With such an abundance of choice on streaming platform Netflix, you can spend most of your night scrolling in order to find that perfect film to fit the mood.
However, based on Rotten Tomatoes reviews, Netflix’s excellent list of Korean movies may be the key to stop the scrolling and help you choose which feature you tune into next.
A host of cult classics films have been borne out of Korea, with cinematic masterpieces such as Oldboy and Train To Busan coming from the mind of Korean directors like Park Chan-wook and Yeon Sang-ho.
And there can be no doubt that interest in the treasure trove of Korean cinema grew even further when Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite scooped the Academy Award for Best Film back in 2020.
Admittedly, if you’re looking to delve even further into the wonder of Korean film, it can be a little tough deciding which is the best to plump for with Netflix storing a list of great movies.
But fear not, we’ve taken a deep dive into respected review site Rotten Tomatoes to see which films rank the highest so you don’t have to.
So, without further ado, here are the top 10 most highly rated Korean movies currently streaming on Netflix.
1. The Call
Rated at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, The Call sees a serial killer puts another woman's life on the line via a phone in the same home but 20 years apart. Photo: Netflix
2. The Drug King
The Drug King follows the tale of Lee Doo-sam, an ordinary small-time narcotics dealer who becomes an infamous drug lord in Korea during the 1970s. Photo: Netflix
3. The 8th Night
The 8th Night sees a monk go in search of a demon that intends to possess humans and unleash hell on Earth. Photo: Netflix
4. Psychokinesis
Newly acquired superpowers sees a Father seek out to help his estranged daughter in Psychokinesis. Photo: Netflix