Basic Info.

​Oksu Station Ghost is a standout horror webtoon by Horang, a renowned master of Korean thriller webtoons. The story is inspired by urban legends in Seoul and revolves around a mysterious incident at Oksu Subway Station. Its setting in the subway—a familiar space in daily life—heightens the sense of realism, drawing readers deeper into the narrative. The webtoon’s gripping storyline, psychological horror elements, and technically superb directing have earned it widespread acclaim, solidifying its unique position in the horror webtoon genre.​

Additional Info.

​"The film Oksu Station Ghost diverges from its original webtoon by expanding its narrative to incorporate broader social issues. Director Jeong Yong-ki highlighted a distinctive element of the film: ""only men die."" This led to a scene where a seemingly female character's death is interpreted as that of a cross-dressing man. 나무위키 Hiroshi Takahashi, renowned for scripting the Japanese horror classic Ring, co-wrote the screenplay for Oksu Station Ghost. Critics have noted significant similarities between the two films, including recurring themes of curses, wells, and the propagation of maledictions. These parallels have sparked discussions about the extent to which Oksu Station Ghost pays homage to or replicates elements from Ring."​