3 Gripping K-Movies That Will Mesmerize You and Make You an Addict
Declaring yourself a cinephile without watching any of the Korean masterpieces? Then you missed the dopes that the movie buffs cherish. If you are a true movie enthusiast, Korean movies are something that you should dip your toes into!
Lately, a better group of audiences were convinced about the quality and multiplicity of genres the Korean industry carries within it. These movies take us to places that we haven’t been, connect us with different types of people, show diverse customs and always give us new experiences through audio-visual effects.
Or in a way, movies are the best way to actively procrastinate (no, we do not mean that). Unlike Western movies, Korean movies are a bit different. They are unique in their own ways. If you plan to take a step forward, here are 3 gripping K-movies that will mesmerize you and make you an addict!
Memories of Murder
Plump for the flick ‘Memories of Murder‘ if your heart is ready to skip a beat. This movie will be an all-time favourite of the hardcore fans of thriller mysteries. The tension in the plot construction and the mystery it holds within makes the heart pit-a-pat. Bong Joon-ho and Shim Sung-bo developed the script for the murder series inspired by the series of rapes and murders that happened in Hwaseong City in South Korea.
In the movie, Song Kang-ho appears as the local detective Park Doo-man, to investigate the case. Shortly, the case is split between him and an experienced detective, who has landed from Seoul to the outskirts of Hwaseong City to investigate the case.
The movie takes you to the eerie rainy nights of October, where only the young ladies in red dresses are raped and then murdered. This movie may weigh your heart with frustration when you witness the culprit skip away from the detectives.
Double Patty
There is an Irish saying, “Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is”. ‘Double Patty‘ is a movie which shows the romance between Kang Woo-ram and Lee Hyun-ji who are brought together by food. The film has romance, motivation and fantastic shots of food. If you are a person who enjoys restaurant romances, you will find this movie wholesome.
‘Double Patty’ is a decent romance movie which can be enjoyed by every movie enthusiast alike. This movie is relatable for people who are just out of their monotonous phase of life. The struggle is real when teenagers make their baby steps towards adulthood. Kang Woo-ram and Lee Hyun-ji are two individuals who inspire each other to pursue their dreams. The duo represents a cute couple in the movie. Irene of Red Velvet and Shin Seung-ho, the new crushes of the K-movie and K-drama spectators act as Kang Woo-ram and Lee Hyun-ji. With this movie, Irene also marked her presence on the big screen.
In the backdrop of Kang Woo-ram and Lee Hyun-ji’s romance, the film involuntarily inspires youngsters to pursue their dreams because in most cases what holds back a person from chasing their dream is a lack of confidence. Having a person who checks on you and supports you on your lows is an unavoidable component that defines your success. Do you have someone like Kang Woo-ram or Lee Hyun-ji in your life? Then this movie perfectly suits a couple’s watch. Hurry and watch on Amazon Prime!
Crazy Romance
Ever felt romance as a crazy feeling? Indeed it is! Love can make us feel like walking through clouds or living in a fairy tale. Pause. What happens when you lose a partner? It seems like your world has turned upside down.
The movie represents two individuals who wish to have a romantic and persistent family life with their partner. Kim Rae-won as the heartbroken Jae-hoon and Kong Hyo-jin as Sun-young, who is cheated by her lover make the hilarious couple in the movie. The interaction and relationship between Jae-hoon and Sun-young is flawless, therefore, the movie is superb for a hee-haw. However, using humour as a gimmick, the movie calls for attention to the trust issues that happen in a person’s life after they endure deception from their partner. Luckily, ‘Crazy Romance‘ is a feel-good movie. It does not make the heartbroken audience feel miserable, and instead gives them hope to move on.
