8 Fantastic South Korean Movies You Should Watch

We’re all sick and tired of staying at home. We want to go outside and frolic in the meadow! Or at least, you know, go watch a movie with our friends. Not only are the cinemas closed, but the entire industry is in a deep slumber. Without new Hollywood movies to watch, we’re left with those pretentious Europen artsy-fartsy films that are only good for putting people to sleep and the exotic land of unexplored Asian cinema!

Clearly, as you can see from the title, we’re going to look at some of the best South Korean films that can easily surpass Hollywood hits.

1. I’m a Cyborg, but That’s OK, 2006

This is the story of a patient in a psychiatric hospital who suddenly decided that she was not a regular human, but a cyborg instead. No sleeping or eating for this lady. She doesn’t need rice because she’s powered by batteries. But it wouldn’t be a good drama without a love story. The patient from the room next to her is apparently madly in love with her, and now he must save her! Oh, but how? That’s for me to know and for you to find out.

2. The Host, 2006

One lazy Sunday afternoon, a huge monster crawls out from under one Seoul bridge and starts attacking tourists. What else do you need to know? Okay, I’ll tell you this, if you’re a fan of layering, subtext, and seemingly incompatible themes mashed together – you’ll love the Host.

3. Oldboy, 2003

Oldboy is a modern classic and one of the most popular Korean films in history, believe it or not. It’s so good that Hollywood tried to Americanize it and failed miserably. Just watch both versions back-to-back and see for yourself.