Viki x KCCNYC: New K-Movie Arrivals
By KCCNYC Monthly Team
Viki has uploaded a huge number of mostly recent movies for your fun summer viewing and as an exclusive offer for KCCNYC newsletter subscribers, they are offering everyone a free month’s subscription to Viki. All you have to do is scan the QR code below and follow the instructions. If you have spent most of your Korean viewing time watching dramas, Korean movies are another way to enjoy all of your favorite stars. Viki has a large selection of both movies and dramas available from several countries. You don’t need an app for viewing, although one is available. We are extremely thankful to Viki for supporting our newsletter subscribers in this way. We hope you can enjoy some of these great movies with family and friends!
Below is a description of the new movies that have been uploaded.
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Heartman: Rock and Love – 하트맨 (2026)
Starring: Kwon Sang-woo, Moon Chae-won, Kim Seo-heon, Park Ji-hwan, Pyo Ji-hoon
Genre: Rom-com, rom-dram
Choi Seung Min (Kwon Sang-woo), a devoted single father and instrument shop owner, unexpectedly reunites with his first love, Han Bo Na (Moon Chae-won). Years after their youthful connection was severed by a bizarre accident and her move abroad, the pair finds a second chance at romance. However, a significant obstacle arises: Bo Na is a successful photographer who firmly prefers a "no-kids" lifestyle. Desperate to keep her in his life and terrified of losing her again, Seung Min decides to hide the existence of his daughter. As he weaves a web of frantic, well-intentioned lies to maintain this delicate balance, he finds himself trapped in a series of comedic misunderstandings. Will his secret ultimately ruin his second chance at true love, or will his hidden world eventually find a place in her heart?
This film was adapted from the 2015 Argentinian movie "No Kids."
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Project Y – 프로젝트 Y (2026)
Starring: Han So-hee, Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Shin-rok, Jung Young-joo, Lee Jae-kyoon, YooA,Kim Sung-cheol
Genre: Neo-noir, crime, drama, thriller
To make ends meet, Mi Sun (Han So-hee) and Do Kyung (Jun Jong-seo) work tirelessly, running a flower shop by day and working in Gangnam's red-light district by night. Unfortunately, their dreams of a quiet retirement are smashed after a scam drains their bank accounts, leaving them desperate to find a way to recoup their losses. When Mi Sun and Do Kyung learn that a powerful underworld figure known as Blackjack (Kim Sung Cheol) has a hidden fortune of dirty cash and gold worth millions, they hatch a plan to steal his ill-gotten gains. Stealing from one of the most dangerous men in Seoul is easier said than done – but Mi Sun and Do Kyung have nothing left to lose, making them a formidable pair in their own right.
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Once We Were Us – 만약에 우리 (2025)
Starring: Koo Kyo-hwan, Moon Ga-young
Genre: Rom-dram
In 2008, Lee Eun Ho (Koo Kyo-hwan) and Han Jeong Won (Mun Ka-young) happen to sit next to each other on the same expressway bus to their hometown. This sparks an unlikely friendship that gradually turns into young love as they commiserate over the stressors of life and navigating the beginnings of adulthood together. But despite their promises to each other, the realities of life eventually pull them apart. Over a decade later, Eun Ho and Jeong Won happen to board the same flight to Korea, giving them a chance to reminisce on their past and share thoughts that they'd kept hidden from each other.
This is a Korean adaptation of the 2018 Chinese film "Us and Them."
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Boss – 보스 – (2025)
Starring: Jo Woo-jin, Jung Kyung-ho, Park Ji-hwan, Lee Kyu-hyung, Oh Dal-su, Hwang Woo-seul-hye, Jung Yoo-jin, Ko Chang-seok
Genre: Action, comedy, crime
When the boss of Sikgupa, the largest gang in the city of Yongdu, suddenly passes away, two men are selected as potential successors: Na Soon Tae (Jo Woo-jin) and Dong Gang Pyo (Jung Kyung-ho). Unfortunately, neither wants to take over – Soon Tae aspires to expand his Chinese restaurant Mimiru across the country, while Gang Pyo dreams of becoming a top tango dancer. As they try to ensure that they lose the boss election, fellow gang member Cho Pan Ho (Park Ji-hwan) tries to enter the race to no avail, as no one believes he's capable of leading. Shaking things up is undercover cop Hong Tae Gyu (Lee Kyoo-hyung), who infiltrates Mimiru as a delivery man to keep an eye on the gang's operations. Will this spell the end of Sikgupa?
