Not only famous for its music groups, Korea has quality and interesting films to watch. Like the following popular Korean films!
Which Korean film do you like the most? Is it also liked by many people?
Everyone's film tastes are different, whether caused by the characteristics or the genre of the film itself. Therefore, films that are liked by everyone are very rare.
One of the countries capable of producing quality films is Korea. In addition to beautiful and handsome actors, the storyline often makes the audience astonished.
Well, here are some of the most popular Korean films in 2019 that you must watch. Not only is it interesting to watch, but it can also give a good message to every audience.
What are the films? Come on, see more below!
Top 10 Most Popular Korean Movies 2019, High Ratings!
Korea always known as a country that has a number of products entertainment which is good, not only the film but also the song is cool.
It doesn't stop there, you must be familiar with Korean dramas that often make you baper. Almost all types of entertainment are now dominated by the Korean state.
In the world of feature films themselves, Korea also has various film titles that are famous throughout the world. Even watched by millions of people, like the films in the following list:
1. Train To Busan
First is Train to Busan or Busanhaeng, the famous zombie film that was released in 2016.
This film is directed by Yeon Sang-ho and stars a number of well-known actors such as Gong Yoo and Ma Dong-seok.
Train To Busan is about a father and his son who are traveling to Busan by train.
However, the trip coincided with the spread of an epidemic that made humans become like 'undead' aka zombies.
The film was very popular with a total of 10 million viewers worldwide. Train To Busan also managed to become the highest-grossing film in Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
| Information | Train to Busan |
|---|---|
| Rating (Rotten Tomatoes) | 95% |
| Duration | 1 hour 58 min |
| Release Date | 31 August 2016 |
| Director | Sang-ho Yeon |
| Player | Yoo Gong, Yu-mi Jung, Dong-seok Ma |
2. Parasites
Next is Parasite, which has just aired in Indonesian cinemas. This film is a tragic comedy genre with a funny and tense story.
Parasite or Gisaengchung directed by Bong Joon-ho who has previously made famous films such as Memories of Murder and The Host.
This most popular Korean film tells the story of a poor and rich family who have a 'special' relationship. Their story becomes a terrible tragedy that you must witness.
Parasite is able to win an award Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, as well as being the first Korean film to receive this award. Curious about the movie, gang?
| Information | Parasite |
|---|---|
| Rating (Rotten Tomatoes) | 100% |
| Duration | 2 hours 12 min |
| Release Date | 11 October 2019 |
| Director | Joon-ho Bong |
| Player | Kang-ho Song, Sun-kyun Lee, Yeo-jeong Jo |
3. The Man From Nowhere
Who is not familiar with the name Won Bin?
Jaka is sure you've heard of this name, gang. He got the role of the protagonist in the film The Man From Nowhere or Ajeossi. This Korean action film is directed by Lee Jeong-beom.
Tells the story of a mysterious man who is looking for someone closest to him because he was kidnapped, this film is very cool and very famous in the world.
In fact, The Man From Nowhere was able to get a number of awards from the Buil Film Awards, Philadelphia Film Festival, Korean Film Awards, and many more.
Not to forget, this most popular Korean film is the last film for Won Bin. A must for you to watch, gang!
| Information | The Man From Nowhere |
|---|---|
| Rating (Rotten Tomatoes) | 100% |
| Duration | 1 hour 59 min |
| Release Date | 5 August 2010 |
| Director | Jeong-beom Lee |
| Player | Won Bin, Sae-ron Kim, Tae-hoon Kim |
4. A Werewolf Boy
What happens if a human is raised by a wolf?
A Werewolf Boy or Neukdae Sonyeon This story is about a love story between a man who acts like an animal and a beautiful teenager.
This romantic Korean film is very unique and can make you cry until you roll over, gang. A Werewolf Boy was able to get a number of awards such as Best Actress, Best New Director, Discovery Award, and much more.
| Information | A Werewolf Boy |
|---|---|
| Rating (Rotten Tomatoes) | 100% |
| Duration | 2 hours 2 min |
| Release Date | November 30, 2012 |
| Director | Sung-hee Jo |
| Player | Joong-Ki Song, Bo-Young Park, Yeong-ran Lee |
5. Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds
Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds or Sin gwa Hamkke: Joe wa Beo is a fantasy film that was released in 2017. This most popular Korean film is directed by Kim Yong-hwa.
Tells the story of a firefighter who died in an accident while working.
He also meets 3 'angels' who will take him through 7 challenges in the afterlife.
