---
title: "Obsessed"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/obsessed-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 269955
imdb_id: "tt3303730"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 132
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 82
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Obsessed (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/obsessed-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Obsessed is a 2014 film directed by Kim Dae-woo. The story is set during the summer of 1969 and features a cast including Song Seung-heon, Lim Ji-yeon, Cho Yeo-jeong, and On Joo-Wan. The plot follows a Colonel who returns from Vietnam suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. While he is trapped in a loveless marriage with his wife, Soo Jin, he begins a secret and passionate affair with Jong Ga Heun. Jong Ga Heun is the Chinese-Korean wife of Captain Kyung Woo Jin, who lives in the neighboring military housing. The narrative focuses on the Colonel as he strays from his domestic life to pursue this relationship. The film is also known by its official website, obsessed.co.kr, and is available for viewing on the streaming platform Tubi. This production is distinct from other media projects sharing similar titles, such as the 2025 film Obsession or the 2009 music video for the song Obsessed by Mariah Carey.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A colonel finds his life changed by a secret affair during the summer of 1969."

### Why Watch
- historical setting
- intense character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- themes of infidelity
- Tone & Suitability: The film explores themes of marital infidelity and intense emotional entanglement.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romantic, dramatic, period

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi TV, Amasian TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kim Dae-woo
- **Networks / Studios**: Next Entertainment World, Finecut, Iron Pack

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Song Seung-heon** as *Colonel Kim Jin-pyeong*
- **Lim Ji-yeon** as *Jong Ga-heun*
- **Cho Yeo-jeong** as *Lee Sook-jin*
- **On Ju-wan** as *Kyung Woo-jin*
- **Yoo Hai-jin** as *Lim*
- **Park Hyuk-kwon** as *Lieutenant Colonel Choi*
- **Jeon Hye-jin** as *Lieutenant Colonel Choi's Wife*
- **Um Tae-goo** as *Warrant Officer Kim*
- **Ye Su-jeong** as *Woo-jin's Mother*
- **Son Ji-na** as *Ga-heun's mother*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the film set?
The story takes place during the summer of 1969.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Colonel Jin Pyeong.

### Q: What is the colonel's marital status?
He is in a loveless marriage with a woman named Soo Jin.

### Q: Who is Jong Ga Heun?
She is the Chinese-Korean wife of Captain Kyung Woo Jin.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The film focuses on a secret, passionate affair between the colonel and Jong Ga Heun.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Obsessed (2014) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3303730/)
- [Mariah Carey - Obsessed (Official Music Video) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Yt0xJKDY8)
- [Official site](http://www.obsessed.co.kr/)
- [Obsession (2025 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsession_(2025_film))
- [OBSESSED Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obsessed)
- [Watch Obsessed (2014) - Free Movies | Tubi](https://tubitv.com/movies/605688/obsessed)

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