Suppose you are a movie fan who has been watching Korean movies till now. Let’s check out the most thriving world of Korean cinema. In past years South Korean entertainment has found breakthrough success in the USA with amazing thrilling films such as Parasite, Train to Busan, and many more Korean movies. Here are the top 07 mind-blowing korean movies that have made fans go crazy about them and about the highest grossing korean movies released in 2024.
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Highest-grossing films released in 2024
| Rank | Title | Distributor | Domestic Gross |
| 1 | Exhuma | Showbox | $83,290,965 |
| 2 | The Roundup: Punishment | ABO Entertainment | $79,599,850 |
| 3 | Citizen of a kind | Showbox | $11,685,521 |
| 4 | Alienoid: Return to future | CJ Entertainment | $9,977,088 |
| 5 | Following | Content Zio | $8,509,020 |
| 6. | Wonderland | Acemaker Movieworks | $4,273,545 |
| 7. | Project Silence | CJ Entertainment | $14.75 million |
Top 7 New Korean Movies
1. Exhuma
A grave unleashes long-hidden secrets and dreadful consequences buried. Following two shaman siblings Hwarim and Bong-gil who summoned aid to a wealthy Korean American family whose newborn son has a mysterious illness
Caste: Choi Min-Sik as Kim Sang-Deok
Kim Go-Eun as Lee Hwa-rim
Yoo Hae-Jin as Yeong-Geun
Lee Do-Hyun as Yoon Bong-Gil
Directed by: Jang Jae-Hyun
Release date: February 16, 2024
Running Time: 134 minutes
Genre: Horror, Mystery
2. The Roundup: Punishment
The detective hunts down various criminals but this time he has to face an evil online gambling organization led by a former member of Korean special forces.
Caste: Ma Dong- Seok as Ma Seok-do
Kim Mu-yeol as Baek Chang-ki
Park Ji-Hwan as Jang Yi-soo
Lee Dong-Hwi as Chang Dong-Cheol
Directed by : Heo Myung- haeng
Release date: April 24, 2024 (South Korea)
Running time: 109 minutes
Genre: Action, Crime
3. Citizen of a kind:
Deok-hee seeks a loan. Later she receives a call from the bank which informs her that she is qualified for a loan however this is a scam and she ends up losing everything and ends up on the streets with her children.
Caste: Ra Mi-ran as Kim Deok-hee
Gong Myung as Kwon Jae-min
Yeom Hye-ran as Bong Rim
Directed by: Park Young-Ju
Release date: January 24, 2024
Running time: 114 minutes
Genre: Action, Comedy
4. Alienoid: Return to future:
A time portal opened between the ancient Goryeo Dynasty and modern-day Korea. They should work as a team to fight across time to capture an escaped alien Creature.
Caste: Ryu Jun-yeol as Mureuk
Kim Tae-ri as Lee Ahn
Kim Woo-bin as Thunder
Lee Hanee as Min Gae-in
Directed by: Choi Dong-hoon
Running time: 122 minutes
Release date: January 10, 2024
Genre: Action, Sci-fi
5. Following:
A real estate agent whose habit is peeping into the private lives of other people. And later he became obsessed with a social media influencer.
Caste: Byun Yo-han as Gu Jeong-Tae
Shin Hye-sun as Han So-ra
Lee Ei as Oh Young Joo
Directed by: Kim Se-hwi
Release date: May 15, 2024
Running time: 103 minutes
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
6. Wonderland :
An artificial intelligence that allows people to communicate with their loved ones who have departed. They help them to communicate through video calls. Tae-joo who is the boyfriend of Jeong-in is in a coma so with the help of AI she can talk with him.
Caste: Bae Suzy as Jeong-in
Park Bogum as Tae-joo
Jung Yumi as Hae-ri
Choi Wooshik as Hyeon-soo
Directed by Kim Tae-yong
Written by Min Ye-ji
Release date: June 5, 2024
Running time: 113 Minutes
Genre: Sci-fi, Romance
7. Project silence:
An accident occurs on the foggy bridge and a group of people remain isolated on the bridge they try to survive but later it is seen that an unknown beast is unleashed.
Caste: Lee Sun- Kyun as Cha JungWon
Ju Ji-Hoon as Joe Park
Kim Hee- Won as Dotor Yang
Moon Sung-Keun as Byeong Hak
Directed by Kim Tae-gon
Release date: July 2024 (South Korea)
Running time: 101 minutes
Genre: Action, Horror, Thriller
APP TO WATCH Korean movies:
| Number | App to watch this drama |
| 1. | NETFLIX |
| 2. | DRAMACOOL |
| 3. | PRIME VIDEOS |
| 4. | VIKI, DAILYMOTION |
Conclusion
Korean movies often reflects a blend of emotional depth, cultural nuances, and sometimes unexpected twists. Endings can range from bittersweet to tragic .Whether they can end neatly or leave room for interpretation, Korean cinema’s conclusions are often memorable for their storytelling and emotional. Many Korean movies are known for their ability to leave a long lasting impact on viewers by exploring complex themes such as family dynamics, societal issues, and personal growth. you can all this Korean movies on netflix, dramacool, primevideos, viki and many other sources.
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