According to the media announcement on the 24th of November 2023, Ahn Hy Seop, Lee Min Ho, Blackpink's Jisoo and Nana, Chae So Bin, Jeong Seong Il, and Park Ho San have decided to do the movie 'Omniscient Reader's Point of View' and currently are coordinating the details.
‘Omniscient Reader’s Point of View’, is based on the web novel of the same name, it depicts what happens one day when the main character, Kim Do Ja, tries to save the world in a world that has changed according to the contents of the novel he was reading. The web novels has been serialized on MunPia since February 2018. It has accumulated over 26 million views online and are said to have changed the trend in the Korean web novel market. The serialized webtoon of the same name has also been enjoying great popularity.
The movie ‘Omniscient Reader’s Perspective’ is based on a webtoon and would be produced by Realize Pictures, the production company behind ‘Along with the Gods’, "Ssangcheon Myth", and will be directed by ‘The Terror Live’ director Kim Byeong Woo.
Ahn Hyo Seop will play the role of Kim Dok Ja who fights to turn the world back together with his colleagues, including the novel's main character Yoo Jung Hyuk, in a world that has changed according to the novel he read in the 'Omniscient Reader's Point of View'. This is the first time that Ahn Hyo Seop will appear in a movie.
Lee Min Ho takes on the role of Yoo Jung Hyuk, the protagonist of the novel ‘Three Ways to Survive in a Destroyed World’, which is the basis for the changed world in the play. Yoo Jung Hyuk is a character who possesses tremendous power and a sense of responsibility to save the world thanks to his ability to constantly return/regress even after death, but he has a cold personality due to endlessly repeating his life. Lee Min-ho and Ahn Hyo Seop's appearance is expected to receive cheers from fans of the original work.
Blackpink Jisoo makes her debut on the screen in earnest with ‘Omniscient Reader’s Point of View’. Jisoo made his acting debut in the JTBC drama ‘Snowdrop’. She made a cameo appearance as a fairy in the movie ‘Dr. Cheon’s Exorcism Lab: Secrets of the Snow Scene’, which was released last September, but this is her first time appearing in a movie in earnest through ‘Omniscient Reader’s Point of View’. Ji-soo plays the role of Lee Ji-hye in ‘Omniscient Reader’s Point of View’ and she leads the play along with Kim Dok Ja and Yoo Jung Hyuk. It is said that Jisoo was a fan of the original work from the ‘Omniscient Reader’s Point of View’ and readily accepted her offer to appear. Jisoo's joining of the ‘Omniscient Reader’s Point of View’ is expected to attract global attention as Blackpink's contract renewal has emerged as one of the major issues not only in Korea but also in the global music industry.
Nana takes on the role of Jeong Hee Won, who is strong and cannot tolerate injustice. Nana gave an impressive performance in the movie ‘Confession’ presented by Realize Pictures, the production company of ‘Omniscient Reader’s Point of View’ and continues that relationship for ‘Omniscient Reader’s Point of View’. Nana has a high level of synchronization with her original character, and she has secured global fans through Netflix's ‘Glitch’ and ‘Mask Girl’, so her fans are likely to have high expectations.
Nana takes on the role of Jeong Hee Won, who is strong and cannot tolerate injustice. Nana gave an impressive performance in the movie ‘Confession’ presented by Realize Pictures, the production company of ‘Omniscient Reader’s Point of View’ and continues that relationship for ‘Omniscient Reader’s Point of View’. Nana has a high level of synchronization with her original character, and she has secured global fans through Netflix's ‘Glitch’ and ‘Mask Girl’, so her fans are likely to have high expectations.
Chae Soo-bin plays Yoo Sang Ah, a co-worker who worked at the same company as Kim Dok Ja, and she plays a character who goes on a journey with Kim Dok Ja. Shin Seung Ho, well-known through Netflix's 'D.P.', joins the cast in 'Omniscient Reader's Point of View' as Lee Hyun Seong, a former soldier with a strong personality.
Jeong Seong Il, well-known for his role as Ha Do Yeong in Netflix's 'The Glory', and Park Ho San, famous for playing various villains, will also join the 'Omniscient Reader's Point of View' to add an intense atmosphere.
‘Omniscient Reader’s Point of View’ attracts attention because it is a masterpiece produced in a situation where the Korean film industry has recently been considered as extremely stagnant. In particular, it is noteworthy that this is the first film invested by Smilegate, a mid-sized domestic game company famous for ‘Lost Ark’ and ‘Crossfire’. Smilegate, along with Lotte Entertainment, participates in joint provision of the ‘Omniscient Reader’s Point of View’. It is a courageous investment made in the Korean Film industry.
Realize Pictures signed a contract to produce 5 films of ‘Omniscient Reader’s Point of View’. If the first part is successful, it is expected to continue as a series like ‘Along with the Gods.’ The lineup of actors taking part is with a global strategy in mind, as they are well-known overseas as leaders of the Korean Wave, K-pop stars, and Netflix.
‘Omniscient Reader’s Point of View’ has completed major casting work, so pre-production will soon be completed and full-scale filming will begin in December 2023.
It is expected that ‘Omniscient Reader’s Perspective’ will be able to save the frozen Korean film industry by creating a film that is as loved as the original, like ‘Along with the Gods.’
Reporter Jeon Hyeong-hwa brofire@edaily.co.kr
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Korean to English Translation: Monika Setiono
Original Article: Naver News
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