This film was adapted from the 2010 Hong Kong film "Once a Gangster."
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Pretty Crazy – 악마가 이사왔다 – (2025)
Starring: Lim Yoona,Ahn Bo-hyun, Sung Dong-il, Joo Hyung-young
Genre: Rom-com
After quitting his job, Gil Gu (Ahn Bo-hyun) lives a lonely, aimless life until aspiring pâtissier Jung Seon Ji (Lim Yoona) moves in to the same apartment building with her family. Seon Ji is beautiful and sweet, causing Gil Gu to fall in love at first sight. However, when he runs into Seon Ji at night, she's aggressive and terrifying, like a completely different person. Gil Gu soon learns from Seon Ji's father Sang Su (Sung Dong-il) that for her entire life, Seon Ji turns into a demon every night – and she has no idea that it's even happening. Recently injured and at his wit's end, Sang Su asks Gil Gu to watch over Seon Ji at night. Gil Gu agrees, oddly fascinated by Seon Ji's condition and secretly hoping that it might bring them closer together. Can Gil Gu find a way to help Seon Ji out?
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My Daughter is a Zombie – 좀비딸 – (2025)
Starring: Jo Jung-suk, Lee Jung-eun, Cho yeo-jeong, Yoon Kyung-ho, Choi Yu-ri
Genre: Zombie comedy
Experienced tiger trainer Lee Jung Hwan (Cho Jung-seok) has a typical relationship with his rebellious teenage daughter Soo Ah (Choi Yu-ri), who wants to become a dancer – until a mysterious zombie virus sweeping across the globe infects Soo Ah. Determined to keep Soo Ah safe and away from others, Jung Hwan takes her to the seaside village where his mother Kim Bam Soon (Lee Jung-eun) lives. Miraculously, Soo Ah still responds to human speech and expresses interest in things she likes, so Jung Hwan draws on his years of experience training animals to create a program to train his daughter in the hopes of rehabilitating her.
This film was adapted from the web comic of the same name by Lee Yun Chang.
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Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning – 퇴마록 – (2025)
Starring: Choi Han, Nam Doh-hyeong, Jung Yoo-jung, Kim Yeon-woo
Genre: Animated, adult, supernatural, action, horror
Both a dubbed and a subtitled version of this movie are available on Viki.
As a Catholic priest, Father Park wanders across the land in search of those who need spiritual assistance through exorcism. However, he wasn't always a man of the cross – he previously worked as a doctor, but turned away from human medicine after he couldn't save a possessed girl who ultimately died under his care. As Father Park continues on his journey, he's approached by old friend and monk Jang Jun Hu with a mission: stop Master Seo, the head monk of a secluded temple, from invoking demonic powers to take over the world. Making matters worse, Master Seo has also taken in a magic-wielding boy named Hyeon Am, who Jun Hu fears may become a pawn in Master Seo's schemes. Can Father Park and Jun Hu stop Master Seo?
This film was based on the novel "Toemarok" by Lee Woo Hyuk.
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You Are the Apple of My Eye – 그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀 – (2025)
Genre: Coming-of-age, romance
Like many high school students, Jin Woo (Jin Young) and his friends can be troublemakers. However, after Jin Woo gets caught playing a prank in class, he's assigned to special supervision by Sun Ah (Kim Da-hyun), the class president – but it's not much of a punishment for Jin Woo, since he's long admired Sun Ah and found her attractive. While Sun Ah and Jin Woo seem very different on the surface, they begin to grow closer to each other as they spend more time together, but struggle to truly express their feelings. Will their young love blossom into a lasting romance, or will it become just another teenage memory?
This film was adapted from the 2011 Taiwanese film of the same name.
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Hitman 2 – 히트맨 (2025)
Starring: Kwon Sang-woo, Jung Joon-ho, Lee Yi-kyung, Hwang Woo-seul-hye, Kim Sung-oh, Lee Ji-won
Genre: Action, comedy
The prequel, Hitman: Agent Jun, has also been added to Viki.
