Native Title	전지적 독자 시점
Also Know as	The Prophet: Omniscient Reader, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint , Omniscient Reader, Jeonjiseok Dokja Sijeom
Director	Kim Byung-Woo
Writer	Sing Shong (web novel)
Distributor	Lotte Cultureworks
Content Rating	15+ - Teens 15 or older
Runtime	117 minutes / 1 hour 56 minutes 42 seconds
Genre	Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Language	Korean
Country	South Korea
Release Date	2023-07-23

"Omniscient Reader: The Prophet" (Korean: 전지적 독자 시점) hit screens on July 23, 2025, becoming one of the most talked‑about Korean films of the summer – a high‑stakes fusion of fantasy, action, and philosophical drama.

Plot & Concept

Based on the web novel "Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint" by Sing Shong, the film follows office worker Kim Dok‑ja (Ahn Hyo‑seop) who suddenly finds reality warped into the world of the novel he alone has finished. Armed with insider knowledge, he teams up with the novel's cold‑hearted protagonist Yoo Joong‑hyuk (Lee Min‑ho) to survive an apocalyptic scenario orchestrated by supernatural goblins and deadly “scenarios” assigned by cosmic beings.

The movie balances explosive set‑piece battles (subway ambushes, ruined cityscapes, CGI monsters) with the emotional arcs of its ensemble – Chae Soo‑bin’s Yoo Sang‑ah, Shin Seung‑ho’s Lee Hyun‑sung, and Jisoo’s Lee Ji‑hye – focusing on camaraderie and the will to rewrite destiny.

Cast & Performances

Lee Min‑ho returns to the big screen after a decade, delivering a refined, intense portrayal of Joong‑hyuk – immortal, stoic, yet vulnerable.

Ahn Hyo‑seop stages a strong silver‑screen debut as Dok‑ja, portraying a relatable underdog whose narrative insight becomes the group's linchpin.

Supporting cast: Jisoo drew praise for her presence, though some fans debated the liberties taken—like her character’s switch from sword to gun – while Nana and Shin Seung‑ho added energy as the team’s warrior duo.

Action & Visuals

With a production budget over 30 billion KRW (~$22 million USD), the film delivers top‑tier action: swordplay, high‑concept CG scenarios, parkour‑style chases and heroic standoffs. Both leads reportedly performed real fight sequences with brutal realism (“bruises for weeks” said Lee Min‑ho).

Themes & Reception

At its core, the film contemplates fate vs free‑will: Dok‑ja wields knowledge as power, but only collective action can alter the ending – one that, in the novel, isolated the hero. These thematic threads – heroism, reader‑protagonist dynamics, the moral weight of survival – have resonated with both casual viewers and fans of the original web novel.

Though fan reaction has been mixed – some balked at character tweaks like Jisoo’s armament change – others appreciate the adaptation’s cinematic polish and the chemistry between its leads.

Verdict

"Omniscient Reader: The Prophet" stands as a bold, emotionally charged summer spectacle. It blends blockbuster fantasy visuals with introspective character journeys, anchored by a powerhouse duo. While purists may debate its deviations, the film succeeds in delivering both adrenaline and depth.

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