In Korean films, the chaebol theme has always attracted much attention. These films not only reveal the realities of South Korea's economy and society, but also give the audience a deeper understanding of the chaebol world through vivid storylines and in-depth character portrayals. This article will recommend 17 classic Korean chaebol movies for you to feast your eyes on.
1."Gorgeous Holiday".
Set against the backdrop of a large Korean conglomerate, the film tells the story of how an ordinary employee relies on his wits and courage to survive in the face of internal struggles and external pressures in the company.
2."Kim Crusoe".
The film tells the story of a man who is adrift at sea due to debt and a mysterious woman who lives the life of a wanderer on the rooftop.
3."That Guy's Voice".
Set in a child abduction case, the film shows the dark side of South Korea's chaebol society by digging deeper into the truth behind the case.
4."The Way Home".
This is a touching family film that tells the story of how an ordinary family unites and survives difficulties together in the face of family crises and oppression by chaebol forces.
5."Little Princess".
The film is set in a tobacco company and tells the story of a female employee who fights against the company's top management in order to protect her dignity and rights.
6.Jedi Escape
This is a movie that combines action, crime, and comedy, telling the story of two policemen with very different personalities who have to fight against gangsters in order to hunt down fugitives.
7."Veteran".
This film takes the struggle between the police and the chaebol as the theme, and tells the story of how a hot-blooded policeman adheres to justice and maintains social order in the face of power and money.
8."Door Lock".
This is a suspense film that reveals the threat of chaebol forces to personal privacy and social security through the bizarre incident of a woman living alone being spied on, harassed, and kidnapped.
9."Burning".
The film focuses on the love and dreams of young people, and tells the story of a young man in a slum who has to fight against chaebol forces in order to pursue his dreams.
10."Scandal".
This film focuses on the collusion between politics and chaebols, and tells the story of a journalist who fights to the death against chaebol forces in order to expose the shady political scene.
11."Asura".
This is a fantasy, action, and adventure movie that tells the story of a poor young man who unexpectedly gains superpowers and fights against chaebol forces in order to change his fate.
12."Gangnam People".
The film is based on the theme of plastic surgery, telling the story of a girl who changes her fate through plastic surgery, only to find that her happiness is manipulated by chaebol forces.
13."Secret Agent".
This is a movie that combines politics, spy warfare, and action, telling the story of a ** struggle against the Japanese chaebol forces in order to defend the motherland and national dignity during World War II.
14.Introduction to Architecture
This is a romantic romance movie that tells the love story of an architecture girl and a rich kid. By showing the growth and emotional experiences of the two, the film reflects the influence and oppression of young people in South Korea's chaebol society.
15."Mints".
This film is set in the period of South Korea's economic take-off, and tells the story of how an ordinary young man was used and abandoned by chaebol forces in the process of chasing success. By showing the tragic fate of the characters, the film reflects the injustice and dark side of Korean society.
16.The Crucible
This is a thriller film based on true events, about the ** and violence that took place in a school, revealing the oppression and abuse of vulnerable groups by chaebol forces. By showing the ugliness of human nature and the injustice of society, the film makes the audience have a deep reflection on human nature and society.
17."Memories of Murder".
It is a crime film based on true events about a serial murder that took place in the Korean countryside in the 80s of the 20th century. The film reflects the dark side of Korean society and the distortion of human nature by showing the detectives' investigation process of the case and the revelation of the relationship between the characters.