As a study of Seon (Korean) Buddhism this film may evoke views of life and death. The film itself is absolutely beautiful. Deliberately slow and contemplative in which the act of watching it becomes almost akin to an act of meditation. But while Kim's film was thematically concerned with the cycle of life, Director Bae Yong-kyun explores relativity, the human struggle to reconcile seemingly contradictory facets of existence, and the futility of knowledge.

A gangster parody flick.
Blending dark comedy, outrageously over-the-top violence, and a supernatural mix.
Both available on NETLFIX KR.

A mix of realism and lyrical fantasy.
ML protagonist is in search for the mysterious women he falls in love with at first sight. Writing/ cinematography will leave you speechless in both film. Art-house film.

Starring Sol Kyung Gu
Playing real life historical figures. One is a inexperienced actor and the other is playing in the shadow of a president.
Acting in both are excellent.

Both dig deep into the dark psyche of the brain mixed with psychedelic overdrive. Adapted respectfuly by well loved manga/manwha creators.

“He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.” — Friedrich Nietzsche

If you like to have a different style and setting, yet want to have a film focused on the epic race battles, then you will enjoy watching the ML try to beat the odds and be cool. You can't expect more than that.

Both starring Anthony Wong and Shawn Yue!

dare I say .... art does not imitate, but interpret.
This has a similar premise to Parasite, the web of lies the family shares slowly unravel when an intruder comes into the picture.

"primum non nocere"

Both are novel adaptation by Nakayama Shichiri. Both ask philosophical questions: What is life? Should mankind imitate God? Is it right to give up on life for the sake of ending pain? Is it right to operate above the law?. Both share the same moral ambiguity in the characters.

If you are a big fan of Agatha Christie books this kdrama was heavily influenced for the making of the revenge plot.

The second half of AIB really reminded me of TVH. Both series revolve around an apocalyptic hotel setting and even though themes/plots are different in a sense, the dark atmosphere is quite similar.

If you need a head start on what to expect on the release of The Grotesque Mansion look no further. Just from reading the synopsis alone both portray webtoon writers having a strange connection to the killer. Both also use animation as a special method in revealing the truths behind why the crimes took place.