After successfully breaking out into the web comic world and saving his wife and daughter, former secret agent Jun (Kwon Sang-woo) seems to have made a great life for himself. But behind the scenes, things aren't doing so well: despite moving into a new apartment and buying a new car, Jun's bills are just growing larger. Worst of all, the second season of his web comic is constantly criticized for its poor writing – even by Jun's own daughter. One day, Jun receives an anonymous email with an idea for a story. Believing that the message was from a fan, Jun uses the email as inspiration for his next comic chapter, featuring a bomb made out of an alarm clock. Shortly after, however, a series of bombs seemingly inspired by the comic terrorize the nation, and Jun is the prime suspect. Can Jun prove his innocence, or has he written himself into a situation he can't get out of?
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Dark Nuns – 검은 수녀들 (2025)
Starring: Song Hye-kyo, Jeon Yeo-been, Lee Jin-wook, Moon Woo-jin
Genre: Supernatural, thriller
The movie The Priests (2015), from which this movie is a spin-off, is also available on Viki.
When a boy named Hee Joon (Moon Woo Jin) appears possessed by an evil spirit, Sister Giunia (Song Hye-kyo) wants to do whatever she can to help. However, when she learns that the priest capable of performing exorcisms may not arrive in time to save him, she decides to take matters into her own hands – even though nuns are forbidden from performing exorcisms. As Sister Giunia and Sister Michela (Jeon Ye-been) prepare for the ritual, they uncover long-hidden secrets in their convent and come into conflict with Father Paolo (Lee Jin Uk), a priest and psychiatrist who believes that Hee Joon's symptoms are caused by an ordinary illness rather than anything supernatural. Can the nuns successfully banish the malevolent spirit, or are they taking on more than they can handle?
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Secret: Untold Melody – 말할 수 없는 비밀 (2025)
Starring: Doh Kyung-soo, Won Jin-ah, Shin Ye-eun
Genre: Romantic fantasy
Yu Jun (Doh Kyung Soo), an aspiring pianist chasing his musical dreams overseas, suffers a devastating wrist injury that threatens to end his career. He returns to South Korea for treatment and enrolls at his father’s music college in the meantime. There, he encounters a beautiful young woman, Jung A (Won Jin A), in an apparently disused practice room. Equally passionate about music, they sense an immediate connection. As they spend more time together, Yu Jun begins to fall for Jung A—and senses she may feel the same. But just as their bond starts to deepen, Jung A pulls away, seemingly guarding a secret. When she suddenly vanishes, Yu Jun sets out to find her. Will he uncover the truth? And could learning her secret lead to unexpected consequences for Yu Jun?
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Firefighters – 소방관 – (2024)
Starring: Joo Won, Kwak Do-won, Yoo Chae-myung, Lee Yoo-young, Kim Min-jae, Oh Dae-hwan
Genre: Drama
Both a dubbed and a subtitled version of this movie are available on Viki
Rookie firefighter Choi Cheol Ung (Joo Won) has just been assigned to the Rescue Unit at a fire station in Seoul. There, he meets veteran firefighter Jeong Jin Seop (Kwak Do-won), known for saving the highest number of people from fires. However, on their very first mission together, Jin Seop ignores orders from higher-ups and instructs the team to search a burning building – and while Jin Seop manages to save a young girl, one of their team members dies in the fire. Cheol Ung and Jin Seop's relationship immediately turns combative, as Cheol Ung is furious with Jin Seop's decision. But when a frantic emergency call reporting a fire in a densely-packed neighborhood comes in, Cheol Ung will have to put his trust in the team, including Jin Seop, to rescue as many people as they can.
This movie was based on the events of the 2001 Hongje-dong fire.
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Dirty Money – 더러운 돈에 손대지 마라 – (2024)
Starring: Jung Woo, Kim Dae-Myung, Park Byung-eun
Genre: Action, crime, thriller
Both a dubbed and a subtitled version of this movie are available on Viki.
Detectives Myung Deuk (Jung Woo) and Dong Hyuk (Kim Dae-myeung) are struggling to make ends meet: Myung Deuk needs money for his sick daughter's hospital bills, while Dong Hyuk has racked up substantial gambling debts. They resort to taking bribes and engaging in petty corruption for extra cash, but unexpectedly stumble across a huge sum of untraceable funds in the process of being smuggled into Korea by a powerful Chinese gang. Seeing a potentially life-changing opportunity, they devise a plan to steal the money – but during the heist, an undercover detective ends up killed. To try and cover their tracks, the duo decides to "investigate" the murder themselves, but as their colleagues begin to suspect them and the Chinese gang furiously trying to get their money back, Myeung Deuk and Dong Hyuk may be in over their heads.
