With the recent flow of turbulence in the Korean cinema world, 2024 is bound to be another explosively eventful year for cinephiles. These will range from mind-blowing and taut thrillers to soul-penetrating and heartwarming dramas. Here’s the top 10 that make it into the watchlist.
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Anticipated Korean Films You Can’t Miss in 2024
The Silent Sea
Director: Choi Hang-yong
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller
Synopsis: A group of scientists is sent on a dangerous mission to an abandoned lunar base in an attempt to retrieve anomalous samples from the facility.
Decision to Leave
Director: Park Chan-wook
Genre: Mystery, Romance
Synopsis: A hard-nosed detective investigating the murder of a man in the mountains manages to get an appointment with the late man’s mysterious wife.
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Broker
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: Baby drop boxes is the center for a story of abandoned babies to be dropped off anonymously to raise.
Emergency Declaration
Director: Han Jae-rim
Genre: Action, Drama
Synopsis: A plane is forced to make an emergency landing because of an incident of terror that nobody has ever seen.
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Alienoid
Director: Choi Dong-hoon
Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Synopsis: There, at the juncture between the collapse of the Goryeo Dynasty and today, the door of time opens, and aliens pop out.
The Roundup: No Way Out
Director: Lee Sang-yong
Genre: Action, Crime
Synopsis: Detective Ma Seok-do and his team are back to take down a new criminal organization.
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The Moon
Director: Kim Yong-hwa
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama
Synopsis: A man left alone in space and another man on Earth struggle to bring him back safely.
Wonderland
Director: Kim Tae-yong
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: A simulated universe where people can reunite with loved ones with whom they can no longer interact in the real world.
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Seobok
Director: Lee Yong-joo
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Synopsis: The story of the first human clone, Seo Bok, and the many forces who want to capture him.
Night Trip
Director: Kim Jin-mook
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Synopsis: A gripping tale of a night journey that takes unexpected turns.
Harbin
Director: Woo Min-ho
Genre: Historical, Action
Synopsis: Set during the early 1900s, this film revolves around Korean independence activists who risk their lives to fight against Japanese rule in Harbin, a city in northeastern China.
A Man of Reason
Director: Jung Woo-sung
Genre: Action, Thriller
Synopsis: After being released from prison, a man tries to start a new life but gets entangled in a violent power struggle.
Concrete Utopia
Director: Uhm Tae-hwa
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Synopsis: A story of survival unfolds in a post-apocalyptic Seoul, where a group of survivors struggle to maintain humanity within a single apartment complex.
Smugglers
Director: Ryo Seung-wan
Genre: Crime, Action
Synopsis: Set in the 1970s, this film follows the story of two women who become involved in a high-stakes smuggling operation.
Kill Boksoon
Director: Byun Sung-hyun
Genre: Action, Thriller
Synopsis: A female assassin who is also a single mother finds herself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse when she decides to leave her violent career behind.
Must-Watch Korean Films Coming Your Way
These films will bring variety to genre and storyline and highlight creativity and talent. Filled with intense thrillers, emotional dramas, and imaginative science fiction, whatever your taste is, it has got it all. Make sure to note the dates and get ready for a fantastic year of Korean cinema!