South Korea is famous for K-pop and K-drama. The most loved genre in the film industry is the Rom-com, but recently, the industry has started working on the Sci-Fi genre. This genre is always a tricky topic to produce as it needs a lot of imagination and creativity. The movies that have got created, till now are about futuristic technology, humanity, the future of the world, etc. The Korean Film industry has gained global success and has also got recognized by “The Oscars.”
1. The Host
This movie is about a family fighting for survival and a rescue operation of their daughter from a mysterious monster who causes a lot of chaos in Seoul. The monster was born due to a chemical mutation from a factory. This movie is said to be a heart-wrenching one, and the audience will be able to see the sacrifice, importance, and love of family for one another.
2. Doomsday Book
This movie shows three different kinds of stories that are pretty unique. Doomsday tells about self-destruction done by humans in the high-tech modern era. It also displays another form of compassion and humanity in the future. This movie won the top award at the Fantasia Festival 2012 and has also made the audience change their perceptions of the world and think about the future.
3. Sori: Voice From The Heart
This movie is about a world where machines have replaced humans and have become the dominant species. The film shows the struggle of a father who goes on a search for his daughter, who is missing in a world where humanity is almost extinct. The audience loved how it conveyed the importance of family and all the dangers that follow with the upgradation of technologies.
4. Okja
The Audiences have loved this movie as it projects a journey of activism, friendship, and adventure. A young girl is out on a mission to rescue her best friend from the mighty corporation that has captured her. Her best friend is a “Super Pig” named Okja, who got genetically engineered. It is a very heartwarming film with breathtaking cinematography.
5. The Witch: Part 1 The Subversion
It is a very intriguing and captivating movie, which makes it a must-see movie, especially for Sci-Fi fans. It tells us a story about a woman who embarks on a journey to disclose the truth regarding her past and an organization that is quite mysterious and also holds an answer to her queries. Part two of this movie has recently been released and got already loved by the audience.
6. The Call
The Call is a very intriguing movie with lots of mystery and suspense. It is about a woman who gets a very mysterious call at her family’s house. On the other side of the call is another woman, but she is calling from the past. Later, they find comfort in each other as they both are facing some difficulties in life. But their lives are taken upside down when they mess up with the future, causing chaos in both their lives.
7. Seobok: Project Clone
This movie warms the heart of the audience as it projects the life of a former intelligence agent who is suffering from post-traumatic disorder. He lives in isolation and never really has a connection with other people, but later, he meets a human clone named Seo Bok. They form a unique bond which changes the dynamic of their lives.
8. Alienoid
Alienoid is about an alien invasion and the survival of a small group that also tries to uncover the truth regarding the alien attack. Fans have loved to see the new genre Kim Woo-Bin has tried, as he usually does rom-com movies. This movie has a lot of suspense and a stunning visuals.
9. Young Gun In The Time
This movie is about the thrilling journey of a young man through time. He travels back in time to save his girlfriend and to alter the course of events. This movie has a lot of high-stakes action, sacrifice, and love. It also makes the audience ponder the importance of making the right choices in life, as whatever decision one might take, it may alter the future.
10. Save The Green Planet
This movie is quite an entertaining one with lots of funny scenes, which makes it one of the classic Sci-Fi films. This movie tells the story of a young man who got convinced that the reason for all the world’s problems is the aliens, and he got set to save the planet. This movie makes the audience feel like going on a roller coaster ride as it makes the audience laugh for one moment and can make them sit on the edge of their seat in the next moment.