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Love in the Big City – 대도시의 사랑법 (2024)
Starring: Kim Go-eun, Noh Sang-hyun
Genre: Comedy, drama
This is the movie adaptation, which follows the beginning of the book. The series, which follows the entire book, is also available on Viki.
We just read the book this movie is based on in our Dosan Hakdang Book Club and the author, Park Sang Young, joined us for our discussion. You can read more about that in another article of this newsletter.
Jae Hee (Kim Go-eun) is free-spirited young woman who lives life on her own terms and wants to fall in love. However, this often makes her the subject of gossip and rumors among her university classmates. Heung Soo (Steve Noh), on the other hand, insists on keeping his true self locked away, not wanting anyone else to find out that he's attracted to men. When Jae Hee happens to find out Heung Soo's secret, he braces himself for the worst – but instead finds a friend in Jae Hee. As the two begin to grow closer, they learn important lessons about life and love, including the importance of loving yourself.
This movie was adapted from the novel of the same name by Park Sang Young.
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I, the Executioner – 베테랑2 (2024)
Starring: Hwang Jung-min, Jung Hae-in
Genre: Action, thriller
The prequel to this movie is Veteran, released in 2015. It is available on Tubi, The Roku Channel and Netflix.
When a professor's death is linked to a series of previous murders, veteran detective Seo Do Cheol (Hwang Jung-min) and the Violent Crimes Investigation Unit take on the case. However, they can't seem to move fast enough, as the killer, known as "Haechi," taunts them by releasing teasers of future victims, all of whom have previously harmed others in some way, stirring up panic among the public. As Do Cheol's team continues to investigate, they bring on rookie detective Park Sun Woo (Jung Hae-in), whose dedication to justice rivals even Do Cheol's. Can Do Cheol and Sun Woo's combined crime-solving skills find Haechi before more victims are found.
This is the sequel to the 2015 film "Veteran."
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Victory – 빅토리 (2024)
Starring: Lee Hye-ri, Park Se-wan, Lee Jung-ha, Jo Aram
Genre: Youth, drama, music, sports
Pil Sun (Lee Hye-ri), a high schooler from the southern city of Geoje, loves dancing, but isn't able to secure a designated dance practice space at school unless she's part of a club. She, along with her friend Mi Na (Park Se-wan) decide to start a cheerleading club – and their first member is Se Hyun (Jo A Ram), a transfer student from Seoul who used to be a cheerleader at her previous school. Pil Sun, Mi Na, and Se Hyun are able to recruit enough girls to form a nine-member team, dubbed the "Millennium Girls" to mark the turn of the 20th century. Their mission now is to lead the perpetually last-place Geoje High School soccer team, led by goalie Chi Hyung (Lee Jung-ha), to victory, despite being complete novices to cheerleading themselves. Can the Millennium Girls successfully navigate their way through high school and cheer their school soccer team out of their losing streak? This 2024 Korean movie was directed by Park Bum Soo.
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The Plot – 설계자 – (2024)
Starring: Gang Dong-won, Lee Moo-saeng, Lee Mi-sook, Kim Hong-pa, Kim Shin-rok, Lee Hyun-wook, Lee Dong-hwi, Jung Eun-chae, Tang Jun-sang
Genre: Crime, thriller
Yeong Il (Gang Dong-won) is a meticulous "designer" who specializes in transforming contract killings into seemingly unavoidable accidental deaths. Working alongside his skilled team – including the veteran Jackie (Lee Mi-sook), the master of disguise Wol Cheon (Lee Hyun-wook), and the timid Jeom Man (Tang Jun-sang) – he crafts lethal scenarios that baffle investigators. However, Yeong Il’s grip on reality begins to slip following a colleague's sudden death, as he suspects that a rival organization is eliminating his circle. When a high-stakes mission to eliminate a powerful political figure arises, the lines between professional strategy and personal obsession blur. As Yeong Il questions the loyalty of those around him, he finds himself trapped in a web of his own design, uncertain if he is the master manipulator or the next target of a fatal "accident."
