7 Korean-Action Thriller Movies You Need to Watch

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 20, 2024

The Yellow Sea (2010)

A cab driver in South Korea commits an assassination for money, leading to a series of violent confrontations as things escalate out of control.

Memories of Murder (2003)

The film, directed by Bong Joon-ho, tells the story of Korea's first serial murders, featuring two detectives' desperate pursuit of the killer.

Train to Busan (2016)

The zombie thriller, set on a train from Seoul to Busan, is a popular Korean film known for its intense action and emotional storytelling.

The Chaser (2008)

A detective becomes a pimp, searching for a missing girl, only to discover she's been taken by a serial killer, a tense and gritty film that keeps the audience on edge.

I Saw the Devil (2010)

A secret agent seeking revenge on a serial killer who murdered his fiancée, resulting in a disturbing exploration of revenge.

The Man from Nowhere (2010)

This film tells the story of a quiet pawnshop owner with a violent past who embarks on a deadly mission to rescue a young girl kidnapped by a drug and organ trafficking ring. The action sequences and emotional depth make it a standout.

Oldboy (2003)

Park Chan-wook's revenge thriller follows Oh Dae-su, who is mysteriously imprisoned for 15 years and then released, on a thrilling journey to find his captor and uncover his true motives.

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