of the truth.
Director: Park Chan-wook
Cast: Park Hae-il, Tang Wei, Lee Jung-hyun
7. Burning (2018)
IMDb: 7.4
Jong-su encounters a girl from his neighborhood during a trip to Africa, who asks him to look after her cat. When she returns, she introduces him to Ben, a mysterious man she met there who reveals a strange hobby.
Director: Lee Chang-dong
Cast: Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jeon Jong-seo
8. Pilot (2024)
IMDb: 6.8
Jung Woo goes from being a successful, popular pilot to unemployed overnight. However, after accidentally assuming a newly-cleared identity, he manages to find a new job.
Director: Kim Han Gyul
Cast: Jo Jung-Suk, Derek Chouinard, Lee Joo-myung
9. The Call (2020)
IMDb: 7.1
Two people live in different times—Seo-Yeon in the present and Young-Sook in the past. A phone call connects them, irreversibly changing their lives.
Director: Chung-Hyun Lee
Cast: Park Shin-hye, Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Sung-ryung
10. The Host (2006)
IMDb: 7.1
A monster emerges from Seoul's Han River and begins attacking people. A loving family does everything in their power to rescue one of its victims from the creature’s clutches.
Director: Bong Joon Ho
Cast: Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-Bong, Park Hae-il
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