Korean Cinema: Classic And Modern K-Movies You Should Revisit

As this pandemic rages on, most people are stuck within the four walls of their homes. With nothing else to do, people are led to enjoying movies and series through multiple streaming sites. But a specific genre has been peaking on the global stage recently. 

South Korean TV series and films, or more commonly known as K-dramas and K-movies, have been incredibly popular. Even more so for film due to the fact that South Korea has been on a tear with the films they recently released. 

But prior to covid-19, there were already a couple of South Korean films that took the world by storm.

Here is a list of films that K-movie enthusiasts should consider watching:

Whispering Corridors (1998)

A known classic of the Korean horror genre: "Whispering Corridors," is considered a fierce attack on Korean values of authoritarianism and conformism. 

Additionally, this was released during the cusp of the Korean cinema revival. Iconically, this was the Korean film that got the curiosity of the Western civilization for Asian scary movies. Fittingly, the film went on to spawn four sequels. 

Oldboy (2003)

"Oldboy" is about a drunkard who is abducted by mysterious people and is then imprisoned in what seems to be a run-down hotel room for 15 straight years. He is constantly fed, clothed, and tortured. Miraculously, he escapes and plans his vengeance. 

"Oldboy" is one of those classic Korean movies that will surely leave a mark on its viewers.

Parasite (2019)

One of the best movies ever made of its time, "Parasite" is a film about the classes in which dominate the world, being the poor and the wealthy. Moreover, it emphasizes servitude and obedience, which also ranges to inequality. 

"Parasite" shows how no matter who you are, you are a parasite in your own way. May it be poor or rich.