Full of Thrilling Action, Here are 8 Recommended Korean Gangster Movies - Will Make You Tense!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Silma Salsabilla

Watching tense movies like the story of a group of gangsters really gets your heart pumping. The story's journey also creates a tense atmosphere around it! Likewise, the Korean entertainment industry never fails to produce Korean gangster films with thrilling action-packed stories.

These Korean gangster movies are usually intertwined with complicated conflicts that lead to action and disputes. The mystery genre that makes you think is also present. The eerie, thrilling, and tense atmosphere is a hallmark of gangster genre films.

Well, instead of being more curious, here are a series of recommendations for Korean gangster films. Don't miss it, KLovers!

1. DELIVER US FROM EVIL

DELIVER US FROM EVIL / Credit Photo: IMDb

The Korean movie DELIVER US FROM EVIL tells the story of a former government black ops agent who turns into a killer. After completing a murder mission, In Nam goes to Thailand regarding his girlfriend's death and his daughter's kidnapping. In Thailand, he meets his assistant and decides to work together on the kidnapping case.

On the other hand, a Japanese gangster known as Ray 'The Butcher' is looking for In Nam who is on a mission to save his daughter. Ray travels to Thailand to take revenge on In Nam who killed his brother. You can watch this movie in full on NETFLIX, KLovers!

2. TIME TO HUNT

TIME TO HUNT / Credit Photo: IMDb

The next recommended Korean gangster film is TIME TO HUNT, KLovers! This film tells the story of Joon Seok (Lee Je Hoon) who lives in a poverty-stricken area. He wants to leave the area and start a new life. To execute his plan, Joon Seok invites his three friends to plan a crime.

This gang of four eventually risks everything to escape and have a new chance at life. However, they are pursued by a mysterious figure named Han (Park Hae Soo) and everything turns terrifying. You can watch this film on NETFLIX, KLovers!

3. NIGHT IN PARADISE

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NIGHT IN PARADISE is the next recommended Korean gangster film, KLovers. This film tells the story of a mafia named Park Tae Goo who is offered to join and ally with another gangster, Geng Bukseong. He, who is not interested in the offer, refuses it. However, this rejection becomes the peak of conflict because it has to be paid with the death of Park Tae Goo's sister.

Park Tae Goo immediately becomes brutally angry by killing the leader and members of Geng Bukseong. After that, he goes to Jeju Island to hide from the endless pursuit of Geng Bukseong. On Jeju Island, Park Tae Goo meets a woman who does not have much time left to live. You can watch this film on NETFLIX, KLovers!

4. THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL

THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL / Credit Photo: IMDb

The next Korean gangster film is THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL, KLovers. This film tells the story of the most feared gang leader in Cheonan, who becomes the target of a serial killer. Jang Dong Su, this gang leader, is seriously injured and almost dies. Even his reputation is tarnished. Nevertheless, he, who is the target of a serial killer, always manages to survive various attacks.

He also has a mission to avenge the person who attacked him. Interestingly, this gang leader will work with a detective named Jung Tae Sok to investigate this case.

Jung Tae Sok himself believes that the person who tried to attack Jang Dong Su is the same person as the serial killer who still haunts them. You can watch this film on Vidio, KLovers.

5. BELIEVER

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The next gangster film is BELIEVER, which is a remake of the Hong Kong film DRUG WAR, KLovers. This film will take you on a journey of a detective working with a drug dealer.

BELIEVER tells the story of a detective named Won Ho who works in the narcotics unit. He has a mission to catch Mr. Lee, a drug dealer. Facing difficulties, he seeks help from a low-level drug dealer who is under Mr. Lee's control. After investigation, it turns out that Mr. Lee is the leader of the largest drug syndicate in South Korea. You can watch this film on NETFLIX, KLovers.

6. THE OUTLAWS

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THE OUTLAWS is the next recommended Korean gangster film, KLovers! This film tells the story of a detective named Mak Suk Do and a Chinese loan shark named Jang Chen from the local gang who collects debts cruelly. He becomes a feared gangster in his area for his increasingly brutal actions.

Mak Su Do, as a detective living in the area, begins to move with his team to capture Jang Chen and restore peace when there are two gangs vying for Chinatown. You can watch this film in full on Vidio, KLovers!

7. GANGNAM BLUES

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The next Korean gangster film recommendation is GANGNAM BLUES, KLovers. This film tells the story of two childhood friends who were separated because they were adopted by different families.

However, they meet again in different circumstances. The two friends become rival gang members. What happens next? You can watch this film on NETFLIX, KLovers.

8. THE MAN FROM NOWHERE

THE MAN FROM NOWHERE / Credit Foto: IMDb

THE MAN FROM NOWHERE is the next recommended Korean gangster film, KLovers. The film tells the story of Cha Tae Sik, a former special agent who becomes the owner of a corrupt pawnshop in a run-down city after his wife's death. He lives next door to a young girl named So Mi, whose mother is a customer at the pawnshop.

One day, So Mi's mother pawns her camera which is filled with stolen heroin that the police are looking for. Cha Tae Sik is then dragged into the situation and becomes a suspect of the police.

On the other hand, a group of gangsters kidnaps So Mi and her mother over the bag of heroin. Cha Tae Sik, who tries to save them, finds himself in a mysterious situation that makes things more complicated. You can watch this film in full on Vidio and NETFLIX, KLovers!

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