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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lee Min-ho's 2025 Journey: The Blockbuster Star Who's Winning Hearts Again and Again!
Actor Lee Min-ho & Astronaut The Comeback Superstar: From Space Doctor to World Savior As 2025 kicked off, nobody expected Lee Min-ho to utterly dominate headlines and trending charts, but his timing was impeccable. Starting with the quirky TVN/Netflix drama When the Stars Gossip , Lee Min-ho portrayed a charming OB-GYN navigating zero-gravity mishaps alongside Gong Hyo-jin. This unique space rom-com balanced hilarious moments and heartfelt scenes, drawing viewers in with laughter and tears alike. Instagram was flooded with memes from the show's emotional finale. By July, Lee Min-ho made a thrilling return to the big screen after 10 years with the fantasy action film ' Omniscient Reader: The Prophet .' Taking on the intense role of Yoo Joong-hyuk-a man trapped in a time-loop apocalypse fighting to save humanity again and again-he shed his soft smile for steely determination. Over 1 lakh (100,000) Korean moviegoers turned out on opening day, reaffirming his blockbuster status. The film's stellar cast ignited fan debates about the best on-screen chemistry, adding more buzz. Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed Again? Lee Min-ho's stardom is no mere echo of his Boys Over Flowers days. According to the Korean Ministry of Culture and global Hallyu research, he has been the most popular Korean actor for 12 consecutive years. His Minoz fandom spans continents-from South East Asia to the Middle East and Africa-continuously growing. What made 2025 Lee Min-ho's year? It was all about bold new genres and fresh surprises. He took exciting risks by starring in unusual projects like a space rom-com and an epic webtoon fantasy. These roles sparked lively chatter among fans and casual viewers alike, buzzing about everything from space babies and giant monsters to intense battle-for-fate storylines. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unsold 2021 Cars Now Almost Free - Prices May Surprise You Unsold Cars | Search Ads Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola The fan excitement didn't stop there. His "MINHOVERSE" Asia tour transformed stadiums from Seoul to Jakarta into electrifying gatherings filled with goofy games, emotional moments, and warm fan interactions. These epic shows dominated social media trends for days, especially on TikTok and Twitter, proving they were much more than concerts-they were true celebrations of fandom. Every little move Lee Min-ho made drew attention. Whether he was warmly greeting each city or dropping clever nods to memorable lines from his older dramas, fans got endless meme-worthy content and viral highlights to enjoy. More than anything, 2025 was the year Lee Min-ho embraced a fresh, daring mood. He no longer played it safe. On screen, he revealed deep emotions or cracked jokes, even poking fun at himself. This playful unpredictability kept fans excited and eager for what's next. Lee Min-ho's Secret Sauce: Reinvention, Not Repetition The key to Lee Min-ho's continued success is his fearless reinvention. He refuses to live in the past or repeat old hits. Instead, he constantly rewrites his stardom with fresh roles, bold choices, and dynamic fan experiences. The "Minoz" fandom remains as vibrant as ever because they love his willingness to be goofy, daring, and sometimes even fail with style. Small box office dips haven't shaken this loyal fan base. Each new project sparks lively online debates, trendy stickers, and packed fan meet-ups. As long as he keeps making fans laugh, cry, and queue up for events, Lee Min-ho remains more than a mere actor-he is the ever-trending main character of his own worldwide K-drama.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Omniscient Reader: The Prophet'; Lee Min Ho and Ahn Hyo Seop choose BLACKPINK Jisoo as their ‘ally' - comments spark mixed reactions
' Omniscient Reader: The Prophet ' has been garnering a lot of success ever since its release. The actors of the film have since made various public appearances to discuss the project. Recently, during a conference, actors Lee Min Ho and Ahn Hyo Seop 's comments about their co-star and idol BLACKPINK 's Jisoo have sparked a lot of backlash online. Lead actor's comment about BLACKPINK Jisoo goes viral The two actors had attended a press conference for the film in Singapore on July 29, where they were asked about different aspects of the film. One of the questions that was presented to them was which character from the project they would ally with. Both of them commented that they would like to ally themselves with Jisoo's character in the fantasy film. When talking about the reason, they cited that the idol-turned-actor's strong vocals would give them power and strength. Lee Min Ho had said, 'I'd choose JISOO. No need for weapons, just listening to her sing gives strength', while Hyo Seop had fully agreed with him. The comment sparked a lot of mixed reactions online as soon as videos from the event went viral. While some defended their comments, many also shared that they were using the idol's name to stay 'relevant'. Jisoo has been at the centre of controversy in the film, after rumours of her only being used for her popularity in the film went viral. Previous comments from the film's creator himself also sparked major debates when he had indirectly pointed at the singer's status as one of the reasons he cast her for the short role on the big screen. Fans and netizens react While some had defended the artists, some other fans had simply criticised and shared that her name was being mentioned for relevance, even though she was not a part of the official promo events. One person commented that. 