Top South Korean Movies of 2024 You Can’t Miss: Drama, Action, Romance, and Adventure

Berfin Ceren Meray
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As 2024 draws to a close, it's time to reflect on the standout South Korean films that dominated the big screen this year. From gripping dramas to heart-pounding action and heartwarming romance, this year was packed with cinematic gems. Whether you're a fan of intense storytelling or thrilling adventures, these films have something for everyone. We've compiled a list of the best South Korean movies of 2024 that you need to watch right now. Don’t miss out on these must-see films before the year ends!

Exhuma

IMDb: 6.9

This horror and thriller film focuses on the terrifying consequences of digging up a cursed grave.

Director: Jang Jae-hyun

Cast: Kim Go-eun, Choi Min-sik, Lee Do-hyun

Badland Hunters

IMDb: 5.9

The film tells the story of a hunter who must rescue a young man from a dangerous cult during an earthquake that turns Seoul into a lawless place.

Director: Heo Myeong-haeng

Cast: Ma Dong-seok, Earl Baylon, Hao Feng

Jung Kook: I Am Still

IMDb: 8.2

In this documentary, Jung Kook shares his rise to stardom, work ethic, creative process, and transformation into a global icon, featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews.

Director: Park Jun-soo

Cast: Jungkook

Officer Black Belt

IMDb: 6.8

The film follows a talented martial artist who teams up with an inspector to fight crime as a martial arts officer.

Director: Joo-hwan Kim

Cast: Kim Woo-bin, Lee Hae-young, Ren Hanami

Uprising

IMDb: 6.6

The film tells the story of two childhood friends who are reunited after the war, only to find themselves on opposing sides.

Director: Sang-man Kim

Cast: Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, Kim Shin-rock

The Roundup: Punishment

IMDb: 6.6

The film follows Detective Ma Seok-do, who joins a cyber investigation team to catch Baek Chang-ki, a former mercenary and leader of an online gambling organization.

Director: Heo Myeong-haeng

Cast: Ma Dong-seok, Kim Mu-yeol, Park Ji-hwan

Hijack 1971

IMDb: 6.8

The film tells the story of people fighting for their lives during the hijacking of a passenger plane in South Korean airspace in 1971.

Director: Kim Sung-han-I

Cast: Chae Soo-bin, Sung Dong-il, Yeo Jin-goo

The Time of Fever

IMDb: 8

Childhood friends Ho Tae and Dong Hee reunite years later. Dong Hee has feelings for Ho Tae, and Ho Tae reciprocates, but Dong Hee flirts with girls. An event complicates their relationship.

Director: Kyung Hee Yang

Cast: Gong Chan-shik, Won Tae Min, Do Woo

The Last of the Sea Women

IMDb: 7

This documentary focuses on a group of South Korean divers on Jeju Island fighting to save their disappearing culture from looming threats.

Director: Sue Kim

You Are the Apple of My Eye

IMDb: 7.6

A close-knit group of friends at a special school all fall for the star student, Sun-ah, except for Jin-woo, who claims not to. However, he also loves her.

Director: Cho Young-Myoung

Cast: Jung Jinyoung, Kim Da-Hyun, Demian