Crime, Murder & Mystery: Best Korean Thrillers of 2023
Korean thrillers have a unique way of blending suspense, psychological depth, and unexpected twists. In 2023, the genre continued to impress with gripping murder mysteries, psychological horror, and crime dramas that kept audiences on edge. Here are the top must-watch Korean thrillers of the year. 1. The Devil’s Deal (대외비) Director: Lee Won-tae ( The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil ) Cast: Cho Jin-woong, Lee Sung-min, Kim Mu-yeol Genre: Political Thriller, Crime, Suspense Language: Korean IMDb Rating: 6.5/10 Plot: A desperate politician (Cho Jin-woong) struggling in an election gets involved with a powerful businessman who offers financial backing—at a dangerous cost. As betrayals mount and hidden secrets surface, the film dives into the dark side of power, greed, and survival in a corrupt system. 2. Unlocked (스마트폰을 떨어뜨렸을 뿐인데) Director: Kim Tae-joon Cast: Im Si-wan, Chun Woo-hee, Kim Hee-won Genre: Psychological Thriller, Cybercrime Language: Korean IMDb Rating:...