Top 10 most popular movies in Korean film history
Korean films are increasingly becoming a separate movie world, especially as these films have been released globally and are appreciated for their quality and content. Korean films are very different from European and American films with their unique style. Romantic films with emotional stories have made a strong impression on the audience. In addition, action movies bring cinematic appeal and drama. These films not only marked the return of the action genre in the 2000s, but also became the face of Korean cinema. In addition, horror films also have an important place in the history of Korean cinema. These films not only cause obsession for viewers when watching through the screen but also portray the dark sides of society. With a full range of film genres, Korean films are constantly capturing the attention of global audiences and will continue to make viewers laugh and cry with their emotional stories and extremely engaging action sequences. .
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Train To Busan
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"Train to Busan" is a brutal horror film, revolving around the journey on a train from Seoul to Busan in the context of the world being affected by a zombie epidemic.
The film revolves around the story of Sok-woo, a busy father with his daughter Su-an. They board the train to Busan to meet Su-an's mother. But when the train started to run, one of the passengers was bitten by a zombie, and soon the pandemic infiltrated and began to spread on the train.
Along with a group of other characters, Sok-woo and Su-an will have to fight to survive and win the way to Busan. However, in the meantime, they face constant zombie attacks and the survivors on the ship, do not unite and often find ways to deceive and betray each other.
One of the special features of the film is the combination of horror and touching elements, helping the audience to empathize with the characters in the film. However, the film also marks a significant breakthrough of Korean cinema in the horror genre and revives the voice of the zombie movie genre after a period of silence in the market.
Release year: 2016
Directed by: Yeon Sang-ho
Screenwriter: Park Joo-suk
Actors: Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok,...
Genre: Action, Horror
Duration: 118 minutes
Revenue: $98.5 million
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Masquerade
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"Masquerade" is a 2012 South Korean film, starring Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seung-ryong, and Han Hyo-joo.
The film tells the story of Emperor Gwanghae, who is obsessed with the internal power struggle in the imperial court. Wanting to protect himself, he decided to find a fake character to replace him. This fake emperor is Ha-seon, a smart farmer, but ignorant of court etiquette.
As Ha-seon plays the emperor, he must learn to deal with the complex problems of the court, and ambitious opponents who want to overthrow his throne. At the same time, Gwanghae, in the role of Ha-seon, must face his love and responsibility towards his nation.
With the excellent acting of the actors, the suspenseful plot and the thrilling plot, Masquerade has won many international awards and has become one of the most watched Korean films.
Release year: 2012
Directed by: Choo Chang-min
Screenwriter: Hwang Jo-yoon
Actors: Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo
Genre: History, Drama
Duration: 131 minutes
Revenue: 94.3 million USD
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Veteran
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The film "Veteran" was produced in 2015 and is a South Korean action film. The film follows the struggle of an investigator named Seo Do-cheol, who is investigating a high-profile case and discovers that young millionaire Jo Tae-ho uses money to cover up criminal acts
During the investigation, Seo Do-cheol is thwarted by corrupt officials and Jo Tae-ho's security guards. However, he did not give up and used all means to reach out to his audience.
"Veteran" gives audiences a variety of dramatic action situations, especially in the fight and chase scenes. The film also shows the lack of fairness and corruption of some powerful people in Korean society. The main actors in the film include Hwang Jung-min, Yoo Ah-in and Yoo Hae-jin.
Release year: 2013
Director: Ryoo Seung-wan
Writer: Ryoo Seung-wan
Cast: Hwang Jung-min, Yoo Ah-in,...
Genre: action comedy
Duration: 123 minutes
Revenue: $92 million
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Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days
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The film Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days is a South Korean fantasy film produced in 2018. It is a sequel to the movie "Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds", released in 2017. The film follows the journey of 3 gods of death Gang-rim, Haewonmak and Lee Deok-choon leading their 49th soul Kim so-hong through the gates of hell.
In the film, the main characters face and overcome many challenges to solve problems of sin, obligation, and affection in their lives. The drama stars a talented Korean cast, such as Ha Jung-woo, Ju Ji-hoon, and Kim Hyang-gi.
Release year: 2018
Director: Kim Yong-hwa
Cast: Ha Jung-woo, Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Hyang-gi, Ma Dong-seok,...
Genre: fantasy
Duration: 141 minutes
Revenue: $92.5 million
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Assassination
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The movie "The Hunting Mission" is an action, sensational film that was released in 2015. The film has the participation of famous Korean actors such as Jun Ji-hyun, Lee Jung-jae, Ha. Jung-woo and was highly appreciated by film experts and audiences.
The content of the film revolves around the story of a revolutionary soldier Yem Sek-jin, under Japanese rule of Korea, assassinated Japanese businessman Kang In-guk but failed. Since then, many events have happened in the film.
In addition, the film also focuses on exploiting the relationships between the characters where they live, in turn, tricks and schemes with multidimensional intentions that put the characters in difficult situations, including love. , power, hatred and camaraderie.
With action-packed assassins and racing scenes on China's wide streets, "The Hunting Mission" is a highly entertaining film and is considered a must-see work of Korean cinema.
Release year: 2015
Directed by: Choi Dong-hoon
Screenwriters: Choi Dong-hoon, Lee Ki-cheol
Actors: Jun Ji-hyun, Lee Jung-jae, Ha Jung-woo,...
Genre: spy action
Duration: 140 minutes
Revenue: $90.9 million
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