SEOUL VIBE to MONEY HEIST KOREA, Check Out 9 Exciting and Thrilling Korean Dramas and Films About Heists

Kapanlagi.com - There are many attractions to heist stories. Unexpected plots, unique characters, the cleverness of each actor in stealing and deceiving others, and the sophistication of technology that leaves us amazed.

If you're looking for an exciting and entertaining watch, here are our recommendations for Korean shows about heist attempts with various different backgrounds. Not only the latest film like SEOUL VIBE, but also thrilling dramas. Curious?

1. SEOUL VIBE

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This film follows the story of a group of automotive enthusiasts working together to thwart a criminal syndicate, as Seoul prepares to host the 1988 Olympics. Forced to raise illicit funds to uncover the secrets of a mysterious figure named 'Ms. Kang,' the Sanggye-dong team faces great danger that forces them to transform their flagship cars into the ultimate vehicles to eradicate crime.

Set in 1988, SEOUL VIBE showcases thrilling driving action on the streets and impressive retro elements. Get ready to travel back to Seoul over three decades ago.

2. MONEY HEIST: KOREA - JOINT ECONOMIC AREA

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Adapted from the popular series La Casa de Papel (MONEY HEIST) beloved worldwide, this series features the backdrop of South Korea and North Korea's reunification and the establishment of the Korean Unification Money Printing House to create a new currency. This move ultimately only enriches certain individuals and prompts a strategic expert to gather a team of elite thieves for a massive heist.

Various surprises await as hostage situations and the complexity of each challenge unfold, including conflicts among team members. This Korean adaptation showcases renowned actors playing the characters from the original series, including Professor (Yoo Ji Tae), Berlin (Park Hae Soo), Tokyo (Jun Jong Seo), Moscow (Lee Won Jong), and Denver (Kim Ji Hun).

3. TIME TO HUNT

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Directed by Yoon Sung Hyun, this futuristic film tells a story of a time when consumerism collapses due to a global financial crisis. The fall of the value of the won currency leads to the streets of Seoul being filled with violence.

In the midst of this urgent situation, four friends try to commit a theft in an underground casino. However, their dream of starting a new life in Kenting Island, Taiwan, is shattered when they become the target of a merciless killer. Starring Choi Woo Shik, known for his role in PARASITE, TIME TO HUNT made history as the first South Korean film to be screened at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival in the Berlinale Special program.

4. THE THIEVES

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THE THIEVES follows the unexpected collaboration between professional thieves from Korea and China in order to steal a 20 million dollar diamond in Hong Kong. These ten thieves must be able to break into an impenetrable casino vault using various tactics. They disguise themselves as players in the casino and ensure the floor plan and security patrol routes to achieve their goal.

Tension between the two groups colors this theft attempt, especially when each thief has hidden agendas. Will they ultimately succeed in completing their mission?

5. STEALER: THE TREASURE KEEPER (2023)

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Talking about the latest 2023 drama about theft, STEALER: THE TREASURE KEEPER is definitely not to be missed. This drama tells the story of cultural asset theft by a mysterious group known as Skunk. Although these thefts are faced by an unofficial cultural asset recovery team called Karma, the story remains challenging.

Karma strives to capture the criminals involved with Skunk, even though they are beyond the reach of the law. Hwang Dae Myung, a civil servant working in the Special Investigation Division of Cultural Heritage Administration, is accused of being involved with Skunk for some reason. However, it turns out that Hwang Dae Myung is an unexpected member of the Karma team trying to catch Skunk.

6. PIPELINE (2021)

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Next, there is a Korean film about an exciting theft titled PIPELINE. This film tells the story of Gun Woo (Lee Soo Hyuk) who comes from an affluent family. However, he feels unsatisfied and plans to steal hidden oil in an underground tunnel in South Korea.

To carry out his mission, Gun Woo recruits Pindol (Seo In Guk), the best drilling technician in South Korea. Together, they form a team with several others. There is a detective named Man Sik (Bae Yoo Ram) who is trying to chase this group.

7. COLLECTORS (2020)

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COLLECTORS is also one of the interesting Korean films about theft to follow. This film tells the story of Kang Dong Goo (Lee Je Hoon), a genius robber with a unique touch and intuition. He works together with an expert in ancient funeral murals, Dr. Jones (Jo Woo Jin), and a legendary shovel master, Sapdari (Im Won Hee).

On the other hand, curator Yoon (Shin Hye Sun), an expert in antiques, proposes an interesting but risky theft idea.

8. LEVERAGE (2019)

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There is another thrilling drama about theft for you to follow. The drama titled LEVERAGE tells the story of Lee Tae Joon, an insurance investigator who becomes an expert in fraud strategy. After leaving his job, Lee Tae Joon manages to gather a group of criminals he had previously captured.

They form a highly skilled fraud team. Although involved in criminal activities, they are not entirely considered as criminals. This is because they steal from wealthy individuals who have robbed money from others. The money obtained from their actions is then returned to the victims who were robbed by those wealthy individuals.

9. SQUAD 38 (2016)

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SQUAD 38 is also one of the Korean dramas about theft that is worth watching. This drama combines the genres of crime and comedy, and tells the story of the collaboration between law enforcement officers and swindlers to bring down other con artists. The main character of the swindlers is Yang Jung-do (Seo In-guk). He teams up with Baek Sung-il (Ma Dong-seok), the manager of the tax collection division.

They work together to chase down people who evade tax payments. In doing so, they use various fraudulent techniques, including the use of fake voices, fake messages, and fake links to gain access to the accounts of the tax evaders.

Well, KLovers, those are a series of thrilling dramas and movies about theft that are worth watching.

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