10 Latest Korean Movies About Gangster

Detective Won Ho (Cho Jin Woong) is on a mission to find and arrest the leader of Asia's largest drug syndicate, known only as Mr. Lee. His next clue leads him to Rak (Oh Seung Hoon), a former drug dealer and member of Mr. Lee's gang. But even Rak doesn't know who Mr. Lee really is.

Rak is also on his own mission to figure out Mr. Lee's identity. He's tracking the activities of Big Knife, a drug boss from China, played by Han Hyo Joo. Rak thinks Big Knife can help him get to Mr. Lee. How will this pursuit end? Will Detective Won Ho and Rak manage to reveal who Mr. Lee is?

To fully enjoy this movie, it's best to watch the first part, 'Believer.' This 114-minute sequel isn't just connected by its story; it also brings back the same cast from the first movie.

Ok Ju (Jeon Jong Seo) used to be a personal bodyguard. She's really good at fighting and handling sharp weapons. One day, she finds her best friend, Min Hee (Park Yu Rim), dead at her place. Min Hee left a note asking Ok Ju to get back at a guy named Choi Pro (Kim Ji Hoon) for her.

Ok Ju starts off wanting to avenge her friend, but she soon gets caught up in a mess with drug dealers and people who traffic women. She tries to set a trap for Choi Pro, but it doesn't work out, and now the bad guys are after her.

The movie is all about Ok Ju trying to make things right for her friend, a ballerina who died in a weird way. She's really set on getting justice, but it gets her into some serious trouble.

If you're into action movies, this one's got some awesome fight scenes. Will Ok Ju be able to get revenge for her best friend's death?

After spending 10 years in prison, Su Hyuk discovered he had a daughter. Determined to live a normal life, he chose to leave his criminal past behind for the sake of his child's future.

However, his decision angered his former boss, Eung Guk, who felt betrayed. In retaliation, Eung Guk ordered his subordinate, Sung Jun, to keep a close eye on Su Hyuk. Sung Jun, harboring long-standing jealousy towards Su Hyuk, went a step further by hiring a pair of ruthless assassins to eliminate him.

Now, Su Hyuk’s life is in danger, and he must not only protect himself but also shield his daughter from harm.

A Man of Reason presents a straightforward yet gripping storyline. One central conflict drives the tension from start to finish, and the cast delivers strong performances, especially Jung Woo Sung in the role of Su Hyuk.

"The Roundup: No Way Out" picks up where "The Outlaws" (2017) and "The Roundup" (2022) left off, following the thrilling adventures of Detective Ma Seok Do, played by Ma Dong Seok.

Seven years after his last big case in Vietnam, Ma Seok Do is back, teaming up with Jang Tae Soo (Lee Beom Soo) and Kim Man Jae (Kim Min Jae) to solve a challenging murder case. This time, they're up against Joo Seong Cheol (Lee Jun-hyuk), a powerful businessman with ties to Japanese criminals.

Things get even more intense when a notorious Japanese yakuza and drug dealer, Ricky (Munetaka Aoki), arrives in Korea, stirring up trouble. With new challenges at every turn, Ma Seok Do must navigate through a web of danger and deception to crack the case.

Yeon Gyu (Hong Xa Bin), a teenager who has just turned 18, faces a series of intense struggles. Yeon Gyu lives with his biological mother, his stepfather, and half-sister. At home, he suffers physical abuse from his stepfather and receives no support from his mother. His only ally is his younger half-sister, Ha Yan (Auntie), who cares for and stands by him.

Yeon Gyu dreams of escaping with his mother and half-sister, but to do so, he needs to work hard and save money. In his quest, he becomes entangled with a criminal gang led by Chi Geon (Song Joong Ki). Chi Geon begins to trust Yeon Gyu, giving his various 'jobs' within the gang. These tasks, however, only complicate his efforts to achieve his dream, as he becomes increasingly involved with the group of thugs.

Hong Xa Bin's debut film presents a somber narrative, where the main character, Chi Geon, confronts a relentless series of challenges, casting a shadow of despair over his life. Can Chi Geon break free from the thug group and successfully flee with his mother and half-sister?

This South Korean action film, directed by Kim Hee Sung, stars Jo Dong Hyuk, Lee Wan, and Lim Jung Eun in a gripping tale of a power struggle between two men: one known as the Goblin and another who is determined to take his place.