This film was adapted from the 2009 Hong Kong movie "Accident."
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The Roundup: Punishment – 범죄도시4 (2024)
Starring: Ma Dong-seok, Kim Mu-yeol, Park Ji-hwan, Lee Dong-hwi
Genre: Action, crime
Both a dubbed and a subtitled version of this movie are available on Viki
All four of The Roundup movies are available on Viki. The first movie is called The Outlaws.
Three years after taking down a synthetic drug syndicate, Ma Seok Do's (Ma Dong-seok) new mission involves chasing down criminals who deal drugs through a delivery app. When one of the app's workers is found dead in the Philippines, the team's investigation reveals that his death is linked to a complex web of online gambling and cryptocurrency schemes. The mastermind behind it all? Ex-special forces mercenary Baek Chang Gi (Kim Mu-yeol), who aims to monopolize Korea’s illegal online gambling business in the Philippines by any means necessary, while his accomplice, IT genius Chang Dong Cheol (Lee Dong-hwi), plans to launch a massive cryptocurrency scam. Needing a way in, Detective Ma teams up with prior adversary Jang I Su (Park Ji-hwan), a former gangster and casino owner, to try and dismantle the criminal network – but is Detective Ma in over his head?
This is the fourth installment in the "Crime City" series, following "The Roundup: No Way Out."
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Exhuma – 파묘 – (2024)
Starring: Choi Min-sik, Kim Go-eun, Yoo Hae-jin, Lee Do-hyun
Genre: Horror
Shamans Lee Hwa Rim (Kim Go-eun) and Yoon Bong Gil (Lee Do-hyun) are hired to help a rich Korean-American family whose firstborn children are plagued by a strange, otherworldly illness. They trace the root of the problem to a long-forgotten family burial ground in South Korea. The shamans team up with the geomancer Kim Sang Deok (Choi Min-sik) and the undertaker Ko Young Geun (Yoo Hae-jin) to exhume the bodies from tombs and relocate the remains, but the project takes a dark turn. Has this crew dug into cursed ground… and unleashed demonic forces beyond their control?
This 2024 South Korean movie was directed by Jang Jae Hyun.
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Alienoid: Return to the Future 2 – 외계+인 2부 (2024)
Starring: Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri, Kim Woo-bin, Lee Hanee, Yum Jung-ah, Jo Woo-jin, Kim Eui-sung, Jin Seon-kyu
Genre: Science fiction, action, fantasy
The original movie, Alienoid (2022), is also available on Viki
Ean (Kim Tae-ri) has become stuck in the past, searching for the Divine Blade, the only item that can open the gates of time. But she is not alone in her quest, as blind swordsman Neung Pa (Jin Seon-kyu) also hunts for the blade. Time is quickly running out, though, as back in the “future,” an escaped alien prisoner is ready to unleash chaos on the world. Ean must gain control of the Divine Blade fast – and save the future world from doom
This 2024 South Korean movie is the follow-up to “Alienoid” and was directed by Choi Dong Hoon.
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Single in Seoul – 싱글 인 서울 (2023)
Starring: Lee Dong-wook, Im Soo-jung
Genre: Rom-com
Publisher Joo Hyun Jin (Lim Soo-jung) is known for her essay series "Single in the City" – but secretly, she longs for a romance of her own. As she is working on a book about singletons, one of the writers on the project quits due to pregnancy, and Hyun Jin must search for a new writer to fill in the gap. Enter Park Young Ho (Lee Dong-wook), Hyun Jin's college senior, who's now a professor and online influencer who thoroughly enjoys the single lifestyle. Hyun Jin and Young Ho immediately clash over their different perspectives on love and relationships. However, Young Ho's dismissive attitude towards romance is just a cover for deep heartbreak after his past relationship with Hong Joo Ok (Esom) ended poorly. Will Hyun Jin and Young Ho find a way to work together – and will they meet in the middle in more ways than one?
