12 Best and Most Popular Ma Dong Seok Films, Must Watch List for Korean Action Lovers

Kapanlagi.com - Ma Dong Seok is one of the most popular South Korean actors today. Not only in South Korea, Ma Dong Seok is also starting to be recognized in various countries including Indonesia. In the film industry, Ma Dong Seok has starred in many films, some of which have become box office hits. Therefore, Ma Dong Seok's film recommendations can be an exciting watch when you have free time.

Among the many film genres, Ma Dong Seok is more often seen in action films. Action film lovers should definitely watch Ma Dong Seok's films. Because in every action film he stars in, Ma Dong Seok always gives his best performance.

Curious about Ma Dong Seok's acting and action in films? Just check out some film recommendations of Ma Dong Seok below.

1. TRAIN TO BUSAN

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TRAIN TO BUSAN is often referred to as one of the best zombie movies. Starring Ma Dong Seok, Gong Yoo, and Choi Woo Shik, this film has achieved box office success and garnered 10 million viewers.

In general, this film tells the story of a father (Gong Yoo) and his daughter who are on a train journey to Busan. Meanwhile, Ma Dong Seok plays a man who is on the same train with his heavily pregnant wife.

At the same time, a zombie outbreak occurs in Korea. In the train they are on, it turns out that one of the passengers has been infected with the zombie virus. Eventually, the zombie virus quickly spreads to many passengers.

2. ALONG WITH THE GODS

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The second recommended film starring Ma Dong Seok is ALONG WITH THE GODS. This fantasy genre film was released in 2017 and is an adaptation of a popular online comic. Not only exciting, this film also has a meaningful and touching story.

The story of ALONG WITH THE GODS revolves around a man named Ja Hong. He is a firefighter who loses his life while on duty. After his death, Ja Hong is escorted to the afterlife by the head grim reaper named Kang Rim. Along with Kang Rim, Ja Hong will undergo 7 trials over 49 days to determine his fate in the afterlife.

3. FLU

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FLU is Ma Dong's next recommended film. As the title suggests, this film tells the story of the emergence of a deadly virus similar to the flu in Bundang City. All the disaster begins with the discovery of a pile of corpses in a container. However, among the pile of corpses, there is still one person who survives.

The uncontrollable virus makes the situation in the city more chaotic. The situation worsens when the workers who guard the container are also infected with the virus. As a result, the virus spreads even faster. Suddenly, the whole city turns into a terrifying place.

4. THE OUTLAWS

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If you are looking for Ma Dong Seok's recommended action film with exciting action scenes, THE OUTLAWS should not be missed. In this film, Ma Dong Seok plays a detective assigned to a conflicted area. The conflict erupts when a local gang from Seoul fights against a gang from China.

Both gangs fight fiercely to claim power over the area. As a detective in the area, Ma Suk Do (played by Ma Dong Seok) tries to reconcile the situation. However, his attempts are unsuccessful and instead, he becomes involved in the conflict.

5. THE ROUNDUP

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Watching THE OUTLAWS, it will not be complete without watching THE ROUNDUP. Still starring Ma Dong Seok, THE ROUNDUP is a sequel to THE OUTLAWS. In terms of the story, THE ROUNDUP is also equally exciting compared to the previous film. This time, Ma Suk Do is assigned to go to Vietnam to bring back a South Korean criminal who is finally captured.

However, unexpectedly, Ma Suk Do's visit to Vietnam leads him to a bigger and more mysterious case. Because, at the same time in Vietnam, there are many mysterious murder cases targeting South Korean tourists. Ma Suk Do finally tries to catch the criminal who is later known as Kang Hae Sang.

6. THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL

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Ma Dong Seok's sixth and final recommended film is THE GENGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL. In this film, Ma Dong Seok plays the role of Jang Dong Soo, a gangster leader in Cheonan. One day, Dong Soo becomes the target of a serial killer, but he manages to survive.

