Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Not-so-'Ominscient' production shows webtoon adaptation success hinges on fandom

The relatively disappointing box office performance of webtoon-turned-film “Omniscient Reader” underscores the importance of staying true to the core message and morals of the source material, or risk losing the fan base.

2025-08-16

'Omniscient Reader' tops local box office in opening weekend

The action fantasy film "Omniscient Reader: The Prophet" dominated the box office in its opening weekend, data showed Monday. According to the Korean Film Council, the movie attracted 427,357 moviegoers from Friday to Sunday.

2025-07-28

Webtoon adaptations draw audiences back to theaters

Films based on popular webtoons are dominating the box office. “Omniscient Reader,” based on a web novel by singNsong, topped the Korean box office the day of its release with over 120,000 moviegoers.

2025-07-24

'I fiercely resisted': Lee Min-ho embraces role he initially tried to escape for 'Omniscient Reader'

Taking on a role in the film adaptation of renowned web novel "Omniscient Reader" was something actor Lee Min-ho initially wanted to stay away from — an effort to avoid comments from people saying that the choice was “so Lee Min-ho.”

2025-07-22

'Omniscient Reader' director addresses changes to role of Blackpink's Jisoo in film

Adapting the universe of a hit web novel into a two-hour film is no easy task, but that's what director Kim Byung-woo set out to do with the upcoming box office release "Omniscient Reader."

2025-07-18

Actor Ahn Hyo-seop books big-screen breakout with 'Omniscient Reader'

After 10 years in the industry, actor Ahn Hyo-seop is set to make his big-screen debut with the fantasy action film “Omniscient Reader,” based on a web novel about a character who knows how the world ends.

2025-07-17

Film 'Omniscient Reader' to be distributed to 113 countries

Fantasy action flick ″Omniscient Reader″ has been sold to 113 countries in Asia, Europe and the United States, its distributor Lotte Entertainment said Thursday.

2025-07-17

Stakes set high for ‘Omniscient Reader’ with Lee Min-ho and Blackpink's Jisoo

The upcoming film 'Omniscient Reader,' directed by Kim Byung-woo, faces fan scrutiny for its adaptation choices and character portrayals.

2025-06-18

Blackpink's Jisoo to star in movie adaptation of webnovel 'Omniscent Reader'

The webnovel "Omniscent Reader" is being adapted into a film featuring Lee Min-ho, Ahn Hyo-seop and Blackpink's Jisoo, and directed by Kim Byung-woo.

2024-01-24

Nana and Jisoo in talks for screen adaptation of 'Omniscient Reader'

Actor Nana and Blackpink’s Jisoo are in talks to appear in the screen adaptation of “Omniscient Reader,” a hit web novel series. Nana's and Jisoo's agencies confirmed to the Korea JoongAng Daily that they are reviewing the matter.

2023-10-25