A Staggering 300 Million Views—This Korean Film Is Already Making Waves with Its Teaser

The highly anticipated film 'Omniscient Reader' (directed by Kim Byung-woo) has officially confirmed its July release and unveiled a launch teaser and poster on February 15.

Based on the popular web novel and webtoon, the fantasy action film follows Kim Dok-ja (played by Ahn Hyo-seop), the sole reader of a long-running novel. When the novel’s final chapter is published, its fictional world suddenly becomes reality, and Kim Dok-ja must navigate a post-apocalyptic landscape alongside the novel’s protagonist, Yoo Joong-hyuk (Lee Min-ho), and his allies to survive.

A Record-Breaking Web Novel Adaptation

The original web novel is considered the biggest hit of the "Constellation" genre, amassing 50 million views on Munpia, 200 million views on Naver Series, and an estimated over 300 million views globally, including international readership. The immense popularity of Omniscient Reader has made it one of the most anticipated adaptations in recent years.

The newly released teaser trailer opens with a subway train halted in the middle of Dongho Bridge, setting an ominous tone. The camera zooms in on Kim Dok-ja’s bewildered expression, as he realizes that the very novel he has been reading has come to life.

Suddenly, the ordinary world collapses into chaos. The Dongho Bridge crumbles, the subway derails, and destruction unfolds, escalating tension and suspense.

The teaser also introduces the key characters who will embark on this perilous journey with Kim Dok-ja.

Actors Lee Min-ho, Chae Soo-bin, Shin Seung-ho, Nana, and JiSoo showcase a remarkable resemblance to their original webtoon counterparts, bringing the novel’s universe to life with their commanding presence.

Fans are already expressing massive excitement over the teaser and poster, with reactions flooding online. Many have shared their anticipation, saying they’ve been waiting for this forever and wondering how they are supposed to wait until July. Some even mentioned that Omniscient Reader was the reason they were looking forward to 2025. Viewers who loved the original webtoon are praising the adaptation, calling it next level and raving about the insane scale and spot-on casting. With such overwhelming enthusiasm, many are already planning to rush to the theater the moment it premieres.

The launch poster also leaves a strong impression. It depicts Kim Dok-ja and Yoo Joong-hyuk standing face-to-face on the collapsed Dongho Bridge, signaling the beginning of an intense, larger-than-life story. The poster raises anticipation for how an ordinary office worker like Kim Dok-ja ends up encountering the novel’s protagonist and what earth-shattering events will unfold in this apocalyptic world.

Omniscient Reader is set to hit theaters in July, promising to deliver an epic adaptation of one of the most beloved web novels in recent years.