Best Korean Movies of 2024: The South Korean entertainment industry has been a blessing for film goers this year; bringing one hit after another, we have got some of the best movies of 2024 right from here. As the popularity of South Korean content continues to grow, the industry has been pushing its limits to deliver mind-blowing content each month, altogether giving us an unforgettable year. From Exhuma to My Name is Loh Kiwan, we bring the best hits of this industry right here!
With this, let’s begin!
The Best Korean Movies of 2024!
Officer Black Belt
We begin with one of the most entertaining films of this year, starring Kim Woo-bin, this film is the kind that is an all-rounder when it comes to entertaining the audience. The movie has no moments of boredom and will keep you engrossed until the end, and this is because of the plot that moves smoothly and the comic punches that hit you at the right times.
Officer Black Belt follows a young man living a simple life, leaving those around him unaware that he is a martial arts prodigy. One day, a stroke of luck has him catch the eye of a probation officer who notices his talent and recommends he work as a full-time martial arts officer.
Hijack 1971
This film brings a thriller unlike any other; following the real-life incident of a plane hijack, this film is a tearjerker and so beautifully made that you can see it challenging some of the best-made films of the same kind. This movie is definitely a piece of art that has gotten much-deserved applause from the audience, making it among the finest cinematic works this year.
Hijack 1971 follows the incident of a plane hijack and how a former Korean Air Force Pilot and his crew try to save the passengers from this chaotic situation.
Uprising
Set in the Joseon era where social turmoil rises amidst external threats, this film is another beautifully made artwork that stages the truth of the world that doesn’t change irrespective of changing times. This film is filled with some stunning swordsmanship choreography and action unlike any other, that only mesmerised the audience more than ever.
Uprising follows two friends from two different social classes- one is a young master and the other is a slave. However, their friendship faces adversities when chaos breaks out and a misunderstanding drives them apart.
Exhuma
If you haven’t heard of Exhuma this year then you are definitely living under a rock. There is no way you haven’t come across Kim Go-eun’s shaman ritual reels or pictures of Lee Do-hyun’s tattooed look because these were the talk of the town earlier this year. This film is truly an experience unlike any other, but what really strikes us is the performance put up by the talented cast members.
Exhuma follows a young rising shaman siblings duo and their wish to protect a young child from the curse that has been killing his family for generations. With the help of a geomancer and a mortician, the duo carries out the exhumation, unaware that what they are bringing out is an evil force that isn’t easy to fight against.
I, The Executioner
While the plot of this film may not match the expectations of the audience, it doesn’t mean that this film wasn’t entertaining. The action scenes and the cast have done a wonderful job is bringing out a thrilling experience for the audience who are here for the entertainment. This film is among the best for different reasons, making it appealing to the audience.
I, The Executioner follows the hunt for a serial killer and a young detective who joins a team of pros to help catch the culprit. But will the chase ever end?
Citizen of a Kind
Filled with comic breaks and an intriguing plot, this is a film that has certainly raised the standards for a good and easy plot. The film is certainly entertaining, but so is the performance of the cast members, especially Ra Mi-ran who stands out as the main lead of the story. This is the fight of many people around the world and we love how they show the strength of an ordinary person.
Citizen of a Kind follows a woman who has lost thousands of dollars due to a phishing scam and sets out to find the scammers and punish them in her own way.
My Name is Loh Kiwan
This beautifully written romantic drama film is filled with heartfelt feelings that will leave you emotional. The story is interesting and so is the progress of the film that connects two people in the most unexpected way. Song Joong-ki and Choi Sun-eun share a beautiful chemistry on screen and you need to check out this film without a doubt.
My Name is Loh Kiwan follows a North Korean defector who is struggling to get refugee status in Belgium and a Korean turned-Belgian citizen who wishes nothing from life. Their paths cross in the most unexpected ways, but soon they find themselves falling for each other.
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