20 Best K-Movies To Stream On Netflix In 2024

There’s nothing sweeter than settling in for a binge-watch, and if you’re anything like me, your poison of choice will probably be a fantastic Korean movie.

Now, I’ve rounded up 20 amazing Korean movies that I feel everyone needs to watch, and there’s everything from romance to horror to thrillers.

Trust me when I say they’ll either have you on the edge of your seat or so swoony you might develop a headache (isn’t this the best type of headache?)

Either way, you’re going to be pretty busy once you get into this list, so get ready to, idk, start the most epic binge-watch session.

1. Love And Leashes

Jun Ji Hoo is a capable and beloved employee who’s always eager to please. One day, he mistakenly picks up Jung Ji Woo and what comes after is something he could never have expected.

Soon enough, they’re both thrust into a new world of BDSM and these two individuals with totally different personalities and preferences learn more about themselves and each other.

2. Ballerina

A revenge movie through and through, Ballerina stars Jeon Jong-seo as Ok-ju, a former bodyguard who is grieving the loss of her best friend, Minhee, whom she failed to protect.

Minhee was a promising ballerina who committed suicide after being blackmailed and exploited by a drug dealer named Chef Choi. Ok-ju then decides to fulfill Minhee’s last wish and seek revenge on Chef Choi and his gang.

So she uses her combat skills and weapons to fight her way through the criminal underworld, while also befriending a high school student who wants to escape from the traffickers.

3. Yaksha: Ruthless Operations

Yaksha: Ruthless Operations is a Korean movie that you can watch on Netflix, and it revolves around a secret mission in a city where spies from different Asian countries are competing.

The main lead is Kang-in, or Yaksha, a cold-blooded leader of a South Korean black ops team whose goal is to catch Moon Byung-uk, the boss of a North Korean organization that handles the money of the Kim family.

To do this, he has to face his rivals, such as Ozawa, a Japanese spy, and Liang, a Chinese spy, and he must deal with Ji-hoon, a prosecutor who is sent to monitor his team’s actions.

4. Time To Hunt

Set in a future where South Korea is in ruins due to a financial collapse and social unrest, this dystopian action thriller follows four friends decide to pull off a risky robbery to escape their miserable city.

They target a gambling house that holds a fortune in cash and gold, but their plan goes awry when they attract the attention of a cold-blooded killer who works for the gambling house.

The killer chases them relentlessly, turning their escape into a deadly game of cat and mouse, and trust me when I say this Korean movie had me hooked.

5. Tune In For Love

In 1994, as Yoo Yeol takes the mic on the popular radio show ‘Music Album,’ fate intervenes when Mi Soo, a college girl working at a bakery, meets Hyun Woo.

Like the melodies flowing from the radio, their connection slowly harmonizes and through a series of serendipitous events, they keep crossing paths but the bitter truth eventually drives them apart.

Fast forward to 1997, they meet again and their love is reignited, but staying together permanently is painfully elusive. This romantic Korean melodrama movie available on Netflix follows Hyun Woo and Mi Soo’s relationship in the most beautiful and heartwarming way.

6. 20th Century Girl

Bo Ra is a high school student with a kind heart, a black belt in taekwondo, and a passion for broadcasting. When her best friend, Yeon Du, develops a crush on the popular Hyun Jin and leaves for the U.S. to undergo heart surgery, Bo Ra takes it upon herself to keep tabs on him.

As she gets to know him better, she finds herself falling for him. By the end of this movie, I was in tears, so without spoiling it for you, this drama is amazingly, beautifully, and delightfully nostalgic in all the ways that matter.

7. Sweet And Sour

Jang Hyuk is a man who wants it all: love and career success. He’s in a long-distance relationship with his girlfriend, Da Eun, but when he meets Bo Young in a new city, his heart is torn.

As Jang Hyuk struggles with his feelings for both women, the trio navigates the ups and downs of love and life. This romantic comedy offers a refreshing take on the complexities of relationships and the emotions that come with them.

8. Wish You

Kang In Soo is a passionate singer who spends his days performing on the streets and dreaming of a successful music career.

But, his talent doesn’t go unnoticed as Yoon Sang Yi, a keyboardist from a renowned record company, discovers his videos and offers him a spot in their rookie discovery project.

In Soo jumps at the chance and moves in with Sang Yi, but as they spend more time together, they realize their feelings are more than just professional. This is a beautiful selection if you’re in the mood for a BL Korean movie to watch on Netflix.

9. Kill Bok Soon

Gil Bok Soon is a single mother with a secret profession: contract killer. She works for M.K. Ent, run by Cha Min Kyu, who trained her to be a lethal assassin. And even though they respect each other, Bok Soon knows he’s a dangerous person who could ruin her life.

