These are the 8 Highest-Rated Korean Films of 2023 According to IMDB, Worth Watching and Not to be Missed!

Kapanlagi.com - Written By Fadya Jasmin

In 2023, the Korean entertainment industry not only presents and indulges the audience with various Korean drama titles ready to air every month. However, the audience is also spoiled by a series of Korean film titles with various genres that are worth not to be missed. In addition to presenting stories with diverse genres, Korean films released in 2023 have also successfully collaborated with several famous Korean actors and actresses as the main cast of the films. From various Korean film titles that have been released, here are the 8 Korean films that have successfully obtained the highest rating according to IMDB, including Park Seo Jun's film and Ma Dong Seok's film!

1. SOULMATE (7.5)

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Film SOULMATE is a Korean film that was officially released on March 18th. This coming of age film is an adaptation of a Chinese film with the same title. Starring the beautiful actresses Kim Da Mid and Jeon So Nee, the film SOULMATE tells the story of two women named Mi So and Ha Eun who have been friends since elementary school.

They spend their youth together, experiencing various new events in their lives, such as their friendship being strained when Ha Eun experiences her first love. Directed by Min Yong Geun, this film has received a high rating of 7.5/10 according to IMDB.

2. THE CHILDE (6.9)

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The Korean film titled THE CHILDE is one of the films officially released on June 21, 2023. With the genre of action thriller, this film tells the story of a boxer named Marco who is of Korean and Filipino descent. Marco was raised by his mother alone without a father figure. Living together in the Philippines, Marco has to work hard to finance his mother's medical treatment. One of the jobs he does is becoming a boxer in illegal matches.

However, after living in poverty for a long time, Marco is determined to meet his father in South Korea. Upon arriving in Korea, Marco suddenly becomes the target of a group of unknown people. This film THE CHILDE is starred by famous Korean actors such as Kim Seon Ho, Kang Tae Joon, and Go Ara. Directed by Park Hoon Jung, this film marks the big screen debut of actor Kim Seon Ho. After its official release, this Korean film has successfully obtained the highest rating of 6.9/10 according to IMDB.

3. SWITCH (6,7)

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Korean film titled SWITCH officially premiered at the beginning of 2023, precisely on January 4, 2023. This film tells the story of a famous actor in Korea named Park Kang who has a wife and two children. One day, Park Kang, who had just finished his work, decided to go home using a taxi. Unexpectedly, it turns out that when he was taken by a mysterious taxi driver, his life changed 180 degrees.

When he woke up in the morning, Park Kang experienced a strange and miraculous event, where he woke up not as an actor but as his manager named Joo Yoon. This comedy genre film SWITCH has attracted a number of Korean actors and actresses, such as Kwon Sang Woo, Oh Jung Se, and Lee Min Jung. Successfully drawing attention, the film SWITCH has received the highest rating of 6.7/10 according to IMDB.

4. KILL BOKSOON (6.6)

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Film KILL BOKSOON is an action-thriller genre film that was released on March 31, 2023. This film tells the story of a single mother named Gil Bok Soon who has a different job from others. In order to support her child, Bok Soon chooses to work as an experienced assassin. For Bok Soon, being a killer is easier than being a parent.

The film KILL BOKSOON successfully collaborates with famous Korean actresses and actors, such as Jeon Do Yeon, Esom, Koo Kyo Hwan, and Lee Jae Wook. In addition, it is known that this film is directed by Byun Sung Hyun, who has previously directed the film KINGMAKER. Presenting a successful storyline that makes the audience's heart race while watching, this film has achieved a rating of 6.6/10 according to IMDB.

5. THE ROUNDUP "NO WAY OUT" (6,6)

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The Korean film titled THE ROUNDUP "NO WAY OUT" is one of the films that has been released on June 7, 2023. This film is a sequel to the previous films, namely THE ROUNDUP (2022) and THE OUTLAWS (2017). The film THE ROUNDUP "NO WAY OUT" tells the story of a detective named Ma Seok Do who moves to a metropolitan investigation team to try to capture and eradicate Japanese gangsters who have committed crimes.

Having the action genre, this film is starred by a series of popular Korean actors, such as Ma Dong Seok, Lee Joon Hyuk, and Lee Beom Soo. In this film, senior actor Ma Do Seok not only plays the lead role, but also takes on the role of executive producer. The film THE ROUNDUP "NO WAY OUT" achieved a high rating of 6.6/10 in the IMDB version.

6. DREAM (6.5)

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The film titled DREAM is a Korean film that was officially released on April 26th. Directed by Lee Byeong Hun, this film is a comedy genre. This Korean film tells the story of a football player named Yoon Hong Dae who is involved in a serious case and receives disciplinary action or punishment. Yoon Hong Dae is appointed as a special national football team coach as a form of punishment he must accept. It turns out that this team consists of homeless people and beginner players. Yoon Hong Dae and his team must train to compete in the Homeless World Cup.

However, one day, Yoon Hong Dae meets a woman named Lee So Min who helps him make a documentary film about this football team. The film DREAM, even before its official release, has received considerable attention from netizens. This is because the film successfully cast popular Korean actors and actresses, such as Park Seo Joon, IU, Lee Hyun Woo, and Ha Neul Kang. Successfully entertaining the audience with a funny storyline, this Korean film has received a rating of 6.5/10 according to IMDB.

7. UNLOCKED (6.4)

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The original Korean Netflix film titled UNLOCKED has been released on February 17, 2023. This film is an adaptation of a Japanese novel titled SUMAHO O OTOSHITA DAKE by Akira Shiga. UNLOCKED tells the story of a woman named Lee Na Mi who loses her cellphone on a bus. Na Mi's phone is actually taken by a man named Woo Jun Young.

After manipulating Na Mi, Jun Young commits crimes by tapping into Na Mi's phone. Furthermore, Jun Young terrorizes Na Mi. Directed by Kim Tae Joon, this film has achieved tremendous success due to its compelling storyline. UNLOCKED has reached the top 10 in various countries and has received a high rating of 6.4/10 according to IMDB.

8. PHANTOM (6,2)

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Korean film PHANTOM has been released on February 8, 2023. This action-thriller genre film tells the story of a group of independence movement spies named Phantom who have a mission. While carrying out the mission, it turns out that this group fails to complete the given mission to kill the newly appointed governor general in Seoul, Korea.

The existence of the Phantom group has been known by the Japanese colonial government and they started to be investigated. On one occasion, they were eventually captured and imprisoned in a hotel. This film PHANTOM, takes place in 1933 when Korea was under Japanese colonial rule. Directed by Lee Hae Young, this film has attracted Korean actors and actresses such as Park So Dam, Kim Dong Hae, and Lee Hanee. With interest and enthusiasm from the audience, this film has received a high rating of 6.2/10 on IMDB.

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