New Movies/Drama

In 2024, South Korea amazed audiences with hit dramas and movies that became popular in the country and worldwide. These stories captured people’s hearts with exciting plots, relatable characters, and unique style. This year’s best shows and films have once again proven why Korean entertainment is loved everywhere.

First, the Drama "Doubt" is called one of the best dramas of 2024. This drama can only be seen on Netflix, Wavve, and Coupang Play. Most people watched the drama and said it was a well-made work where emotional lines became an important factor, not just a thriller.

Second, the Movie "Exhuma" is called the best movie of 2024. This movie can only be seen on Netflix, Wavve, TVING, Watcha, and Apple TV+. Positive reviews highlight the film’s unique approach of incorporating a tangible spirit, which is rare in Korean cinema, and skillfully connecting it with Korean history and geomancy. They praised the movie’s ability to maintain high tension and engaging storytelling, its realistic filming with minimal reliance on CG by using actual objects, and its effective handling of potentially immersion-breaking moments through intense scenes and follow-ups. Additionally, they appreciated that the film avoided leaning too heavily into nationalism.

Third, the movie "THE ROUNDUP: PUNISHMENT" is called one of the best movies of 2024, and I agree with it. This movie received positive reviews at the Berlin Film Festival and during its premiere, but audience reactions after its release were highly divided, with most viewers rating it above the third installment. Critics, however, consider it one of the weakest in the series. While the action quality is solid, making it a decent action film, the extended length of the series and the director’s inexperience failed to deliver a compelling narrative. On the positive side, the protagonist’s action scenes, which combine the heavy, powerful style of the second film with the fast-paced, continuous action of the third, have been praised.