CLOY Fans, You Gotta Check These 4 Hyun-bin Movies on Prime
The actor pulls off compelling characters on both sides of the law with equal skill.
Crash Landing on You (CLOY) holds a special place in the hearts of many K-drama fans. The tale of star-crossed lovers from South and North Korea captivated us with its amazing storytelling and palpable chemistry between the leads.
Once you've watched it, it is hard to get over the emotionally reserved Korean People's Army captain played by Hyun-bin. If you are at this stage in your life, here are four Hyun-bin projects that every fan should check out, ranked by their IMDb score.
Rampant (2018, 6.3/10)
Available on Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Apple TV, Peacock
Rampant mixes many genres, including period drama, action, and zombie horror. Hyun-bin portrays a Joseon Dynasty prince who returns to his country from a long exile abroad to find a land plagued by bloodthirsty creatures called night demons.
Now, the prince must stop the bloody rampage from spreading across the nation while playing political games against his opponent, the minister.
Confidential Assignment (2017, 6.6/10)
Available on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV
This action comedy stars Hyun-bin in a role familiar to CLOY fans. He plays a North Korean officer who teams up with a South Korean detective (Yoo Hae-jin) to find the whereabouts of the boss (Kim Joo-hyuk) of a dangerous gang of counterfeiters seeking to expand their business in both countries.
The Swindlers (2017, 6.6/10)
Available on Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Apple TV
This crime action movie revolves around the hunt for an elusive con man who is a legend in the crime world. Hyun-bin plays another fraudster who holds a grudge against the story's main villain and reluctantly teams up with a prosecutor (Yoo Ji-tae) who is trying to track him down and kill him to avoid a scandal.
Both men have hidden motives and reasons for not trusting each other.
The Negotiation (2018, 6.7/10)
Available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV
In this gripping crime thriller, Hyun-bin plays a dangerous international arms dealer who takes several Korean nationals hostage for a mysterious reason. The film also stars Son Ye-jin, who was Hyun-bin's CLOY co-star.
The actress plays a top negotiator who has a few hours to find out what the kidnapper wants, and it is certainly interesting to see the two CLOY leads in such a different setting.