At the same time, a detective named Jung Tae Suk tries to investigate the serial killer case. However, the lack of sufficient evidence makes it difficult for Tae Suk to bring the culprit to justice. Eventually, the detective teams up with Dong Soo to catch the serial killer.

7. ALONG WITH THE GODS 2: THE LAST 49 DAYS (2018)

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Ma Dong Seok's next popular film is ALONG WITH THE GODS 2: THE LAST 49 DAYS. Released in 2018, ALONG WITH THE GODS 2: THE LAST 49 DAYS is an action, drama, and fantasy genre film. It is a sequel to the previous season, which was equally successful. While Ma Dong Seok only had a cameo in the previous season, he plays a main character named Sung Joo Shin in season 2.

The synopsis of ALONG WITH THE GODS 2: THE LAST 49 DAYS revolves around the story of three grim reapers who have a mission to guide the 49th soul. In this mission, they must find the House God so that Song Hong can attend the trial in the afterlife. Additionally, the House God knows their forgotten lives and will restore their memories after the mission is completed.

8. THE BAD GUYS: REIGN OF CHAOS (2019)

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The next exciting film by Ma Dong Seok is THE BAD GUYS: REIGN OF CHAOS. This film is in the action, thriller, psychological, and crime genres. Meanwhile, THE BAD GUYS: REIGN OF CHAOS is a prequel to the previous film, BAD GUYS. Actor Ma Dong Seok plays the main character named Park Woong Cheol.

The story of this film focuses on a special investigation team assigned to find escaped prisoners. The members of this team are not ordinary people, but criminals with special abilities. One of them is Park Woong Cheol, a ruthless and deadly criminal who can take on 30 people alone. Will the team be able to capture the escaped prisoners?

9. THE ROYAL TAILOR (2014)

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THE ROYAL TAILOR is a historical film starring Ma Dong Seok. This film highlights the story in Sanguiwon responsible for the clothing worn by the royal family during the Joseon Dynasty. Ma Dong Seok plays the main character named Pan Soo, who is a nobleman at that time.

In Sanguiwon, there are several popular tailors such as Jo Dol Seok, a senior tailor, and Lee Gong Jin, a talented young tailor. Since the arrival of Lee Gong Jin, Jo Dol Seok feels jealous because Gong Jin's abilities can capture the hearts of people in the palace. Because of this, Dol Seok sets a trap for Gong Jin, who becomes involved in a conflict with the King and Queen due to his creations.

10. THE NEIGHBORS (2012)

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Film Ma Dong Seok THE NEIGHBORS is adapted from a popular webtoon with the same title. It is a mystery and thriller genre, with Ma Dong Seok playing the main character named Ahn Hyuk Mo. The story in this film highlights the case of the murder of a child named Won Yoo Seon.

A mother tries to uncover the case which has caused a stir among the apartment residents since the death of the child. Not stopping there, a series of murders continues to haunt, this time targeting a young woman named Soo Yun who looks like Yoo Seon.

11. START-UP (2019)

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START-UP is a film by Ma Dong Seok released in 2019. This film is in the action, comedy, and drama genres. Ma Dong Seok is known for playing a Chinese restaurant chef named Geo Suk. Meanwhile, the story of START-UP focuses on the character Taek II who runs away from home because he doesn't want his mother to ask him to go to university.

He then works as a food delivery person for a Chinese restaurant and meets Geo Suk. Taek II gets involved in complicated problems with his best friend Sang Pil. However, these two teenagers learn many valuable lessons through their experiences in a challenging world.

12. MURDERER (2014)

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The next film by Ma Dong Seok is MURDERER. This film is a thriller genre that features Ma Dong Seok as the main actor named Joo Hyub. The synopsis of MURDERER tells the story of a serial killer named Joo Hyub.

Hoping to live peacefully in a village despite having a background as a killer, once again Joo Hyub decides to kill Ji Soo, who is his son's friend. This is done because Ji Soo knows Joo Hyub's secret, that he is a serial killer.

Those are some of the best and most popular film recommendations by Ma Dong Seok. Enjoy watching!

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