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Concrete Utopia – 콘크리트 유토피아 (2023)
Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Park Seo-joon, Park Bo-young, Kim Sun-young, Park Ji-hu, Kim Do-yoon
Genre: Disaster, thriller, sci-fi
This film is the first in the Concrete Universe franchise, which includes Badland Hunters (2024 on Netflix) and the series Concrete Market (2025 on Kocowa)
In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that reduces Seoul to ruins, the Imperial Palace Apartments miraculously remains standing. As modern services collapse and temperatures drop, the complex becomes a beacon of survival. Yeong Tak (Lee Byung-hun), a resourceful resident of room 902, emerges as a leader when desperate survivors attempt to enter the complex. He seeks help from Min Seong (Park Seo-joon), a civil servant, to manage the situation, while Min Seong's wife Myung Hwa (Park Bo-young) advocates for helping the homeless survivors. The residents face a critical moral dilemma: protect their sanctuary or show compassion to those in need. As tensions rise, the apartment complex becomes a potential powder keg of conflict and survival.
This is a 2023 South Korean disaster drama directed by Um Tae Hwa.
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The Roundup: No Way Out – 범죄도시3 – (2023)
Starring: Ma Dong-seok, Lee Joon-hyuk, Munetaka Acki
Genre: Action, crime
Both a dubbed and a subtitled version of this movie are available on Viki
All four of The Roundup movies are available on Viki. The first movie is called The Outlaws.
Seven years after his previous mission in Vietnam, Detective Ma Seok Do (Ma Dong-seok) is transferred to a new crime investigation unit in Seoul, where he is tasked with solving a murder case. However, as Seok Do and his team investigate, they find that the murder is tied to a crime syndicate distributing a powerful new synthetic drug. Seok Do arrests the culprit behind the murder, but the case takes a swift turn – Joo Sung Chul (Lee Jun-hyuk), the captain of a police narcotics investigations unit, has his own agenda, killing Seok Do's suspect and seizing the drugs that Seok Do's team secured. As Seok Do and his team plan a new strategy, the yakuza dispatches a hitman named Ricky (Munetaka Aoki) to steal the drugs back from Sung Chul. Can Seok Do prevent an all-out drug war from spilling out onto the streets of Seoul?
This 2023 South Korean movie is the third in the "Crime City" series, following 2017's "The Outlaws" and 2022's "The Roundup."
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Project Silence – 탈출: 프로젝트 사일런스 – (2023)
Starring: Lee Sun-kyun, Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Hee-won, Kim Su-an, Park Ju-hyun, Ye Soo-jung, Moon Sung-keun, Kim Tae-woo
Genre: Disaster, thriller
Both a dubbed and a subtitled version of this movie are available on Viki
Heavy fog and inclement weather create dangerous conditions on the bridge connecting the mainland to the airport, leading to a car collision pileup and an explosion that leaves hundreds of people stranded and vulnerable, including government official Jeong Won (Lee Sun-kyun) and his daughter, and tow truck driver Joe Park (Ju Ji-hoon). The situation only gets worse when a pack of experimental military dogs from "Project Silence" gets loose and begins attacking the survivors, attuned to the sound of the human voice. Dr. Yang (Kim Hee-won), the scientist behind the experiment, is also stuck on the bridge, and teams up with Jeong Won and Joe to try and prevent any more casualties – even though the odds are overwhelmingly stacked against them.
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The Devil’s Deal – 대외비 (2023)
Starring: Cho Jin-woong, Lee Sung-min, Kim Mu-yeol
Jeon Hae Woong (Jo Jin-woong), an ambitious political candidate in Busan, finds his dreams shattered when Kwon Soon Tae (Lee Sung-min), a powerful local politician, derails his campaign. Facing mounting pressure from loan sharks after defaulting on a campaign loan, Hae Woong turns to local gang leader Kim Pil Do (Kim Moo-yeol) for help. Together, they steal classified urban development information that could potentially destroy Soon Tae and expose widespread political corruption. Hae Woong re-enters the National Assembly race, hoping to use the stolen information as leverage for revenge against Soon Tae. With high stakes and dangerous political maneuvering, Hae Woong must determine if his risky strategy will be enough to triumph over a deeply entrenched political rival.
This is a 2023 South Korean crime drama film directed by Lee Won Tae.
