Omniscient Reader: Jisoo was scolded as soon as she "appeared", Lee Min Ho was even more miserable, why?

At the time of announcing the cast, "The Omniscient Reader" caused a stir in the movie-loving community because of its all-star cast. But the high expectations caused the actors to face a wave of criticism for not living up to expectations.

On May 12, the official trailer for the film " Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint " was released by the crew, marking the remarkable debut of one of the most anticipated adaptation projects of 2025.

With a famous cast such as Lee Min Ho , Ahn Hyo Seop and 3 visual beauties Jisoo, Nana and Cha Soo Bin - the film immediately attracted the attention of many people. However, contrary to initial expectations, the trailer of just over 1 minute was caught up in controversy on social networks and film forums, even facing the risk of being "boycotted".

The negative reactions mainly revolved around the huge differences compared to the original - which is considered the "bible" for many readers who love the fantasy genre. One of the changes that angered the audience the most was the image of the character Lee Ji Hye - the cold and sharp swordswoman in the story - now appearing... holding an AK in the movie trailer, reducing the coolness by half.

This detail was criticized as "disrespectful to the original" and reflected the "carelessness in building the image" of the character by the "Omni-Reader" crew. In addition, Jisoo's acting as Lee Ji Hye was not impressive, her expressionless face made viewers uncomfortable, even though she appeared for only 2 seconds. On forums such as Reddit, DC Inside and Twitter, many fans have called for a "boycott" of the film if the producer does not give a satisfactory explanation.

The story of BLACKPINK 's eldest sister being criticized is not too strange to the public because she is an idol without much experience, but even a veteran face like Lee Min Ho is also being criticized, so it is worth reviewing. He plays the male lead Yoo Joong Hyuk - a cold, gloomy warrior with a complex inner life - but is considered to be "lacking depth" as well as not being able to show the "weight" of a character considered the soul of the famous series.

Ignoring the wave of criticism, it is undeniable that "Omni-Reader" has a huge appeal. To understand why the film is in the "eye of the storm", we need to look back at the original's spectacular journey of success.

First released on January 6, 2018 as a web novel in Korea, "Omniscient Reader" quickly became a phenomenon. The story revolves around Kim Dokja - an ordinary office worker and the only reader who follows the fantasy novel "Three Ways to Survive in a Doomed World" to the end.

One day, the real world suddenly transforms into the setting of the story. With only knowledge of what is about to happen, Dokja is forced into a fight for survival that plays a pivotal role in writing the rest of the story.

Besides the action and fantasy genres that easily attract viewers, "The Omniscient Reader" also scores points thanks to the depth of the characters' psychology and the accompanying messages. The work raises a series of thorny questions: Can knowledge save people? Does power mean loneliness? And can a person who knows all the endings live a meaningful life?... creating a special point, making it far beyond a normal entertaining novel.

The main character Kim Dokja is also a unique highlight. Not a traditional hero, Dokja is cold, calculating and has many internal conflicts. It is this "imperfection" that makes the character become real and receive a lot of sympathy from the readers.

To date, "Comprehensive Reader" has recorded more than 200 million reads on the Naver Series platform. The webtoon version, released in May 2020, has also achieved great success with more than 2 billion views worldwide - a dream number for any work.

Therefore, when the news that the series would be adapted into a movie with the participation of two A-list stars Lee Min Ho and Jisoo was announced, the fan community had high expectations. At the same time, this also created enormous pressure for both the actors and the producers. Any change, no matter how small, could be the last straw.

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