Best Korean movies to be obsessed with: Oscar-winning Parasite to Jin Ki-joo's Midnight

In recent times, the Korean industry has truly broadened its horizons beyond just drama series, with its movie offerings now standing side-by-side in terms of quality. The Korean cinema offers engaging films across genres, from high-octane actioners to gripping thrillers and tender romances intertwined with fantasy elements, creating enduring stories. From Oscar-winning Parasite to Jin Ki-joo's Midnight, check out these popular and acclaimed Korean movies that are guaranteed to become your next big obsession. Some of these are available on OTTplay Premium.

Critically acclaimed Korean movies on OTT:

Parasite (SonyLIV, OTTplay Premium)

This 2019 thriller drama, starring Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, and Park Seo-joon, is the first Korean movie to win four prestigious Oscars, along with the Palma d'Or. The story follows the Kim family, who are struggling with poverty, as they seize the opportunity to infiltrate the wealthy Park household, with their son landing a job as a tutor. As they settle in, the entire Kim family manipulates their way into staying, making a life out of deception.

Midnight (Lionsgate Play, OTTplay Premium)

Jin Ki-joo's psychological thriller drama follows a visually impaired woman, who is also deaf, who becomes a crucial witness to a serial killer's brutal crime on the road. Now, she is in grave danger as the killer sets his sights on her. With her brother and mother by her side, they desperately try to keep her safe from the murderer's relentless pursuit.

The Dominator (Lionsgate Play, OTTplay Premium)

In the ruthless hierarchy of high school, student Han-cheol and his group of friends are determined to rule the 11th grade. With a deep hunger for dominance, they take on their rivals and eliminate them one by one through fierce battles and cunning tactics. As they fight to assert their supremacy, alliances are forged and broken, and the stakes grow higher, but Han-cheol's ambition to be the top dog remains unwavering.

Oldboy (Lionsgate Play, OTTplay Premium)

A man has been held captive for years without explanation. Now he becomes fixated on uncovering the identity of his mysterious captor. Just when he lost all hope, he was released suddenly with a large sum of money. But his freedom comes with an unsettling sense of doubt, as he's left to wonder what new fate awaits him on the outside.

A Taxi Driver (Prime Video)

Kim Man-seob is a humble taxi driver, who finds himself in a grave situation when he drives Peter, a German journalist, in a city that's in the midst of political upheaval. As they navigate the dangerous landscape, they face constant danger, but both men remain resolute in their respective professions.

Train to Busan (Prime Video)

Seok-woo and his little daughter embark on a train journey to Busan to celebrate her birthday reunion with her mother. But their special day shockingly turns into chaos as a zombie outbreak spreads rapidly across South Korea, trapping them on the train with other desperate passengers.

The 8th Night (Netflix)

A Korean Shaman, with prayer beads in one hand and an axe in the other, is ready to fight an evil spirit that has been terrorising the nation for thousands of years. This spirit possesses innocent people, causing destruction and chaos. The monk bravely faces the spirit, using his strong faith and powerful axe to battle the evil forces that threaten to destroy everything.