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- DirectorGok KimSun KimStarsHahm Eun-jungHwang Woo-seul-hyeMaydoniGirl group "Pink Dolls" is always pushed into the background by other popular idols. When the girls release their new song "White", a remake from unknown origins they become instant sensations.My first korean movie was an idol horror film. I greatly enjoyed this film especially since I watched it around midnight. Ham Eun-jeong does a great job even after all the things her character does to achieve her goals.
- DirectorSeok-beom KangStarsKim Ju-hyukUhm JunghwaKim Ga-yeonThe most unexpected entanglement with Mr. HONG begins!! HONG Doo-shik, there is something special about him!! He's a good-looking 31 year-old man who knows everything and knows how to do everything. He's a delivery man for a Chinese restaurant. He's a clerk at a convenient store. And he's even a singer at a live café! YOON Hae-jin is a righteous perfectionist and also a dentist. She gets fired when her 'supposed-to-be-threatening' resignation is accepted by the board! She moves to a small rural town to open up her own clinic. Mr. Handy~ HONG Doo-shik!!! VS. The ultimate troublemaker~ YOON Hae-jin!!! "I have never met a person who causes more trouble than her! She's the most clueless woman I've ever met in my entire life!!" "Whatever I do, Mr. Handy always pops up and gets in my way!! So what does he exactly do? Nothing to everything to anything!" But, something about each other draws them closer. First of all, Mr. Handy is a good fighter. He can fight like one of those Matrix characters.. Second, he has a warm heart. It seems like he lives in a world that is different from hers... And she can't help but keep thinking about him... Hye-jin is so damn loud! But sometimes... in a strange way, she sounds like a bird chirping... sounds like rhythmic beats... He can't help but keep thinking about her...One of my first Korean films, I added this onto the list since the main actor recently died. He was a talented actor with a unique voice and range. There is good comedy with a nice romantic factor in this film.
- DirectorBong Joon HoStarsSong Kang-hoByun Hee-BongPark Hae-ilA monster emerges from Seoul's Han River and begins attacking people. One victim's loving family does what it can to rescue her from its clutches.I understand the meaning behind the film but it wasn't all that great. I found the monster to be lacking but I did enjoy most of the characters.
- DirectorSeok-beom KangStarsKim Byeong-OkJi Dae-hanPark Eun-hyeReleased from prison, Taesik goes to live with an adopted mother. He takes a job and tries to live a quiet life with his new family. His efforts are threatened when a politician seeks to knock the family restaurant down to build a mall.Nice film, can be a little slow but there is decent character development. The ending action scenes are some of the best I've had ever seen.
- DirectorLee Jeong-beomStarsWon BinKim Sae-ronKim Tae-hoonA quiet pawnshop keeper with a violent past takes on a drug-and-organ trafficking ring in hope of saving the child who is his only friend.Excellent drama that reminded me of Leon: The Professional for some reason. The main actor's performance was remarkable as were the action scenes. This is one of my favorite movies of all time.
All action fans should watch this film. - DirectorPark Kyung-JinJohn H. LeeKim Tae-wonStarsJung Woo-sungSon Ye-jinBaek Jong-hakA young couple's enduring love is tested when 27-year-old Su-jin is diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer's disease.A touching tearjerker with moments of comedy that is realistic. I enjoyed the opening and ending scenes the most. This is a must watch for any romance films that want to see a good film with top actors.
- DirectorEon-hie LeeStarsLim Soo-jungKim Rae-wonLee Mi-sookMi-na, a high school student living alone with her mother, dreams of having the perfect boyfriend. But can any man hope to live up to her image of the ideal partner?Nice film, it is a bit touching. The more the story went on, the more I rooted for them.
- DirectorKim Ki-dukStarsJung SuhKim Yu-seokCho Jae-hyunWorking at a fishing resort in an idyllic location, but surrounded by various facets of human unpleasantness, a young mute woman falls in love with a man on the run from the law for committing murder.A difficult film to follow if you are new to the Asian film world. I found myself enjoying the film, although, it's not for everyone. There is not a whole lot of verbal communication and the story can be seen as dark.
- DirectorDae-min ParkStarsHwang Jung-minRyu Deok-hwanUhm Ji-wonThe story takes place in occupied Korea at the start of the 20th century, where a young student in medicine discovers the murdered body of the son of a government official. Being scared of being accused, he decides to hire Hong Jin-ho (a detective) to help him find the murderer before the police accuse him of the murder.Not great but not bad. Features a talented lead but the film is a bit dull.
- DirectorPark Hoon-jungStarsLee Jung-jaeChoi Min-sikHwang Jung-minAn undercover cop finds it difficult to play both a cop and a goon.Despite all the hype it recieved, I didn't like this film even when it features two of my favorite actors. The cast is talented but the whole thing didn't keep my attention.