This film is very famous and was able to get a total of more than 8 million viewers in South Korea alone, thus making it one of the most popular Korean films to date.
| Information | Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds |
|---|---|
| Rating (Rotten Tomatoes) | 57% |
| Duration | 2 hours 19 min |
| Release Date | 5 January 2018 |
| Director | Yong-hwa Kim |
| Player | Jung-woo Ha, Tae-Hyun Cha, Ji-Hoon Ju |
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6. The Admiral: Roaring Currents
Well, if The Admiral: Roaring Currents or Myeongryang it was the winner of Best Film at the Daejong Film Awards and Best Director at the Blue Dragon Film Awards.
The Admiral: Roaring Currents tells the story of the famous battle dubbed the Battle of Myeongnyang in 1597 in Joseon.
One of the famous war figures in the Battle of Myeongnyang is Yi Sun-sin.
The Admiral: Roaring Currents was directed by Kim Han-min and supported by well-known actors such as Choi Min-sik, Ryu Seung-ryong, and Cho Jin-woong.
This film became one of the most popular Korean films watched by more than 10 million people. The Admiral: Roaring Currents is also one of the highest-grossing films in South Korea.
Curious? Try checking your favorite Korean movie watching site right now, gang!
| Details | The Admiral: Roaring Currents |
|---|---|
| Rating (Rotten Tomatoes) | 79% (Audience) |
| Release Date | 30 July 2014 |
| Director | Han-min Kim |
| Player | Min-sik Choi, Seung-ryong Ryu, Jin-Woong Cho |
| Movie Duration | 2h 6min |
7. Always
Always or Ohjik Geudaeman is the next most popular Korean film that is very famous and eagerly awaited by Korean citizens when it is released.
This film set a record for online purchases, which sold out the fastest in 7 seconds, and was watched by more than a million viewers internationally.
Always tells the story of a former boxer who is looking for work. He also got a job that brought him together with a blind woman.
This most popular Korean film is directed by Song Il-gon, and stars the duo So Ji-sub and Han Hyo-joo. Those of you who like Korean romantic dramas must watch this film!
| Information | Always |
|---|---|
| Rating (Rotten Tomatoes) | 82% (Audience) |
| Duration | 1 hour 48 min |
| Release Date | October 20, 2011 |
| Director | Il-gon Song |
| Player | Ji-seob So, Hyo-Joo Han, Shin-il Kang |
8. The Villainess
Who says action movie protagonists have to be male?
In the movie The Villainess or Ak Nyeo In this case, the main character is a woman named Sook-hee, played by Ok-bin Kim. The film is directed by Jung Byung-gil and was first released in 2017.
The Villainess tells the story of a female assassin who has a dark past that she doesn't remember.
When he is assigned on a mission, he meets several people who remind him of an important thing in his life.
This film received a number of awards such as Daniel E. Craft Award for Excellence in Action Cinema, Best Cinematography, Best Actress, and much more.
| Information | The Villainess |
|---|---|
| Rating (Rotten Tomatoes) | 83% |
| Duration | 2 hours 9 min |
| Release Date | 8 June 2017 |
| Director | Byung-gil Jung |
| Player | Ok-bin Kim, Ha-kyun Shin, Jun Sung |
9. A Tale of Two Sisters
Next up is a Korean horror film entitled A Tale of Two Sisters or Janghwa, Hongryeon.
This film is directed by Kim Ji-woon and stars a number of actors such as Im Soo Jung, Moon Geun-young, and Yeom Jeong-ah.
This film is inspired by a fairy tale known as Janghwa Hongreyon-jon, about a teenager who has just returned from mental treatment.
However, he experiences a number of disturbances involving his adoptive mother inviting ghosts into the house. A Tale of Two Sisters became the first Korean film to appear in American theaters.
This film received a number of awards and became one of the most popular Korean films of its time. You dare to watch, don't you?
| Information | A Tale of Two Sisters |
|---|---|
| Rating (Rotten Tomatoes) | 85% |
| Duration | 1 hour 55 min |
| Release Date | 13 June 2003 |
| Director | Jee-woon Kim |
| Player | Kap-su Kim, Jung-ah Yum, Soo-jung Lim |
10. A Moment To Remember
Last is A Moment To Remember or Nae Meorisogui Jiugae which was the best romantic film of 2004 in South Korea.
The film, directed by John H. Lee, was able to become the best-selling film at its release.
A Moment To Remember tells the story of a couple who have a very moving day. The reason, one of them has Alzheimer's disease.
This most popular Korean film won awards from the 15th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival and the 42nd Grand Bell Awards, and was able to inspire other films in the world.
| Information | A Moment To Remember |
|---|---|
| Rating (Rotten Tomatoes) | 92% (Audience) |
| Duration | 1 hour 57 min |
| Release Date | November 5, 2004 |
| Director | John H. Lee |
| Player | Woo-sung Jung, Ye-jin Son, Jong-hak Baek |
There he is Top 10 most popular Korean movies known by the international film world. Which movie is your favourite, gang?
Write your opinion in the comments column, yes. See you in the next article!
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