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

Korean films are making progress all over the world. Known for its gripping storyline and action-packed sequences, the films have been wreaking havoc at the global box office with millions of dollars in domestic and 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 recently released Korean movies on OTT platforms like 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 Platforms

unlocked

If you’ve been yearning for the quintessential crime mystery, then Unlocked on Netflix could be your next watch. Why? Well, the plot of this movie directed by Tae-joon Kim is very dark and based on science-fiction. It revolves around a woman whose mobile gets stolen as a dangerous man steals it and uses it as a ploy to destroy her life. It traces the journey of this woman who is out to avenge her ruin and bring back some kind of normalcy.

• Unlocked IMDb Rating – 6.4
• Unlocked Cast – Si-wan Yim, Woo-hee Chun, Kim Hee-won
  
• Unlocked Release Date – February 17, 2023
• Where to see- Netflix

project wolf hunting

From writer-director Hongsun Kim, Project Wolf Hunting is a horror thriller that is sure to give you goosebumps throughout the ride. It is about several criminals stranded together on a cargo ship on the long voyage from the Philippines to South Korea. The escape attempt fails and all ends in failure, as the criminals struggle to stay alive by eliminating everyone else 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-eun Jung, Jung So-min
  
• Project Wolf Hunting release date – September 21, 2022
• Where to see- amazon prime video

kill boksun

Kill Boksoon or Kill Bok-soon is yet another Korean thriller film which is now on OTT in India. Inspired by several plot lines from previous films, the film is based around a single mother who goes on a mercenary run for hire. He should try to balance his personal, peaceful life and his aggressive, professional life without letting the two worlds collide. But what if they do? This is his story.

• Kill Boksoon IMDb Rating – 7.6
• Kill Boxun Cast – Jeon Do-yeon, Faheem Fazli, Hwang Jung-min
  
• Kill Boksoon release date – February 18, 2023
• Where to see- Netflix

the roundup

The second installment in the Crime City franchise, The Roundup is a Lee Sang-yong directorial touted to be one of the best crime action and highest-grossing films of 2022. The film is set four years after the prequel and follows the story of Detective Ma. Seok-do Jo now goes to Vietnam in an attempt to extradite a suspect for himself. But the plot takes a turn when he encounters the murderer Kang Hae-sung while on his trip, who is responsible for killing some Korean tourists.

• Roundup IMDb Rating – 7.0
• Roundup Cast – Ma Dong-seok, Sukku Son, Gwi-hwa Choi
  
• Roundup release date – November 21, 2022
• Where to see- amazon prime video

Hanson: Rising Dragon

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

• Hanson: Rising Dragon IMDb Rating – 6.6
• Hanson: Rising Dragon Cast – Park Hae-il, Yoo-han byun, Sung-ki-ah
  
• Hanson: Rising Dragon release date – July 27, 2022
• Where to see- amazon prime video

prey

Like the best Korean movies of all time, Hunt is a quintessential action movie with a hint of espionage. The film by debutant director Lee Jung-jae was the fourth highest-grossing film in South Korean cinema in 2022. North Korean pilot Lee Ung-pyeong in 1983, and the 1983 Aung San terrorist attack. Notably, the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a seven-minute standing ovation.

• Hunt IMDb Rating – 6.8
• Hunt Cast – Lee Jung-jae, Go Eun-jung, Nam-gil Kim
  
• Hunt Release Date – December 2, 2022
• Where to see- amazon prime video

The Witch: Part 2. The Other One

Directed by renowned director Park Hoon-jung, The Witch: Part 2. The Other One is the second installment of his “The Witch” series. The film picks up from where the first film left off and tells the story of a young girl named Ja-eun who is possessed by supernatural powers and is hunted by a mysterious organization. This includes witchcraft, black magic, and working together with fellow witches to help protect the organization she is fighting for. The film was a huge success at the box office with a total gross collection of $17 million.

• 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 15, 2022
• Where to see- amazon prime video

emergency declaration

One of the biggest highlights of Emergency Declaration is its large ensemble cast, which includes actors like Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon, and Kim Nam-gil. It tells 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 film reveals it all gradually.

• Emergency Declaration IMDb Rating – 6.9
• Emergency Announcement Cast – Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon
  
• Date of issue of emergency declaration – August 3, 2022
• Where to see- amazon prime video

decision to leave

Written and directed by Park Chan-wook, along with Jeong Seo-kyeong (co-writer), Decision to Leave is set to be one of the biggest romantic hits of 2022. A detective story stars Tang Wei and Park Hae-il in this romantic mystery. who must investigate the mysterious death of a man. But things take a turn for the worse when he accidentally meets the wife of a man who seems to be involved in the investigation. But how?’ What must he find out in this interesting film full of twists and turns.

• Decision to leave IMDb rating- 7.3
• Decision to leave the cast Park Hae-il, Tang Wei, Lee Jung-hyun
  
• The decision to leave the release date- October 21, 2022
• Where to see- Mubi

The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure

A 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 that is said to have been lost for centuries. Along the way, they face many obstacles and challenges, such as enemy pirates, troubled waters, and a mysterious woman who seeks to impose her agenda on them. The journey is entertaining, and South Korean moviegoers liked the portrayals by the main 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 2, 2022
• Where to see- Netflix