Discover the best of South Korean cinema, film, and television

Discover the definitive list of popular and critically-acclaimed movies and TV shows from South Korea. Find your next binge-watch, streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!

The cinema of South Korea

In the last two decades, South Korean cinema has become one of the most dynamic and influential forces in global entertainment, a cultural phenomenon known as the 'Hallyu' or Korean Wave. Its modern cinematic identity was forged by a new generation of visionary directors. Park Chan-wook stunned the world with the brutal elegance of revenge thrillers like Oldboy, while Bong Joon-ho achieved a historic, game-changing victory at the Academy Awards with his masterpiece Parasite. This is a cinema that can deliver nail-biting suspense, sharp social satire, and heartbreaking drama, often in the very same film. This creative energy then completely conquered television. For years, K-dramas have captivated millions with their addictive romances and sweeping historical epics. Then, a show like the global sensation Squid Game didn't just break records; it rewrote the rules of what a non-English language series could achieve. What makes Korean storytelling so incredibly addictive is its fearless emotional intensity and brilliant genre-blending. A story can be a touching romance one minute and a terrifying thriller the next. It is a culture that has truly mastered the art of popular entertainment, and it has the whole world completely hooked.

Best South Korean series

  • Poster for Bon Appétit, Your Majesty

    Bon Appétit, Your Majesty 2025

    After time traveling to the Joseon era, a talented chef meets a tyrant king. Her modern dishes captivate his palate, but royal challenges await her.

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    79
  • Poster for Mercy for None

    Mercy for None 2025

    After severing ties with his gang, a former gangster returns to uncover the truth behind his brother's death — embarking on a relentless path of revenge.

    Netflix
    74
  • Poster for Can This Love Be Translated?

    Can This Love Be Translated? 2026

    The emotions of a celebrity and her interpreter get lost in translation as they travel the world filming a TV show. Will love find its own language?

    Netflix
    79
  • Poster for Physical: Asia

    Physical: Asia 2025

    Elite athletes from eight countries battle for national pride. After grueling tests of raw strength and endurance, only one flag can claim victory.

    Netflix
    79
  • Poster for Squid Game

    Squid Game 2021

    Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.

    Netflix
    77
  • Poster for All of Us Are Dead

    All of Us Are Dead 2022

    A high school becomes ground zero for a zombie virus outbreak. Trapped students must fight their way out — or turn into one of the rabid infected.

    Netflix
    77

Best South Korean movies

  • Poster for No Other Choice

    No Other Choice 2025

    After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.

    75
  • Poster for The Great Flood

    The Great Flood 2025

    When a raging flood traps a researcher and her young son, a call to a crucial mission puts their escape — and the future of humanity — on the line.

    57
  • Poster for Wall to Wall

    Wall to Wall 2025

    A man who poured his life savings into a new apartment discovers its walls are full of disturbing noises, hostile neighbors and unsettling secrets.

    60
  • Poster for Lost in Starlight

    Lost in Starlight 2025

    When an astronaut leaves Earth for Mars, the vast infinite space divides star-crossed lovers in this animated romance that crosses the cosmos.

    73
  • Poster for Mantis

    Mantis 2025

    The secret society of contract killers falls into chaos, unleashing a new breed of assassins. With old rules in ruins, who dares claim the shadows?

    60
  • Poster for Love Untangled

    Love Untangled 2025

    A lovestruck teen plans to win the school heartthrob by going from curly to straight hair — until a new transfer student changes everything.

    74