Metaverse & Robotics: Korea’s Best Sci-Fi Films of 2021
Korean science fiction has steadily evolved, tackling futuristic concepts such as artificial intelligence, virtual realities, and dystopian societies. In 2021, filmmakers explored the metaverse, robotics, and space travel, delivering visually stunning and thought-provoking films. Here are the top Korean sci-fi films from that year. 1. Space Sweepers (승리호) Director: Jo Sung-hee Cast: Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri, Jin Seon-kyu, Yoo Hae-jin Genre: Space Opera, Cyberpunk Language: Korean IMDb Rating: 6.5/10 Plot: In the year 2092, Earth has become nearly uninhabitable, and humanity's elite now reside in a luxurious space station. Meanwhile, a ragtag crew of space junk collectors aboard the ship Victory stumbles upon a humanoid robot named Dorothy, who is rumored to be a deadly weapon. As they navigate corporate conspiracies and intergalactic conflicts, they must decide whether to sell her for profit or fight for something bigger. Space Sweepers is Korea’s first big-budget...