In this current health crisis that we are going through, we can't help but wonder, is it going to be the end of the world? This may be the time that you might be interested in watching some good disaster-themed movies.
Watching some good Korean disaster movies may be a way to find out the answer to "What's the worst that could have happened next?" The thrilling feeling what makes you sit through the 2 hours of exhilarating journey.
Not like Hollywood disaster films, Korean disaster movies are unique since they have their ways of killing the protagonist, which bring the viewers into tears. Moving forward, we will reveal the top 5 must-watch Korean disasters movies that you might be interested to binge on.
1. Tidal Wave (2009)
Tidal Wave (Haeundae) is considered as the very first disaster theme film in South Korea that has gained attention to the general audience. The story of this film is about a marine geologist who identifies that the Sea of Japan (East Sea) is somewhat having the same activity as the Indian Ocean that created the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake. Despite the assurance of the Disaster Prevention Agency that Korea is at no risk, Soon, there is a mega-tsunami that formed and traveled at 500 MPH, a destructive force on the way towards thousands of tourists at Haeundae Beach.
2. The Tower (2012)
We have noticed that most disasters themed movies often discuss nature, but this particular film centers on the ignorance of humanity that resulted in a massive disaster. The story of this film started at a Christmas Eve party in a high-end skyscraper of Tower Sky twin tower buildings located in central Seoul.
There took place a small fire outbreak in the kitchen, and the warning of the faulty water sprinkler system was disregarded by the owner of the building. When the fire was already uncontrollable, two helicopters are then hired to go around the building and spray the building with human-made snow during the party. However, soon even more disaster occurred when the helicopter loses control and crashes into the building thus resulted into a chain of horrific events that threaten the lives of those who reside in the building
3. The Flu (2013)
The Korean disaster movie "The Flu" talks about a deadly strain of mutated influenza H5N1 virus which is caused by an illegal smuggling activity that spread out like wildfire in the city of Bundang. There were thousands of residents that got infected and those who got the virus would easily infect others and would die within 36 hours. Because it is already uncontrollable, the city needs to be sealed off to contain the virus.
On the other hand, to create and develop a vaccine, a scientist has to go through a locked-down city to find a cure, which is a person who carries his blood serum for the treatment.
4. Tunnel (2016)
"Tunnel" centers its story on a car salesperson who is in his way home to celebrate his daughter's birthday. He then passes through a tunnel which was not properly constructed. Then, an unexpected turn of events happened when the tunnel collapsed causing him to be trapped inside, buried with tons of concrete and debris, he only has with him his cell phone, two bottles of water and his daughter's birthday cake. In order to survive, he has to follow advices from the head of the rescue team.
5. Ashfall (2019)
"Ashfall" consists of all star casts namely Lee Byung Hun (from Mr Sunshine), Ha Jung Woo (Along With the Gods), Ma Dong Seok (Train to Busan), famous singer/actress Bae Su Zy and many more. This film was known to be one of the greatest Korean disaster blockbuster ever. The story of "Ashfall" centers on an unexpected eruption of Korea's tallest volcano. 'Ashfall' talks about an unexpected eruption of Korea's tallest volcano, which clambers up the China-North Korea border leaving the entire Korean peninsula in complete chaos.
