Korean action movies are always a genre that is carefully and professionally invested, giving viewers both visual and audio satisfaction. The vivid footage pulls the audience from surprise to surprise, from thrill to thrill, making them unable to leave the screen for a moment. But there is another factor that makes Korean action movies always attract millions of fans: the emotional and romantic element. Not only focusing on eye-catching but cliché action scenes, Korean action movies also make a strong impression with emotional scenes mixed in. By pushing the character into the most difficult circumstances, or those life-and-death moments, the choice between love, friendship and comradeship,... all of those elements blend together. combined to create legendary Korean action-romance movies, especially suitable for action movie enthusiasts who still want to see "smooth" love scenes.
1 Vagabond
Vagabond (Photo source: Saostar)
Vagabond
Vagabond is about stuntman Cha Dal Geon (played by Lee Seung Gi) who, after the shock of losing his nephew in a plane crash, decides to find out the reason behind the incident. During the investigation, he meets Go Hae-ri (Bae Suzy) - an employee of the National Intelligence Agency and the two discover many horrifying truths. Behind the plane crash that killed many people is a dark secret involving many high-ranking officials. They worked together to bring the incident to light and paid a heavy price for their recklessness.
Status: Full 16/16 Vietsub
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Number of episodes: 16 episodes
Status: Completed
Year of manufacture: 2019
Country: Korea
Genre: Action, Romance, Adventure, Psychological
Actors: Lee Seung Gi, Bae Suzy, Shin Sung Rok, Park Ah-In,...
2 Descendants of the sun
Descendants of the sun
Descendants of the sun OST
Descendants of the Sun tells the romantic yet challenging love story of Captain Yoo Shi Jin and female doctor Kang Mo Yeon. Because of their special professional circumstances, it was difficult for them to date like other normal couples, so the two decided to "go their separate ways" after getting to know each other for a while. But as fate would have it, they met again in distant Uruk while carrying out the important task assigned to them. Here, the two developed a sense of self, overcoming many dangers together with other teammates.
Status: Full 16/16 Vietsub
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Number of episodes: 16 episodes
Status: Completed
Year of manufacture: 2016
Country: Korea
Genre: Action, emotional, psychological
Actors: Song Jong Ki, Song Hye Kyo, Jin Goo, Kim Ji-won
3 Iris: The Movie
Iris: The Movie
Iris: The Movie OST
Iris: The Movie revolves around two friends, Kim Hyun Joon (Byung Hun) and Jin Sa Woo (Jung Joon Ho), who join the National Security Agency NSS. They both fall in love with a girl, Seung Hee (played by Kim Tae Hee). During the mission, many incidents occur, many truths are revealed: terrorism, betrayal, conspiracy, power,... The characters are put in the most difficult situation, forcing them to choose to find your own way to live and protect the people you love.
Status: Full 20/20 Vietsub
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Number of episodes: 20 episodes
Status: Completed
Year of manufacture: 2009
Country: Korea
Genre: Action, romance, reconnaissance, psychology
Actors: Lee Byung Hun, Kim tae Hee, Jung Joon Ho, T.O.P (Big Bang), Kim So Yeon
4 Iris II: New Generation
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Iris II: New Generation Trailer
Iris II: New Generation continues the story from part I. Here, the film mainly revolves around the confrontation between the Korean Intelligence Service (NSS) and the global terrorist organization IRIS. Besides the tense and difficult first battle, there is a love triangle story between Soo Yeon (Lee Da Hee), Yoo Geon (Yang Hyuk) and Hyun Woo (Doo Yoon).
Status: Full 20/20 Vietsub
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Number of episodes: 20 episodes
Status: Completed
Year of manufacture: 2013
Country: Korea
Genre: Action, romance, reconnaissance, psychology
Actors: Lee Da Hee, Jang Hyuk, Hyun Woo, Lee Bum Soo
5 City Hunter
City Hunter
City Hunter Trailer
City Hunter is about a spy and assassin Yoon Sung (Lee Min Ho) with the nickname City Hunter. In the process of revenge, with the help of his adoptive father, he finds out many secrets about his life and exposes hidden political corners. In many dangerous situations, he met Kim Na Na (Park Min Young) and their love story blossomed.
