5 Thrilling Korean Films To Watch Now: ‘Phantom,’ ‘Unlocked,’ More!

From "Train to Busan," "Along with the Gods" to "Emergency Declaration" and more, the South Korean entertainment scene proved that every release is of quality.

Not only does it deliver entertainment, the experience that viewers have during its entire run is almost unforgettable.

Thanks to its engrossing narrative, CGIs and cinematography and more, South Korean films continuously gain massive attention globally.

Don't know what to watch next? Here are five exhilarating films released in the first quarter of 2023!

'Next Sohee'

Bae Doona's "Next Sohee" takes viewers to a heart-thumping journey as it depicts the life of a detective who solves a cold murder case involving a working student, played by rising actress Kim Si Eun.

The film grossed over 200,00 USD on the day of its release, ranking at No. 11 among other new releases.

Though it stars veteran star Bae Doona, the high scale film gave emphasis to Kim Si Eun's acting, which captured the attention of many viewers around the world.

'Jung_E'

This 2023, Kim Hyun Joo left her sophistication behind as she transformed into a mercenary leader who ended the war in a dystopian world in Netflix's sci-fi thriller film "Jung_E"!

Kim Hyun Joo boasted about her acquired skill in martial arts and weapons. She also wowed the viewers after she perfectly portrayed a robot herself.

"Jung_E" earned many praises from critics and international viewers, and also topped the Netflix Global Charts during its initial release.

'Phantom'

Lee Honey greeted the public as she returned to the big screen this 2023 alongside Park So Dam, Sol Kyung Gu, Park Hae Soo and more through the new film "Phantom."

It focuses on the cries and hardships of South Korean citizens under the Japanese colonization era in the 1930s.

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Though the espionage film was filmed in 2021, the production unit decided to delay its release until January 2023. Thankfully, it was well-received by the public.

As of this writing, "Phantom" has a gross of over 5.2 million USD, becoming the second highest grossing film of the second quarter of the year.

'Unlocked'

Im Siwan is the hottest star today as he flaunted his acting chops in his newest work "Unlocked"!

The Netflix film follows a corporate slave, played by Chun Woo Hee, whose life turns upside down after losing her phone with all of her personal information.

Meanwhile, Im Siwan transforms into an unhinged serial killer who takes hostage the former for his own personal pleasures.

Timely and relevant, "Unlocked" became one of the most streamed works on Netflix with more than 300,000 streaming hours since its premiere on February 17.

'Kill Boksoon'

Jeon Do Yeon takes on the challenge and transforms into a serial killer for hire in the upcoming Netflix film "Kill Boksoon."

Through the new film, she is predicted to show a never-before-seen side of herself as an actress, especially with the Netflix film's unconventional plot. Don't miss the premiere of "Kill Boksoon" on March 31!

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Written by Elijah Mully.