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Forbes
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Omniscient Reader' Tops The Korean Box Office And Sets Off Global Buzz
'Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy' has topped the Korean box office. The number one film in South Korea should come as no surprise. Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy earned $1,212,632 in its first week, according to the Korean Film Council. The film opened on July 23 and quickly surpassed the competition, which included the films King of Kings and The Fantastic Four: Four Steps. Distribution rights to the film have so far been sold to 113 countries including the U.S., Japan, Canada and Germany. The film began its rollout in Taiwan and will have its North American and Canadian release on Aug. 1. Films based on popular web novels already start with a loyal if exacting audience and Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy was inspired by the popular 20-volume web novel Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, which had 240 million views. Not only are the novel's fans buying tickets, but the fantasy action thriller has an A-list cast, which includes Ahn Hyo-seop (Business Proposal, Dr. Romantic) and Lee Min-ho (Pachinko, The King: Eternal Monarch). Ahn recently gained international recognition by voicing the role of Jin-woo, leader of the Saja Boys in the animated Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters. Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy is his first feature length film and it offered him a chance to act with Lee, an actor he admired growing up. Lee Min-ho stars in 'Omniscient Reader.' The cast also includes Chae Soo-bin (The Rebel, I'm Not a Robot), Shin Seung-ho (A-Teen, Alchemy of Souls), Nana ( Glitch, My Man Is Cupid) and the k-pop groups After School and Orange Caramel), and Jisoo, the most-followed Korean actress on Instagram, (Newtopia, Snowdrop), from the k-pop group Blackpink. Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy is directed by Kim Byung-woo (The Terror Live, Take Point), who also co-wrote the screenplay with Lee Jung-min. The film is produced by Won Dong-yeon for Realies Pictures, the studio behind the Along with the Gods film franchise. The story follows Kim Dok-ja (Ahn Hyo-seop), who is the only reader of an obscure web novel titled Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse. Dok-ja, who loyally read the story for 10 years, is not a fan of the ending, so he sends an angry letter to the author, calling it the 'worst novel ending ever." Can he possibly do better? The fantasy storyline offers him a chance. The novel suddenly becomes reality and its omnipotent hero Yu Jung-hyeok (Lee Min-ho) appears before Dok-ja. As the only living human who knows how to survive in the world of the novel, Dok-ja strives to write a new ending. In the process Dok-ja learns the difference between being a protagonist and a reader. Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy is released by Capelight Pictures, a Berlin-based international film distributor. Capelight Pictures began releasing foreign films in North America and the UK in 2019.
News18
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Lee Min-ho Says He Had ‘No Idea' About His Link With Jisoo In Omniscient Reader
Last Updated: While many characters appear in Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, Lee Min-ho found his character's link with Ji-hye, played by BLACKPINK's Jisoo, puzzling. Lee Min-ho is making his long-awaited return to the big screen after nearly a decade, starring in the upcoming film Omniscient Reader: The Prophet. He takes on the role of Yoo Joong-hyuk, a formidable warrior trapped in a relentless cycle of destruction and rebirth. Ahead of the film's release, Lee Min-ho opened up about his experience with the character and the story. While the movie features a wide cast of characters, he admitted that he found Yoo Joong-hyuk's connection with Ji-hye, played by BLACKPINK's Jisoo, particularly puzzling. Despite their bond playing a significant role in the narrative, Lee confessed that he wasn't entirely sure how their characters were connected. Speaking with the Korean Herald, the actor said, 'I honestly had no idea how we were even connected. I was flying blind." Interestingly, the upcoming movie marks Jisoo's big screen debut. She plays a warrior who fights alongside Lee Min-ho's character. Despite having multiple members, Lee Min-ho's character spends most of the time alone in Omniscient Reader: The Prophet. Speaking about this experience, the actor said, 'I'll be honest, it was lonely and desolate. If you think about it, this is the protagonist of protagonists. Normally, when we talk about a main character, we build their emotional arc throughout the film. My biggest challenge was figuring out how to fill those gaps convincingly." Lee Min-ho didn't approach his character with the goal of simply making him look 'cool." Instead, he focused on portraying Yoo Joong-hyuk as a deeply complex figure who has already endured countless struggles and reached the final stages of his journey. Lee concentrated on capturing the character's inner growth and evolving perspective on the world. To truly understand Yoo Joong-hyuk, Lee reflected on themes like life, death, and the emotional toll of reliving the same painful events over and over. In the film, Yoo Joong-hyuk isn't given the freedom to choose his path Other than Lee Min-ho and Jisoo, Omniscient Reader: The Prophet also stars Ahn Hyo-seop, Chae Soo-bin, Shin Seung-ho and Nana. The movie is scheduled to be released in South Korean theatres on July 23. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hype Malaysia