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IT’S OKAY! – 괜찮아 괜찮아 괜찮아! (2023)
Starring: Lee Re, Jin Seo-yeon, Chung Su-bin, Lee Jung-ha, Son Suk-ku
Genre: Coming-of-age, drama
High school student In Young (Lee Re) is a talented dancer, dedicated to her craft despite her young age. However, after losing her mother in a car accident, In Young is suddenly faced with new, adult responsibilities – like paying rent. Threatened with eviction, In Young seeks refuge in the dance studio she practices at. When Seol Ah (Jin Seo-yeon), the director of the dance troupe, discovers In Young's living situation, she reluctantly takes In Young in. Throughout it all, they must prepare for the dance company's 60th anniversary celebration, dealing with interpersonal disputes within the dance group and external pressure, but gradually learn to connect with each other on a deeper level.
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The Point Men – 교섭 (2023)
Starring: Hwang Jung-min, Hyun Bin, Kang Ki-young
Genre: Action, thriller
In 2007, during the Afghanistan conflict, a small South Korean military contingent faces a critical situation when a group of Christian missionaries is kidnapped by Taliban gunmen in the Ghazni Province. The terrorists demand ransom and threaten to kill the hostages one by one, forcing the South Korean government to take action. Dae Sik (Hyun Bin), a National Intelligence Service agent, and diplomat Jae Ho (Hwang Jung-min) are dispatched to the dangerous warzone to negotiate for the hostages' lives, risking everything in a tense and high-stakes rescue mission. Based on a true story, the mission becomes increasingly perilous as both the hostages and the negotiators' lives hang in the balance.
This is a 2023 South Korean movie directed by Yim Soon Rye.
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Honest Candidate 2 – 정직한 후보 (2022)
Starring: Ra Mi-ran, Kim Mu-yeol, Na Moon-hee, Yoon Kyung-ho, Jang Dong-joo
Genre: Comedy
The first Honest Candidate movie can be seen on Tubi and The Roku Channel
Former politician Joo Sang Sook (Ra Mi-ran) seems to be down on her luck once again: after losing (and re-gaining) her ability to lie, her release from prison, and a failed attempt to join the Seoul mayoral election, she has no idea what to do with herself. She moves to Gangwon Province with the intent to become a seafood diver. After saving someone trapped in a sinking vehicle, Sang Sook is subsequently named governor of Gangwon. Things seem to be looking up – until she's once again cursed with the inability to tell lies, and this time, her aide Park Hee Cheol (Kim Moo-yul) is affected, too. While she struggles with her compulsion to tell the truth, she's also gained a legion of supporters who are fed up with corruption in political office. Will she manage to achieve her political dreams this time? This is the sequel to the 2020 film "Honest Candidate."
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Seo Bok – 서복 (2021)
Starring: Gong Yoo, Park Bo-gum
Genre: Science fiction, action, thriller
Min Gi Heon (Gong Yoo), a former South Korean intelligence agent struggling with migraines, is offered a chance at redemption by transporting Seo Bok (Park Bo-gum), the first human clone with extraordinary telekinetic powers and self-healing DNA. As various groups seek to capture Seo Bok for his potentially immortality-granting genetic secrets, terrorists mobilize to seize him. However, Seo Bok is fully aware of his own remarkable abilities and is prepared to defend himself against those who would exploit him.
This is a 2021 South Korean science fiction film directed by Lee Yong Ju.
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Hitman: Agent Jun – 히트맨 (2020)
Starring: Kwon Sang-woo, Jung Joon-ho, Hwang Woo-seul-hye, Lee Yi-kyung, Lee Ji-won
Starring: Kwon Sang-woo, Jung Joon-ho, Hwang Woo-seul-hye, Lee Yi-kyung, Lee Ji-won
Genre: Action, comedy
The sequel movie, Hitman 2, has also been added to Viki
While aspiring web comic artist Jun (Kwon Sang-woo) is passionate about his work, he constantly receives comments about his comics being boring. Frustrated and drunk, he decides to write a new comic about a secret agent. To his surprise, his new comic is a hit, and begins to attract a lot of attention – including from his old workplace, the National Intelligence Services, revealing Jun's previous ruse at faking his death to escape his life as a secret agent himself! Soon, Jun begins to receive visits from old colleagues and enemies alike, threatening his family and his new life. When Jun's old nemesis kidnaps his wife and the NIS grabs his daughter, Jun might just have to take on one last mission with an old friend before he can retire for good.
