Best Korean Movies on Netflix (Ver. 2025)

Netflix offers a diverse collection of Korean films, ranging from globally acclaimed thrillers and action movies to romantic comedies and poignant dramas.

Thriller and Horror

Netflix features a strong lineup of Korean thrillers known for their intricate plots and suspense. 

Parasite

Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this black comedy thriller made history as the first foreign-language film to win the Best Picture Oscar. The story follows the impoverished Kim family as they cunningly infiltrate the lives of the wealthy Park family.

Forgotten

This thriller centers on a man whose brother is kidnapped and returns 19 days later with no memory of the event, leading to a series of unsettling discoveries. It is lauded for its gripping storyline and multiple plot twists.

The Call

A twisted thriller connecting two women from different times through a single phone call. 
Unlocked: A psychological thriller that plays on modern fears, where a woman's life is upended after a dangerous man finds her lost smartphone.

Train to Busan

A highly popular zombie horror film where passengers on a train from Seoul to Busan must fight for survival during a sudden zombie virus outbreak.

Alive

This film depicts a lone man's struggle for survival as he is trapped in his apartment during a zombie apocalypse.

Night in Paradise (Click for the detailed review)

A noir film about a gangster who flees to Jeju Island after avenging his family, known for its action, complex characters, and cinematography.

Action and Sci-Fi

For viewers seeking action and futuristic stories, Netflix provides several high-octane and imaginative films.

Ballerina

A popular action film available on the platform.

Okja

From director Bong Joon-ho, this film tells the story of a young girl who risks everything to save her best friend, a giant "super-pig" named Okja, from a multinational corporation.

Kill Boksoon

An action movie centered on a legendary female assassin.

JUNG_E

A sci-fi film set in a 22nd-century dystopian future where a researcher clones the brain of her mother, a legendary soldier, to create an AI combat warrior.

Time to Hunt (Click for the detailed review)

Set in a dystopian Korea, this action thriller follows a group of friends who plan a heist on an illegal gambling house, only to find themselves hunted by a relentless killer.

Romance and Drama

The platform also hosts a variety of romantic and dramatic Korean films.

20th Century Girl

A warm rom-com that has gained popularity on Netflix.

Tune in for Love

A romance that follows a couple's relationship over a decade after a chance meeting at a bakery. Stars Kim Go-eun and Jung Hae-in.

Dream

A heartwarming film starring Park Seo-joon and IU about a group of homeless people training for the Homeless World Cup.

Love and Leashes

A romantic comedy exploring a unique relationship dynamic.

Classics

For those new to Korean cinema, Netflix hosts some of the genre's most iconic films.

Oldboy

A classic and essential Korean film from director Park Chan-wook. It follows a man who, after being imprisoned for 15 years without explanation, is suddenly released and must find his captor.