Revenge is defined as “the action of inflicting harm on someone for a wrong suffered at their hands.” That’s what the following movies are about. People and families pushed to the brink and the only way back is through revenge. They are fighting their way through the pain and suffering to pinpoint their revenge on the person that caused all of the chaos in their lives.
Here are six Korean revenge movies.
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1.I Saw The Devil
What’s It About: Kim Soo-Hyun is a National Intelligence Agent. One night he is on the phone with his fiancee, Jang Joo-Yun. Her car has broken down and she is waiting for the tow truck to arrive. While on the phone with Kim Soo-Hyun, Jang Joo-Yun is interrupted by a man in a yellow van, He knocks on her window and asks if she needs help. She tells him no and returns to her phone call. The man in the van breaks her window and kidnaps her. Kim Soo-Hyun arrives at the crime scene just when they pull her bosy from the river. He vows revenge on the man responsible for her death.
Starring: Lee Byung-Hun, Choi Min-Sik, In-Seo Kim
Where To Watch: Tubi, Amazon Prime Video, Pluto TV
Watch The Trailer Here:
2.Oldboy
What’s It About: After a drunken night on the town, Oh Dae-Su finds himself locked up inside of a strange private prison for fifteen years. No one will tell him why he is there or who his jailer is. Oh Dae-Su is suddenly relseased after being sedated and hypnotized. He is now determined to discover who is mystery enemy is. He gets his first clue when a homeless man hands him a cell phone and a wallet full of cash. Later in the evening, Oh Dae-Su’s cell phone rings and the man on the other ends tells him to find the reason for his imprisonment. Will Oh Dae-Su be able to find the mystery man and find closure after fifteen years?
Starring: Choi Min-Sik, Kang Hye-Jung, Yoo Ji-Tae
Where To Watch: Available On DVD on Amazon
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3.Lady Vengeance
What’s It About: Lee Geum-Ja is finally released from prison after thriteen years for a crime she did not commit. She was convicted for the kidnap and murder of a six-year-old boy. Lee Geum-Ja is now out for revenge. She begins her quest by visiting and recruiting the help from former prisoners she bonded with while she was inside. Her plan is to seek out Mr. Baek, the man that framed her and ruined her life.
Starring: Choi Min-Sik, Lee Young-Ae, Song Kang-Ho
Where To Watch: Tubi
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4.No Mercy
What’s It About: In-Ae is being released from prison after a year. She was a former bodyguard. She witnessed her sister being assaulted by a politician and she attacks him and stab his eye out. Upson her release, In-Ae is anxious to reunited with her sister, Eun-Hye. Eun-Hye is hiding a secret from her sister. She has been regularly bullied and exploited at school. One day Eun-Hye gets kidnapped by a gangster and he is going to sell her. After going to the police and getting no help, In-Ae decides to take action on her own. From there, she starts the ruthless pursuit of Eun-Hye’s abductors.
Starring: Lee Si-Young, Park Se-Won, Lee Joon-Hyuk
Where To Watch: Rakuten Viki, Pluto TV
Watch The Trailer Here:
5.Missing You
What’s It About: When Hee-Joo was seven, her father was murdered. He was killed while working as a detective on a serial killer case. The killer, Ki-Bum was arrested but only convicted for one murder. After being in prison for fifteen years, he is finalyy being released. Detective Dae-Young worked on the original case with Hee-Joo’s father and has not given up hope of getting a conviction for his former partner. Meanwhile, Hee-Joo has been waiting patiently for Ki-Bum’s release, and her chance to get revenge on the man that took her father.
Starring: Shim Eun-Kyung, Kim Sung-Oh, Ahn Jae-Hong
Where To Watch: Rakuten Viki, Amazon Prime Video, Tubi
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6.Broken
What’s It About: Lee Sang-Hyeon is a factory worker. He lost his wife to cancer and is currently taking care of his teenage daughter Soo-Lin. One evening, Sang-Hyeon comes home and notices that his daughter is not there. He recieves a phone call from the police asking him to identify his daughter. He is left helpless, Sang-Hyeon is left with noting but feelings of anger and despair. He feels his daughters investigation is moving too slowly. Restlessness takes over him and he decides to take matters into his own hands. One night, Sang-Hyeon gets a text message that idenitfies two boys responsible for his daughters murder. Soon Sang-Hyeon becomes a fugitive from the law as he tries to administer his own form of justice.
Starring: Jung Jae-Young, Lee Sung-Min, Kim Hyun
Where To Watch: Google Play Movies & TV, You Tube
Watch The Trailer Here:
