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00:00The Korean film industry has produced some of the most remarkable action films in recent years,
00:25featuring intense storytelling and expertly choreographed sequences.
00:29Today, we're counting down the top 10 Korean action movies you need to watch.
00:33Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Korean cinema,
00:36this list offers a great look into some of the best action films the industry has to offer.
00:40Let's begin.
00:42Number 10. No Tears for the Dead
00:44It is an action crime film about a remorseful hitman torn between his mission and his growing guilt.
00:49The story follows Gon, a cold-blooded assassin who makes a fatal mistake.
00:53He accidentally kills a young girl during a job.
00:55Wracked with remorse, he's assigned one final task, eliminating the girl's mother.
00:59But as he watches her grieve, something inside him shifts.
01:01Instead of pulling the trigger, he hesitates, turning from hunter to hunted.
01:05His employers send ruthless killers to finish the job, forcing Gon into a brutal fight for survival.
01:10This film delivers bone-crushing action, moody cinematography, and a tragic character arc that makes every bullet feel personal.
01:21While its plot follows a familiar path, and the pacing stumbles at times,
01:25Jang Dong-gun's performance and the film's hard-hitting action make it worth watching.
01:29If you're looking for a stylish, emotional action film with weight behind its violence,
01:33this one won't disappoint.
01:34It has a 6.7 rating on IMDb.
01:37Number 9.
01:38The Witch Part 1
01:39It is an action-thriller movie that follows Ja Yoon,
01:42who appears to be an ordinary high school student, but she carries a dark secret from her past.
01:47She was raised in a covert research facility where she was subjected to experiments that granted her extraordinary abilities.
01:53As her past catches up with her, the truth unravels in a violent, blood-soaked way.
01:57An unexpected incident forces her to use her powers,
01:59which leads to her true identity being revealed and draws unwanted attention.
02:03A shadowy organization responsible for her creation starts pursuing her to reclaim and control her abilities.
02:13The pacing starts off slow, building tension with glimpses of her forgotten life,
02:18but when the action kicks in, it really kicks in.
02:20The second half is an all-out bloodbath.
02:22The fights are well-choreographed, intense, and unflinching.
02:25If you enjoy high-impact action, this delivers in spades.
02:28The Witch Part 1 has a 7.1 rating on IMDb.
02:31Number 8. Time to Hunt
02:33It is an action-crime film set in a world where the economy has collapsed and survival is a daily struggle.
02:39The story follows Joon Seok and his friends, who dream of escaping their harsh lives.
02:43After being released from prison, Joon Seok convinces his buddies to pull off one last heist,
02:48robbing an illegal gambling house filled with cash.
02:50At first, everything goes smoothly, but they soon realize they've made a terrible mistake.
02:54The money belongs to powerful criminals, and now a relentless hitman is on their trail.
02:58No matter where they run, he's always one step behind and continues to hunt them.
03:05The film builds an overwhelming sense of dread.
03:08If there's one thing that makes this film unforgettable,
03:11it's Park He-Su's portrayal of Han, the relentless hitman.
03:15He barely speaks, yet his presence alone is enough to make your skin crawl.
03:18This movie has a 6.3 rating on IMDb.
03:22Number 7. The Divine Move
03:24It is an action thriller film where the game of Go becomes a deadly battlefield
03:28in which one wrong move can cost you everything.
03:31The story follows Tai Seok, a professional Go player who is framed for his brother's murder
03:35after getting involved in a high-stakes gambling match.
03:38After spending years in prison, he emerges with one goal,
03:41destroying the underground Go syndicate that ruined his life.
03:44But this isn't just about winning a game.
03:46It's about surviving a ruthless world where every move could be your last.
03:49A revenge thriller centered around Go is not something you see every day.
03:57The film does a great job of tying the game's strategy into the action,
04:00making the battles feel like calculated moves on a larger board.
04:03The fight scenes are raw and unrelenting, with each punch and stab carrying real weight.
04:08The Divine Move has a 6.6 rating on IMDb.
04:12Number 6. Fabricated City
04:14Fabricated City is an action crime film that follows Quan Yu,
04:18an unemployed gamer who spends most of his time leading his team to victory in the virtual world.
04:22But his life takes a terrifying turn when he is suddenly framed for a brutal murder.
04:26Within moments, he goes from an ordinary man to a convicted criminal,
04:29thrown into prison without a clue how it happened.
04:31Realizing that someone powerful has set him up, Quan Yu refuses to accept his fate.
04:35With the help of his online gaming friends,
04:37he escapes and dives deep into a web of corruption, secrets, and high-tech manipulation.
04:42The film delivers brutal, well-executed action scenes from intense prison fights to chases.
