Jisoo Shines In Omniscient Reader, But Weapon Change Upsets Fans; Director Reacts
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Fans of webtoon, Omniscient Reader, are upset because Jisoo's character in the upcoming adaptation uses a gun, while in the novel, she fights with a knife.
Omniscient Reader: The Prophet has been creating a buzz since its announcement. The upcoming movie, based on a fan-favourite webtoon, tells the story of Kim Dok Ja, played by Ahn Hyo-seop, who suddenly finds himself inside the fantasy world of the book he was reading.
While it stars Ahn Hyo Seop, Lee Min-ho, Chae Soo-bin, Shin Seung-ho and Nana, fans are especially curious about Blackpink's Jisoo, who appears in a short but interesting role. Despite the excitement, fans of the original story are upset because Jisoo's character, Lee Ji Hye, uses a gun in the movie, while in the novel, she fights with a knife.
The makers have not said much about this change, but recently, the director Kim Byung-woo shared why they decided to make this switch during the film's press conference. As per Chosun Biz, the filmmaker explained, 'I made this decision (of Lee Ji Hye using a gun) after long thought about what can explode the character at the most dramatic moment. I fully understand that fans who loved the original work are worried about this point through the trailer or photos. I believe it will be fully understandable when they see the film rather than through long explanations."
Revealing the reason behind casting Jisoo, Kim Byung-woo mentioned, 'The casting criteria were clear. The first was to find someone who could work hard. When I first met Jisoo, the enthusiasm was strong, and she was very dedicated during the pre-reading sessions. Although her role is not large, I thought it would be great to have an actor who could draw more attention. (Jisoo) worked really hard on fitting the character, and I am very satisfied with her performance now."
Omniscient Reader: The Prophet is the first movie in a new film series inspired by the well-known webtoon Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint. Blackpink's Jisoo will be seen in a special cameo role, which also marks another guest appearance for her after she appeared in Dr Cheon and Lost Talisman in 2023. Most recently, the South Korean singer played a lead role in the zombie drama Newtopia.
Omniscient Reader: The Prophet is set to release on July 23.
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June 18, 2025, 13:50 IST
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