
Epic Survival Starts! Ahn Hyo Seop and Star-Studded Cast Unleash Intense Battles in 'Omniscient Reader' Teasers
2025-05-12
Author: John Tan
Get ready for a wild ride as "Omniscient Reader" prepares to take us on an unforgettable journey! Based on the immensely popular web novel, this upcoming film expands the boundaries of reality.
The thrilling saga centers around Kim Dok Ja, played by Ahn Hyo Seop, who suddenly finds himself thrust into the fantastical world of a novel he has been reading. Armed with insider knowledge of the plot, Kim sets out on a hero's quest to prevent the impending doom that threatens this new reality.
Lee Min Ho stars in a dual role as Yoo Joong Hyuk, the protagonist of the novel, who is equally bewildered by his drastic change in circumstances. The latest character posters beautifully crystallize the transformation each actor undergoes to embody their roles. Kim Dok Ja's intense gaze in his poster draws you in, with the caption, "I’m the only reader who knows how this world ends," leaving viewers eager to see how he uses his unique insight.
Yoo Joong Hyuk’s poster ignites curiosity as he questions, "Why did the world become like this?" Meanwhile, Chae Soo Bin’s character, Yoo Sang Ah, grapples with her new reality, pondering, "Do you really have to fight every day here?"
Shin Seung Ho plays Lee Hyun Sung, Kim Dok Ja's trusted peer, whose poster reads, "Dok Ja, how do you know all this?" hinting at his vital role in supporting their survival.
Nana portrays Jung Hee Won, another fierce companion who stands for justice, with an unsettling quote on her poster, "There is still one left—one who gave up on being human," hinting at more mysteries to unfold.
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo takes on the role of high school student Lee Ji Hye, who sees the harsh reality around her: "In this world, only the strong survive." Kwon Eun Seong as Lee Gil Young also joins the fray, expressing his determination to "fight with the monsters," as he taps into his unique ability to communicate with insects.
In the freshly revealed teaser, chaos erupts as Kim Dok Ja identifies himself as the only fan of "How to Survive in a Ruined World" while experiencing his own world crashing down. A mysterious goblin emerges on the subway, and Kim Dok Ja realizes that events are unfolding just like in the first chapter of his novel.
As mayhem strikes, the goblin propagates scenarios that become life-or-death challenges. The initial task? To take down at least one living thing. Kim Dok Ja announces, "We need to conquer up to the 99th scenario to survive!"
Desperate to garner Yoo Joong Hyuk’s trust, Kim Dok Ja fabricates a skill, declaring, "I can foresee the future." Skeptical of his claims, Yoo Joong Hyuk literally throws Kim into the deep end—quite literally—tasking him with the challenge of reaching Chungmuro station alive.
As Kim Dok Ja plummets, voicing his frustration, "Yoo Joong Hyuk, you bastard!" the teaser culminates in a heart-pounding survival showdown, with Kim narrating, "The novel that only I knew and loved has burst into reality."
Mark your calendars! "Omniscient Reader" is set to premiere this July. Stay tuned for more updates and get your binge-watching fix with Ahn Hyo Seop in "Lovers of the Red Sky" and Shin Seung Ho in "Weak Hero Class 1" on Viki!