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When and how did the Korean thriller film genre take root?

In this blog post, we’ll examine the origins of the term “Korean thriller,” the genre’s evolution, and its representative works—from the period immediately following liberation to the thriller boom of the 1960s.   Before We Begin Today’s thriller films are no longer merely a form of entertainment. While they often deliver heart-pounding suspense akin to a roller coaster ride, they...