Korean films have performed well at home and abroad in recent years, both in terms of the diversity of themes and the level of production, which are impressive. Korean movies not only show the history and culture of Korea, but also reflect the society and humanity of Korea, and have a unique charm and style. Today, we will recommend five Korean movie blockbusters for you to feel the charm of Korean movies.
Parasite is a feature film directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Joo-jin, Choi Woo-sik, and Park So-dan, which was released in South Korea on May 30, 2019. The film tells the story of Kim Ki-taek, the father of a family of four who are all unemployed vagrants, who is idle all day long, until the positive eldest son Kim Ki-woo comes to the home of the wealthy President Park to apply for a tutor with a fake diploma, and the two worlds apart are involved in a series of accidents.
Parasite is a hugely successful commercial film that shows us the solidification of the Korean class, the difference between the rich and the poor, and also exposes the desperation of the lower classes. The rhythm of the film is natural and smooth, the plot is full of ups and downs, and the black humor and thriller suspense are intertwined, which makes people dizzy. The film won the Palme d'Or for Best Film at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival in 2019 and the Best Film at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020, making history for Korean cinema.
Train to Busan is a disaster film directed by Yeon Sang-ho and starring Kong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Kim so-an, Kim Eui-seong, Ma Dong-seok, Choi Woo-sik, etc., which was released in South Korea on July 20, 2016. The film tells the story of a single father, Seok Woo, and his daughter Su-an take the KTX high-speed train to Busan, and the zombie virus brought by a young girl on the train begins to rage and spread, and the train falls into a disaster in an instant.
"Train to Busan" is an excellent disaster film, the film is based on zombies, showing the fear and struggle of human beings in the face of disasters, and also showing the light and darkness of human nature, which has a profound meaning. The production level of the film is very high, the scenes are thrilling, the sound effects are shocking, and the actors perform well, which makes people moved. The film set a box office record of 11 million viewers in South Korea and also received critical acclaim worldwide.
The Defender The Defender is a South Korean drama starring Song Kang-ho. The film is set in Busan in the 80s of the 20th century, based on the story of the late former ** Roh Moo-hyun, who was in charge of the defense of the Pulin incident when he was a lawyer, and tells the story of Song Woo-suk, a tax lawyer with no money, no education, and no background, who experienced five public trials that changed his life. The film was released in South Korea on December 28, 2013.
The Defender is a film of historical significance, based on real events, showing the hardships and greatness of the Korean democracy movement, as well as the justice and courage of lawyers, with strong social care and humanistic concern. The film has a tight rhythm, a touching plot, and superb acting skills of the actors, especially Song Kang-ho's performance, which is impressive. The film has received more than 10 million viewers in South Korea and won the Best Film Award at the 50th Korea Baeksang Arts Awards.
Su Yuan "Su Yuan" is a Korean drama film directed by Lee Junyi and starring Xue Jingqiu, Li Zhen, Yan Zhiyuan, etc., which was released in South Korea on October 2, 2013. The film is based on a real case in South Korea, and mainly tells the story of how an underage girl walks out of the shadow of her heart and how her family faces life after encountering **.
Su Yuan is a heartbreaking film, the film uses a delicate approach to realistically depict the pain and struggle experienced by Su Yuan and her family, and also shows their strength and bravery, which has a strong appeal and shocking power. The film not only sparked reflection and discussion on sexual violence and the legal system in South Korean society, but also attracted the attention and support of the international community. The film has received more than 9 million viewers in South Korea and won the Best Film Award at the 34th Korean Film Blue Dragon Awards.
The Crucible is a South Korean drama film starring Kong Yoo. The film tells the story of In-ho (played by Kong Liu), a mute art teacher from Seoul, who comes to Wujin and applies for a school for the deaf and mute. While working at this school, he unexpectedly witnessed the principal bribing the police, the instructor beating up Minxiu, and the director punishing Yeondou. A shocking secret is slowly revealed, and the truth shocks South Korea......The film was released in South Korea on September 22, 2011. 
The Crucible is a film with social significance, the film is based on real events, showing the tragic experience of the students of a deaf school suffering from ** and violence, and the difficult process of an art teacher and a *** teacher to get justice for them. The film not only exposes the darkness and corruption of Korean society, but also shows the kindness and bravery of human nature, which has a strong shock and appeal. The film is well-made, and the actors' acting skills are excellent, especially Kong Liu's performance, which is amazing. The film received more than 6 million viewers in South Korea and won the Best Film Award at the 48th Korea Baeksang Arts Awards. 
The above are the five Korean movie blockbusters we recommend for you, they are all masterpieces of Korean cinema, with different themes and styles, different stories and themes, and different influences and meanings. They will not only allow you to appreciate the charm of Korean movies, but also allow you to understand the history and culture of Korea, and also make you think about life and social issues. If you are interested in these movies, you might as well go and watch them, I believe you will have different gains and feelings.