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New Korean Thriller Movies List (2026)

Discover the Newly released popular New Korean Thriller Movies list of (2026) with theatre & OTT release dates, Top star casts, genres, trailers, photos, and streaming platforms.

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A Bittersweet Life (A)

Korean | 1h 59min | 09 May 2025 (OTT)

A Bittersweet Life

Buried Alive | Handlanger

Lee Byung-hun, Kim Yeong-cheol, Shin Min-A, Kim Roe-ha

Thriller, Drama, Action

Prime Video
Kim Sun-woo is an enforcer and manager for a hotel owned by a cold, calculative crime boss, Kang who assigns Sun-woo to a simple errand while he is away on a business trip; to shadow his young mistress, Hee-soo, for fear that she may be cheating on him with a younger man with the mandate that he must kill them both if he discovers their affair.
Similar To:
The Villainess, 12.12: The Day
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Oldboy (R)

IMDb 8.3

Korean | 2h | 28 Oct 2023

Oldboy

Time | Remade Poorly

Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jung, Kim Byung-ok

Thriller, Drama, Action

Prime Video
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JioHotstar
Oldboy is a superhit South Korean thriller by the brilliant Park Chan-wook. The story is centred around Oh Dae-su who, imprisoned accidentally for 15 years, is now suddenly released and seeks revenge on those responsible while also discovering the truth behind his imprisonment. The movie has won numerous awards for its depiction of violence.
Similar To:
Badland Hunters, Emergency Declaration
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The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (A)

IMDb 6.9

Korean | 1h 50min | 01 Oct 2019

The Gangster the Cop the Devil

Gangster | Police

Ma Dong-seok, Kim Moo-yul, Yoo Seung-mok, Lee Seo-hwan

Thriller, Crime, Action

Hijack 1971,The Outlaws

After barely surviving a violent attack by an elusive serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su finds himself forming an unlikely partnership with local detective Jung Tae-seok to catch the sadistic killer simply known as K.
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The Handmaiden (A)

IMDb 8.1

Korean | 2h 25min | 22 Sep 2016

The Handmaiden

Noblewoman | Bold

Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo, Cho Jin-woong

Thriller, Drama, Romance

Humint,Decision to Leave

In 1930s Korea, a swindler and a young woman pose as a Japanese count and a handmaiden to seduce a Japanese heiress and steal her fortune.
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Memories of Murder

IMDb 8.1

Korean | 2h 11min | 15 Jul 2005

Memories of Murder

Based On Play Or Musical | Wonder

Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roe-ha, Song Jae-ho

Thriller, Crime, Drama

A Bittersweet Life,12.12: The Day

Set in 1986 in Korea, Memories of Murder is a story about two detectives who have been handed a case that involves several young women getting raped and murdered by a serial killer who is not to be found.
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Colony

Korean | 2h 2min | 19 Jun 2026

Colony

Zombie | Virus

Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hyun-bin

Thriller, Horror, Action

BookMyShow
A biotechnology professor, Se-jeong, is in attendance at a biotech conference that erupts into chaos with the release of a rapidly mutating virus. The outbreak results in the transformation of infected individuals, prompting authorities to seal off the facility and trap survivors inside with an escalating threat as they fight for survival against the unpredictably evolving infected.
Similar To:
Project Silence, #Alive
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Chabak - Night of Murder and Romance (A)

Korean | 1h 26min | 15 May 2026 (OTT)

Chabak - Night of Murder and Romance

Camping

데니 안, Kim Min-chae, Hong Kyung-in, Han Min-yeob

Thriller, Horror

Prime Video
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BookMyShow
A couple`s love is put to the ultimate test when a masked psychopath starts stalking them. Can they survive the night and face a hidden truth that threatens everything?
Similar To:
Exhuma, I Saw the Devil
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No Other Choice (R)

Korean | 2h 19min | 24 Apr 2026 (OTT)

No Other Choice

Blunt | Horrified

Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min

Thriller, Drama, Crime

Mubi
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Prime Video
A veteran paper mill manager, Yoo Man-su, who has dedicated 25 years of his life to his company, is abruptly laid off. Faced with a ruthless job market and the mounting pressure to provide for his family and keep his home, he descends into a dark and violent path. He hatches a desperate and sinister plan to reclaim his dignity and secure a future by eliminating his competition for a coveted job opening.
Similar To:
Humint, The Roundup: No Way Out
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Humint

Korean | 1h 59min | 31 Mar 2026 (OTT)

