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00:00So, are you ready to have your minds blown again?
00:18Whether you thought Parts 1 and 2 had some wild choices or you've already seen all
00:21those movies, we're always striving to bring you the best of the best.
00:24Well, for this video, you better hold on tight because Part 3 of our Top 10 Korean Mind-Blowing
00:29Movies is here.
00:30These films exist in a realm where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the unimaginable
00:34becomes unforgettable.
00:35So, let's start our countdown.
00:3710.
00:38Deliver Us From Evil
00:39It is a 2020 action-crime film written and directed by Hong Won-chan.
00:43The film follows In-nam, a hitman who plans to retire after one final job.
00:47However, his plans are disrupted when he becomes entangled in a kidnapping case in Thailand.
00:51The victim is Yoo-min, the daughter of his former lover Young-ju, who is murdered shortly
00:55after the kidnapping.
00:56In-nam discovers that Yoo-min is his daughter and sets out to rescue her.
01:00Meanwhile, Rae, the vengeful brother of a mobster In-nam previously assassinated, is
01:04on his trail, seeking revenge.
01:13While Deliver Us From Evil misses some emotional beats and tries to inject them too late in
01:17the story, it remains a straightforward, action-packed romp with impressive visuals.
01:21Fans of the film New World will appreciate the reunion of the lead actors.
01:25It has a 6.8 rating on IMDb.
01:289.
01:30Midnight
01:31It is a 2021 thriller film written and directed by Kwon Oh-sung.
01:34The story centers on Kyung-mi, a deaf woman who works as a sign language counselor.
01:38One night, she becomes the target of a psychopathic serial killer named Do-sik after witnessing
01:43him commit a brutal murder.
01:44She tries to get help from the police but fails due to her muteness.
01:47As Kyung-mi attempts to evade the killer, he relentlessly pursues her through the streets
01:51of Seoul all night.
01:58Midnight excels in its thrills and execution, with a talented cast bringing this repeatedly
02:03anxiety-inducing stunner to life.
02:05Lee Ha-joon's performance is both extraordinary and chilling, elevating the film's average
02:10plot to something truly engaging.
02:11The movie holds a 6.5 rating on IMDb.
02:168.
02:18Rampant
02:19It is a 2018 period action horror film directed by Kim Sung-hoon.
02:22The film is set during the Joseon dynasty and revolves around Prince Lee Chung, who
02:26returns to Joseon after being held hostage by the Qing dynasty.
02:30Upon his return, he discovers that the kingdom is plagued by night demons, which are essentially
02:34zombies.
02:35As Prince Lee Chung battles these creatures, he also faces political intrigue and betrayal
02:39from war minister Kim Ja-joon, who seeks to overthrow the king.
02:43Lee Chung strives to navigate these threats to save his people and reclaim his rightful
02:46place.
02:54The film takes some time to develop, but once the zombies start attacking Rampant becomes
02:58a spectacular crowd-pleaser, with epic sword fights and grand set pieces.
03:02Hyun Bin and Jang Dong-gun star in this intense battle for survival.
03:06Rampant has a 6.3 rating on IMDb.
03:107.
03:13Emergency Declaration
03:14It is a 2021 disaster thriller film written and directed by Han Jae-rim.
03:18The story is about a terrorist threat on an international flight from Incheon to Hawaii.
03:22It follows a former pilot who is traveling with his daughter, but notices suspicious
03:26behavior from a passenger.
03:28This passenger soon releases a deadly virus on board, causing panic as passengers start
03:32showing symptoms and begin dying.
03:34Meanwhile, on the ground, a detective and a government task force race against time
03:37to find a way to help the people on the flight.
03:39With no safe landing options and rising chaos, both the crew and passengers confront life
03:43and death decisions.
03:51The movie builds suspense through tense airborne and ground-level conflicts.
03:55While the plot may not break new ground in terms of disaster film conventions, it is
03:58an effective and emotionally engaging cinematic experience.
04:02It has a 6.8 rating on IMDb.
04:056.
04:06Hawaii a Monster Boy
04:09It is a 2013 action thriller film directed by Jang Joon-hwan.
04:12The story follows Hawaii, a teenage boy who has been raised by a group of five notorious
04:16criminals, each acting as a father figure.
04:18They trained Hawaii in various criminal skills to make him a skilled assassin.
04:22His life takes an unexpected turn when he participates in his first criminal assignment
04:26where he is forced to kill someone.
04:27This leads to the shocking revelation that the victim was his biological father.
04:31As Hawaii unravels the truth about his past, he grapples with his inner demons and sets
04:35out on a violent path of revenge against his so-called fathers, ultimately confronting
04:39the monster they have turned him into.