- DirectorJin-gyu ChoStarsShu QiLee Beom-suHyun YoungWhen Aryong, the daughter of a triad boss from Hong Kong is accused of killing the boss of a competing triad, she is goes into hiding in Korea. Upon arriving, she is guided by a nimble but loyal Gi-chul and his motley crew, who are assigned to protect her until her return.I love Shu Qi, so I will watch about anything with her in it. I didn't watch the other two films as this one was a standalone. Over the top comedy with weak thugs and a badass female lead. I somehow enjoyed this film a lot.
- DirectorNam-seob HyeonStarsBae DoonaKim Tae-wooHyeon JuThe adventure of Geum-Sun with her baby in one night to save her husband's life.Simple flick, not much to watch unless you like Bae Doona. There were a few cute moments in it.
- DirectorPark Chan-wookStarsChoi Min-sikYoo Ji-taeKang Hye-jeongAfter being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must track down his captor in five days.Truly amazing film with great cinematography, direction, acting, and action. Will go down as one of the best Korean films ever made.
- DirectorPark Chan-wookStarsNam-mi KangJeong-nam ChoiHye-Sook GoAfter being wrongfully imprisoned for thirteen years and having her child taken away from her, a woman seeks revenge through increasingly brutal means.I enjoyed it as it had the same feel as Old Boy since it has the same director. I enjoyed the lead's performance.
- DirectorJi-hoon KimStarsKim Sang-kyungSol Kyung-guSon Ye-jinA Christmas Eve party at a luxury residential building takes a horrific turn when a fire breaks out.Terrible remake of an American film. I found myself dreading the lead character, there was only three truly good moments in the film for me.
- DirectorHo-joon KimStarsKim Rae-wonMoon Geun-youngAhn Sun-yeongA teenage girl tries to continue her normal social and school life, after her grandfather forces her into an arranged marriage with a man in his twenties.Cute romantic comedy that I don't remember much of.
- DirectorDong-won KimStarsRainYoo Joon-sangKim Seong-suAfter he performs a dangerous daredevil stunt at an air show, South Korean Air Force pilot Tae-hun is kicked out of the elite Black Eagles flying team and transferred to a combat unit where he immediately comes into conflict with ace pilot Cheol-hui. He makes friends with the other pilots in the unit and falls in love with the beautiful Se-young, who is in charge of maintenance. When a North Korean MIG fighter threatens, the group engages in a gripping dogfight that leaves one comrade dead and another missing. Cheol-hui and Tae-hun join forces to rescue their missing friend and prevent a catastrophic war.I liked Rain in this but I liked his love interest more. Didn't like the depiction of Americans in this film but didn't affect how I feel about this movie too much.
- DirectorKim Seong-hunStarsHa Jung-wooBae DoonaOh Dal-suA man is on his way home when the poorly constructed tunnel he is driving through collapses, leaving him trapped.Not bad of a film to watch on a Saturday night if you are not going out.
- DirectorYeon Sang-hoStarsGong YooJung Yu-miMa Dong-seokWhile a zombie virus breaks out in South Korea, passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan.My favorite Zombie of all time but there were a lot of holes that distracted me at times. However, I will suggest this film to anyone who is a zombie/horror movie fan.
- DirectorPark Jin-PyoStarsHa Ji-WonKim Myung-minNam Neung-miA funeral director meets a man who has been battling Lou Gehrig's disease since he was young. The two fall in love and hope for a cure that can keep him alive.Excellent tearjerking film that taught me a lot about ALS and true love. Ha Ji Won!!
- DirectorSoon-rye YimStarsMoon So-riKim Jeong-eunLee Bong-gyuOnce a professional Korean handball player, Mi-Sook (Moon So-Ri) is now working in a grocery store after her team disbanded. Hae-Kyung (Kim Jung-Eun), now a coach for a handball team in Japan, returns to Korea to become the replacement coach for Korea's national team. In order to improve the team she asks her former teammates, including Mi-Sook, to join the national team and regain their past glory.Decent sports film that is based on a true story. I didn't feel pumped up after watching this film. Felt it lacked in the heart department.
- DirectorHwang Dong-hyukStarsGong YooJung Yu-miKim Hyeon-sooBased on real events, this film depicts the story of a school for the hearing-impaired where young deaf students were sexually assaulted by the faculty members over a long period of time.A good movie to get a look into a certain aspect of Korean culture. This movie made me quite mad in various parts, I still enjoyed it. Based on a book that was based on true events.
- DirectorKim Jee-woonStarsLee Byung-hunChoi Min-sikJeon Gook-hwanA secret agent exacts revenge on a serial killer through a series of captures and releases.Lovely film to watch if you enjoy a good revenge film that leaves you questioning the way the lead character chooses to dish out his revenge.
- DirectorWoo-seok YangStarsSong Kang-hoKwak Do-wonIm Si-wanAn ambitious tax attorney decides to represent an old friend in court.Decent political film that lacked depth to me.
- DirectorHan Jae-rimStarsSong Kang-hoOh Dal-suChoi Il-hwaA light hearted action noir about a part time gangster who tries to be a full time daddy and wants to live a peaceful life with his family despite of being in trouble almost all the time, due to his profession.Nice film with an acceptable ending.