Netflix Unveils 150-Film Korean Cinema Collection
The 'This is K-cinema' collection spans 38 filmmakers, including Bong Joon-ho, Park Chan-wook and Lee Chang-dong.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Foreign
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Netflix has unveiled 'This is K-cinema,' a collection of 150 movies by 38 Korean filmmakers. The lineup includes works by Bong Joon-ho, Park Chan-wook, Im Kwon-taek, Na Hong-jin, Yeon Sang-ho and Hwang Dong-hyuk, along with the complete filmography of Lee Chang-dong.
Why it matters
The collection gives international audiences a broad, organized entry point into South Korean film across decades of work. Netflix also made two Lee Chang-dong films available in several countries, extending access beyond the collection itself.
The collection totals 150 films from 38 filmmakers, and Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival. Regional availability of the full 150-film set beyond the announced titles was not specified.
The players
Netflix
Netflix is a global streaming service that produces and licenses films and series for subscribers worldwide.
Lee Chang-dong
Lee Chang-dong is a South Korean filmmaker and former novelist whose films include 'Secret Sunshine' and 'Oasis.'
Bong Joon-ho
Bong Joon-ho is a South Korean director known for 'Parasite,' which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Park Chan-wook
Park Chan-wook is a South Korean director known for 'Oldboy' and 'The Handmaiden.'
The details
Netflix remastered Lee Chang-dong's earlier works, including 'Secret Sunshine,' 'Oasis,' 'Peppermint Candy' and 'Green Fish,' in 4K resolution for streaming. In late August, 'Green Fish' and 'Secret Sunshine' became available in Italy, Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand.
Timeline
Late August: Netflix made 'Green Fish' and 'Secret Sunshine' available in five countries.
November 9, 2026: Netflix unveiled the 'This is K-cinema' collection.
Industry Dynamics
The collection extends the post-'Parasite' surge in global interest in Korean cinema by packaging decades of work into one streaming catalog. It reflects the broader streaming-platform strategy of building regional libraries to deepen subscriber engagement across markets.
Viewers outside South Korea can stream the featured titles through Netflix, with Lee Chang-dong's 'Green Fish' and 'Secret Sunshine' available in Italy, Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand since late August. Availability of the full 150-film collection by country was not specified in the source extraction.
The takeaway
For international viewers, the collection offers a structured way to explore Korean film history, from established directors to newer voices. Checking Netflix's regional catalog is the practical step to confirm which titles are available where you live.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Koreajoongangdaily.
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