5 High-Rated Korean Movies of the Past Decade If You Still Can’t Get Over Parasite 

It's no secret that the South Korean TV industry is conquering the world step by step. But there's no wonder why K-dramas are so popular. Showrunners have put a lot of thought and effort into creating a series of different genres that can be enjoyed by different audiences.

However, not only shows are getting more and more attention, but also full-length movies. Especially after the huge success of the movie Parasite. The 99%-rated movie even won the Oscar for Best Picture.

So here are some more movies you should definitely check out if you liked Bong Joon-ho's masterpiece.

1. Love and Leashes (2022)

Rotten Tomatoes: 89%

There are some topics that are not often explored in movies, and BDSM is one of them, although it has become a bit more common in recent years. Well, Love and Lashes is actually a romantic comedy that explores the kink in the sweetest and absolutely not cringeworthy way.

The movie focuses on Ji Woo, who accidentally becomes a part of the BDSM world after her co-worker introduces her to it. The movie is praised for being informative and for portraying deep emotions and real chemistry between the leads.

2. Kill Boksoon (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 79%

The fans of all things John Wick will definitely like this movie. At the center of Kill Boksoon is a single mother/high-skilled assassin, who is ready to do everything she is asked to. She never misses a target and never fails to break some necks on her mission.

The only thing that keeps her worried is her child, though. So when her bosses suddenly turn against her and her life is in danger, she has to do whatever it takes to save him. And it just means one thing: if she doesn't kill, she will become the victim herself.

“I can only say so much without going into spoilers, but every single main character, the boss, his sister, our protag, her daughter, and a few side characters, are utilized very well. Every action they take, no matter how comical, surprising, confusing or deranged meshes well with their established personality,” Redditor giratina143 said.

3. 20th Century Girl (2022)

Rotten Tomatoes: 86%

In 2022, Bang Woo-ri created a charming and truly beautiful movie about a very adorable teenage girl named Na Bo-Ra. The movie is set in 1999 and emphasizes the time and technologies used at that time.

Bo-Ra's best friend asks her to check out a handsome classmate of hers, but instead of helping her friend, Bo Ra falls in love with the boy herself and is literally swept away by the new and unexpected feelings. Viewers love the simplicity of everything that is portrayed in the movie and that it gives off a calm and cozy vibe.

4. Veteran (2015)

Rotten Tomatoes: 90%

When you read about the premise of the movie, you might not be very interested in watching it, because it feels like the story at the heart of the movie is as old as time. At the center of the film is the dedicated detective Seo Do-cheol, who will do anything to bring down a criminal millionaire.

But Veteran doesn't stop there. In fact, it goes deeper and explores the social divisions and abuse of power within Korean society. Despite the serious themes the movie deals with, it's also really funny, switching seamlessly between comedy and drama.

5. #Alive (2020)

Rotten Tomatoes: 88%

Many of you may think that there are enough zombie movies out there and that there is probably nothing more to show and tell in the genre, but the South Korean industry is proving you wrong with every new flick they release.

#Alive follows a video game streamer named Oh Joon Woo. He was at his apartment when Seoul became a target for zombies and a real-life apocalypse broke out. With nowhere to go and nothing to do, he starts to feel depressed and lonely.

And then he finds out that there's another survivor right next door! So now together they will try to do everything they can to survive.