'No Jisoo in the promo—but sure, mention her anyway. Gotta beg for clicks somehow', while another shared, 'Finally, they are talking about the media training has been done?' Many also came to the lead actors' defence as well. One fan commented, 'Jisoo's fans really need to learn how to respect other actors, they didn't do anything wrong, she will work with many other actors and what u guys said now might become a weapon against her in the future, please be mindful of your words'.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lee Min Ho hits career low as Omniscient Reader: The Prophet becomes his worst-rated title on IMDb: 'Trashiest movie of 2025'
2025 hasn't gone Lee Min Ho's way. The Hallyu superstar, long hailed as the original K-drama heartthrob, first stumbled with the underwhelming performance of When the Stars Gossip. Now, his latest film, Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, has become his lowest-rated project on IMDb. Despite boasting a star-studded cast and a strong box office debut, the film has been heavily criticised by fans, many of whom have taken to IMDb to share negative reviews. Omniscient Reader becomes Lee Min Ho's lowest-rated title Based on the popular webtoon Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint by Shin Shong, the film was considered one of Lee Min Ho's most anticipated projects in recent years. Also featuring major names like Ahn Hyo Seop, Chae Soo Bin, and Nana, the film has faced backlash from webtoon fans who accused the director of straying too far from the original material. Many are now turning to IMDb to express their disappointment. The film currently holds a 3.9 rating from over 1,500 reviews, making it Lee Min Ho's lowest-rated project to date. In comparison, When the Stars Gossip stands at 6.5. IMDb reviews spark online backlash. Screenshots of harsh IMDb reviews for Omniscient Reader: The Prophet are now circulating widely online, with fans shocked by the level of criticism. One viewer wrote, 'Everything is worse than some cringeworthy vlog on YouTube. Camera angle, CGI, the narrator? I believe the director should be fired because this is the worst movie of all time. The original story is very interesting with all those unique settings. They changed like 98% of the original plot; they changed the personality of every single character. Now this movie is just your generic lame apocalypse story with a nonsense plot and boring characters. Not worth watching. Don't waste your time and money.' Another viewer noted, "You can change details in an not the heart of the story. This movie feels like it was made by someone who didn't understand what made the original good. It's honestly frustrating how much potential this movie had and how badly it was handled. The story feels like a random action movie with the ORV name slapped on. So many important details were changed or ignored, and the characters barely resemble their original versions. Not just in looks but in personality and purpose. Even when the cast seems passionate, the direction clearly doesn't care about staying true to the heart of the story. It feels more like a rewrite than a real adaptation, and not a good one." One mentioned, "This is like my new trauma. Just hope the manhwa you read doesn't get made into a movie. I think it would be fine with the whole plot being changed. But everything seemed stiff. Even the dialogue, the narration, and the words spoken in her heart—everything was stiff. Don't expect anything from this film. Even the cinematography is completely unintended. I watched it, and it looked like a picture just pasted into the video. There are so many unnecessary effects. I don't know how the director made them because it really seems like I could have made a better movie than he did. I can say this is the most trashy movie of 2025." More about the movie Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, directed by Jang Yoo Ji, follows Kim Dokja, played by Lee Min Ho, an ordinary office worker who suddenly finds himself trapped inside the world of his favourite web novel, where he must survive deadly scenarios while trying not to alter the story's timeline. Produced by Realies Pictures and distributed by Lotte Entertainment, the film is quickly becoming a summer box office hit, despite negative reviews. Co-produced by MYM Entertainment, Smilegate Realies, and The Present Company, the fantasy action film drew 427,357 viewers over its first weekend (July 25–27), with a total of 627,885 admissions so far, maintaining its No. 1 position since release, as per Chosun Biz. However, whether it can maintain this momentum or dip during the weekdays remains to be seen.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Oscars 2026: ‘The Killers', ‘Mimang', ‘Hi-Five' and more, 19 movies submitted for International Film Feature category
