The Best South Korean Movies Of 2020
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With the success of Bong Joon-ho's Parasite audiences are looking for the best South Korean movies of 2020. Take a look at the list below for your chance to vote on the top 2020 South Korean films. There are also plenty of ways to watch these outstanding movies such as in theaters, Netflix, Hulu, Viki, and Amazon Prime. But you get to help decide the best Korean film of 2020 with your votes!
Vote up the 2020 Korean films you thought were great and vote down any you never want to see again. Be sure to check back for new and upcoming South Korean films as they are released later this year.
1Yoo Ah-in, Park Shin-hye, Jeon Bae-sooIn the suspense-filled movie #Alive, Oh Joon-woo (Yoo Ah-in) is a gamer who finds himself trapped in his Seoul apartment as a horrifying virus rapidly engulfs the city. The heart-stopping events unfold from his perspective, capturing his struggle for survival in an increasingly desperate situation. Kim Yoo-bin (Park Shin-hye), another survivor in a nearby apartment complex, becomes his only connection to the outside world. The two navigate their isolation and fear together, fighting off infected neighbors and dwindling supplies. This South Korean film deftly combines elements of horror and thriller genres, offering a chilling portrayal of an apocalyptic scenario.More #Alive
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2Jung Woo-sung, Bae Sung-woo, Jeon Do-yeonBeasts Clawing at Straws is a 2020 South Korean drama thriller film directed by Kim Young-hoon. A struggling restaurant owner (Bae Sung-woo), caring for his sick mom, finds a bag of cash in a sauna locker, while a customs officer (Jung Woo-sung) gets into trouble when his girlfriend (Jeon Do-yeon) runs off with money he borrowed from a loan shark.
3Hitman: Agent Jun
Kwon Sang-woo, Jung Joon-ho, Hwang Woo-seul-hyeHitman: Agent Jun is a 2020 South Korean action comedy film directed by Choi Won-sub. After faking his death to pursue his passion for creating comics, a legendary hitman agent (Kwon Sang-woo) accidentally uploads a comic based on his past life, and soon enough, he becomes a global target.
4Tae-goo Eom, Jeon Yeo-been, Cha Seung-wonThe story of a man targeted by gangsters and a woman who has given up on life.More Night in Paradise- #36 of 114 onThe Best Korean Movies Of All Time
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5Ra Mi-ran, Kim Moo-yul, Na Moon-heeHonest Candidate is a 2020 South Korean political comedy film directed by Jang Yoo-jeong. While running for her fourth term for National Assembly, a politician (Ra Mi-ran) is suddenly unable to tell a lie.
6Lee Byung-hun, Lee Sung-min, Kwak Do-wonThe Man Standing Next is a 2020 South Korean political drama film directed by Woo Min-ho, based on the novel. When the former KCIA director (Kwak Do-won) starts spilling secrets about the government's illegal operations, the current director (Lee Byung-hun) tries to do everything in his power to protect President Park (Lee Sung-min).
7Park Shin-hye, Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Sung-RyungConnected by phone in the same home but 20 years apart, a serial killer puts another woman's past -- and life -- on the line to change her own fate.More The Call- #49 of 114 onThe Best Korean Movies Of All Time
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8The Closet
Ha Jung-woo, Kim Nam-gil, Heo YoolThe Closet is a 2020 South Korean horror thriller film directed by Kim Kwang-bin. After his daughter disappears without a trace in their new home, a mysterious man (Kim Nam-gil) who claims to know secrets approaches the desperate man (Ha Jung-woo) who searches for his daughter.
9Lee Je-hoon, Ahn Jae-hong, Choi Woo-sikWhile planning a heist to escape a dystopian world, a group of young people attracts the attention of a vicious killer.
10Ahn Jae-hong, Kang So-ra, Park Young-gyuSecret Zoo is a 2020 South Korean comedy film directed by Son Jae-gon. In order to make attorney at the law firm where he's a lowly assistant, Tae-soo (Ahn Jae-hong) is given the daunting assignment of keeping a failing zoo afloat, so he decides to have the staff dress up in furry suits and pretend to be animals.
11Lee Sung-min, Kim Seo-hyung, Bae Jeong-namMr. Zoo: The Missing VIP is a 2020 South Korean comedy film directed by Kim Tae-yoon. After failing to protect his VIP during a mission, a top agent (Lee Sung-min) suddenly gains the ability to understand animals, so he teams up with a military dog to complete the mission.
12Gang
Cha Ji-hyuk, Jo Sun-gi, Ok Yoon-joongGang is a 2020 South Korean action film directed by Jo Bar-eun. At a high school full of delinquents, the top fighters compete in a fight club where the winner will rule the school.
