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In Omniscient Reader: The Prophet , Ahn Hyo Seop and Lee Min Ho draw attention with their riveting dynamic as a longtime fan and the fictional hero he’s worshipped for years—now brought together in a reality where fiction has come to life.
This highly-anticipated fantasy action film follows Kim Dok Ja (Ahn Hyo Seop), the only person to have read the now-completed series “Ways to Survive the Apocalypse.” On the day the novel ends—with only its main character Yoo Jung Hyuk surviving—something extraordinary happens: the fictional world becomes reality, and Kim Dok Ja finds himself face-to-face with the very hero he once idolized.
But Yoo Jung Hyuk (Lee Min Ho), who has survived countless time loops, greets him with cold suspicion. To him, Kim Dok Ja is an anomaly—an outsider threatening to derail the path he knows. Instead of trusting him, he puts Dok Ja to the test, demanding that he survive long enough to meet him at Chungmuro Station.
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Ahn Hyo Seop explained, “To Kim Dok Ja, Yoo Jung Hyuk is a symbol of the person he always wanted to be—someone he admired deeply. But Yoo Jung Hyuk, having gone through endless regressions, sees things in a very fixed way. That contrast is where their conflict begins. If you watch the film while thinking about what these two are each striving for, what drives them, and what kind of efforts they put in, you’ll find yourself even more immersed in their journey.”
Lee Min Ho added, “When this intriguing character Kim Dok Ja shows up, testing him felt like the most Yoo Jung Hyuk thing to do.” On their evolving relationship, he explained, “As Yoo Jung Hyuk watches Dok Ja navigate this world, he grows increasingly curious about him. The two gradually develop a unique bond, built on quietly observing one another.”
Omniscient Reader: The Prophet premieres in theaters nationwide on July 23rd.
‘Omniscient Reader’ Drops Mind-Bending Teaser: Lee Min Ho and Ahn Hyo Seop Star in Next Big Fantasy Blockbuster
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One of the hottestly anticipated fantasy action films of the summer, Omniscient Reader , just unveiled its character posters and a gripping teaser trailer—and they’re already making waves.
Omniscient Reader follows the story of Kim Dok Ja, the sole reader of a web novel that has been serialized for over 10 years. When the fictional world of the novel suddenly becomes a reality on the day it concludes, Kim Dok Ja must team up with the novel’s protagonist Yoo Jong Hyuk and allies to survive in a now-apocalyptic world.
The newly released character posters capture the overwhelming presence of the characters brought to life by a perfect cast. First, Ahn Hyo Seop ‘s intense gaze as Kim Dok Ja, the only person who’s read the decade-long serialized novel, immediately grabs attention. His tagline—”I’m the only reader who knows how this world ends”—sparks curiosity about how he’ll use his unique knowledge of the story’s developments.
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Lee Min Ho ‘s character poster as Yoo Jong Hyuk, the novel’s protagonist, features the line: “Why did the world become like this?” heightening anticipation about how the fictional world-turned-reality will unfold on screen. Chae Soo Bin portrays Yoo Sang Ah, who experiences the moment fiction becomes a reality alongside Kim Dok Ja. Her line—”Do we have to fight like this every day here?”—reveals her shock at the situation. Though initially stunned by the fictional world materializing before her very eyes, she quickly joins Dok Ja in battling unprecedented enemies to survive.
Shin Seung Ho plays Lee Hyun Sung, a powerful ally who wonders, “How do you know all these things, Dok Ja?” Though initially suspicious, he gradually builds trust with Dok Ja and becomes a reliable shield for the group. Nana portrays Jung Hee Won, a justice-driven fighter with equal intensity, who warns, “There’s still one left. Someone who’s given up on being human.”
Jisoo appears as Lee Ji Hye, a high school student who calls Yoo Jong Hyuk “master” and confronts Dok Ja’s group with the harsh truth: “In this world, only the strongest survive.” Kwon Eun Seong rounds out the cast as Lee Gil Young, a young boy with the ability to communicate with insects who joins Dok Ja’s journey.
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In the trailer, Kim Dok Ja, an ordinary office worker, encounters the shocking moment when the fictional world becomes a reality during his subway commute home. When an announcement declares, “The paid service begins as of the current time,” he immediately realizes, “That’s exactly how the novel started!” Chaos ensues when a goblin suddenly appears announcing, “All humans will be assigned scenarios. Kill at least one living thing.”
The ordinary world vanishes, replaced by a completely different reality where killing is necessary for survival. Omniscient Reader will hit theaters nationwide this July.
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