The buzz surrounding Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, starring Ahn Hyo Seop and Lee Min Ho, is quickly reaching fever pitch as the film’s release date of July 23 approaches.
According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated ticket sales system, Omniscient Reader: The Prophet has claimed the top spot in pre-sale ticket sales as of Monday. The film has held the number-one position for three consecutive days, signaling a strong box office performance ahead.
Credit: Korean Film Council’s integrated ticket sales system, as of 7:31 a.m. on Monday, July 21
Based on a wildly popular web novel, the film brings to life a unique world where the boundaries between fiction and reality blur on the day the decade-long serialized story concludes. The narrative follows Kim Dok Ja, the novel’s sole reader, who teams up with the story’s protagonist, Yoo Joong Hyuk, to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. This captivating premise has set genre fans buzzing with excitement.
Early screenings have only heightened the anticipation. Viewers have been raving about the film’s expansive world-building, imaginative action sequences, and breathtaking visuals, with many calling it a must-see experience on the big screen.
Critics have praised the film’s seamless fusion of reality and fantasy, with its massive scale amplifying the cinematic thrill that only a theater viewing can provide. All eyes are on whether Omniscient Reader: The Prophet will rise to become the next big fantasy action blockbuster of the summer.
Already pre-sold to 113 countries, including the U.S., Japan, Canada, and Germany, the film has garnered a global following even before its official release.
Directed by Kim Byung Woo, the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Terror Live (2013) and Take Point (2018), Omniscient Reader: The Prophet features a star-studded cast, including Ahn Hyo Seop, Lee Min Ho, Chae Soo Bin, Shin Seung Ho, Nana, and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo.
