Have you ever found yourself captivated by the thrilling world of action and spying? Korean cinema has delivered some of the most gripping spy movies in recent years which have also been a global hit as well, blending intense action, characters, and interesting plots. Here are some of the best Korean spy movies to watch on OTT that will keep you on the edge of your seat and are surely worth the binge:
4 Best Korean Spy Movies To Watch On OTT
1. ‘The Man from Nowhere’
The Man from Nowhere is a popular neo-noir action-thriller movie that stars Won Bin and Kim Sae-ron as in the main roles. It was also one of the highest-grossing South Korean movies that was released in 2010. The movie is about, “A quiet pawnshop keeper with a violent past who takes on a drug-and-organ trafficking ring in the hope of saving the child who is his only friend”, as per IMDb. The movie’s thrilling sequences and touching moments highlight the lengths one would go to protect those they love. So if you are someone who loves action and thriller movies then make sure to add this to your watchlist.
Where to watch ‘The Man from Nowhere’: Netflix
2. ‘The Spy Gone North’
Set against the backdrop of the North-South Korea divide, this movie tells the story of a South Korean spy who infiltrates North Korea as a big businessman. According to Netflix, the movie is set, “In the 1990s, a South Korean spy poses as a brassy entrepreneur with a luring scheme for a cash-strapped North Korea, but politics tests his loyalty.” The movie is praised for its stellar performance, and gripping climax and has even won various prestigious awards.
Where to watch ‘The Spy Gone North’: Netflix
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3. ‘Confidential Assignment’
‘Confidential Assignment’ is one of the biggest Korean blockbuster spy movies featuring Hyun Bin, Yoo Hae-jin, and Kim Joo-hyuk in the main roles. “When a crime organisation from North Korea crosses borders and enters South Korean soil, a South Korean detective must cooperate with a North Korean detective to investigate their whereabouts”, is the main plot of the story as per IMDb. With the blend of some comedy, the movie offers a fun take on the genre that doesn’t shy away from addressing serious themes. “According to the Korean Film Council, the highly-anticipated sequel to ‘Confidential Assignment’ surpassed 1 million moviegoers on September 9, 2022, meaning that it took the new film just three days to reach the milestone” (as per a Soompi report.
Where to watch ‘Confidential Assignment’: JioCinema and Amazon Prime Video
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4. ‘Phantom’
In the Korean movie ‘Phantom’, set during the Japanese colonisation of Korea, a group of operatives is sent to find a mole within their ranks. This South Korean period spy action thriller movie is based on Mai Jia's novel ‘Feng Sheng’. The movie stars Sol Kyung-gu, Lee Hanee, Park Hae-soo, Park So-dam, and Seo Hyun-woo in the main roles. The plot of the story revolves around, “Set in 1933 during the Japanese colonisation of Korea, five people suspected to be the mysterious ‘Phantom’, an anti-Japanese resistance spy, are held in an isolated hotel. Under scrutiny by the authorities, the suspects snoop around and search each other's belongings to clear their suspicions”, as per Sony LIV. The movie's atmospheric setting, interesting plot, and compelling performances make it a must-watch for fans of the genre.
Where to watch ‘Phantom’: Sony LIV
So, whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer in the world of Korean cinema, these Korean spy movies are sure to keep you glued to your screens.
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