New Korean movies released on OTT (March): Hunt, Decision to Leave, The Roundup, and more

Korean movies have been creating strides across the world. Known for their gripping storylines and action-filled sequences, the movies have been wreaking havoc at the global box office, with millions of dollars in collections domestically as well as in international markets. If you are wondering where to watch these superhit South Korean movies online in India, we have got you covered. Below is a list of some of the recent Korean movies released on OTT platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. So, without any further ado, let’s check it out:

List of recent Korean movies to watch on OTT: streaming platform

Unlocked

If a quintessential crime mystery is what you are craving, Unlocked on Netflix could just be your next watch. Why? Well, the plot of this Tae-joon Kim directorial is extremely dark and sci-fi based. It revolves around a woman whose mobile is stolen as a dangerous man steals it and uses it as a ploy to destroy her life. It shows the journey of this woman who is out to avenge her destruction and bring back some sort of normalcy.

• Unlocked IMDb rating – 6.4
• Unlocked cast – Si-wan Yim, Woo-hee Chun, Kim Hee-won
  
• Unlocked release date – February 17th, 2023
• Where to watch – Netflix

Project Wolf Hunting

From writer-director Hongsun Kim, Project Wolf Hunting is a horror thriller that is sure to give you goosebumps during the entire ride. It is about several criminals stuck together on a cargo ship on a long voyage from Philippines to South Korea. An escape attempt goes wrong and everything goes for a toss, as the criminals struggle to stay alive by eliminating all the others on the ship. A classic apocalyptic-style horror film, this. 

• Project Wolf Hunting IMDb rating – 6.1
• Project Wolf Hunting cast – Seo In-Guk, Dong-Yoon Jang, Jung So-Min
  
• Project Wolf Hunting release date – September 21st, 2022
• Where to watch – Amazon Prime Video

Kill Boksoon

Kill Boksoon or Kill Bok-soon is yet another Korean thriller film that is now on OTT in India. Inspired by several plots from past films, the movie is based around a single mother who is a mercenary for hire. She must strive to balance her personal, peaceful life and her aggressive, professional life, without allowing the two worlds to collide. But what if they do? This is her story.

• Kill Boksoon IMDb rating – 7.6
• Kill Boksoon cast – Jeon Do-yeon, Fahim Fazli, Hwang Jung-min
  
• Kill Boksoon release date – February 18th, 2023
• Where to watch – Netflix

The Roundup

The second instalment in the Crime City franchise, The Roundup is a Lee Sang-yong directorial that is one of the best crime action and highest-grossing films of 2022. The movie is set four years after the prequel and follows the story of Detective Ma Seok-do who now goes to Vietnam in an attempt to extradite a suspect for himself. But the plot changes when he is faced by killer Kang Hae-sung, while on his trip, who is responsible for the murder of some Korean tourists.

• The Roundup IMDb rating – 7.0
• The Roundup cast – Ma Dong-seok, Sukku Son, Gwi-hwa Choi
  
• The Roundup release date – November 21st, 2022
• Where to watch – Amazon Prime Video

Hansan: Rising Dragon

This 2022 war action film has been directed by Kim Han-min and is the second film in his war trilogy film. Set five years before Battle of Myeongnyang from the original film, Hansan: Rising Dragon shows the Battle of Hansan and has been appreciated by audiences and critics alike. In fact, it became the second highest-grossing South Korean movie of 2022 with almost $60 million at the box office. It features Korean superstars Park Hae-il as Yi Sun-sin and Byun Yo-han as Wakisaka.

• Hansan: Rising Dragon IMDb rating – 6.6
• Hansan: Rising Dragon cast – Park Hae-il, Yo-Han Byun, Sung-Ki Ahn
  
• Hansan: Rising Dragon release date – July 27th, 2022
• Where to watch – Amazon Prime Video

Hunt

Much like the best Korean films of all time, Hunt is also a quintessential action film with a hint of espionage. From the debutant director Lee Jung-jae, this film was the fourth highest-grossing film in South Korean cinema in 2022. As a background, the espionage thriller revolves around certain historical events from South Korea – Gwangju Democratization Movement of 1980, the defection of North Korean pilot Lee Ung-pyeong in 1983, and the Aung San terrorist attack of 1983. Notably, the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it got a seven-minute standing ovation.

• Hunt IMDb rating – 6.8
• Hunt cast – Lee Jung-jae, Go Yoon-Jung, Nam-gil Kim
  
• Hunt release date – December 2nd, 2022
• Where to watch – Amazon Prime Video

The Witch: Part 2. The Other One

Directed by legendary director Park Hoon-jung, The Witch: Part 2. The Other One is the second instalment in his “The Witch” series. The movie picks up right from where the first movie left off and tells the story of a young girl named Ja-yoon plagued by supernatural powers and hunted by a mysterious organisation. It involves the use of witchcraft, black magic, and grouping together with fellow witches to help protect the organisation she is fighting for. The movie was quite successful with a total gross collection of $17 million at the box office.

• The Witch: Part 2. The Other One IMDb rating – 6.2
• The Witch: Part 2. The Other One cast – Cynthia, Min-soo Jo, Kim Da-mi
  
• The Witch: Part 2. The Other One release date – June 15th, 2022
• Where to watch – Amazon Prime Video

Emergency Declaration

The biggest highlight of Emergency Declaration is its big ensemble star cast that includes actors like Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon, and Kim Nam-gil. It shows the story of Song Kang-ho who plays the role of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. The politician is forced to make difficult decisions under pressure as the situation unfolds around a plane hijacking that must be aborted at all costs. Negotiate with terrorists or launch an attack? The movie reveals it all slowly.

• Emergency Declaration IMDb rating – 6.9
• Emergency Declaration cast – Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon
  
• Emergency Declaration release date – August 3rd, 2022
• Where to watch – Amazon Prime Video

Decision to Leave

Written and directed by Park Chan-wook, alongside Jeong Seo-kyeong (co-writer), Decision to Leave is one of the biggest romantic hits of 2022. This romantic mystery stars Tang Wei and Park Hae-il in the story of a detective who must investigate the mysterious death of a man. But things get creepier when he accidentally meets the man’s wife who seems to be involved in the investigation. But ‘how?’ is what he must find out in this interesting movie that is filled with twists and turns.

• Decision to Leave IMDb rating – 7.3
• Decision to Leave cast – Park Hae-il, Tang Wei, Lee Jung-hyun
  
• Decision to Leave release date – October 21st, 2022
• Where to watch – Mubi

The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure

Sequel to the 2014 film “The Pirates,” The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure stars Son Ye-jin and Kim Nam-gil in the lead roles. This period action-adventure flick tells the story of a group of pirates who set out to find an ancient treasure in ruins, one which is said to have been lost for centuries. On the way, they come across several obstacles and challenges, such as enemy pirates, troubled waters, and a mysterious woman who wants to impose her own agenda on them. The journey is entertaining, and South Korean moviegoers loved the portrayal by the lead cast.

• The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure IMDb rating – 6.1
• The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure cast – Kang Ha-neul, Jason Her, Han Hyo-joo
  
• The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure release date – March 2nd, 2022
• Where to watch – Netflix