‘Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint’ Dominates Box Office on Opening Day

The film 'Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint' (directed by Kim Byung-woo) has announced its triumphant start by claiming the top spot at the box office.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network on the 24th, 'Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint', which premiered on the 23rd, attracted 122,491 viewers on its opening day, securing the number one position at the box office.

This figure surpasses the opening score of 104,548 viewers for 'Opposition', which held the record for the highest number of viewers for a Korean film in 2025. The film has successfully ignited the summer box office season.



Having maintained the top spot in advance ticket sales for six consecutive days leading up to its release, 'Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint' is expected to continue its box office success through word of mouth.

Starring Lee Min-ho, Ahn Hyo-seop, Chae Soo-bin, Shin Seung-ho, Nana, and Jisoo, 'Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint' is a fantasy action film. It tells the story of Kim Dok-ja (played by Ahn Hyo-seop), the sole reader of a novel that becomes reality on the day the novel, serialized for over ten years, concludes. Alongside the novel's protagonist Yoo Joong-hyuk (played by Lee Min-ho) and his allies, Kim Dok-ja navigates a world in ruins to survive. The film is currently showing in theaters nationwide.

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This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Kim Yoojin