The gang, called the White Police, is led by a man known as the Goblin. However, the real identity of the Goblin is Doo Hyun, a man who was imprisoned for 10 years after being framed for murder by his best friend, Young Min.

While Doo Hyun was behind bars, Young Min took on the Goblin persona and took control of the gang. But once Doo Hyun was released, Young Min, fearing he would lose his power, decided to strike first.

Though Doo Hyun initially intended to start a new life, he is now forced to reclaim his title as the Goblin, fighting back against Young Min and the gang he once led.

Detective Ma (Ma Deong Seok) becomes a hot topic in town after he takes down a criminal in the city. He is then assigned a task of traveling to Vietnam to capture Korean fugitives who have fled there.

Upon arrival in Vietnam, Detective Ma, along with Captain Jeon Il Man (Choi Gwi Hwa), is welcomed by Jang Soon Cheol, a Korean foreign affairs executive in the country. They learn from Jang that one of the fugitives has turned himself in for a bizarre reason.

Further investigation leads Detective Ma to a horrifying discovery: a brutal series of murders committed by Kang Hae Sang (Seon Seok Koo), targeting Korean tourists for their money. This revelation kicks off an intense mission for Detective Ma, Captain Jeon Il Man, and their team to capture Kang Hae Sang.

Following the success of The Outlaws, Lee Sang Yong took over the director's chair to continue Detective Ma's story in this movie. The combination of a captivating story, well-executed choreography, and outstanding performances from the cast, once again, propelled "The Roundup" to become one of the highest-grossing South Korean films during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

The title Yaksha or Yacha is taken from the name of a spirit in Indian mythology and Buddhism known as a human predator. In this movie, the nickname Yacha is pinned on one of the main characters who has a cruel nature.

The story revolves around an elite spy group called Black Ops, which operates directly under the South Korean Intelligence Agency. Known for successfully completing high-risk missions, Black Ops owes much of its success to the leadership of Kang In, a man nicknamed Yacha, a "cruel ghost" who will eliminate anyone standing in his way.

One day, Black Ops is assigned a mission in Shenyang, China, a hotspot for international espionage. While carrying out their operation, Ji Hoon, an idealistic prosecutor from the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office, stumbles upon suspicious activities involving Black Ops.

As Ji Hoon digs deeper, he uncovers that this mission could threaten the country’s security. His unwavering ideals soon put him face-to-face with the merciless Kang In.

Choi Min Jae (Choi Woo Shik) is a young detective known for his integrity and dedication to the law. His honesty attracts the attention of the police internal audit team, who then ask him to investigate possible corruption within the anti-narcotics task force.

The task force is led by Park Kang Yoon (Jo Jin Woong), a veteran cop who lives a lavish lifestyle. Amidst media and public attention, Park Kang Yoon declares that his team will focus on eradicating dangerous drugs that are new on the streets. However, behind the scenes, Park begins to suspect a traitor within the team.

As Choi Min Jae begins to dig deeper into Park's team, he discovers that although Park Kang Yoon often uses strange methods in completing missions, the older man's goals are not as bad as he thought.

Starring Jo Jin Woong, Choi Woo Sik and Park Hee Soon, the story of The Policeman's Lineage is adapted from the best-selling novel by Jo Sasaki. The movie also has a predecessor, a Japanese production of the same name that was released in 2009.

In Tomb Over the River, directed by Yoon Young Bin, the leader of the largest criminal gang in Gangneung City, South Korea, dreams of building the biggest resort in Asia. His most trusted right-hand man, Gil Seok (played by Yoo Oh Seong), enjoys a comfortable life by managing all his boss's affairs. However, things take a drastic turn with the arrival of Min Seok (Jang Hyuk), the leader of a young gang from Seoul.

Min Seok has his own ambitions to break into the tourism business and establish control. Using violence and deception, he gradually takes over the resort project, even going as far as killing Gil Seok's boss.

As Gil Seok loses not only his boss but also many of his close allies to Min Seok’s ruthless tactics, the thirst for revenge becomes unstoppable. He begins plotting his retaliation, sparking a fierce feud between his gang and Min Seok’s crew.

Inspired by the rapid development in Gangwon Province after the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, the film explores the brutal power struggle between these rival gangs set against the backdrop of the city’s growing economy.