6 K-Movies To Watch on Netflix: ‘Love and Leashes,’ ‘The Pirates 2,’ More

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If you are tired of consuming other forms of content, go to Netflix and add these movies "Space Sweepers," "The Pirates 2," and more on your watchlist. These are some of the Korean movies that you can binge-watch for a whole day while in the comfort of your home.

'Love and Leashes'

Still want romance with a little spice of comedy? "Love and Leashes" is for you. It follows the story of Ji Woo (played by Seohyun), who becomes inducted into the world of BDSM by one of her colleagues, Ji Hoo (played by Lee Jun Young).

Love and Leashes Seohyun and Lee Jun Young
Love and Leashes Seohyun and Lee Jun Young Netflix Korea

This was just released in February of this year and garnered thousands of viewers abroad. This Korean movie has been praised for its refreshing and accurate representation. It is directed by Park Hyeon Jin.

'The Pirates 2'

After hyping the viewers in theaters last January, the cast members of this movie sequel "The Pirates 2" can finally meet a wider audience as it is now available on Netflix. It is the action-adventure journey of the pirates who are in search of the lost treasure of the Goryeo royal family.

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This movie is packed with action and thrilling scenes starring some of the brilliant stars Han Hyo Joo, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Kwang Soo, Oh Sehun, Chae Soo Bin, Kwon Sang Woo, and more.

'Night in Paradise'

Film industry in South Korea is best known for producing classic crime thrillers. Viewers are lucky to have "Night in Paradise" can be more accessible as it can be found on Netflix. Helmed by ever-talented director Park Hoon Jung, the film depicts the story of Park Tae Goo (played by Uhm Tae Goo) a mobster who rejects an offer to join the rival gang, resulting in the murder of his family.

Jeon Yeo Bin & Uhm Tae Goo
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While on his way to plan revenge, he meets Kim Jae Yeon (Jeon Yeo Bin), who is dying from a terminal illness, the two establish a connection and it becomes the emotional centerpiece of the action-crime movie.

'Time to Hunt'

This thriller movie is set in the backdrop of a dystopian near-future in which poverty is more complicated and destructive. The journey of a group of friends, who are desperate to leave the city and start a better life. They decide to commit a heist together to get the money they need.

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Their chaotic and challenging journey will keep you occupied and appreciate the comedic side of the movie throughout the films' characters.

'The Drug King'

Looking for another Song Kang Ho movie? Then this film is next on your watchlist. Starring 75th Cannes International Film Festival Best Actor recepient, Song Kang Ho and Bae Doona share the screen for this epic film. It follows the story of Lee Doo Sam (Played by Song Kang Ho), a drug dealer who levels up to become an infamous drug kingpin.

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It is an intense and stylic film that embraces the 1970s setting in Korea.

'Space Sweepers'

Set in the year 2092, this film will occur after the earth has become unlivable, when everyone who is able to survive has gone out to space to live. Kim Tae Ho (Song Joong Ki), The Handmaiden (Kim Tae Ri), and Tiger Park (Jin Sun Kyu) are members of the close-knit crew who will face off against UTS to save Dorothy (Park Ye Rin), a child desired by the corporation.

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"Space Sweepers" immediately became a hit during its first week premiere on Netflix in February 2021. The movie is also reported to have a sequel, but the cast has not been confirm yet.

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Which among these are you excited to watch? Tell us in the comments!

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