Another web novel adaptation is in the works, and it's pulled some big names in the Hallyu entertainment industry. Lee Min Ho, BLACKPINK's Jisoo, and Ahn Hyo Seop (among several other notable actors) have signed on to the film the movie Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, based on a web novel of the same name.
BTW, this isn't Lee Min Ho and Jisoo's first project together—they actually worked on a CF back in 2015, before Jisoo even made her debut!
GUIDE: Everything You Need To Know About Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint
What is the plot of Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint?
Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint follows the story of ordinary office worker Kim Dok Ja (Ahn Hyo Seop), an avid fan of the web novel Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World. Since he read the book, his knowledge is needed to help prevent the world from ending.
Who are part of the cast of Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint?
Ahn Hyo Seop as Kim Dok Ja
As the only one aware of how the world ends, Dok Ja solves different challenges—known as "scenarios"—put forth by dokkaebi (Korean mythological creatures) in order to change the course of the story.
Lee Min Ho as Yoo Jung Suk
The web novel's main character and protagonist is the handsome Yoo Joong Hyuk (Lee Min Ho), who has survived thanks to his powerful fighting skills.
Chae Soo Bin as Yoo Sang Ah
Joong Hyuk's fictional story suddenly becomes Dok Ja's reality, so he forms friendships along the way. Chae Soo Bin will be playing Yoo Sang Ah, Kim Dok Ja’s coworker who follows him along the journey of the fallen world.
Jisoo as Lee Ji Hye
In the film, Jisoo is Lee Ji Hye, who manages to overcome numerous crises together with Yoo Joong Hyuk (Lee Min Ho) thanks to her her great strength and capabilities.
Shin Seung Ho as Lee Hyun Sung
Both Shin Seung Ho and Nana play characters in the web novel Kim Dok Ja reads that he eventually meets in real life. Shin Seung Ho transforms into former military soldier Lee Hyun Sung, who has immense defensive abilities.
Nana as Jung Hee Won
Meanwhile, Nana will play Jung Hee Won, a goddess of justice in the web novel with incredible strength.
Park Ho San will act as Gong Pil Doo
Park Ho San will act as Gong Pil Doo, who uses his wealth to control people's livelihoods.
Actor Choi Young Joon joins the cast and transforms into Han Myung Oh, Kim Dok Ja's company superior who also gets swept up in mission scenarios.
When is the release date of Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint in the Philippines?
When every day is a battle for survival, how will Dok Ja and the rest of his contemporaries fare? Well, interested viewers will have to wait a bit—the production only started filming in December 2023. In the meantime, you can read the original web novel if you're curious about how the story ends—or watch the currently ongoing webtoon!
