10 Latest Korean Thriller Movies to Watch

In 1971, a 22-year-old young man hijacked a Korean Air F27 plane, attempting to force it to land in North Korea. Although the hijacker was shot, the bomb he carried exploded, injuring many crew members and passengers. This harrowing incident was adapted into the 1971 movie "Hijack."

The film is set at Sokcho Airport in the winter of 1971, where pilots Tae In (Ha Jung Woo) and Gyu Sik (Sung Dong Il) are scheduled to fly to Gimpo. The flight initially proceeds smoothly, but shortly after takeoff, an improvised explosive device detonates on board.

The explosion is caused by Yong Dae (Yeo Jin Goo), a young man attempting to hijack the plane and steer it towards North Korea.

Gyu Sik, the flight's captain, is injured in the explosion and loses sight in one eye. In the midst of the chaos, Tae In becomes the passengers' only hope. Despite having a gun pointed at his head by Yong Dae, Tae In bravely risks his life to save everyone on the plane.

In this movie, Kang Dong Won will reunite with Lee Dong Hwi, his co-star from Broker and Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman. Although, in The Plot, Dong Hwi plays a supporting role. Kang Dong Won portrays a "designer," a mastermind who makes murders appear as accidents.

His clients are usually criminals who have meticulously planned these killings. Yeong Il (Kang Dong Won) takes on this dangerous work for the substantial rewards, using the money to support his lifestyle.

One day, Yeong Il receives a particularly challenging assignment. His new task is to kill an influential figure who is constantly in the media spotlight.

Despite the enormous risks involved, Yeong Il decides to proceed with the mission. He teams up with Jackie (Lee Mi Sook), Wol Cheon (Lee Hyun Wook), and Jeom-man (Tang Jun Sang) to carry out this high-stakes operation.

Mother's Kingdom is a mystery drama film directed and written by Lee Sang Hak. The story revolves around a writer named Do Ji Wook (Han Ki Jang), who lives with his mother, Joo Kyung Hae (Nam Ki Ae), a hairdresser at a local beauty salon.

Ji Wook has authored a self-help book titled The Power of the Truth, which has gained popularity and is well-received by their neighbors as it gave them enthusiasm for life. In addition, his mother Kyung Hae, known for her warm and friendly nature, is also beloved by those around them.

However, things take a turn when Kyung Hae begins to forget many things until she was finally diagnosed with dementia. Around the same time, a priest named Do Jung Myeong (Yoo Sung Joo) arrives. He tries to reveal the truth whether Kyung Hae really has dementia or there's something else causing her to be forgetful.

During the Japanese occupation of Korea in 1944, a renowned filmmaker is mysteriously found dead. To crack this case, a clever lawyer, Chan Keun, and a skilled mystery writer, So Yoon, bring together eight suspects.

The group includes a dentist, a young businessman, a café owner, a telephone operator, and an architect, all confined to one room. The air is thick with tension as Chan Keun starts questioning them. Each suspect must present their alibi and prove their innocence.

Yet, before the investigation completes, all suspects begin to be poisoned and killed one after another. Panic ensues when they realize they are caught in a lethal trap. With only three hours remaining, those still alive must collaborate to identify the murderer among them before they too are killed.

This South Korean indie film, directed and written by Oh Incheon, might seem modest in production but its intriguing plot makes it an engaging watch for fans of mystery movies.

Soo Yeon (Park Ji Yeon) is a top South Korean actress, beloved by fans for her warm personality and exceptional acting talent. She even often wins many awards thanks to her hard work in various dramas and films.

However, Soo Yeon's life takes a drastic turn when she is involved in a drunk driving accident. The incident severely damages her reputation, especially in the face of South Korea's harsh cancel culture, leading to a rapid downfall in her career.

In the midst these worsening circumstances, Soo Yeon gets into a fight with her junior, Ga Young (Kim Nu Ri), again while drunk. When she wakes up, Soo Yeon is shocked to see Ga Young stabbed to death. Now, Soo Yeon's problems are getting more complicated. Did she accidentally kill her junior, or is someone else using the situation to their advantage? The mystery deepens as Soo Yeon tries to uncover the truth behind the tragedy.

In his first film as a director, Ha Joon Won presents "Dead Man," a story about a man trying to clear his name from a scandal. The film features well-known actors like Cho Jin Woong, Kim Hae Ae, and Choi Soo Young.

Lee Man Jae (Cho Jin Woong) was skilled at earning money by lending his name to companies to enhance their reputation. One day, he was offered 5 million won to 'lend' his name again, but things took a wrong turn.

Lee Man Jae was wrongly accused of stealing a huge sum—100 billion won. To escape this mess, he had to fake his death in South Korea while he was actually imprisoned in China.

Fortunately, Man Jae kept his wits about him. With assistance from a skilled political advisor, Mrs. Sim (Kim Hee Ae), he escaped prison and returned to his country. Now, his new goal is to find the person responsible for the scandal that ruined his life.

Under Your Bed is a remake of the 2019 Japanese movie of the same name. The script was developed by SABU, who also directed the film. The story revolves around Ji Hoon (Lee Ji Hoon), who meets Ye Eun (Lee Yoon Woo) during their college years.

Though they develop feelings for each other, circumstances prevent them from being together, and they part ways after graduation. Years later, Ji Hoon is eager to reconnect with his first love. However, he discovers that Ye Eun is now married to a cruel man named Hyung Oh (Shin Soo Hang).

Ye Eun is frequently abused, leaving her at her lowest point. Witnessing her suffering, Ji Hoon becomes determined to 'save' her. In a desperate and obsessive move, Ji Hoon hides under Ye Eun's bed, secretly watching over her, despite having to face all the consequences to protect her.

Min Cheol (Lee Joo Seung) and Young Kyu (Oh Hye Won) work at a seedy motel, catering to guests seeking illicit activities. They provide local prostitutes along with alcohol. Without their customers knowing, both of them install hidden CCTV cameras.

They sell the footage to a ruthless moneylender as a way to repay their debts. Despite feeling guilty, both Min Cheol and Young Kyu can't stop do this.

One day, a foreign guest arrives at the motel with an unconscious woman. Once inside the room, the hidden cameras capture a horrifying scene—the guest kills the woman he brought with him.

Min Cheol and Young Kyu are now faced with the dilemma: report the murder to the police and risk exposing their illegal activities, or sell the footage. Either choice puts them in danger, as the killer knows they witnessed the crime and is now coming after them.