Korean Masterpieces if You Enjoy Intense & Powerful K-dramas, Films [Updated 2022]
As South Korean dramas gain worldwide acclaim and significant recognition, people look for the perfect Korean dramas and movies to watch to jump on in the long-running trend.
From "Save Me" to "Peninsula" to "Along With The Gods," here are some of the most powerful and intense Korean works that will satisfy anyone's thirst for a masterpiece!
Save Me
Starring: 2PM's Taecyeon, Seo Ye Ji, Woo Do Hwan
First on the list is Seo Ye Ji and Ok Taecyeon's mind-boggling drama "Save Me." It follows the story of a struggling family that is welcomed and helped by a religious group.
However, they find themselves amid a cult with ungodly secrets. Sang Mi (Seo Ye Ji), who is in a tight position between her delusional parents and obnoxious brother, seeks the help of her classmate, Sang Hwan (Taecyeon), for salvation.
Peninsula
Starring: Kang Dong Won, Goo Kyo Hwan
Following the events of the popular zombie apocalypse film "Train to Busan," this new film "Peninsula" features the post-apocalyptic catastrophe invading the planet four years after the outbreak.
Kang Dong Won, Lee Jung Hyun and Kim Min Jae - a former soldier, a crooked marine and a surviving family member-lead the movie, navigating life through the Korean peninsula while being eaten alive by fear and survivor's guilt.
#Alive
Starring: Yoo Ah In, Park Shin Hye
Yoo Ah In's apocalyptic disaster film "#Alive" depicts the story of hope, life and fear.
Joon Woo, postrayed by Yoo Ah In, finds himself alone inside his home when a plague starts invading the planet, stuck without food and supply of water and even no means to contact his family and friends. When he meets Yoo Bin, portrayed by Park Shin Hye, things start to get a little less difficult.
The Wailing
Starring: Kwak Do Hwon
The Wailing
Kwak Do Won, Chun Woo Hee and Hwang Jung Min's horror film "The Wailing" will keep you on the edge of your seat as the cast shows incredible synergy throughout the film.
The film follows the story of the remote Korean village that is suddenly disturbed by a Japanese man who spread infectious disease that drives everyone to kill their own families.
A policeman, a shaman and a mysterious woman work together to save the village from the chaos.
Along with The Gods: The Two Worlds
Starring: Ju Ji Hoon, Cha Tae Hyun, Ha Jung Woo, Lee Jung Jae
Curious as to what happens to you when you die? Cha Tae Hyun, Ha Jung Woo, Ju Ji Hoon and Kim Hyang Gi's "Along with The Gods: The Two Worlds" tells the story of how each individual takes on a series of trials to redeem their soul and save themselves from hell.
The intense storyline is undoubtedly breathtaking that viewers will take their time to finish the film. The stars that led the movie also did top-notch acting and immersing in their respective characters.
Along with The Gods: The Last 49 Days
Following its first film, "Along with The Gods: The Last 49 Days" takes cinematography, script and acting to a whole new level.
Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days
It depicts the stories of the guardians who have to complete their mission on guiding their 49th soul and help them get through trials for a chance to reclaim their souls, freedom and forgotten memories.
Apart from the entertainment and pleasurable watching experience, it also contains life lessons that one could incorporate in their journey as a living human being.
Beyond Evil
Starring: Shin Ha Kyun, Yeo Jin Goo
Now this wouldn't be 57th Baeksang Arts Awards' Best Drama for nothing!
Starring two of the most esteemed actors today, Shin Ha Kyun and Yeo Jin Goo's mind-bending series "Beyond Evil" tells the story of two fearless cops desperate to solve a perplexing murder case in a small town.
As the cat-and-mouse story progresses, they begin to question the innocence of everyone involved - including themselves.
Kingdom
Starring: Ju Ji Hoon, Bae Doona, Ryu Seung Ryong
Another Ju Ji Hoon on the list!
Fantasy-political sageuk "Kingdom," penned by the venerated screenwriter and playwright Kim Eun Hee, tells the story of Crown Prince Lee Chang (Ju Ji Hoon) who seeks help from a revered physician to treat the ailing King, his father, only to end up in a village plagued by a mysterious disease.
Vagabond
Starring: Lee Seung Gi, Suzy, Shin Sung Rok
Unwilling to accept the death of his nephew, a stuntman pairs up with a National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent to unravel the mysteries surrounding the tragic plane crash. Lo and behold, they end up tangled in dark conspiracy and national corruption.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
