For many years, Korean films have been popular all over the world, especially in action, thriller, romance, and horror genres. Of these flourishing genres, action comedy is one that South Korea excels at.
Over the past 20 years, South Korean action comedy films have produced countless thrilling and amusing treasures that never fail to please.
1. Seoul Vibe
Seoul Vibe tells the tale of a massive scheme for a slush fund heist and the thrilling vehicle chase that takes place on Seoul’s streets, all set against the backdrop of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Set up as an action-packed blockbuster, the movie revolves around the Samgyedong Supreme Team, a team of expert drivers who get sucked into looking into the slush fund.
2. Midnight Runners
Midnight Runners’ distinct humorous approach has helped it to establish itself as a modern classic. The movie, which stars Park Seo Joon and Kang Ha Neul, centers on two police recruits who discover a kidnapping while out on the town one night. The two, in spite of their embarrassing innocence, start an investigation that reveals more extensive plots.
3. Extreme Job
The movie centers on a group of undercover drug investigators who, while on a stakeout, mistakenly take over a fried chicken joint. Comedy and mayhem follow as they balance their new business endeavor with their police responsibilities.
4. Confidential Assignment
The central plot of Confidential Assignment centers on the cooperation of detectives Rim Chul Ryung (Hyun Bin) from North Korea and Kang Jin Tae (Yoo Hae Jin) from South Korea in their pursuit of criminal Cha Ki Sung (Kim Joo Hyuk). With its distinct plot that strikes a mix between humor, action, and tension, the movie deftly combines comedy with action, drawing spectators in and keeping them on the edge of their seats.
5. The Thieves
The Thieves sets the stage for a crazy and thrilling trip by following the exploits of ten expert thieves who go on a daring casino robbery to take possession of a multi-million dollar diamond. The film captivates audiences with its fast pace and exhilarating yet humorous enjoyment, and it has a dynamic cast that includes actors like Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Jung Jae, and Jun Ji Hyun.
6. The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure
The story centers on a crew of fortune seekers who go out to search for lost treasure on the high seas. The film features Kang Ha Neul as the bandit group leader Woo Moo Chi, Han Hyo Joo as the formidable pirate captain Hae Rang, Lee Kwang Soo as the ambitious pirate king Mak Yi, EXO’s Sehun as the accomplished archer Han Goong, Chae Soo Bin as the natural con artist Hae Geum, and Kwon Sang Woo as the villain Boo Heung Soo.
7. Mission: Possible
The protagonists of the funny action comedy Mission: Possible are Yoo Da Hee (Lee Sun Bin), a committed secret agent, and Woo Soo Han (Kim Young Kwang), a private investigator who will take any assignment for upfront cash. In order to solve an arms smuggling case, they form an odd alliance together.