04:49The film is a chilling exploration of identity, morality, and vengeance.
04:53Yeo Jin-gu delivers a standout performance as Hawaii, perfectly capturing his internal
04:57conflict and evolution from a confused boy to a vengeful young man.
05:00It has a 7.0 rating on IMDb.
05:045.
05:08It is a 2019 action comedy film directed by Lee Byung-hyun.
05:11The plot follows a team of bumbling narcotics detectives who go undercover as employees
05:15at a fried chicken restaurant to stake out a criminal gang.
05:18Initially struggling with their new roles, they accidentally create a wildly popular
05:22fried chicken business, overshadowing their original mission.
05:25As the restaurant's success skyrockets, the detectives face hilarious and chaotic
05:30situations while trying to bring down the criminal gang.
05:40The plot is unique and full of clever twists, combining a serious undercover mission with
05:44the unlikely success of a fried chicken business.
05:47This film brilliantly mixes action and comedy, delivering a refreshing take on the buddy
05:51cop genre.
05:52It has a 7.1 rating on IMDb.
05:554.
05:58It is a 2021 action thriller film directed by Ryu Seung-hwan.
06:03The film is based on true events during the Somali Civil War in the early 1990s.
06:07The story follows the harrowing ordeal of North and South Korean diplomats who find
06:11themselves trapped in Mogadishu as the city descends into chaos.
06:15With no aid from their respective governments, the diplomats put aside their political differences
06:19and work together to escape the war-torn city.
06:28The film is a tense and thrilling story of survival, diplomacy, and the shared humanity
06:32that transcends political divisions.
06:34This movie is a real hidden gem, seek this one out.
06:36It has a 7.0 rating on IMDb.
06:403.
06:42Along with the Gods The Two Worlds
06:44It is a 2017 action fantasy film directed by Kim Yong-hwa and based on the webtoon series
06:49of same name.
06:50The story follows firefighter Kim Je-hong, who dies in the line of duty.
06:53After his death, he is guided by three afterlife guardians through seven trials over 49 days
06:57to determine whether he is worthy of reincarnation.
07:00As Je-hong faces these trials, he confronts his past and tries to prove his innocence
07:04to secure his fate, in the sequel, Along with the Gods.
07:07Last 49 days, the story shifts focus to the backstories of the guardians, revealing their
07:12own trials and past lives.
07:21The Along with the Gods films mix fantasy, drama, and action in a way that feels fresh
07:25and engaging.
07:26They're more emotionally grounded than your typical fantasy movies, giving the audience
07:29more to connect with on a personal level.
07:31It's the kind of series that might surprise you with its heart and visual style.
07:35Along with the Gods, The Two Worlds has a 7.2 rating on IMDb, while its sequel holds
07:40a 7.1 rating.
07:432.
07:44The Chaser
07:45It is a 2008 action thriller film directed by Na Hong-jin.
07:49The story centers around Jung-ho, a disgraced former detective turned pimp who is struggling
07:53financially as several of his prostitutes go missing.
07:56When he discovers that the same client was the last to see his missing girls, he sends
08:00Mi-jin, one of his remaining workers, to gather information from the client.
08:04However, Mi-jin is captured by this client, who turns out to be a psychopathic serial
08:08killer.
08:09As Jung-ho tries to gather evidence and rescue Mi-jin, he encounters obstacles from both
08:12the killer and an unhelpful police force.
08:22As the protagonist races to save a life, the film builds an intense atmosphere full
08:26of frustration and urgency.
08:27It's a story that doesn't follow predictable paths, keeping viewers on their toes.
08:31The film has a 7.8 rating on IMDb.
08:351.
08:37Forgotten
08:38It is a 2017 mystery thriller film written and directed by Jung Hong-jun.
08:42The film follows Jin-seok, a young man who moves into a new home with his family.
08:46One rainy night, he witnesses the abduction of his older brother, but the police show
08:49little interest and no ransom is demanded.
08:52When the brother returns after 19 days, he has no memory of the abduction and behaves
08:56in a strangely sinister manner.
08:57Jin-seok becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the kidnapping, noticing discrepancies
09:02that lead him to question if his family is as they seem.
09:10The story is well-crafted, unfolding layer by layer to reveal unexpected turns.
09:15Both brothers seem ordinary, but as they face uncontrollable events, they reveal darker
09:19sides, leaving their true nature uncertain.
09:22This psychological thriller that stands out due to its thoughtful plot and strong acting.
09:26It has a 7.4 rating on IMDb.
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09:37and insights.
09:38See you in the next video!