Meanwhile, Min Kyu’s stoic sister, Cha Min Hee, works as an executive at the company, and Han Hee Sung is another skilled killer who goes unnoticed. When Bok Soon decides to forgo her contract renewal, a life-or-death situation arises, and getting home to her teen daughter will prove incredibly difficult.

10. Along With The Gods

Kim Ja Hong is a hero who sacrificed himself and entered the afterlife with guidance from his three guardians: Kang Rim, Hae Won Maek, and Deok Choon.

But, their journey through hell becomes complicated when a vengeful spirit begins causing chaos in the real world. Now, Ja Hong and his guardians must survive the seven trials of the afterlife in 49 days to clear his name and earn a chance to meet his deceased mother again.

11. Steel Rain

In the not-so-distant future, a military coup takes place in North Korea and this prompts the country’s leader and Eom Chul Woo to seek refuge in South Korea.

As both nations teeter on the brink of crisis, Chul Woo and South Korean government official Kwak Chul Woo set out on a covert mission to avert a devastating Korean war. With stakes higher than ever, they work together behind the scenes, moving through the shadows to preserve peace and prevent a catastrophic conflict.

12. The 8th Night

In this chilling Korean thriller movie available to watch on Netflix, an ancient spirit is revived and begins causing mysterious deaths as it looks for a physical form.

With only eight days to prevent the end of the world, a group of strangers must band together to stop it. Among them is a former exorcist who must face the challenge of stopping the resurrection of two malevolent beings who had been sealed away for 2,500 years.

13. Night In Paradise

Tae-gu, a mobster, seeks refuge on Jeju Island after losing his sister and niece to revenge killings.He then meets Jae-yeon, a woman battling her own demons, and her arms dealer uncle, Kuto.

Together, they form a bond, and Tae-gu finds himself falling for Jae-yeon despite her condition. But, his past catches up with him when his enemies discover his location, and he must fight for his life and the safety of those he cares about.

14. #Alive

In an unexpected turn of events, Jun Woo wakes up to a city in chaos as a mysterious virus ravages Seoul. The outbreak quickly spirals out of control, leaving survivors stranded in their apartments, cut off from the world with no means of communication.

With no cellular data, Wi-Fi, or phone calls, Jun Woo and Yu Bin find themselves fighting for survival in an isolated apartment complex, surrounded by the infected. Together, they must make sense of this harrowing situation while relying on their wits and courage to stay alive in the chaos and uncertainty.

15. High Society

Tae Joon, a university professor running for the National Assembly, and his wife Soo Yeon, a gallery assistant curator, are at the top of the social ladder.

Ji Ho, an artist, becomes involved in their lives and a complex love triangle forms; in time, the secrets and conflicts of those who live in the upper echelons of society are revealed and to say it gets messy is an understatement.

16. Unlocked

Lee Na-Mi, a hardworking marketer at a start-up, leads an ordinary life until she loses her phone and meets Oh Jun-Yeong, who installs spyware on her device.

Unbeknownst to Na-Mi, Jun-Yeong monitors her every move and he causes havoc in her personal and professional life.

As Detective Woo Ji-Man investigates a murder case, he discovers clues pointing to Jun-Yeong’s involvement. In a shocking twist, Na-Mi and her father find themselves in a fight for survival while Detective Woo Ji-Man uncovers the truth.

17. The Call

Returning home after a lengthy absence, Seo Yeon stumbles upon an old phone and strikes up a conversation with a stranger named Yeong Sook. Surprisingly, they discover that they live in the same house, but their ages are two decades apart.

These two tentatively form a bond with each other and as they share their many experience, they realize that they have the power to reshape their lives forever.

18. Forgotten

After settling into their new home, Jin Seok’s older brother, Yoo Seok, is snatched away. And, after 19 agonizing days, Yoo Seok miraculously returns, but he’s now markedly different.

Now, Jin Seok sets out to figure out the details of his brother’s abduction and to get the truth of what happened during those 19 days.

19. Carter

Amidst a devastating pandemic and a post-apocalyptic world plagued by a violent virus, Carter wakes up in a blood-soaked motel room, with no memory of his past.

And with armed CIA agents on his heels, he must uncover his identity and locate Dr. Jung Byung-ho, while guided by a mysterious voice named Han Jung-hee.

Escaping to North Korea, Carter’s mission becomes clear: save his infected daughter, Ha-na, and secure a vital vaccine. Betrayals, fights, and unexpected revelations follow as Carter battles to reunite his family and confront the ruthless General Kim Jong-hyeok. With a daring escape and a perilous train journey, their hope for survival hangs in the balance.