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Contest: Win Tickets To Watch Upcoming Korean Film 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy'
If you're a manhwa fan, chances are you've read—or at least come across—the hugely popular webtoon series 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint' by a Korean author duo writing under the pen name singNsong. The web novel is divided into 5 volumes, each containing a number of episodes, along with a 5-part epilogue. Now, get ready to relive that experience by watching the live adaptation film 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy' (전지적 독자 시점) starring Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Min-ho, Chae Soo-bin, Shin Seung-ho, Nana, and BLACKPINK Jisoo. Want to stand a chance to watch an early preview of the film? Here's what you need to do: Film Synopsis 'The apocalyptic world once depicted in a novel has become reality, and only I know how the story ends!'. Kim Dok-ja (Ahn Hyo-seop), an ordinary man in his 20s, is the sole reader of an obscure web novel titled Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse. Having followed the story since his school days, he finally reaches its conclusion after 10 years of serialisation. Disappointed by the ending, Kim sends a scathing letter to the author, calling it 'the worst novel'. But after sending the letter, the fictional world suddenly becomes real, and the novel's omnipotent hero, Yu Jung-hyeok (Lee Min-ho), appears before him. As the only person who knows the plot and how to survive, Kim joins forces with his companions to rescue Yu Jung-hyeok and rewrite the ending in order to save the world. We're excited to announce that we'll be giving away 15 pairs of movie tickets to watch 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy', courtesy of our friends at ATriNaga. Details of the screening are as per below: Date: 28th July 2025 (Monday) 28th July 2025 (Monday) Time: 8pm 8pm Venue: TGV 1UTAMA Terms and conditions: Like Hype Malaysia's Facebook, follow us on Instagram @hypemy and Twitter @HypeMY. Also, be sure to follow ATriNaga's on Instagram @ Share the post on your Facebook. Increase your chances by getting your friends to like and share your social media posts. Tag your friends and help spread the word. Private Message us the link to your contest post on Facebook after you're done. Include your Twitter and Instagram account links so that we can verify. Ensure that your post privacy is set to public otherwise, we won't be able to see it! There will be no winners announcement post as winners will be contacted privately via Facebook by 25th July 2025. This contest is only open to those living in the Klang Valley. HERE is a step-by-step guide to help you from getting disqualified.
Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Top 10 K-drama actors: Kim Soo-hyun to Gong Yoo and more
Lee Min-ho Known for his roles in Boys Over Flowers, The Heirs, and Legend of the Blue Sea, Lee Min-ho is a global superstar and a prominent figure in the Hallyu wave.
The Star
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
K-idol Lee Min-ho's fans fill room with gifts for his 38th birthday
The 38-year-old actor celebrated his birthday on June 22. Photos: Lee Min-ho/Instagram South Korean actor Lee Min-ho turned 38 on June 22 and his celebration was a sight to behold. In an Instagram post on his birthday, the Boys Over Flowers (2009) star wrote in Korean: 'I am grateful for the love that allows me to exist today. I hope you are as happy as I am.' The series of photographs showed the heart-throb in a room full of balloons, cakes, flower bouquets and bags of gifts. He was in an all-black outfit and wearing big smiles. In one photo, Lee holds a birthday cake with both hands. The actor is famed for his roles in South Korean hits such as City Hunter (2011), The Heirs (2013) and The Legend Of The Blue Sea (2016 to 2017). Lee's international success has also resulted in him having life-sized wax figures at three Madame Tussauds – in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore. In 2022, Lee made his Hollywood debut in the TV drama Pachinko , which has earned critical acclaim. More recently, he appeared in K-drama When The Stars Gossip (2025) as an obstetrician-gynaecologist. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