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Kim Ji Young: Born 1982 – 82년생 김지영 (2019)
Starring: Jung Yu-mi, Gong Yoo
Genre: Drama
Ji Young (Jung Yu-mi), born in 1982, once dreamed of traveling the world and building a successful career in marketing. However, after marrying Dae Hyeon (Gong Yoo) and having their daughter, those aspirations were put on hold. While struggling with postpartum depression, Ji Young finds it difficult to reconcile her past dreams with her current reality as a stay-at-home mother, feeling stifled by the roles she's expected to play in society. However, everything changes when she suddenly takes on the personas of different important people in her life when she's stressed, such as her mother and late grandmother. Alarmed, Dae Hyeon urges Ji Young to seek treatment, as she's unaware of her new habit. Can Ji Young figure out what the root of her strange affliction is and regain her passion for life?
This movie was based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Cho Nam Joo.
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The Negotiation – 협상 – (2018)
Starring: Son Ye-jin, Hyun Bin
Genre: Crime, thriller, action
After a hostage situation goes terribly wrong, skilled negotiator Ha Chae Yoon (Son Ye-jin) finds herself questioning her desire to remain with the police. However, when arms dealer Min Tae Gu (Hyun Bin) abducts a group that includes a news reporter and Chae Yoon's superior, Chae Yoon is forced to put her personal struggles aside and intervene. However, as the hours go by, Chae Yoon begins to uncover a deeper conspiracy afoot, involving corruption, betrayal, and secret identities. When Tae Gu announces his intent to kill all the hostages – and himself – Chae Yoon must find a way to balance the competing interests of law enforcement, Tae Gu, and the hostages before it's too late.
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Miss & Mrs. Cops – 걸캅스 (2019)
Starring: Ra Mi-ran, Lee Sung-kyung
Genre: Buddies, cops, action, comedy
Formerly known as a legendary detective, Mi Young (Ra Mi-ran) got relegated to desk work after her marriage, much to her frustration. When rookie detective Ji Hye (Lee Sung-kyung) is assigned to the same workplace, the two women get off to a rough start due to Ji Hye's habit of stirring up trouble. However, when the two witness a young woman attempt suicide after the police ignored her crime report, they decide to take a look into her case themselves. To their horror, the woman was a victim of a hidden camera rape, and their male colleagues and superiors are largely indifferent about the case. Mi Young and Ji Hye decide to investigate on their own, but soon find that they've just scratched the surface of a criminal network. Can they help bring justice to the women who've been ignored and pushed aside?
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Confidential Assignment 1 – 공조 1 (2017)
Starring: Hyun Bin, Yoo Hae-jin, Kim Joo-hyuk, Jang Young-nam, Im Yoon-ah
Genre: Action, comedy
Highly skilled North Korean detective Lim Cheol Ryung (Hyun Bin) is tasked with capturing Cha Gi Sung (Kim Joo-hyuk), a former superior-turned-crime syndicate leader who betrayed the regime by stealing counterfeit money printing plates, killing Cheol Ryung's team, and fleeing to South Korea. Upon Cheol Ryung's own arrival in Korea, he meets Kang Jin Tae (Yoo Hai-jin), a bumbling yet well-meaning South Korean detective who's secretly keeping tabs on Cheol Ryung for the South Korean government. Will Cheol Ryung and Jin Tae manage to overcome their mutual distrust to track down Gi Sung and hold him accountable for his crimes?
A sequel to this movie was made in 2021, but is not available for streaming in the US. A third movie is currently being made.
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Hot Young Bloods – 피끓는 청춘 (2014)
Starring: Park Bo-young, Lee Jong-suk, Lee Se-young, Kim Young-kwang
Genre: Teen, rom-com
For age 15+
In rural 1982 South Korea, a feared girl gang runs the local high school, led by Young Sook (Park Bo Young). Although she’s known for her rough-and-tumble ways, she has a weakness: her crush on Joong Gil (Lee Jong-suk), the school’s charming playboy who’s tried to woo everyone at the school except her. When So Hee (Lee Se-young), a beautiful new transfer student from Seoul arrives, Joong Gil immediately develops a crush on her, inciting Young Sook’s ire. Young Sook and So Hee quickly develop a rivalry, made worse when Gwang Sik (Kim Young-kwang), the leader of a rival school's male gang with his own feelings for Young Sook, decides to get involved.
