Call To Ditto, 4 Best Korean Time Travel Movies Available On OTT: K-Obsessed

4 Best Korean Time Travel Movies

1. ‘Call’

Korean movie ‘Call’ is a thrilling psychological horror that delves into the chilling consequences of connecting with someone from the past starring Park Shin-hye and Jeon Jong-seo. According to IMDb, the plot of the movie revolves around, “Two people live in different times. Seo-Yeon lives in the present and Young-Sook lives in the past. One phone call connects the two, and their lives are changed irrevocably.” As the two individuals begin to influence each other's lives, the suspense and tension build to a shocking climax. The movie expertly blends time travel with horror, creating a gripping narrative that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. With its twists and suspenseful atmosphere, ‘Call’ is a must-watch for fans of intense psychological thrillers.

You can watch ‘Call’ on Netflix.

2. ‘Ditto’

One of the most heartwarming time travel movies to come out of Korea is ‘Ditto’ starring Yeo Jin-goo, Cho Yi-hyun, Kim Hye-yoon, Na In-woo, and Bae In-hyuk in the main roles. This sci-fi romance fantasy movie is a remake of the classic 2000 movie ‘Ditto’, but this version brings a fresh take, capturing the magic of love that transcends both time and space. The story takes place, “In 1999, Kim Yong (Yeo Jin Goo), a college junior in Mechanical Engineering, yearns for his first love Seo Han Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) after returning from military service. Through a mysterious ham radio, he unexpectedly connects with Kim Mu Nee (Cho Yi Hyun), a sociology student from 2022”, according to Viki. It further states that “Despite the 23-year time difference, they begin communicating in real-time, sharing their personal struggles and love lives.” The movie dives deep into themes of love, fate, and the consequences of time travel.

You can watch ‘Ditto’ on Viki and Prime Video.

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3. ‘Alienoid’

‘Alienoid’ is an action-packed sci-fi movie that blends time travel with a fascinating mix of fantasy and history. Directed by Choi Dong-hoon, this movie takes place across two timelines - one in 2022 and another during the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea. According to IMDb, the plot of the movie states that, “The door of time opens between the swordsman who wants to seize the legendary divine sword at the end of the Goryeo Dynasty and those who chase after an alien prisoner imprisoned in a human body in 2022.” As the action unfolds, viewers are treated to visually stunning scenes and intense plot twists. The movie also has a second part called ‘Alienoid: Return to the Future’ which was released in January 2024.

You can watch ‘Alienoid’ on Netflix.

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4. ‘A Day’

If you’re looking for a more suspense-driven take on time travel, 'A Day' is the perfect mystery thriller movie starring Kim Myung-min and Byun Yo-han in the main roles. The plot of the movie is about, “A father who commits an unethical act in an attempt to save his daughter's life. Three years later, his actions return to haunt him, trapping him in an endless time loop”, according to IMDb. This movie stands out due to its emotional depth and complex narrative structure with a full suspenseful background.

You can watch ‘A Day’ on Prime Video.

Korean time travel movies have a distinctive charm that sets them apart from others in the genre so make sure to watch these movies on OTT.

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