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2012 was a stellar year for Korean cinema, delivering a mix of gritty thrillers, intense dramas, powerful action films, and thought-provoking stories . Here are the top 10 Korean movies of 2012 that captivated audiences and showcased the brilliance of Korean filmmakers. 1. Pieta (피에타) Director: Kim Ki-duk Cast: Lee Jung-jin, Jo Min-su Genre: Drama, Crime Language: Korean IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 Plot: A ruthless loan shark enforcer finds his violent world turned upside down when a woman claiming to be his mother appears, forcing him to confront his past and his humanity. 2. Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time (범죄와의 전쟁: 나쁜 놈들 전성시대) Director: Yoon Jong-bin Cast: Choi Min-sik, Ha Jung-woo Genre: Crime, Thriller Language: Korean IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 Plot: Set in the 1980s, a corrupt customs officer partners with an up-and-coming gangster, rising through the ranks of Busan’s crime world, only to face betrayal and the government’s war on organized crime. 3. Masque...

Korean cinema in 2004 was a year of bold storytelling, stunning performances, and genre-defining films. From emotional dramas that tugged at the heartstrings to high-octane action thrillers, this year produced some of the most memorable films in Korean cinematic history. Here’s a look at 10 standout movies from 2004 that captivated audiences both in Korea and internationally. 1. Oldboy (2004) Director: Park Chan-wook Starring: Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jung Language: Korean A neo-noir revenge thriller, Oldboy follows Oh Dae-su, a man mysteriously imprisoned for 15 years without knowing why. Upon his sudden release, he embarks on a relentless quest to find his captor, leading to shocking revelations. With its intense action, gripping storyline, and one of the most talked-about plot twists in cinema, Oldboy remains a landmark film in global cinema. 2. Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War (2004) Director: Kang Je-gyu Starring: Jang Dong-gun, Won Bin, Lee Eun-ju Lan...