Korean movies have not received the attention they deserve for a very long time, largely due to their limited global exposure. Overshadowed by its contemporary dominant film industries and logistical factors like the lack of distribution channels, language barriers, and cultural unfamiliarity, Korean films were confined to niche international film circuits or just to domestic audiences. Hallyu, the Korean cultural wave, made a slow and steady difference until 2019, when Parasite became the first Korean film to win Best Picture at the Oscars. The historic win cemented Korean storytelling in world cinema forever, bringing its long-overdue recognition. Let’s look at the best Korean films out there in this article! If you’ve only been watching romantic K-dramas, this list will open up a different world of Korean storytelling for you. Best Korean Movies of All Time1. Memories of Murder (2003)Directed by Bong Joon-ho I am crazy for thrillers, and I stumbled upon this movie randomly one day and decided to give it a chance. One of Bong Joon-ho’s earlier films, this is one of the best crime-thrillers ever made. Based on Korea's notorious serial murders, the film follows two detectives (Song Kang-ho and Kim Sang-kyung) who struggle to find a killer who has been hunting down women on rainy nights. The film's highlight is its end—you never reach a satisfying conclusion, only continue to live with the “memories of murder.” The film is adorned with dark humor and social commentary while focusing on investigating the serial killer. Long takes and naturalistic...
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