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00:00The Korean film industry has produced some of the most remarkable action films in recent years,

00:25featuring intense storytelling and expertly choreographed sequences.

00:29Today, we're counting down the top 10 Korean action movies you need to watch.

00:33Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Korean cinema,

00:36this list offers a great look into some of the best action films the industry has to offer.

00:40Let's begin.

00:42Number 10. No Tears for the Dead

00:44It is an action crime film about a remorseful hitman torn between his mission and his growing guilt.

00:49The story follows Gon, a cold-blooded assassin who makes a fatal mistake.

00:53He accidentally kills a young girl during a job.

00:55Wracked with remorse, he's assigned one final task, eliminating the girl's mother.

00:59But as he watches her grieve, something inside him shifts.

01:01Instead of pulling the trigger, he hesitates, turning from hunter to hunted.

01:05His employers send ruthless killers to finish the job, forcing Gon into a brutal fight for survival.

01:10This film delivers bone-crushing action, moody cinematography, and a tragic character arc that makes every bullet feel personal.

01:21While its plot follows a familiar path, and the pacing stumbles at times,

01:25Jang Dong-gun's performance and the film's hard-hitting action make it worth watching.

01:29If you're looking for a stylish, emotional action film with weight behind its violence,

01:33this one won't disappoint.

01:34It has a 6.7 rating on IMDb.

01:37Number 9.

01:38The Witch Part 1

01:39It is an action-thriller movie that follows Ja Yoon,

01:42who appears to be an ordinary high school student, but she carries a dark secret from her past.

01:47She was raised in a covert research facility where she was subjected to experiments that granted her extraordinary abilities.

01:53As her past catches up with her, the truth unravels in a violent, blood-soaked way.

01:57An unexpected incident forces her to use her powers,

01:59which leads to her true identity being revealed and draws unwanted attention.

02:03A shadowy organization responsible for her creation starts pursuing her to reclaim and control her abilities.

02:13The pacing starts off slow, building tension with glimpses of her forgotten life,

02:18but when the action kicks in, it really kicks in.

02:20The second half is an all-out bloodbath.

02:22The fights are well-choreographed, intense, and unflinching.

02:25If you enjoy high-impact action, this delivers in spades.

02:28The Witch Part 1 has a 7.1 rating on IMDb.

02:31Number 8. Time to Hunt

02:33It is an action-crime film set in a world where the economy has collapsed and survival is a daily struggle.

02:39The story follows Joon Seok and his friends, who dream of escaping their harsh lives.

02:43After being released from prison, Joon Seok convinces his buddies to pull off one last heist,

02:48robbing an illegal gambling house filled with cash.

02:50At first, everything goes smoothly, but they soon realize they've made a terrible mistake.

02:54The money belongs to powerful criminals, and now a relentless hitman is on their trail.

02:58No matter where they run, he's always one step behind and continues to hunt them.

03:05The film builds an overwhelming sense of dread.

03:08If there's one thing that makes this film unforgettable,

03:11it's Park He-Su's portrayal of Han, the relentless hitman.

03:15He barely speaks, yet his presence alone is enough to make your skin crawl.

03:18This movie has a 6.3 rating on IMDb.

03:22Number 7. The Divine Move

03:24It is an action thriller film where the game of Go becomes a deadly battlefield

03:28in which one wrong move can cost you everything.

03:31The story follows Tai Seok, a professional Go player who is framed for his brother's murder

03:35after getting involved in a high-stakes gambling match.

03:38After spending years in prison, he emerges with one goal,

03:41destroying the underground Go syndicate that ruined his life.

03:44But this isn't just about winning a game.

03:46It's about surviving a ruthless world where every move could be your last.

03:49A revenge thriller centered around Go is not something you see every day.

03:57The film does a great job of tying the game's strategy into the action,

04:00making the battles feel like calculated moves on a larger board.

04:03The fight scenes are raw and unrelenting, with each punch and stab carrying real weight.

04:08The Divine Move has a 6.6 rating on IMDb.

04:12Number 6. Fabricated City

04:14Fabricated City is an action crime film that follows Quan Yu,

04:18an unemployed gamer who spends most of his time leading his team to victory in the virtual world.

04:22But his life takes a terrifying turn when he is suddenly framed for a brutal murder.

04:26Within moments, he goes from an ordinary man to a convicted criminal,

04:29thrown into prison without a clue how it happened.

04:31Realizing that someone powerful has set him up, Quan Yu refuses to accept his fate.

04:35With the help of his online gaming friends,

04:37he escapes and dives deep into a web of corruption, secrets, and high-tech manipulation.

04:42The film delivers brutal, well-executed action scenes from intense prison fights to chases.

