The highly anticipated fantasy action film Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint has exploded onto the big screen, scoring the highest opening day audience count for a Korean film in 2025.
🎬 122,490 Viewers on Day One
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing network, the film attracted 122,490 moviegoers on its July 24 premiere, instantly securing the No.1 spot at the box office.
This number beats the previous record held by Opposition Party, which drew around 104,000 viewers on its first day, making Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint the top Korean film debut of the year.
🌍 A Fantasy World Becomes Reality
Directed by Kim Byung-woo, the film is based on the popular web novel of the same name. It tells the story of Kim Dok-ja (played by Ahn Hyo-seop), the sole reader of a once-obscure web novel, who finds himself in a real-world apocalypse that mirrors the story's fictional dungeons. Now, he must fight to survive in a world only he understands.
💥 Strong Audience Reaction—But Some Mixed Reviews
The film earned an 85% CGV Golden Egg rating, praised for its high-concept premise and fast-paced action. However, some fans of the original novel have criticized the movie for altering key plot points and character dynamics.
🎞️ Box Office Rankings
- 1st: Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint – 122,490 viewers
- 2nd: F1: The Movie – 40,780 viewers
- 3rd: Detective Conan: The Scarlet Afterimage – 26,840 viewers
With this record-breaking start, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint is poised to become one of the biggest Korean blockbusters of the summer.
