This 300 Billion KRW Film Might Be Korea’s Most Expensive Yet—And the Cast Alone Explains Why

One of the most anticipated Korean fantasy action films of the year, The Prophet: Omniscient Reader (original webtoon title: Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint), has unveiled its first wave of character posters and a gripping teaser trailer—offering fans a closer look at the star-studded cast and high-stakes narrative. Based on the wildly popular anime Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, the film is backed by Lotte Entertainment and reportedly carries a jaw-dropping production budget of 300 billion KRW.

Set for release in July, the story follows Kim Dok-ja (played by Ahn Hyo-seop), an unremarkable office worker who finds himself trapped in a world that eerily mirrors the plot of a long-running web novel—one he was the only reader of for over a decade. As fiction becomes terrifyingly real, Kim Dok-ja joins forces with the novel’s original protagonist, Yoo Jung-hyuk (played by Lee Min-ho), and a cast of unlikely allies in a desperate bid for survival in a world ruled by deadly “scenarios.”

Character Posters: A Visual Feast of Survival and Suspense

The newly released posters are nothing short of cinematic art—each character framed with intensity and mystery, giving fans their first full look at the ensemble cast:

Ahn Hyo-seop’s Kim Dok-ja, the reader-turned-hero, stares down fate with the line: “I’m the only reader who knows how this world ends.”

Lee Min-ho’s Yoo Jung-hyuk, the novel’s stoic main character, questions reality itself: “Why did the world become like this?”

Chae Soo-bin’s Yoo Sang-ah, a coworker drawn into the chaos, reflects panic and disbelief: “Do we have to fight like this every day here?”

Shin Seung-ho’s Lee Hyun-sung, a powerhouse ally, voices skepticism: “How do you know all that?”—but grows into the group's steadfast protector.

Nana’s Jung Hee-won, a justice-driven fighter, delivers a chilling line: “There’s still one left. Someone who gave up being human.”

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, as icy high schooler Lee Ji-hye, makes a strong impression: “In this world, only the strong survive.”

Kwon Eun-sung’s Lee Gil-young, the youngest, charms with courage: “I want to fight the monsters too!”

Teaser Trailer: Fiction Becomes Fatal

The teaser throws viewers into a heart-pounding subway scene where the mundane turns monstrous. As Kim Dok-ja heads home from work, a cryptic announcement reveals the start of a deadly new game—mirroring the first chapter of the web novel he once read. With a goblin named Bihyeong declaring, “You will now be assigned a scenario. Kill at least one living being,” panic consumes the train car.

In this nightmarish new world, the rules are brutal: kill or be killed. Armed with exclusive knowledge of the storyline, Kim Dok-ja must lead a team of unlikely companions—each with their own strengths and demons—through a series of escalating survival trials.

A Game-Changer for Korean Fantasy

Blending dystopian world-building with intense action, dark humor, and philosophical depth, The Prophet: Omniscient Reader taps into our fear of fate—and our obsession with stories. The film doesn’t just adapt a webtoon; it dares to bring an immersive fictional universe to life with breathtaking visuals, dynamic character interplay, and A-list star power.

With a cast led by Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Min-ho, and Jisoo—each delivering charisma and gravitas—this adaptation is poised to redefine Korea’s fantasy action genre for a global audience.

The Prophet: Omniscient Reader premieres in theaters this July. Get ready for a world where knowing the plot might be your only way to survive.

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