04:50While some plot points feel over the top, the execution keeps things exciting.
04:54If you're in the mood for a tech-driven revenge thriller with adrenaline-pumping action,
04:58this one is worth checking out.
04:59It has a 6.8 rating on IMDb.
05:02Number 5. The Suspect
05:04It is an action drama film about a high-stakes chase where trust is a luxury and survival is the only goal.
05:09Ji Dong-chul was once a top agent for North Korea,
05:12but he was betrayed by his own government while on a mission.
05:14He escapes to the South to chase his family's killer.
05:17When his only ally, a businessman, is murdered, all fingers point at him.
05:21Framed for a crime he didn't commit, he has no choice but to run.
05:24With the South Korean intelligence agency hunting him down and a ruthless assassin on his tail,
05:29Dong-chul uncovers the truth while staying one step ahead of those who want him dead.
05:34From rooftop chases to close-quarters combat, the action never lets up.
05:41The shaky, handheld camera work adds a documentary-style realism to the action.
05:45If you're in the mood for a relentless action thriller with espionage twists and jaw-dropping stunts,
05:49this one is definitely worth watching.
05:51It has a 6.8 rating on IMDb.
05:54Number 4. The Child
05:55What if your life suddenly became a deadly game where you're being hunted with no clue why?
06:00The film follows Marco, a struggling Filipino-Korean boxer
06:03who sets out to find his wealthy Korean father in hopes of a better life.
06:07But the moment he sets foot in South Korea, nothing goes as planned.
06:10Instead of a reunion, he finds himself hunted by dangerous men,
06:13including a mysterious and disturbingly cheerful assassin who seems to enjoy the chase.
06:17This movie is a relentless neo-noir action thriller that keeps its tension razor-sharp
06:25while delivering stylish action and unpredictable twists.
06:28As for the cast, The Nobleman, played by Kim Sion-ho, delivers a chilling yet strangely amusing performance.
06:35It has a 6.8 rating on IMDb.
06:38Number 3. The Roundup
06:39It is an action-crime movie that follows Ma Seok-do,
06:42a fearless detective who doesn't play by the rules but always gets the job done.
06:46Four years after cleaning up the streets of Seoul from criminals,
06:49Ma Seok-do and his team are sent to Vietnam to bring back a fugitive.
06:53But what starts as a routine extradition turns into something far more dangerous.
06:57They uncover a series of brutal kidnappings and murders linked to Kang Haesong,
07:01a merciless killer who preys on wealthy tourists.
07:03While the story keeps things simple, the film makes up for it with relentless action,
07:11sharp humor, and a terrifying villain.
07:12Ma Dong-seok's raw strength, effortless charisma, and perfectly timed humor
07:17make Detective Ma a joy to watch.
07:19Every punch he throws feels like it could break bones.
07:22The Roundup has a 7.0 rating on IMDb.
07:25Number 2. The Villainous
07:26It is an action-thriller movie that revolves around Sook-hee,
07:30a highly trained assassin with a tragic past.
07:32After being captured by South Korean intelligence,
07:35she's given a chance to start over on the condition that she works as a government agent for 10 years.
07:39With no other choice, she accepts.
07:41With a new identity, she tries to live a normal life,
07:44but the past doesn't stay buried for long.
07:45Old enemies resurface, secrets unravel,
07:48and Sook-hee realizes that she's done following orders,
07:50and now it's time to take control.
07:55The film constantly finds new ways to surprise with its choreography.
07:59The first-person perspective fight in the opening scene,
08:01and the high-speed motorcycle combat sequence are scenes that put you right in the middle of the action.
08:06This film has a 6.6 rating on IMDb.
08:10Number 1. The Man From Nowhere
08:12It is an action-thriller with a strong emotional backbone.
08:15The film follows Cha Taichik, a quiet pawn shop owner with a mysterious past.
08:19He lives a lonely life, speaking to almost no one except a young girl who is his only friend.
08:24But when she gets kidnapped by a dangerous criminal syndicate involved in drugs and organ trafficking,
08:28Taichik is forced to break his silence.
08:30What these gangsters don't know is that he's no ordinary man,
08:33but a former elite agent with nothing left to lose.
08:35As he tears through the underworld,
08:37his enemies start to realize they've made a huge mistake.
08:39Autonomy is an illusion.
08:43This film isn't just about brutal fights and chases.
08:46It's a deeply emotional story wrapped in a world of crime and violence.
08:50The hand-to-hand combat scenes are brutal and realistic,
08:53with expertly choreographed knife fights that are some of the best in the genre.
08:57This movie has a 7.7 rating on IMDb.