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Reviewer Simon McEnteggart from a Korean film website To Hanguk Yeonghwa providing lisbdnet.com with his picks for the five highest grossing Korean movies of 2015.

Korean filmmakers are taking a moment at the end of 2015 to consider the year’s most critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies. 2015 was a banner year for Korean cinema; the industry as a whole made more than $1 billion, more than 100 million people saw Korean films, two films broke the magic 10 million ticket mark, and five more entered the top 50 highest grossing films in Korean history. There is obviously a lot to rejoice over, and the year isn’t over yet; three major blockbusters are scheduled for release around the holiday season.

These are the five most successful Korean films of 2015. As a reminder, Contrary to popular belief, this is not a “best of 2015” compilation. Rather than taking into account other factors, it is based solely on earnings from ticket sales. Also, Adagio for My Father released in 2014, so it’s not included.

5) The Men Within

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Featuring a Famous Face Said Lee Byung-hun, Internal View of Men When it was finally released in Korean theaters that November, it became an unexpected smash. Adapted from Yoon Tae-Ho’s well-liked webcomic In it, we see how the media and politicians trying to consolidate power use gangsters to get their dirty work done, and how dangerous that relationship can be. One such gangster is betrayed and goes on a mission of vengeance, while a prosecutor investigates the connections between the various players.

A gripping and exciting account of deceit among modern Korea’s upper class.
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The Line of Limitation in the North examines the conflict that broke out in 2002 close to Yeonpyeong Island along the maritime border. Several naval officers were killed, but the press and the general public paid little attention to the tragedy because most of the country was too busy enjoying World Cup fever. Director Hak-soon Kim has spent years working to get his story onto the big screen, and has even turned to crowdfunding websites to help with the initial budget. The end product is a film so patriotic it gained a lot of respect in conservative communities. To check out the review, please click here..

As the reviewer put it, “Northern Limit Line deserves recognition for its crowdfunded origins” despite being “an unadulterated exercise in propaganda.”
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The historical drama “Ode to My Father” is one of the most-anticipated Korean movies of the year. It’s All About the Throne was chosen as the country’s Oscar entry before it had even opened in theaters. Based on a true story, the film takes place during the Joseon dynasty and tells the tale of King Yeongjo, who is widely believed to have murdered his son Prince Sado by sealing him in a rice chest. The throne was the most successful Korean period drama of the year because its depiction of the strained relationship between generations resonated with viewers.

This resonant historical drama features stunning production and costume design.
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The sequel to the directing debut This is Choi Dong-hoon’s Con Artist’s Heist Infamous Band of Thieves Assassination was one of the year’s most anticipated releases, and it did not disappoint. an A-list lineup including Ji-hyeon Jeon at its core, the film examines Korea’s tense history under Japanese rule in the 1930s through the eyes of three liberation fighters who attempt to assassinate a key official. The film’s gorgeous production values are evidence of the industry’s rapid progress in recent years. To check out the review, go here..

To quote one critic: “The film’s reported $16 million budget is clearly visible in every frame as Assassination is truly a visual treat.”
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Director What Ryoo Seung-wan has is The comedy-action film was highly anticipated, but thanks to enthusiastic word of mouth, Veteran ended up being the year’s most financially successful film. Because they are the main characters, it’s easy to see why. This is Hwang Jung-min and Yoo Ah-in are at the height of their charisma as they square off against each other, and the story’s depiction of corruption within a chaebol (a Korean term for a multinational conglomerate) resonated with viewers. The climactic fight alone is worth seeing the movie for. To see the review, please click here..

Ryoo Seung-wan’s “Veteran” is praised as a “rejuvenating, pulse-pounding action/thriller.”

Visit for more coverage of 2015’s achievements in Korean cinema as well as sneak peeks at next year’s promising films hangukyeonghwa.com.
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