Top 10 Most Popular Korean Movies of All Time

Train To Busan unfolds as South Korea is devastated by a mysterious virus turning humans into bloodthirsty zombies. On a high-speed journey from Seoul to Busan, a father with his daughter, an expectant couple, and a group of high school students find themselves in a battle for survival. The film defies the typical hero-saves-the-world zombie narrative, delving into the psychological aspects of human behavior in dire situations. It reveals our deepest traits and emotions when faced with the toughest circumstances.

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Extreme Job - The Super Challenging Profession revolves around 5 police inspectors specializing in drug investigations. The team must discreetly probe into a criminal organization, adopting undercover roles as employees at a chicken restaurant. However, things take an unexpected turn when the restaurant gains fame for its special and delicious chicken recipe. The secret base of the team turns chaotic, encountering unforeseen and comical situations. They sell food to cover their tracks, but little do they know that the dish becomes a super popular chicken brand.

Released in 2013, The Attorney draws inspiration from the youthful life and the Burim case of former South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun. The film revolves around the character Song Woo Seok.

It portrays the life of former South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun, starting as a highly successful and wealthy lawyer with a high social status. He gradually transforms into an active democratic activist, exerting all efforts to protect the rights of high school student Jin Woo.

This aspect has captured the attention of the audience and the public in Korea even before its release, despite being the debut work of director Yang Woo Seok. Furthermore, the outstanding performance of actor Song Kang Ho in the lead role of Song Woo Seok is a crucial factor contributing to the film's resounding success at the box office.

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Miracle in Cell No. 7 tells a heartwarming and humorous story about Ye Seung, a little girl, and her intellectually disabled father who is wrongly accused and becomes a death row inmate along with his fellow prisoners. The touching narrative propelled Miracle in Cell No. 7 to triumph over the blockbuster The Berlin File at the box office during the 2013 Lunar New Year. The film also established Ryu Seung Ryong as a new force in the Korean cinema.

The movie recounts the tale of an intellectually disabled man falsely accused of murder, sentenced to death. Compassionate towards the unjust verdict, his fellow inmates secretly bring his young daughter into the prison to live with them.

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Released in 2012, The Masquerade captivated both audiences and critics as Lee Byung Hun masterfully portrayed two roles: King Gwanghae and the acrobat Ha Sun. After its debut, The Masquerade not only stormed the box office but also secured resounding victories at the 49th Grand Bell Awards, winning a total of 15 prestigious awards, including Best Film, Director, Leading Actor, and Outstanding Screenplay.

The film unfolds a fictional account of the 15 days unrecorded in the annals of the Joseon Dynasty in 1616, following the sudden poisoning and demise of King Gwanghae. Ha Sun is brought into the royal palace to impersonate the king, stabilizing the tumultuous reign.

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Released in 2006, following the success of Memories of Murder in 2003, director Bong Joon Ho delivered the blockbuster The Host to audiences in the summer of 2006. At the inaugural Asian Film Awards ceremony in 2007, The Host won Best Narrative Film and Best Leading Actor for the talented Song Kang Ho.

While being a monster movie, The Host cleverly integrates political messages. The story begins with a monster suddenly emerging from the Han River, attacking humans, and abducting the daughter of a small convenience store-owning family. With no government assistance, the small family is forced to take matters into their own hands to hunt the monster and rescue the unfortunate girl before it's too late.

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Released in 2012, boasting an all-star cast including Kim Yoon Seok, Lee Jung Jae, Kim Hye Soo, Jeon Ji Hyun, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Hae Sook, Oh Dal Soo, and special guest from Hong Kong, Andy Lau, The Thieves is dubbed the 'Korean version of Ocean's Eleven.' Director Choi Dong Hoon continues to leverage his expertise in the heist genre, delivering intense and thrilling action and mind games with the legendary Tears of the Sun diamond heist. The film was shot in four cities, including Seoul, Busan, Hong Kong, and Macau.

The story revolves around a group of ten thieves executing a heist to steal the Tears of the Sun diamond hidden in a casino in Macau. Unaware that the police have infiltrated the casino, the group walks into a trap. The real diamond has been swapped, and the seemingly innocent and harmless member of the team turns out to be the most dangerous, making a daring escape with the genuine diamond. The question remains: who will ultimately possess this precious treasure?

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Released in 2014, the blockbuster film The Admiral: Roaring Currents captivated over 17 million Korean audiences within a month - a record in the land of kimchi. The film stars the leading Korean actors Choi Min Sik and Ryoo Seung Ryong.

The movie recounts the true naval battle that took place in late October 1597 in the Myeongryang Sea, Korea. At that time, with only 12 warships, Admiral Yi Sun Sin had to confront a Japanese naval fleet comprising over 100 warships.

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