04:50While some plot points feel over the top, the execution keeps things exciting.

04:54If you're in the mood for a tech-driven revenge thriller with adrenaline-pumping action,

04:58this one is worth checking out.

04:59It has a 6.8 rating on IMDb.

05:02Number 5. The Suspect

05:04It is an action drama film about a high-stakes chase where trust is a luxury and survival is the only goal.

05:09Ji Dong-chul was once a top agent for North Korea,

05:12but he was betrayed by his own government while on a mission.

05:14He escapes to the South to chase his family's killer.

05:17When his only ally, a businessman, is murdered, all fingers point at him.

05:21Framed for a crime he didn't commit, he has no choice but to run.

05:24With the South Korean intelligence agency hunting him down and a ruthless assassin on his tail,

05:29Dong-chul uncovers the truth while staying one step ahead of those who want him dead.

05:34From rooftop chases to close-quarters combat, the action never lets up.

05:41The shaky, handheld camera work adds a documentary-style realism to the action.

05:45If you're in the mood for a relentless action thriller with espionage twists and jaw-dropping stunts,

05:49this one is definitely worth watching.

05:51It has a 6.8 rating on IMDb.

05:54Number 4. The Child

05:55What if your life suddenly became a deadly game where you're being hunted with no clue why?

06:00The film follows Marco, a struggling Filipino-Korean boxer

06:03who sets out to find his wealthy Korean father in hopes of a better life.

06:07But the moment he sets foot in South Korea, nothing goes as planned.

06:10Instead of a reunion, he finds himself hunted by dangerous men,

06:13including a mysterious and disturbingly cheerful assassin who seems to enjoy the chase.

06:17This movie is a relentless neo-noir action thriller that keeps its tension razor-sharp

06:25while delivering stylish action and unpredictable twists.

06:28As for the cast, The Nobleman, played by Kim Sion-ho, delivers a chilling yet strangely amusing performance.

06:35It has a 6.8 rating on IMDb.

06:38Number 3. The Roundup

06:39It is an action-crime movie that follows Ma Seok-do,

06:42a fearless detective who doesn't play by the rules but always gets the job done.

06:46Four years after cleaning up the streets of Seoul from criminals,

06:49Ma Seok-do and his team are sent to Vietnam to bring back a fugitive.

06:53But what starts as a routine extradition turns into something far more dangerous.

06:57They uncover a series of brutal kidnappings and murders linked to Kang Haesong,

07:01a merciless killer who preys on wealthy tourists.

07:03While the story keeps things simple, the film makes up for it with relentless action,

07:11sharp humor, and a terrifying villain.

07:12Ma Dong-seok's raw strength, effortless charisma, and perfectly timed humor

07:17make Detective Ma a joy to watch.

07:19Every punch he throws feels like it could break bones.

07:22The Roundup has a 7.0 rating on IMDb.

07:25Number 2. The Villainous

07:26It is an action-thriller movie that revolves around Sook-hee,

07:30a highly trained assassin with a tragic past.

07:32After being captured by South Korean intelligence,

07:35she's given a chance to start over on the condition that she works as a government agent for 10 years.

07:39With no other choice, she accepts.

07:41With a new identity, she tries to live a normal life,

07:44but the past doesn't stay buried for long.

07:45Old enemies resurface, secrets unravel,

07:48and Sook-hee realizes that she's done following orders,

07:50and now it's time to take control.

07:55The film constantly finds new ways to surprise with its choreography.

07:59The first-person perspective fight in the opening scene,

08:01and the high-speed motorcycle combat sequence are scenes that put you right in the middle of the action.

08:06This film has a 6.6 rating on IMDb.

08:10Number 1. The Man From Nowhere

08:12It is an action-thriller with a strong emotional backbone.

08:15The film follows Cha Taichik, a quiet pawn shop owner with a mysterious past.

08:19He lives a lonely life, speaking to almost no one except a young girl who is his only friend.

08:24But when she gets kidnapped by a dangerous criminal syndicate involved in drugs and organ trafficking,

08:28Taichik is forced to break his silence.

08:30What these gangsters don't know is that he's no ordinary man,

08:33but a former elite agent with nothing left to lose.

08:35As he tears through the underworld,

08:37his enemies start to realize they've made a huge mistake.

08:39Autonomy is an illusion.

08:43This film isn't just about brutal fights and chases.

08:46It's a deeply emotional story wrapped in a world of crime and violence.

08:50The hand-to-hand combat scenes are brutal and realistic,

08:53with expertly choreographed knife fights that are some of the best in the genre.

08:57This movie has a 7.7 rating on IMDb.

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