5 Must-Watch Korean Action Comedy Blockbuster Movies On OTT

In recent years, Korean cinema has garnered international popularity for its diverse range of genres, captivating storytelling, and impressive cinematography. Among the most popular genres is action-comedy, blending heart-pounding action sequences with side-splitting humour. With the rise of OTT platforms, accessing these gems has never been easier. Here are some of the must-watch Korean action-comedy movies available on OTT that are worth the watch:

1. ‘Extreme Job’

This film follows a team of undercover narcotics detectives who inadvertently become owners of a fried chicken restaurant while on a stakeout. As they struggle to balance their new business venture with their police duties, hilarity ensues. Korean movie 'Extreme Job' stars Ryu Seung-ryong, Lee Hanee, Jin Seon-kyu, Lee Dong-hwi and Gong Myung in the main roles. As per Netflix, the story is about, “A narcotics unit takes over a restaurant near a gang's hideout when the food they sold to keep their cover turns into the next big chicken franchise.”

You can watch ‘Extreme Job’ on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.

2. ‘Midnight Runners’

‘Midnight Runners’ stars Park Seo Joon and Kang Ha Neul in the lead roles. As per Viki, “Students at the Korean National Police University, Ki Joon (Park Seo Joon) and Kee Yeol (Kang Ha Neul) have a long way to go before they become official officers of the law but that doesn’t stop them from dreaming. On their way back from a club one night, they happen to witness a kidnapping and immediately jump into action. It is interesting to see how the two police academy cadets can take down one of the country’s most sinister crime organisations.”

You can watch ‘Midnight Runners’ on Viki and Netflix.

3. ‘My Wife is a Gangster’

This classic action-comedy follows a female gang boss who tries to live a normal life after marrying a mild-mannered businessman. When her past catches up with her, chaos ensues, resulting in a blend of laughs and thrills. As per IMDb the plot of this movie is, “The story of how Eun-jin (Eun-kyung Shin) became a legend in the South Korean underworld by defeating an army of gangsters.”

You can watch ‘My Wife is a Gangster’ on Viki and Netflix.

Don't miss:BTS' V And Jackie Chan's Dynamic Duo Takes Center Stage In SimInvest Ad; Check Out Twitter Reactions

4. ‘Confidential Assignment’

‘Confidential Assignment’, a 2017 Korean action-comedy, delivers a captivating mix of adrenaline-pumping action and heartwarming humour. The plot revolves around the unlikely partnership between a North Korean detective played by Hyun Bin and a South Korean policeman portrayed by Yoo Hae-jin, who are compelled to team up to apprehend a notorious North Korean criminal. The film was a massive success at the box office, captivating audiences with its seamless blend of laughter and suspense. The film has a sequel, ‘Confidential Assignment 2’, which as of October 22, 2022, ranks as the third highest-grossing Korean film of the year, earning a staggering $56,282,820 in box office revenue.

You can watch ‘Confidential Assignment’ on Netflix.

Don't miss:About Time To Red Notice: Must-Watch Films Recommendations By BTS’ V

5. ‘The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure’

As per IMDb ‘The Pirates’ is, “Set in the Joseon era (Best Historical K-Dramas), a brave crew of pirates and bandits brave the rough waters and try to decipher the clues to find the lost royal gold before their rivals do”. In the sequel to the 2014 film ‘The Pirates’, audiences are taken on a thrilling journey with a crew of swashbucklers as they navigate the high seas in search of lost royal treasures. This star-studded adventure promises excitement, danger, and the ultimate quest for riches beyond imagination.

You can watch ‘The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure’ on Netflix.

Herzindagi.com is Jagran New Media's gender and lifestyle vertical, catering to women of all age groups, helping them remain updated, on-trend and aware. To improve our performance and understand our readers' interests better, we have created this poll. This will take 2 minutes of your time, do help us out.Click here for the link.

For more such stories, stay tuned to HerZindagi.

Image credit: IMDb