Funny and Thrilling, Here are 7 Korean Detective Comedy Films! Featuring Lee Kwang Soo to Ma Dong Seok!

Kapanlagi.com - Films have many genres, such as crime, romance, horror, thriller, and so on. Sometimes, these genres can be combined, like a film that has a comedy-horror genre, a film that has a thriller-comedy genre, and so on.

South Korea also has many films with mixed genres. Of course, these mixed genres can attract viewers because of their non-monotonous storyline. For example, films with a detective comedy genre often have interesting storylines.

Films with a detective comedy genre build tension in the detective part and bring joy and laughter in the comedy part. South Korea has many films with this genre. Here are 7 South Korean films with a detective comedy genre that are funny and thrilling!

1. EXTREME JOB

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The first film is EXTREME JOB. This film is directed by Lee Byeong Hun. The film was released on January 23, 2019, with a duration of 111 minutes. This action comedy film tells the story of a narcotics team consisting of 5 detectives: Team Leader Detective Go, Detective Jang, Detective Ma, Detective Young-Ho, and Detective Jae-Hoon. They try to defeat a criminal organization and have to go undercover to do so. The detectives start working as employees in a chicken restaurant, but the restaurant becomes famous for its delicious chicken. Due to the unexpected popularity of the restaurant, the detectives find themselves in unexpected situations. The actors and actresses starring in this film include Ryu Seung Ryong as Chairman Go, Lee Ha Nee as Detective Jang, Jin Sun Kyu as Detective Ma, Lee Dong Hwi as Detective Young Ho, and Gong Myung as Detective Jae Hoon. In this film, the audience will be entertained by the antics of the detectives and the criminals, and will also be amazed by the actions performed by the detectives in capturing the drug dealers.

2. THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL

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Next, there is a film directed and written by Lee Won Tae titled THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL. This film was released in South Korea on May 15, 2019 and starred many talented actors such as Ma Dong Seok as Jang Dong Soo, Kim Moo Yul as Jung Tae Seok, Kim Sung Kyu as Kang Kyung Ho, Kim Yoon Sung as Bae Soo Ho, Oh Hee Joon as Kim Dong Chul, Choi Min Chul as Kwon Oh Sung, and Ahn Sung Bong as a member of the Zeus gang. This film tells the story of Jang Dong Soo, who is the boss of a gang member and the only person who survives a serial killer attack by Kang Kyung Ho. Detective Jung Tae Seok, who is trying to catch Kang Kyung Ho, is forced to cooperate with Jang Dong Soo in his mission.

3. THE ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE

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THE ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE is a South Korean film released on September 24, 2015, with a duration of 120 minutes. This comedy crime film is directed by Kim Jung Hoon. The film tells the story of the collaboration between an ordinary citizen named Dae Wan, who works as a manager of a comic book store, website, and takes care of a baby, and a police officer named Detective No to uncover a murder case that implicates their colleague, Detective Joon Soo. Although Detective No doesn't like Dae Wan, he has to cooperate to prove Detective Joon Soo's innocence. The film is played by several actors and actresses such as Kwon Sang Woo as Dae Man, Sung Dong Il as Detective No, Seo Young Hee as MI Ok, Park Hae Joon as Joon Soo, and Lee Seung Joon as Kim Yong Gyu.

4. THE ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE: 2 IN ACTION

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Next up is the movie THE ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE: 2 IN ACTION. This film is a sequel to the first film THE ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE. In the second film, Kang Dae Man sells his comic book store to open a private detective agency without his wife's knowledge. Detective No joins Dae Man at the private detective agency, and there is a new additional character named Yeochi who runs a cyber private detective agency. This film is directed by Lee Eon Hee and was released on June 13, 2018. The three main cast members in this film are Kwon Sang Woo as Kang Dae Man, Sung Dong Il as No Tae soo, and Lee Kwang Soo as Yeochi. With the addition of Kwang Soo's character, it successfully adds comedy elements to the film.

5. MISS & MRS. COPS

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MISS & MRS. COPS is an action comedy film that showcases the actions of tough women. This film was released in South Korea on May 9, 2019 and directed and written by Jung Da Won. The film is starred by many celebrities such as Ra Mi Ran as Mi Young, Lee Sung Kyung as Ji Hye, Yoon Sang as Jo Ji Chul, Sooyoung as Yang Jang Mi, and Wi Ha Joon as Woo Joon. This film tells the story of two detectives, Mi Young, a legendary detective who starts working at the public service center in the police office after marrying her brother-in-law, Ji Hye, who is a rookie detective who gets into trouble and has to work at the public service center as well. They secretly investigate a drug crime case and try to catch Woo Joon, a drug dealer who often traps girls with drugs. This film shows the comedic side of the actors and also the heroic side of these two women.

6. THE ROUNDUP

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The next film is THE ROUNDUP. This film is directed by Lee Sang Yong and written by Kim Min Sung. The film premiered in South Korea on May 18, 2022, with a duration of 10 minutes. It tells the story of the pursuit carried out by Ma Suk Do. Ma Suk Do and his team try to capture a fugitive named Kang Hae Sang who fled to Vietnam. They attempt to apprehend Kang Hae Sang from Vietnam to South Korea. The film is starred by top actors such as Ma dong Seok as Ma Suk Do, Son Suk Ku as Kang Hae Sang, Choi Gwi Hwa as Jeon Il Man, and others.

7. MISSION POSSIBLE

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Lastly, there is a romantic comedy film called MISSION POSSIBLE. This film is directed by Kim Hyeong Joo and was released in South Korea on February 17, 2021. It tells the story of Detective Woo Soo Han who runs a private detective agency. His principle is that he will ask for payment upfront before doing his job. Woo Soo Han is then invited to work together with secret agent Yoo Da Hee to solve a weapons smuggling case in exchange for ten million won. The film is starred by two main actors, Kim Young Kwang as Woo Soo Han and actress Lee Sun Bin as Yoo Da Hee.

Those were the 7 South Korean films that have a detective-comedy genre. These films can be your reference to entertain and fill your spare time. Out of the 7 films mentioned, which ones have you watched?

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