Status: Full 20/20 Vietsub
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Number of episodes: 20 episodes
Status: Completed
Year of manufacture: 2011
Country: Korea
Genre: Action, romance
Actors: Lee Min Ho, Park Min Young, Lee Joon Hyuk, Goo Ha-ra
6 The K2
The K2
The K2 Trailer
The K2 is the story of Kim Je Ha (Ji Chang Wook) - who is wanted by Interpol on suspicion of murdering his lover while he was joining the Iraqi army. He was saved by Yoo Jin - Wife (Song Yoona) of the Presidential candidate and let him be her bodyguard. However, Je Ha increasingly realizes that he is truly dangerous and cruel and is not afraid of any of Yoo Jin's tricks to achieve his goals. During his mission, he also gradually developed feelings for Go Ahn-na (Im Yoona), the Presidential candidate's illegitimate child with another woman.
Status: Full 16/16 Vietsub
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Number of episodes: 16 episodes
Status: Completed
Year of manufacture: 2016
Country: Korea
Genre: Action, romance, politics
Actors: Ji Chang Wook, Song Yoona, Im Yoona
7 Athena: Goddess of War
Athena: Goddess of War
Athena: Goddess of War Trailer
Athena: Goddess of War is a television series developed based on the plot of Codename Iris. The film begins when the National Counterterrorism Agency is established and tasked with protecting nuclear energy technology from potential threats such as terrorism. Including agent Lee Jung Woo (Jung Woo Sung) and the confrontation with double agent Son Hyuk (Cha Seung Won). During the journey to find the truth and stop Athena's terrorist plots, Jung Woo fell in love with Hye In (Soo Ae) - a girl who is a double spy for Son Hyuk, but because of her kindness and kindness, Inspired by Jung Woo, she finally chose to give up her loyalty to the person she was indebted to to fight for justice.
Status: Full 20/20 Vietsub
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Number of episodes: 20 episodes
Status: Completed
Year of manufacture: 2010
Country: Korea
Genre: Action, romance
Actors: Lee Woo Sung, Soo Ae, Cha Seung Won, Lee Ji Ah, Choi Si Won
8 Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds (Photo source: TheGioiDienAnh)
Criminal Minds Trailer
Criminal Minds is about an investigation team that specializes in solving cases through analyzing psychology and criminal behavior. Here, young police officer Kim Hyun-joon (Lee Joon-gi) with sharp abilities and logical thinking joined his teammates Sun-woo (Moon Chae-won), Min-young (Lee Sun- bin),... investigating and solving crimes, finding the truth of many cases and discovering the truth of his own past.
Status: Full 20/20 Vietsub
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Number of episodes: 20 episodes
Status: Completed
Year of manufacture: 2017
Country: Korea
Genre: Action, romance, crime
Actors: Lee Joon-gi, Son Hyun-joo, Moon Chae-won, Lee Sun-bin....
9 Big Mouth
Movie Big Mouth
Big Mouth Trailer
Big Mouse revolves around the character Park Chang-ho (Lee Jong-suk), a not very talented lawyer, and his nurse wife Go Mi-ho (Yoona). The couple is caught up in a terrible murder investigation and threatened by dark forces. In order to protect their lives and honor, the two embarked on the war and found every way to escape their injustice, exposing the crimes of the dark forces behind everything.
Status: Full 16/16 Vietsub
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Number of episodes: 16 episodes
Status: Completed
Year of manufacture: 2022
Country: Korea
Genre: Action, romance, drama
Cast: Lee Jong-suk, Im Yoona, Kwak Dong‑yeon
10 Bridal Mask
Bridal Mask
Bridal Mask Trailer
Bridal Mask is based on the Korean scene in the 1930s when it was occupied by Japan. The film is about a Korean guy Lee Kang To (Joo Won) who always wears a mask and appears at the right time to save innocent people and is often called a hero by the people. When he took off the mask, he was forced to work as a Japanese police officer to preserve his life in that situation. Ironically, he and his Japanese best friend Shunji (Park Ki-woong) both fell in love with a girl named Mok-dan (Jin Se-yeon). The struggle between love and friendship in the context of an occupied country brings many true and profound emotions.
Status: Full 28/28 Vietsub
Duration: 60 minutes/episode
Number of episodes: 28 episodes
Status: Completed
Year of manufacture: 2012
Country: Korea
Genre: Action, romance, historical
Actors: Joo Won, Jin Se-yeon, Park Ki-woong