The Oscars are one of the most prestigious film awards in the world. For the 98th Academy Awards this year, a total of 19 films have been officially submitted for consideration by the Korea Film Council . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One of the recent releases, ' Omniscient Reader: The Prophet ', has also managed to make the list! 19 films submitted for this year's Oscars As per CJ Entertainment, 19 films have been submitted to the award show for consideration under the International Feature Film category. The films feature across various genres, including fantasy, romantic comedy, and even horror. The official list of the 19 films submitted for the category is: Omniscient Reader: The Prophet The Old Woman With The Knife Spring Night About Family The Killers The Ugly Yadang: The Snitch Love in the Big City Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning Mimang Secret: Untold Melody Harbin When This Summer is Over A Normal Family Somebody My Daughter Is a Zombie No Other Choice Hi-Five Dark Nuns Korean films at the Oscars 's ' Parasite ' was one of the first Korean films to make a major breakthrough at the Academy Awards. The film won the Best Picture award category in 2019, making it one of the first films from South Korea to win one of the most prestigious awards of the night. Not only that, it was also the first time that a non-English film had won the award in that category. Joon Ho's film also won the award for International Feature Film, making it one of the first South Korean films to do so as well. The next big success with the Oscars came with the film ' Minari ', where it was nominated for the Best Picture Award. Not only that, , who was one of the major cast members on the film, ended up scoring her first Best Supporting Actress award for the night, making it another major milestone.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lee Min Ho's Omniscient Reader: The Prophet live action slammed by fans for 'butchering' webtoon: 'It'll give you brain damage'
Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, the much-awaited live-action adaptation of the hit web novel Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, premiered in South Korea on July 23. Directed by Kim Byung-woo and based on the best-selling story by Sing Shong, the film stars a powerhouse cast, including Lee Min Ho, Ahn Hyo Seop, Chae Soo Bin, Shin Seung Ho, Nana, and BLACKPINK's Jisoo. With a fan-favourite story and some of the industry's most popular names attached, many hoped this would finally be the live-action adaptation that did justice to the source material. Unfortunately, early viewer reactions, particularly from the fans of the webtoon, suggest otherwise. What is Omniscient Reader: The Prophet about? The film follows Kim Dokja (played by Lee Min Ho), a seemingly ordinary man who finds himself living inside the world of a web novel he's been reading for years. In a world where readers become players and scenarios determine survival, Dokja must use his knowledge of the novel to outsmart deadly challenges and navigate a universe controlled by godlike constellations. It's a story of survival, fate, and morality, packed with twists and layered characters. On paper, it sounds like a thrilling cinematic experience. But fans of the original material are feeling let down by how it was adapted for the big screen. Fans of Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint react: They butchered it (Spoilers Ahead!) The film's release triggered a flood of reactions online, especially from long-time readers of the original web novel. The Reddit community dedicated to Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint has now become a space where fans are voicing their frustration, disappointment, and confusion over the film's many unexpected changes. One Reddit user wrote a detailed review of the live adaptation, writing, 'They butchered it. So bad it will give you brain damage from watching it. All your fears about live action? Justified.' The user also pointed out major character shifts. Dokja, originally portrayed as cunning and morally grey, is now just a 'nice guy.' His manipulative streak, a key part of his arc, is completely erased. The list of missing elements from the source material is long, as shared by the fan, who said, no omniscient reader's viewpoint ability, no fourth wall, and no bookmark skill. They also noticed missing characters and lore, oversimplified plotlines, and a final boss battle that felt completely off-tone. 'I don't think the director even read the source material,' the viewer wrote. 'He missed the point and somehow turned the central theme into teamwork.' Another Redditor said, 'They made it extremely short, ending it by the third scenario. I expected at least the Theatre Dungeon. This isn't it.' Multiple viewers expressed their frustration at the film ignoring iconic moments, changing character dynamics, and turning deep lore into a more surface-level fantasy flick. Some even questioned how much of the original story was actually read by the creators. Global release dates for Omniscient Reader: The Prophet Despite the backlash, the movie is now on track for international rollouts. Here's when you can catch Omniscient Reader: The Prophet in your country: July 30 – Indonesia July 31 – Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand August 1 – United States, Canada, Vietnam If you're planning to watch, you may want to go in with lowered expectations, especially if you're a long-time fan of the web novel. While the visuals and cast performances might be worth the watch, just be prepared for a version of Omniscient Reader that takes its own path. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
