Korean action movies

Woojoo Film

Park Tae Soo (Jo In Sung), a driven prosecutor from a poor background, fights his way through law school with the dream of success. After becoming a prosecutor, he feels underappreciated until Chief Prosecutor Han Kang Shik (Jung Woo Sung) takes him under his wing, introducing him to the powerful world of the legal elite. As Tae Soo becomes entangled in the dark underbelly of politics and crime, he must confront the moral compromises required to climb the ladder of power. Will his ambition lead him to lose his integrity, or can he resist the temptations of wealth and influence? This is a 2017 South Korean legal drama directed by Han Jae Rim that explores the corruption within the justice system.

The King

War games escalate dangerously when international political extremists threaten to spark a catastrophic conflict in East Asia. United States President Willis Chatman Smoot (Angus Macfadyen) pressures South Korean President Han Kyeong Jae (Jung Woo Sung) to participate in military exercises, despite Chinese warnings. During a summit with North Korean leader Jo Seon Sa (Yoo Yeon Seok), the three political leaders are suddenly kidnapped by a North Korean military coup leader aboard a nuclear submarine. Political chaos erupts as the nations teeter on the brink of nuclear war. The captive leaders must find a way to escape and prevent a devastating global conflict. This is a 2020 South Korean political thriller directed by Yang Woo Suk.

Steel Rain 2

🎬Hard Steel Team👮

Detective Ha Yoon Ju (Han Hyo Joo), a new member of a specialized Korean Police Special Crime Department unit, uses her photographic memory and exceptional skills to track criminals. When a high-profile robbery occurs, her team, led by Chief Detective Hwang Sang Jun (Sol Kyung Gu), is tasked with capturing the elusive group led by a cold-hearted mastermind named James (Jung Woo Sung). As James becomes the target of a hit order from his own superiors, the detectives engage in a dangerous pursuit through the city. With lives at stake, the team must outsmart and capture James in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse that will test their limits and determine who will ultimately survive. This is a non-stop action thriller that promises intense confrontations and strategic manhunts. "Cold Eyes" is a 2013 South Korean action thriller film directed by Cho Ui Seok and Kim Byeong Seo.

Cold Eyes

👀❄️Surveillance eyes👮🏻‍♀🚔

A ruthless politician conspires with Lee Kang Hee (Baek Yoon Shik), a corrupt journalist from an influential national newspaper, to become a leading presidential candidate. Backed by two companies secretly funding Lee's newspaper, the politician hopes to become their political puppet. Ahn Sang Goo (Lee Byun Hun), a go-between for these companies, is suddenly cut off and seeks revenge by planning to expose their corrupt slush fund. Woo Jang Hoon (Cho Seung Woo), a determined young prosecutor, is committed to ending the widespread corruption, despite the significant challenges he faces. Adapted from a web-based comic by Yoon Tae Ho, "Inside Men" is a 2015 South Korean political thriller directed by Woo Min Ho.

Inside Men

Insider Team

Lee Ji Soo (Ha Ji Won), a funeral director with two divorces behind her, unexpectedly reconnects with Baek Jong Woo (Kim Myung Min) when she is commissioned to conduct his mother's funeral service. Despite Baek Jong Woo's long-standing battle with Lou Gehrig's disease since his teens, the two fall deeply in love and decide to marry. As his health rapidly deteriorates, Jong Woo attempts to push Ji Soo away to protect her from the pain of watching him decline, but she remains steadfastly committed to their love. Their poignant journey explores the depths of unconditional love in the face of terminal illness. This is a 2009 South Korean emotional drama written and directed by Park Jin Pyo.

Closer to Heaven

💕 The power of love💕

In the mid-7th century, the Chinese Tang Emperor Taizong (Park Sung Woong) sees an opportunity to invade the Korean peninsula during a coup led by warlord Yeon (Yoo Oh Sung). After the assassination of Goguryeo's king, Taizong launches a massive invasion, easily conquering territories until he reaches the fortified city of Ansi. Military commander Yang Man Chung (Jo In Sung) leads the city's defense, refusing to surrender. With his sister Baek Ha (Seolhyun) and her female crossbow operators, and Sa Mool (Nam Joo Hyuk), a conflicted young officer, Man Chung rallies the citizens to resist the overwhelming Tang forces. As the Emperor personally leads the assault, Ansi becomes a symbol of hope, fighting desperately against one of the world's most powerful empires. This is a 2018 South Korean historical action film directed by Kim Kwang Shik.

The Great Battle

Highly skilled North Korean detective Lim Cheol Ryung (Hyun Bin) is tasked with capturing Cha Gi Sung (Kim Joo Hyuck), a former superior-turned-crime syndicate leader who betrayed the regime by stealing counterfeit money printing plates, killing Cheol Ryung's team, and fleeing to South Korea. Upon Cheol Ryung's own arrival in Korea, he meets Kang Jin Tae (Yoo Hai Jin), a bumbling yet well-meaning South Korean detective who's secretly keeping tabs on Cheol Ryung for the South Korean government. Will Cheol Ryung and Jin Tae manage to overcome their mutual distrust to track down Gi Sung and hold him accountable for his crimes?

Confidential Assignment

When veteran police detective In Ho (Song Kang Ho) learns of terrorism threats against an upcoming flight, he launches an urgent investigation. Despite his efforts, he can only watch helplessly as Korean flight 501 departs Incheon Airport for Hawaii. Aboard the plane, bioterrorist Jin Seok (Yim Si Wan) releases a deadly virus, causing passengers to fall ill rapidly. Former pilot Jae Hyuk (Lee Byung Hun) steps in to help the struggling crew, becoming an unexpected hero while trying to protect his daughter. On the ground, Transport Minister Sook Hee (Jeon Do Yeon) collaborates with Detective In Ho to establish a counterterrorism task force, racing against time to prevent further catastrophe. As the virus spreads and panic escalates, the fate of the passengers hangs in the balance. This is an intense high-stakes thriller that explores the potential devastation of a mid-air biological attack. "Emergency Declaration" is a 2021 South Korean disaster-action film directed by Han Jae Rim.

Emergency Declaration

Disaster strikes when professional Go player Tae Seok (Jung Woo Sung) loses a high-stakes matchup against the underground gambling kingpin, Killer (Lee Beom Soo). Tae Seok’s brother is killed – and he is framed and then sent to prison for seven years. While he is behind bars, Tae Seok begins to hatch a plot to take revenge on all the people responsible for his brother’s death. When he is released, he starts putting the plan into action – eyeing a final, fateful confrontation with his arch-nemesis, Killer. Will Tae Seok succeed… or suffer the same fate as his brother? This 2014 South Korean action thriller movie was directed by Jo Bum Gu.

The Divine Move

In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that reduces Seoul to ruins, the Imperial Palace Apartments miraculously remains standing. As modern services collapse and temperatures drop, the complex becomes a beacon of survival. Yeong Tak (Lee Byung Hun), a resourceful resident of room 902, emerges as a leader when desperate survivors attempt to enter the complex. He seeks help from Min Seong (Park Seo Joon), a civil servant, to manage the situation, while Min Seong's wife Myung Hwa (Park Bo Young) advocates for helping the homeless survivors. The residents face a critical moral dilemma: protect their sanctuary or show compassion to those in need. As tensions rise, the apartment complex becomes a potential powder keg of conflict and survival. This is a 2023 South Korean disaster drama directed by Um Tae Hwa.

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