“내가 읽던 소설이 스크린에서 살아 움직인다!”
The live-action fantasy Omniscient Reader Viewpoint starring Ahn Hyo-seop and Lee Min-ho has taken the box office by storm. After a powerful opening weekend, the film is topping charts in both Korea and Taiwan — and fans can’t get enough!
🌟 H1 Box Office in Korea — 627K in Just Days!
From July 25 to 27, Omniscient Reader Viewpoint drew 427,357 viewers, reaching 627,885 cumulative admissions in Korea alone. According to the Korean Film Council, the movie has held the #1 spot in the overall box office since its release — a rare feat during the summer blockbuster season.
Audiences are flocking to theaters for its cool, high-octane action, immersive K-tech-inspired visuals, and cinematic fantasy scale that offers a welcome escape from the summer heat.
🌏 Taiwan Records Shattered — Tops ‘Along with the Gods’!
The hype isn’t limited to Korea. On July 23, the film premiered in Taiwan, surpassing opening-day records previously held by Along with the Gods and Exhuma.
Most impressively, Omniscient Reader Viewpoint now holds the highest day-one earnings for any Korean film released in Taiwan since 2021.
🗣️ Fans Rave: “My Favorite Novel Became Real!”
Fan reactions across both regions are overwhelmingly positive:
“The novel I loved became a movie!”
“This is the perfect summer cinema experience.”
“Didn’t even notice time pass — it was that thrilling.”
“I couldn’t take my eyes off it from start to finish.”
“Now I’m dying to see the sequel!”
With a powerful cast including Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Min-ho, Chae Soo-bin, Shin Seung-ho, and Nana, the film delivers not just star power but palpable chemistry that elevates the entire experience.
🎥 What’s the Story?
Based on the long-running web novel of the same name, the plot follows Kim Dokja, the lone reader of a web novel that suddenly becomes reality. With protagonist Yoo Joonghyuk and a band of survivors, he must navigate a destroyed world to stay alive.
Omniscient Reader Viewpoint is more than just action — it’s a reflection of fandom dreams turned into reality, with cinematic spectacle that rewards both loyal readers and newcomers alike.
📌 Showing Now!
With five straight days at #1, the film continues to gain momentum. Catch Omniscient Reader Viewpoint in theaters nationwide before spoilers take over!
Article Source: Kim Ji-won, “안효섭·이민호 ‘전독시’, 첫주 1위…국내 이어 해외서도 반응 터졌다,” TenAsia, July 28, 2025.
Alt Text: Ahn Hyo-seop poses at a 2024 promotional event in Seoul.
Caption: Ahn Hyo-seop attending a press event in May 2024, Image via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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