{"id":79583,"date":"2022-05-04T13:30:11","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T17:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/korean-movies-netflix\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T15:18:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T19:18:19","slug":"korean-movies-netflix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/korean\/korean-movies-netflix\/","title":{"rendered":"24 Best Korean Movies on Netflix in December 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re looking for Korean movies to watch on Netflix after polishing off all of “Squid Game” in one weekend,<\/em> no worries.\u00a0Turns out, Netflix is currently surfing the huge wave of Korean media.<\/p>\n

With my ample free time (and my inability to escape my comfy couch), I\u2019ve perused most of the Korean content available on the streaming service\u2019s catalog.<\/p>\n

The options are many and growing, but here\u2019s a list I\u2019ve personally compiled of the Korean films currently on Netflix that no Korean learner should miss.<\/p>\n

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1. Okja<\/a>\u00a0(2017)<\/h2>\n

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Korean Title:<\/strong> \uc625\uc790
\nRating:<\/strong>\u00a07.9\u00a0|\u00a0Run time:<\/strong>\u00a02h | Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Adventure\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mija is the devoted caretaker and best friend of Okja, a gentle giant pig creature. When her beloved pet is taken to America for sinister purposes, Mija strives to rescue her with the help of an animal rights group.<\/p>\n

This movie is directed by acclaimed director Bong Joon-ho<\/a> and the cast features plenty of American celebrities starring as both allies and villains, including Tilda Swinton, Steven Yeun and Jake Gyllenhaal.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re an animal lover, this film can be a real tearjerker, so be warned!<\/p>\n

2. Night in Paradise<\/a>\u00a0(2020)<\/h2>\n

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Korean Title:<\/strong> \ub099\uc6d0\uc758 \ubc24
\nRating:<\/strong>\u00a06.9 |\u00a0Run time:<\/strong>\u00a02h 11m |\u00a0Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama<\/p>\n

After successfully enacting revenge for the murder of his family members, an ex-gangster flees to alluring Jeju Island<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There, he meets a young jaded woman with a loose connection to life. They both quickly realize that there\u2019s no peace to be found for either of them.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t trust the title. There\u2019s hardly anything paradisiac about this gritty film. If you\u2019re up for a very grim story told with great cinematography and poeticism, then this may be the movie for you.<\/p>\n

3. Tune in for Love<\/a>\u00a0(2019)<\/h2>\n

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Korean Title:<\/strong> \uc720\uc5f4\uc758 \uc74c\uc545\uc568\ubc94
\nRating: <\/strong>7.3 |\u00a0Run time: <\/strong>2h 2m | Genre:<\/strong> Romance, Drama\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Student Mi-soo is initially wary when delinquent Hyun-woo enters her sister\u2019s bakery. But over time, they develop feelings for each other.\u00a0When the two are separated, they struggle to reconnect as the years pass.<\/p>\n

The film takes place in the 1990s, and so it caters a lot to (mostly Korean) nostalgia, with a strong emphasis on radio music.<\/p>\n

The romance is simple, yearning and slow-burning, so you can carefully follow the characters on their long and aching trip.<\/p>\n

4. Time to Hunt<\/a>\u00a0(2020)<\/h2>\n

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Korean Title:<\/strong> \uc0ac\ub0e5\uc758 \uc2dc\uac04
\nRating: <\/strong>6.4 | Run time: <\/strong>2h 15m | Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Thriller\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sick of their miserable circumstances, a group of young criminals plot a big heist to boost their fortunes.<\/p>\n

However, their success attracts the hungry gaze of a killer. Suddenly, the thieves find themselves the prey in a ruthless hunt.<\/p>\n

The dark plot is unforgiving to its protagonists, and you\u2019ll get a huge dose of adrenaline from the impressive action choreography. There\u2019s truly no rest for the wicked.<\/p>\n

5. Space Sweepers<\/a>\u00a0(2021)<\/h2>\n

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Korean Title:<\/strong> \uc2b9\ub9ac\ud638
\nRating: <\/strong>6.8 | Run time: <\/strong>2h 16m\u00a0|\u00a0Genre:<\/strong> Sci-fi, Action<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the year 2092 and space has become familiar territory, especially for one space junk collection crew.<\/p>\n

When they stumble upon a child robot who is far deadlier than she appears, the tattered stability of their lives is swept away as if consumed by a black hole.<\/p>\n

Besides the impressive CGI effects, the rugged characters and their dynamics are particularly fun to follow.<\/p>\n

6. Seoul Vibe<\/a>\u00a0(2022)<\/h2>\n

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Korean Title:<\/strong> \uc11c\uc6b8\ub300\uc791\uc804
\nRating:<\/strong>\u00a06.4 |\u00a0Run time:<\/strong> 2h 20m | Genre:<\/strong> Action, Comedy\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s 1988. The Seoul Olympics are revving up, and naturally, the whole country is getting excited. But things get particularly heated for a group of racers when they become involved with illicit money.<\/p>\n

A good word that sums up this film is \u201cwild.\u201d It might especially be a good time for you “Fast and Furious” fans.<\/p>\n

It has a dynamic combination of bright colors, loud characters, screeching engines and crazy cash chases, all amidst a nostalgic and flashy 80s backdrop.<\/p>\n

7. Love and Leashes<\/a>\u00a0(2022)<\/h2>\n

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Korean Title:<\/strong> \ubaa8\ub7f4\uc13c\uc2a4
\nRating:<\/strong>\u00a07.6 |\u00a0Run time:<\/strong> 1h 58m | Genre:<\/strong> Romance, Comedy\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

After a young woman discovers her fellow co-worker\u2019s fascination with BDSM, the two enter a consensual relationship based on dominance and submission.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This popular film is based on a webtoon called “Moral Sense.” Though the film is technically rated R, there aren\u2019t any overly explicit scenes in the film (or nudity, for that matter).<\/p>\n

The lens through which the topic of BDSM is observed is light-hearted and, in many ways, quite sincere. It\u2019s plenty fun to observe the characters\u2019 endearing yet perplexing relationship.<\/p>\n

Want to watch more movies about entrancing love and shattering heartbreak? Check out these 15 Korean romance movies:<\/p>\n

The 14 Best Korean Romance Movies<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n