Humint

Broken Loyalty | Intelligence Agent

Jo In-sung, Park Jung-Min, Park Hae-jun, Shin Se-kyung

Thriller, Romance, Drama

Netflix
Set in Vladivostok, Russia, the film follows South Korean National Intelligence Service Manager Zo, who is assigned to track an international crime syndicate. His investigation intersects with Park Geon, a North Korean State Security official sent to investigate a security breach. The situation is further complicated by Hwang Chi-seong, the North Korean consul general with his own agenda, and Chae Seon-hwa, a work
Similar To:
The Roundup: No Way Out, Decision to Leave
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Good News (UA-16+)

Korean | 2h 16min | 17 Oct 2025 (OTT)

Good News

Red Army | Seoul, South Korea

Sol Kyung-gu, Hong Kyung, Ryoo Seung-bum, Takayuki Yamada

Thriller, History, Comedy

Netflix
When a plane gets hijacked, those on land are hell-bent on saving those in the air. Amidst a battle of wits and conflict, a secret operation unfolds.
Similar To:
Cobweb, The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure
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Wall to Wall (UA-16+)

Korean | 1h 58min | 18 Jul 2025 (OTT)

Wall to Wall

Apartment | Inter-floor Noise

Kang Ha-neul, Yeom Hye-ran, Seo Hyun-woo, Kim Hyun-jung

Thriller, Drama

Netflix
A man who poured his life savings into a new apartment discovers its walls are full of disturbing noises, hostile neighbors and unsettling secrets.
Similar To:
Humint, The Roundup: No Way Out
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Dark Nuns (UA-16+)

Korean | 1h 54min | 31 Mar 2025 (OTT)

Dark Nuns

Nun | Ritual

Song Hye-kyo, Jeon Yeo-been, Lee Jin-wook, Moon Woo-jin

Thriller, Horror, Drama

Prime Video
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JioHotstar
A young boy, Hee-Joon, becomes possessed by a sinister spirit. Nun Yunia and Nun Mikaela join forces to save him, with Priest Paul exploring medical options and Priest Andrew leading an intense exorcism to confront the dark entity.
Similar To:
Hunt, The 8th Night
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Bogotá: City of the Lost (UA-16+)

Korean | 1h 49min | 03 Feb 2025 (OTT)

Bogotá: City of the Lost

Bogotá | 1990s

Song Joong-ki, Lee Hee-jun, Kwon Hae-hyo, Cho Hyun-chul

Thriller, Drama, Crime

Netflix
After moving to Bogotá for a chance at a better life, a young Korean man rises through the Colombian black market — risking peril for a shot at success. Directed by Kim Seong-je. Written by Hwang Sung-goo, Kim Seong-je.
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Humint, The Roundup: No Way Out
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Project Silence (UA)

Korean | 1h 36min | 30 Dec 2024 (OTT)

Project Silence

Bridge | Disaster

Lee Sun-kyun, Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Hee-won, Moon Sung-keun

Thriller, Horror, Action

Prime Video
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Lionsgate Play
Due to sudden deteriorating weather conditions, visibility on the Airport Bridge is severely impaired, leaving people stranded and at risk of the bridge collapsing due to a series of chain collisions and explosions. Amidst the chaos, the canine subjects "Echo" from the military experiment "Project Silence," who were being transported in secret, break free, and all human survivors become targets of
Similar To:
Seoul Station, The Witch: Part 2. The Other One
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The Plot (UA-16+)

Korean | 1h 40min | 28 Dec 2024 (OTT)

The Plot

Perfect Crime | Remake

Gang Dong-won, Lee Mu-saeng, Lee Mi-sook, Lee Hyun-Wook

Thriller, Crime

Prime Video
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Airtel Xstream
Young-il is a plotter who manipulates murder-for-hire cases to look like accidents. Nobody knows those accidents are in fact perfectly plotted, planned murders.
Similar To:
Hijack 1971, The Devil's Deal
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Hijack 1971 (UA-16+)

Korean | 1h 40min | 08 Oct 2024 (OTT)

Hijack 1971

Airplane | 1970s

Ha Jung-woo, Yeo Jin-goo, Sung Dong-il, Chae Soo-bin

Thriller, Action, Crime

Google Play
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iTunes
Pilots Tae-in and Gyu-sik are set to fly to Gimpo. Under the guidance of flight attendant Ok-soon, passengers are busy boarding. However, shortly after takeoff, a homemade bomb explodes, turning the cabin into chaos.
Similar To:
The Outlaws, A Hard Day
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Concrete Utopia (UA-16+)

Korean | 2h 12min | 07 Jun 2024 (OTT)

Concrete Utopia

Dystopia | Post-apocalyptic Future

Lee Byung-hun, Park Seo-jun, Park Bo-young, Kim Sun-young

Thriller, Drama, Action

Prime Video
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BookMyShow
After a massive earthquake, only one apartment building is left standing in Seoul, South Korea. Outsiders flock to Hwang Gung Apartments, but residents can’t cope with the increasing numbers.
Similar To:
Badland Hunters, Project Silence
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The Devil's Deal (UA-16+)

