Korean cinema has grown significantly over the past two decades, becoming one of the leading films outside of Hollywood. Their movies are intriguing and very interesting, and Korean movies are definitely worth watching. When we talk about action movies, we mostly think of muscular actors and their fighting skills or endless battle scenes that mostly end with the victory of the good guys. But Korean action movies are a little more mild, and although the pace is fast, there aren't as many violent shots. Let's take stock of the 10 best Korean action movies of all time.
1."Coming to the End" (2014).
The 2014 thriller action film "The End" directed by post-70s Korean director Kim Sung-hoon is definitely his most successful work. The whole process is tense, there is no urine spot, and I can't guess the plot. The film was nominated for Best Film at the 51st Korean Film Daejong Awards and the 35th Blue Dragon Film Awards.
Detective Ko Keon-so had a bad day, and a lot has happened in the last 24 hours: his wife sent him a divorce notice, his mother died, and he and his colleagues were investigated for possible misappropriation. And if that wasn't enough, this thriller action movie also brings us a game of cat and mouse: Ko Keon-so runs away after hitting someone with his car and hides the body in his mother's coffin.
Soon he receives a mysterious ** who claims to have seen everything and starts threatening him. As the plot develops, Ko Keon-so becomes more and more involved in this nightmare of crime and wrong choices.
2."Lonely Courage**" 2010).
"Lonely Courage**" is an action crime thriller directed by Lee Jeong-fan and starring Won Bin and Kim Sae-ron. One of the most popular action movies in South Korea, this memorable film tells the story of Cha Tae-sik, a lonely pawnshop owner with a violent past. Cha Tae-sik is a former **, his only friend and connection to the outside world is a little girl whose life is about to be in great danger.
The little girl's mother, a drug smuggler, left the drugs with Cha Tae-sik without letting him know about it. The gangsters found out about her betrayal and kidnapped her and her young daughter. Soon, Cha Tae-sik finds himself in a situation he never imagined, but he is the only one who can help the little girl after her mother dies.
3.The Witch's First Series (2018).
This underrated Korean action suspense film has to be mentioned here. The originality and the great story make it extraordinary, and we can't stop for a moment, always on the lookout for more, eager to learn more. As we all know, a person loses his memory and has to recall all the situations that happened during a certain period of time.
This time, we will follow a high school student who suffers from amnesia and must find out what happened to her. She will discover things she never imagined and realize that behind her amnesia there is something more than she ever imagined. This sci-fi thriller action movie full of twists and turns and unexpected solutions won't reveal the answer until the end of the movie.
4.Seeing the Devil (2010).
Seeing the Devil is undoubtedly one of the most popular and beloved Korean films, and the writer and director of the film is none other than the writer and director of the aforementioned The Witch. This is a crime-themed TV series about a skillful ** who decides to track down a dangerous serial killer who has created a number of gruesome ** cases.
Driven by personal motives and revenge, so-hyun will embark on a hunt in which he will question his personal beliefs and opinions, and even have them changed in order to bring justice. Sometimes, even the best people lose their minds and forget their past, and this movie is a great example of this, so it is loved by the audience because it is extremely realistic portrayal of a tragic man who has lost everything.
5."Towards the Fire" (2010).
This entertaining action movie tells the story of student soldiers who have been entrusted with a mission to protect a girls' high school in the early days of the Korean War. in the title"71 "Refers to the 71 students who were involved in the disaster of the war.
The film is based on true events, making it even more difficult**. The film is very realistic and makes us feel upset and sad for those young boys who are caught off guard and are given a task that is too daunting for their age and experience. Since the film is inspired by a true story and is set in a time of war, we can expect its ending to match real events.
6.Victory (2021).
Maybe "Victory" isn't as famous and acclaimed as the other films on the list, but it's still a film worth mentioning, and it's the first Korean sci-fi film starring Song Joong Ki that is still worth watching.
Set in the year 2092, it follows a space junk collection ship"Victory"The crew is responsible for cleaning up dangerous junk from space. They are also looking for junk that they can exploit and make money, but when they encounter Dorothy, a humanoid robot known as mass destruction**, their situation becomes very dangerous.
7.New World (2013).
The Korean movie "New World" is a masterpiece of crime and gangster themes, written and directed by Park Hoon-jung, starring Lee Jung-jae, Hwang Jung-min, Choi Min-sik and other powerful actors. The film tells the story of a conspiracy and betrayal that takes place between a police officer, an undercover gangster, and a gang boss. Through the complex plot and plump characters, the dark side of human nature and the degradation of morality are profoundly revealed. The actors in the film are also very good, and each character has a distinct personality and a deep inner world, allowing the audience to better understand the behavior and psychology of the characters. The plot of the whole movie is tight and fast-paced, which makes people very enjoyable to watch.
8."The Legend of the Wicked" (2019).
It's an entertaining and engaging crime drama that tells the story of crime boss Jang Dong-so who recently survives an attack by a serial killer. Driven by a sense of self-esteem and justice, he will form an unusual relationship with local police detective Jung Tae-seok to jointly arrest the nickname"k "The elusive killer.
It's a typical action crime movie with many fight scenes, thrilling car chases, and lovable characters that audiences will support from the get-go. This movie won't let you watch it a few times, but the two-hour action scene will definitely keep you entertained.
9."Extreme Careers" (2019).
It's an action-comedy about a group of detectives who go undercover and infiltrate a fried chicken restaurant in order to catch an organized crime gang. What seems serious quickly turns into a story full of hilarious plots, as one of their recipes becomes the best-selling dish in town and turns this poor eatery into one of the hottest tourist attractions.
It's a movie that audiences of all genres are likely to enjoy, as it's entertaining, thrilling, and mysterious, while also guaranteeing two hours of laughter and excitement. The movie is worth watching, especially if you want to watch an action movie that isn't gore and too complicated.
10.Crime City (2017).
It is a hot-blooded action thriller based on true events that depicts a Seoul like no other, with street gangs ruling some parts of the city. The film is about a real incident that took place in 2007 between a local gang in Guro-gu, Seoul, and a *** gang from Yanbian, China.
We will follow the intensifying turf wars between the two gangs and their efforts to slow down their movements and restore peace to the community. Fans of action and fights will surely be pleased with the large amount of action and fights in this film, as it is a true representation of the genre.