Not Only Drama, Here are 7 Best Korean Movies You Must Watch

Kapanlagi.com - The Korean fever is happening in many countries, including Indonesia. Not only the world of K-Pop that is booming, it turns out that the world of films such as dramas and movies are also one of the entertainments that are always anticipated.

Not only dramas that are cool and popular, it turns out that there are many cool Korean movies KLovers. They are even as cool as Hollywood movies. There are movies that will pump your adrenaline, and movies that will make you cry and hard to move on.

What are those movies? According to various sources, here are 7 best Korean movies until now. Let's check them out.

1. KING AND THE CLOWN (2005)

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The first best Korean film is a film called KING AND THE CLOWN. The film, which was released in 2005, also made actor Lee Jun Ki popular.

This film tells the story of a group of clown entertainers who come to the palace to entertain a king. And it is the character of Lee Jun Ki that attracts attention in the film KING AND THE CLOWN. This is because he plays a man with a gentle and beautiful demeanor like a woman.

The film, which has a small budget, is played by unknown actors, and newcomer actor Lee Jun Ki, initially did not make a good impression. But who would have thought, it turns out that the film KING AND THE CLOWN exploded in the market, and made Lee Jun Ki popular to this day. And this film is still considered the best film according to Korean society.

2. DEATH BELL (2008)

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Like horror films? Don't worry, Korea also has a very cool horror film, KLovers, and one of them is a film titled DEATH BELL. This film is considered one of the best Korean horror films to date.

The film DEATH BELL is very successful in telling the story of unique high school student murders, by giving a question. If the question cannot be answered, the hostage will die.

The film DEATH BELL even has a sequel that is equally cool. So for you horror film lovers, it is mandatory to watch this film DEATH BELL.

3. MIRACLE IN CELL NO.7 (2013)

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Next, there is a feature film titled MIRACLE IN CELL NO.7 which was released in 2013. This film tells the story of a father who has a mental illness and must be punished for a crime he did not commit.

This film will make you shed tears, and will be one of the most memorable films. In fact, due to its success, the film MIRACLE IN CELL NO.7 has been remade by other countries, including Indonesia.

The film MIRACLE IN CELL NO.7 will provide you with funny entertainment, life lessons, unfair laws for people with disabilities and mental illnesses, and the relationship between father and child. This film is highly recommended and is still being watched to this day.

4. THE PIRATES (2014)

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Like action movies? Then the widescreen film titled THE PIRATES is perfect for you to watch. This film became the most successful pirate film in Korea in 2014. It is also starred by professional actors Son Ye Jin and Kim Nam Gil.

The film THE PIRATES tells the story of a pirate journey with a historical fantasy theme. This film tells the story of a competition to obtain a royal seal that was swallowed by a whale. The film THE PIRATES will provide us with action scenes and realistic images.

Similar to pirate stories, the film THE PIRATES will present action scenes, comedy, and group cooperation. In addition, this film is also adapted from the historical fable of South Korea, where the early history of the formation of the Joseon Dynasty, which is the last and longest-lasting royal dynasty in South Korea.

5. TRAIN TO BUSAN (2016)

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Not only in America, it turns out that Korean zombie movies are also cool, KLovers. Yup! The film TRAIN TO BUSAN is indeed one of the popular films, not only in Korea but also internationally. In fact, this film became the first Korean film record breaker in 2016, breaking the record of more than 10 million viewers.

This film, which tells the story of a zombie outbreak, is very interesting to watch. You will be presented with scenes of survival and defeating people affected by the zombie outbreak. This film is also one of the best films and is still widely watched to this day.

6. THE HANDMAIDEN

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Next is a feature film titled THE HANDMAIDEN in 2016. This film, which is based on a novel, is also one of the best Korean films, KLovers. Despite the controversy, this film was successfully premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016 and received positive reviews.

This film has an erotic psychological thriller genre, which tells the story of a group of people from different social classes during Korea under Japanese colonial rule. The film THE HANDMAIDEN won the Best International Film award in several other award ceremonies such as the British Academy Film Awards, Austin Film Critics Association, Boston Society of Film Critics, Chicago Film Critics Association, and many more.

7. PARASITE (2019)

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And the latest best Korean film is a film titled PARASITE which was released in 2019. This film is so popular in various countries, including Indonesia. This film with an interesting story will give us a perspective on the lives of people from different social classes.

Even this film PARASITE also presents a story of injustice and difficulties from the perspective of the weak. From the beginning, you will be amazed by the story of the film PARASITE. Of course, this film is considered the best and is recommended up to now.

With its success, the film PARASITE has received the highest awards at the Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or, Best Foreign Language Film at the 2020 Golden Globes, Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the SAG Awards, and two awards at the BAFTA Awards.

Those are the 7 best Korean films that are popular and still being watched until now. Not only do they have extraordinary dramas, but Korean films are also extraordinary and have received many extraordinary awards as well.

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