Director Bong Joon-ho's Parasite has officially been crowned the greatest movie of the 21st century.

🎬 'Parasite' Tops NYT's Best 100 Films List

On June 27 (KST), The New York Times unveiled its curated list titled "The Best Movies of the 21st Century". The rankings were based on a large-scale survey of 500 directors, actors, producers, and film critics — all voting on films released since January 1, 2000.

Bong's 2019 masterpiece Parasite claimed the No. 1 spot. NYT praised the film for its poignant portrayal of class struggle, describing it as "a twisted shock that flows from a poor household into a wealthy one."

🎥 Bong Joon-ho, the Master of Genre-Bending Cinema

NYT went on to call Bong Joon-ho a "genre-busting superstar", highlighting his unmatched ability to defy cinematic norms. "He burns everything down with inevitable violence," the review noted, applauding his fearless approach to storytelling.

Another Bong classic, Memories of Murder (2005), also made the list, landing at No. 99.

🎞️ Korean Cinema Dominates

Fellow Korean auteur Park Chan-wook made the list with his iconic thriller Oldboy (2005), ranked at No. 43.

Meanwhile, Celine Song, a Korean-Canadian filmmaker, earned the No. 86 spot for Past Lives, her semi-autobiographical debut starring Teo Yoo.

Korean filmmakers continue to leave an indelible mark on global cinema — and the world is watching.