Korean | 1h 56min | 10 Nov 2023 (OTT)

The Devil's Deal

Politician | Election Campaign

Cho Jin-woong, Lee Sung-min, Kim Moo-yul, Won Hyun-jun

Thriller, Drama, Crime

Prime Video
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JioHotstar
Hae-woong, an assembly member candidate, is taken out of the running because he became a thorn in the side of a local bigwig, Sun-tae. Hounded by loan sharks, due to defaulting a campaign loan, he decides to get his hands dirty. He steals classified government’s information about an urban development plan and obtains the help of a local gang leader, Pil-do, by promising hefty real estate profit. Now Hae-woong r
Similar To:
The Villainess, A Bittersweet Life
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Sleep (UA-16+)

Korean | 1h 35min | 21 Sep 2023

Sleep

Married Couple | Sleep

Jung Yu-mi, Lee Sun-kyun, Kim Kuk-hee, Lee Kyung-jin

Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Prime Video
Hyun-su and Soo-jin are newlyweds. Seemingly out of nowhere, he starts talking in his sleep. “Someone’s inside.” From that night on, whenever he falls asleep, he transforms into someone else with no recollection of what happened the night before. Soo-jin is overwhelmed with anxiety that he’d hurt her family while she sleeps and can barely sleep a wink because of this irrational fear. Despite s
Similar To:
The 8th Night, Exhuma
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The Childe (A)

IMDb 6.9

Korean | 1h 58min | 18 Jul 2023 (OTT)

The Childe

Gangster | Philippines

Kim Seon-ho, Kang Tae-ju, Kim Kang-woo, Go Ah-ra

Thriller, Comedy, Action

Google Play
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Prime Video
A boy fights at illegal boxing stadiums in the Philippines and has been searching for his Korean father to raise money for his sick Filipina mother's surgery. One day, he gets a message from his Korean father's side and flies to South Korea to meet him. However, the journey is full of plights as he is chased by the childe, a mysterious woman, and his Korean father's son.
Similar To:
Mission: Possible, Chaw
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The Witch: Part 2. The Other One (15+)

IMDb 6.3

Korean | 2h 17min | 02 Dec 2022 (OTT)

The Witch: Part 2. The Other One

Supernatural | Sequel

Shin Sia, Park Eun-bin, Seo Eun-soo, Jin Goo

Thriller, Action, Mystery

Google Play
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Prime Video
A girl wakes up in a huge secret laboratory, then accidentally meets another girl who is trying to protect her house from a gang. The mystery girl overthrows the gang with her unexpected powers, and laboratory staff set out to find her.
Similar To:
Badland Hunters, The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
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Emergency Declaration (UA-16+)

IMDb 6.8

Korean | 2h 20min | 12 Nov 2022 (OTT)

Emergency Declaration

Terrorist | Emergency Landing

Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Nam-gil

Thriller, Drama, Action

Google Play
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Prime Video
Korean authorities investigate a terrorist threat on a flight to the US. A passenger suddenly dies, causing panic. The crew takes emergency measures to save all on board.
Similar To:
Badland Hunters, Oldboy
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Remember (UA-16+)

Korean | 2h 8min | 26 Oct 2022

Remember

Revenge | Political Assassination

Lee Sung-min, Nam Joo-hyuk, Park Geun-hyung, Jeong Man-sik

Thriller, Drama, Action

Prime Video
Pil-ju, an Alzheimer's patient in his 80s, who lost all his family during the Japanese colonial era, and devotes his lifelong revenge before his memories disappear, and a young man in his 20s who helps him.
Similar To:
Humint, The Roundup: No Way Out
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A Hard Day (UA)

IMDb 7.2

Korean | 1h 51min | 06 May 2020 (OTT)

A Hard Day

Anti Hero | Gangster

Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Jin-woong, Jeong Man-sik, Shin Jung-geun

Thriller, Action, Mystery

Prime Video
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Zee5
After trying to cover up a car accident that left a man dead, a crooked homicide detective is stalked by a mysterious man claiming to have witnessed the event.
Similar To:
Badland Hunters, A Bittersweet Life
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New Korean Thriller Movies List Available for Streaming (2026)

Movie Name IMDB Rating
A Bittersweet Life NA
Oldboy 8.3/10
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil 6.9/10
The Handmaiden 8.1/10
Memories of Murder 8.1/10
Colony NA
Chabak - Night of Murder and Romance NA
No Other Choice NA
Humint NA
Good News NA