The first trailer and poster for Omniscient Reader, a film adaptation of the hit web novel Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, have arrived, showcasing Lee Min Ho, Ahn Hyo Seop, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, and Chae Soo Bin in a high-stakes fight to prevent humanity’s collapse. The movie, set to release in July 2025, blends fantasy and reality as characters from a novel invade the real world.
Plot and Trailer Highlights
The story follows office worker Kim Dok Ja (Ahn Hyo Seop), who discovers the apocalyptic events of his favorite novel, Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World, unfolding in real life. The trailer opens with Kim reading the line, “The subway stopped in the middle of Dongho Bridge,” which immediately becomes his reality. As the bridge collapses, he encounters Yoo Joong Hyuk (Lee Min Ho), the novel’s protagonist, who questions his identity.
“This is the same as the start of that novel.”
— Kim Dok Ja (Ahn Hyo Seop) in the trailer.
The teaser also introduces Lee Ji Hye (Jisoo), wielding a rifle against supernatural threats, and Yoo Sang Ah (Chae Soo Bin), who joins the fight alongside Shin Seung Ho and Nana’s characters.
Star-Studded Cast and Roles
- Lee Min Ho as Yoo Joong Hyuk: The novel’s protagonist with the power to resurrect after death.
- Ahn Hyo Seop as Kim Dok Ja: A regular man using his knowledge of the novel to alter destiny.
- BLACKPINK’s Jisoo as Lee Ji Hye: Marks her film debut as a fierce fighter.
- Chae Soo Bin as Yoo Sang Ah: Kim Dok Ja’s colleague thrust into the chaos.
The ensemble cast also includes Shin Seung Ho (Lee Hyun Seong) and Nana (Jung Hee Won), adding depth to the survival narrative.
Behind the Scenes and Release
Directed by Kim Byung Woo and produced by Won Dong Yun, the film adapts Sing N Song’s web novel, which has amassed a global fanbase. The trailer’s release sparked excitement online, with fans praising its visuals and intense action sequences.
“The world inside the novel becomes reality.”
— Official poster tagline.
Initially rumored for a June 2025 release, the film is now confirmed for July 2025.
Social Media Reactions
Fans flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter) after the trailer dropped:
“Jisoo with a gun? Lee Min Ho’s resurrection power? This is going to be EPIC!”
— @KfilmLover on X.
The movie’s blend of existential themes and blockbuster action has positioned it as one of 2025’s most anticipated releases.
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