Parasite
Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong
Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.
Why you'll love it
This South Korean black comedy thriller won the Palme d'Or at Cannes and four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It offers a biting commentary on social class and wealth disparity.
Train to Busan
Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok
While a zombie virus breaks out in South Korea, passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan.
Why you'll love it
While not directly related to K-pop, this South Korean zombie apocalypse film is a must-watch for its thrilling plot and excellent performances.
The Beauty Inside
Han Hyo-joo, Park Seo-joon, Juri Ueno
A South Korean has a different person's body, changing every morning to a body "borrowed" for a day - man, woman, old, child and sometimes a foreigner. "He" works as furniture designer. He loves a girl. She loves him for the beaut...
Why you'll love it
This romantic drama film explores the life of a man who wakes up every day in a different body, and his relationship with a rising K-pop star.