{"id":200227,"date":"2023-10-17T10:07:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T02:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/?p=200227"},"modified":"2024-11-20T19:14:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T11:14:55","slug":"best-korean-movies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/best-korean-movies\/","title":{"rendered":"Ride the Hallyu wave: Discover the best Korean movies of all time"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the Korean Wave that has been slowly taking on the world, interest in South Korean fashion<\/a>, travel<\/a>, and food<\/a> has reached an all-time high. Arguably one of the biggest successes of the Hallyu cultural phenomenon has been the rise of South Korean cinema. With revered directors like Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook, the influence of Korean cinema has now seeped into Hollywood \u2013 most visibly with Parasite\u2019s win of the Best Picture Oscar in 2020. Conquering multiple genres from horror to comedy to action, our favourite and the best Korean movies of all time deserve a spot on your to-watch list.<\/p>\n

Watch these next: Best Korean movies of all time<\/h2>\n

1. Burning (2018)<\/h3>\n
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Many questions are left for viewers to answer for themselves in the mysterious film Burning<\/i> (Image: CGV Arthouse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An exhilarating adaptation of Haruki Murakami\u2019s short story Barn Burning<\/em> (1992), the psychological thriller Burning<\/em> is considered to be one of the best Korean movies of all time. Lee Chang-dong directs the then-rising star, Yoo Ah-in, in a breakthrough role as aspiring novelist Jong-su, whose life takes a turn after running into Hae-mi, his childhood pal. While Jong-su feeds her cat, Hae-mi travels to Africa and returns with a mysterious man named Ben, played by Hollywood star Steven Yeun. The film has been praised for its enigmatic storytelling, as Ben soon reveals his twisted hobby of burning down greenhouses. Very much a film that invites the viewer to interpret key aspects for themselves, Yoo shines as a bewildered man struggling to decipher the stoic Ben, who\u2019s never explicitly seen doing anything wrong. This slow burn of a movie topped many \u201cBest of\u201d lists in 2018, as well as winning Best Film and Best Director at the Asian Film Awards.<\/p>\n

2. Memories of Murder (2003)<\/h3>\n
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Based on true events, Memories of Murder<\/i> isn\u2019t afraid to depict the harrowing nature of the historic crimes (Image: CJ Entertainment)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bong Joon-ho \u2013 the director of Parasite<\/em> \u2013 has now become synonymous with Korean cinema for good reason. His prowess is on full display in his now-classic second feature Memories of Murder<\/em>, a crime thriller based on the true story of South Korea\u2019s first serial killer. Bong\u2019s frequent collaborator, Song Kang-ho (yep, also one of the main actors in Parasite), plays a determined local detective who\u2019s overwhelmed by a string of murders that plunges a small town into fear. As the trained Seoul detective Tae-yoon joins the case, the two delve into the grittiness of the elusive killer\u2019s crimes and feel the pressure as he constantly slips away. In reality, the Hwaseong Serial Murders weren\u2019t solved until 2019, leaving this 2003 film naturally without a conclusive resolution. However, in a prime display of Bong and Song\u2019s talents, the final scene of this film will stay with you long after the credits roll.<\/p>\n

3. My Sassy Girl (2001)<\/h3>\n
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Romantic-comedy My Sassy Girl<\/i> became an international hit (Image: Cinema Service)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the highest-grossing films of all time in South Korea, the romantic-comedy My Sassy Girl<\/em> brought a new level of international recognition to Korean movies \u2013 sparking the beginning of the Korean Wave (Hallyu). Based on a true series of blog posts, the film chronicles the unconventional relationship between Gyeon-woo (played by future variety show star Cha Tae-hyun) and the unnamed girl (a breakthrough role for star Jun Ji-hyun). An instant hit, the film gained a cult following and spawned numerous international remakes and spin-offs. Capturing a perfect balance of laughs, romance, and unexpected heart, few films have since been able to spark quite as large of a phenomenon as My Sassy Girl<\/em> has.<\/p>\n

4. The Handmaiden (2016)<\/h3>\n
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A modern classic of queer cinema, The Handmaiden<\/i> features a beautiful score and breathtaking cinematography (Image: CJ Entertainment)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If asked who the definitive figure of modern Korean cinema is, those who don\u2019t say Bong Joon-ho will certainly name Park Chan-wook. Considered one of the best filmmakers of all time, Park\u2019s films are notable for their brutal storytelling and dark humour. The BAFTA-winning movie, The Handmaiden<\/em>, is a beautifully shot film, told through a tight script adapted from the novel Fingersmith<\/em> (2002) by Sarah Waters. Turning a Victorian-era setting into the more culturally relevant world of Japanese-occupied Korea, the film is told in three parts that work together to eventually reveal a full picture. When common thief, Sook-hee, is sent by a con-man to trick the heiress, Lady Hideko, into marriage, things take a turn when the two women begin to fall for each other. The chemistry between the lead characters from then-newcomer, Kim Tae-ri, and seasoned star, Kim Min-hee, anchor the twists and turns of the film. The critically acclaimed film is now considered one of the best queer Korean movies of all time.<\/p>\n

5. The Quiet Family (1998)<\/h3>\n
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Domestic issues are taken up a notch in The Quiet Family<\/i> (Images: Myung Films)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Featuring some of the earliest performances from future superstars Choi Min-sik and Song Kang-ho, The Quiet Family<\/em> is the gripping first feature from acclaimed director Kim Jee-woon. The black comedy horror centres on a family who owns a remote mountain lodge for hikers, where the guests always end up dying. With a terrific ensemble cast that is able to bring dark humour to disturbing situations, the film isn\u2019t shy in breaking the rules of the genre. Later spawning a loose Japanese remake in 2001, The Quiet Family<\/em> is an insightful look at not only the beginnings of three magnetic careers, but also arguably one of the first films of \u201cNew Korean Cinema\u201d \u2013 and the transformation of South Korea\u2019s film industry.<\/p>\n

6. The Wailing (2016)<\/h3>\n
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Everything is not quite what it seems in The Wailing<\/i> (Image: 20th Century Fox)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

South Korean cinema is known for churning out some of the scariest horror movies in the world, and a prime example is Na Hong-jin\u2019s The Wailing<\/em>. The film centres on a policeman in a remote Korean village, as he investigates a series of mysterious illnesses and murders that seemingly start with the arrival of a strange Japanese man. Revolutionising classic horror tropes like demonic possession and ancient mythological rituals, the sharp script is always two steps ahead and, most importantly, brings the scares. Picking up several Best Director awards, The Wailing<\/em> is excellently shot and written, modelling Korean cinema\u2019s ability to create fresh takes on the horror genre.<\/p>\n

7. Oldboy (2003)<\/h3>\n
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The action sequences in Oldboy<\/i> have influenced many films after it (Image: CJ Entertainment)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The release of Oldboy<\/em> in 2003 was a watershed moment in New Korean Cinema. Although debates continue on what counts as Park Chan-wook\u2019s top film, there\u2019s no argument that Oldboy<\/em> stands as one of the best and most influential Korean movies of all time. Unafraid to depict graphic violence and delve into controversial subject matter, the film follows Dae-su, a man released from a 15-year captivity, as he begins to seek revenge against his captors. With an unflinching lead performance by Choi Min-sik, the intense single-shot hallway fight sequence has become an iconic scene in cinematic history. A cult classic whose influence reaches even beyond Korean cinema into Hollywood, Oldboy\u2019s<\/em> longevity can be attributed to the fact that Park channels the film\u2019s brutality without sacrificing the strength of the plot. Winning the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, this film helped bring international recognition to South Korean cinema.<\/p>\n

8. Sunny (2011)<\/h3>\n
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Sunny<\/i> explores the friendship between a group of girls in the 80s and their reunion years later (Image: CJ Entertainment)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A touching ode to female friendship, comedy-drama Sunny<\/em> became a hit for its poignant portrayal of girlhood and womanhood. Shifting between the present-day and the 1980s, the film explores the deep friendship of a group of schoolgirls and a dying friend\u2019s wish to see the group reunited again years later. A humorous and heartwarming look at friendship as well as South Korea in the 80s for teenage girls, the film allows the talent of each member of the ensemble cast to shine. A critical and commercial success, Sunny<\/em> later inspired a loose Hong Kong TV adaptation as well as several international movie remakes.<\/p>\n

9. Silenced (2011)<\/h3>\n
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Sensitive subjects are explored in Silenced<\/i> (Image: CJ Entertainment)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Heartthrob Gong Yoo leads a heartbreaking film based on the novel The Crucible<\/em> (2009) by Gong Ji-young about the true events of abuse that occurred at the Gwangju Inhwa School for the deaf. When Kang In-ho (played by Gong) begins a teaching position at a school for deaf children, he slowly uncovers the ugly truth of physical and sexual abuse within the institution. Future Squid Game<\/em> director, Hwang Dong-hyuk, isn\u2019t afraid to probe into the very real horrors inflicted on children by faculty members in Silenced<\/em>. The film led to public outcries over court leniencies and even new convictions. A sober depiction of shameful events in South Korean history, Silenced<\/em> received critical and commercial acclaim.<\/p>\n

10. Parasite (2019)<\/h3>\n
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Parasite<\/i> is regarded as one of the best films of all time (Image: CJ Entertainment)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No list of the best Korean movies would be complete without the behemoth that is Parasite<\/em>. Bong Joon-ho\u2019s legacy-defining film broke records as the first Korean winner of the Palme d\u2019or at the Cannes Film Festival, and the first non-English language film to win the Best Picture Oscar. Centred on a low-class family that manages to sneakily infiltrate a wealthy home, Parasite<\/em> offers a stark look at social and economic inequality in South Korea. With a strong lead role from Bong\u2019s frequent collaborator Song Kang-ho and a breakthrough performance from Park So-dam, the stunning twists in Bong\u2019s script are depicted masterfully. A critical and commercial success, Parasite<\/em> is considered one of the best films of all time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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