In the recent times, Korean cinema has made a name for itself among film lovers all around the world. From action thrillers to romance dramas, their unique stories and thrilling visuals have managed to engage with the audience very well.
If you aren’t well versed into this world of Korean action thrillers – Here’s a list of best Korean action films, we have prepared just for you.
Best Korean Action movies list –
1. Train to Busan (2016)
This movie revolves around a father-daughter duo who have to survive a zombie outbreak that has striked South Korea, as they board a train to Busan. Some of the themes celebrated in the movie are survival of the fittest and sacrifices parents make for their kids. It was a commercial hit, making it one of the highest-grossing Korean movies of all time.
2. I Saw the Devil (2010)
In this movie, a secret agent embarks on a journey for justice as his fiancé was murdered ruthlessly by a serial killer. As he moves forward, he eventually starts to forget the thin line between justice and revenge.
3. A Taxi Driver (2017)
The movie is set in the 1980s where the main lead named Kim Man-seob, gets the job of driving a foreign journalist to Gwangju. As he reaches the destination, he realizes the horrors of the protest happening there. This starts his journey from a taxi driver to a brave supporter of the people as the movie unfolds.
4. Oldboy (2003)
The movie revolves around Oh Dae-su, who is imprisoned for 15 years. Upon his release, he searches for answers against his captor and seeks revenge. As he delves deeper into the conspiracy he finds himself entangled in a deep web of mysteries.
5. The Witch: Part 1 – The Subversion (2018)
It is an action thriller movie about a young girl who escapes from a laboratory where she was subjected to various mysterious experiments. The movie delves into her life as she struggles to fit in the normal life with her adoptive parents after her rescue. Witnessing the film’s huge success, a sequel for it was also released.
6. Tunnel (2016)
The movie revolves around a car salesman who is on his way to meet his daughter for her birthday when suddenly the tunnel he’s driving through collapses, caging him inside his car with no out. While rescue efforts progress, he has to fight for his survival.
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7. Okja (2017)
This movie is about a girl who raises a genetically modified super pig named Okja, bred by an influential corporation. Now, as the company comes back to claim Okja for slaughter, the girl has to fight against all odds to save her beloved friend.
8. The Host (2006)
The movie revolves around a monstrous creature that appears from the Han river after toxic waste is dumped into it. As the movie unfolds, it deals with a man named Park Gang-du, whose daughter is abducted by this mysterious creature. Their family fights to save her while managing the chaos created by the government and the military.
9. The man from nowhere (2010)
This movie is about a pawnshop owner, Cha Tae-sik, who lives a lowkey life until he meets Somi, young daughter of a drug addict. When she is abducted by a dangerous gang involved in drug trafficking, Tae-sik reveals his hidden past as a former special agent. As the movie unfolds, he embarks on a journey to avenge Somi using his skills to take down the criminals.
10. The Outlaws (2017)
In this movie, Ma Seok-do, a tough and relentless detective, leads a special police unit in Seoul. They face off against a violent gang from China, led by the ruthless Jang Chen, who is terrorising the city. As the gang’s criminal activities intensifies, Seok-do and his team engage in a fierce clash to restore order.
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