Review | Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy – Korean Fantasy Is Glossy but Uninspired

'Omniscient Reader' tops box office upon premiere

The action fantasy "Omniscient Reader: The Prophet" topped the box office on its first day of release, data showed Thursday. According to the Korean Film Council, the new film, directed by Kim Byung-woo, sold 122,491 tickets Wednesday to come out on top in the box office, dethroning the Hollywood flick "F1: the Movie." Adapted from the popular web-based novel of the same name, "Omniscient Reader" follows Dok-ja, played by Ahn Hyo-seop, who is th…

Review | Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy – Korean fantasy is glossy but uninspired

Featuring Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Min-ho, Chae Soo-bin and K-pop’s Nana and Jisoo, this Korean sci-fi fantasy fails to live up to its ambitions.

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Kim Byung-woo’s uneven creature feature also stars K-pop singers Nana and Jisoo

Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Dominates Box Office, Reviews Mixed

Credit: Lotte Entertainment Omniscient Reader: The Prophet has made a powerful debut, seizing the No. 1 spot at the Korean box office on its opening day. According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated ticketing system, the film attracted an impressive 122,491 viewers on its July 23 release day. This strong debut followed a six-day streak at No. 1 in advance ticket sales. Theaters were packed with enthusiastic audiences from the earliest scree…

‘Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy’ Opens at No.1 at Korean Box Office - K-POP NEWSWIRE

Fantasy action blockbuster Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy opened on July 23 and shot straight to number one at the Korean box office. According to the Korean Film Council, the film attracted 122,491 viewers on its first day across 1,581 screens, accounting for 44.6% of total ticket sales.  It outperformed the opening of Yadang: The Snitch, which had the biggest Korean debut of 2025 until now. Directed by Kim Byung Woo (The Terror Live, The Grea…

“Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy” To Make North American...

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