Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy
Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy (전지적 독자 시점) is an action fantasy film. The film stars actors such as Ahn Hyoseop, Lee Minho, Chae Soobin, Shin Seungho, Nana, Jisoo, and Kwon Eunseong. The movie premiered on July 23, 2025, with international releases on July 30 and 31 in Southeast Asia and on August 1, 2025, in North America and other parts of the world.
Sypnosis: Kim Dokja is an ordinary office worker whose only real joy comes from reading his favorite web novel, Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World. For over ten years he’s been the sole dedicated reader of the story. One day, the novel’s events start unfolding in reality. The world suddenly transforms into the apocalyptic setting of the web novel, where mysterious “scenarios” force humans to fight for their lives while being watched by powerful entities known as “constellations.” Armed with his detailed knowledge of the plot and it’s main character who is named Yoo Joonghyuk, Kim Dokja decides to use his foresight into navigate this dangerous new reality. As he changes events and intervenes in the story, the plot begins to shift away from what he knows, forcing him to improvise, adapt, and confront the truth about the novel, the author, and himself.
Movie Name: Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy
Other Titles: 전지적 독자 시점, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, The Prophet: Omniscient Reader, Omniscient Reader’s Prophecy.
Release Dates: July 23, 2025 (South Korea); July 30-31, 2025 (Southeast Asia); August 1, 2025 (North America)
Genre: Action/ Fantasy
Movie Length: 117 Minutes (1 hour 57 minutes)
Writer: Sing Shong
Director: Kim Byungwoo
Main Cast:
Yoo Joonghyuk
Character Name: Yoo Joonghyuk (유중혁)
Played By: Lee Min-ho (이민호)
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Kim Dokja
Character Name: Kim Dokja (김독자)
Played By: Ahn Hyoseop (안효섭)
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Yoo Sangah
Character Name: Yoo Sangah (유상아)
Played By: Chae Soobin (채수빈)
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Jeong Heewon
Character Name: Jeong Heewon (정희원)
Played By: Im Jin Ah (임진아), also known as Nana (나나)
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Lee Hyunsung
Character Name: Lee Hyunsung (이형성)
Played By: Shin Seungho (신승호)
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Supporting Cast:
Lee Jihye
Character Name: Lee Jihye (이지혜)
Played By: Kim Jisoo (지수)
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Cheon Inho
Character Name: Cheon Inho (천인호)
Played By: Jung Sungil (정성일)
Gong Pildu
Character Name: Gong Pildu (공필두)
Played By: Park Hosan (박호산)
Han Myeongoh
Character Name: Han Myeong-Oh (한명오)
Played By: Choi Youngjoon (최영준)
Lee Gilyoung
Character Name: Lee Gilyoung (이길영)
Played By: Kwon Eun-Seong (권은성)
Facts:
– The film secured distribution in 113 territories worldwide and made it’s North American premiere at the prestigious New York Asian Film Festival on July 26, 2025.
– With a budget of around ₩30 billion ($20-21 million USD), it’s among the most expensive South Korean films ever made.
– Debuting at number one in South Korea, it drew over 122,000 viewers on it’s first day capturing nearly 45% of ticket sales that day.
– While the movie enjoyed commercial success, many fans voiced criticism about rushed storytelling, visual effects, and portrayals of key characters.
– Lead actor Ahn Hyoseop revealed that he went through significant weight loss for the physically demanding role and described filming the action sequences as incredibly “draining.”
– Hallyu King Lee Minho marked his return to the big screen after nearly a decade, joining forces with rising star Ahn Hyoseop and global idol Jisoo (Blackpink).
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