Martial arts has always beenthe secret sauce toheart-racing action in television and film.

Dont be fooled - these shows arent holding back.

Armed with new powers and a taste for revenge, Kangs on his way to tear down Argos.

Ji-woo (Han So-hee) boxing with her fists raised and her sweaty hair falling in her face in My Name.

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Those who likethe ethereal world-building in MCUsEternalsorThe Witchermight take a liking toArthdal Chronicles.

Little do they realize that what theyre searching for is something deadlier than they realize.

With action scenes akin to the slight campiness of MacGyver, the K-Drama features fights in almost every episode.

A man in a business suit tries to avoid the grasp of a man wearing a face mask in Rugal.

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But not everyone shares the same sincere, good-willed intentions.

The next, someones back is stabbed.

5Kingdom (2019-2020)

Directed by Kim Seong-hun, Park In-je

Zombies rule inKingdom.

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With an out-of-this-world storyline, its action scenes keep the show grounded.

Crime, comedy, and action are effortlessly combinedinThe Fiery Priest.

On the contrary, it adds even more depth that justifies the priests brutal confrontations.

Lee Joon-gi in a suit of armor in Arthdal Chronicles.

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The all-too-powerful money lender isnt letting Gun-Woos mother off the hook that easily.

Desperate to pay back their loans, Gun-Woo seeks work from CEO Choi.

Bloodhoundsliterally packs a punch.

Lee Seung-Gi points a weapon at someone in Vagabond.

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A closeup of a man and woman looking intense in The K2.

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Promotional image for Six Flying Dragons featuring a man wearing a straw hat and a man with a sword.

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Doona Bae and Ju Ji-hoon in traditional Korean costuming standing on a roof in the poster for Kingdom.

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A young man walking decidedly in Taxi Driver.

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Kim Nam-Gil, staring at someone, as Kim Hae-II in The Fiery Priest.

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Two men in boxing shorts prepare to fight each other in a yard with grass and old tires in Bloodhounds.

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Ji-woo (Han So-hee) standing against a door with a terrified and shocked expression in My Name.

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