7 thrilling Korean movies that are an absolute masterpiece

If you’re planning a weekend binge, here is a list of must-watch Korean movies on Prime Video that show the very best of this cinematic powerhouse. Whether you’re a fan of action-packed adventures or emotional tales, these films are sure to leave a lasting impression and keep you glued to your screen

1. Midnight Runners

The film Midnight Runners chronicles the adventures of two energetic police university students, Park Ki Joon (Park Seo Joon) and Kang Hee Yeol (Kang Ha Neul), who, while out partying in Gangnam, discover a kidnapping. Angry with the police’s lack of response, they set out on an exciting amateur investigation that turns up evidence of a dangerous egg-harvesting ring.

2. The Childe

A half-Korean, half-Filipino boxer named Marco (Kang Tae Joo) is portrayed in The Childe as a man who is determined to locate his father, who is separated from him, in order to save his sick mother. His travels bring him to South Korea, where he finds himself hunted by a mysterious assassin known only as the “Nobleman” (Kim Seon Ho) and other evildoers trying to get their hands on his father’s wealth.

3. A Taxi Driver

The 1980 Gwangju Uprising serves as the backdrop for A Taxi Driver. It centers on debt-ridden cab driver Kim Man Seob (Song Kang Ho), who, when he drives German journalist Jürgen Hinzpeter (Thomas Kretschmann) to the epicenter of the demonstration, unintentionally turns into a major role in the chaos.

4. Twenty

Lee Byeong Heon’s colorful examination of youth and friendship is titled Twenty. It centers on three best friends—Chi Ho (Kim Woo Bin), Kyung Jae (Kang Ha Neul), and Dong Woo (Lee Jun Ho)—as they negotiate the turbulent passage from childhood to adulthood. Dong Woo’s battle to provide for his family following their financial breakdown and Kyung Jae’s aspirations in the business world stand in stark contrast to Chi Ho’s pursuit of pleasure.

5. Ditto

Seo Eun Young’s touching reimagining of the 2000 classic is titled Ditto. The film weaves together the lives of Kim Yong (Yeo Jin Goo), a college student in 1999, and Mo Nee (Choi Yi Hyun), a modern student in 2022, against the backdrop of a complete lunar eclipse. Their accidental meeting through an antique ham radio transcends time and begins an enthralling conversation about friendship and love.

6. Be With You

Lee Jang Hoon’s moving reimagining of the 2004 Japanese movie Be With You is based on Takuji Ichikawa’s book. The movie centers on Soo Ah (Son Ye-jin), who, after her death, appears in her husband Woo Jin’s (So Ji Sub) arms and their son, having fulfilled a miracle promise to return.

7. Alienoid

The three-timeline film Alienoid, directed by Choi Dong Hoon, combines sci-fi excitement with historical drama. Monks fight a dangerous alien in 1380 A.D., while in 2012 and 2022, futuristic robots Guard and Thunder pursue alien invaders. They travel back in time to 1391 A.D., when conflicts erupt, allies are formed, and The Controller’s true identity is discovered.