Are you here to confirm whether your favourite Omniscient Reader webtoon is getting a movie? If yes then you have come to the right place. Since last year, there has been a rumour that Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is getting its film. But how much is this true? If it is true, then what is the release date? Who is the director and what is the name of the cast? Is the movie production in progress? All these questions must have been eating you away, but don’t worry; this article will answer all your questions.
About Omniscient Reader Webtoon
Dealing with the real world can be hard sometimes. Especially when God keeps testing you at every turn in your life. How do people deal with this? The main character of Omniscient Reader webtoon reads a web novel to escape the harsh reality of his life. Dokja Kim is a 28-year-old man working as a contractor at a subsidiary of a large corporation. Like his name, he is alone and single in life. Dokja in Korean means an only child. He led a cursed life – in school, everyone bullied him, and he attended a low-rated college because he failed the entrance exam. Now in adulthood, he is transferring from company to company as a temporary worker.
One constant thing in his life was his favourite web novel, “Three Ways to Survive The Apocalypse”, his means to escape from reality,
“There are three ways to survive the apocalypse. Everything is fading and becoming unclear now. But one thing is certain. If you’re reading this you WILL Survive.” – Episode 1 Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint
Before the clock struck 7 p.m., he got a message from the author of his dear web novel. You see, Dokja couldn’t donate, so he always left a comment supporting the author. He always felt that the novel was something personal to him. From the beginning, he was the only viewer and commentator of “Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse.”
As soon as the clock hand indicates it is 7 o’clock, the line between fiction and non-fiction will disappear. He would soon find himself in the reality of whose ending only he knew. However, the main scenario has just begun, and Dokja is the only person who can survive in this world.
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Omniscient Reader Movie Cast And Characters
Kim Dokja
Kim Dokja is an average 28-year-old worker. He is the main protagonist of the manhwa, Omniscient reader’s viewpoint. Besides working, he spent most of his time reading the web novel “Three Ways to Survive The Apocalypse.” He is quite passionate about it, seeing that the only reader and viewer of the story is only him. However, things got interesting when the real life and the novel world became one. Hence, Dokja used his intelligence to face the obstacle and consequently tried to change the ending of the world.
Ahn Hyo-seop is going to be the main protagonist. He is going to play the role of Kim Dokja. JYP Entertainment scouted him and he trained there for three years to debut in a K-pop group. However, Ahn decided to become an actor. People know him from his role as Kang Tae-moo of Business Proposals. Some other works of his are, for example, Abyss and Dr. Romantic 2.
Yoo Joonghuk
Yoon Jun Hyuk is also a main protagonist and one of the powerful characters in “Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse.” Initially, he suspected Dokja and found him weak. As the manhwa progressed, he soon became Dokja’s life-and-death companion. And fans described him as “someone tougher in body and nobler in heart than any creature in this world.”
Lee Min-ho, a well-known South Korean actor, will play the role of Yoon Jun Hyuk. Because of his success, he is counted as the top Hallyu star. After Cha EunWoo, he is the most-followed actor on Instagram in Korea. Lee Min-ho gained recognition from his role as Gu Jun-Pyo in Boys Over Flowers. His other notable works are City Hunter, The Heirs, The Legend of the Blue Sea, King: Eternal Monarch, and Pachinko.
Yoo Sang Ah
Yoo Sang-Ah is a popular female worker in Dokja’s company. Recently, she became a permanent worker and was with Dokja on the subway when the events of the novel started unfolding in the real world. She proved herself to be a strong character despite having zero knowledge of the web novel. Moreover, Yoo Sangah was portrayed as a perfect heroine who was known for her “hard work, sincerity, and patience.”
Chae Soo-Bin will play the role of this “perfect heroine.” A casting director spotted her on the street, and the next day, she was hired by Toin Entertainment. Her debut work was My Dictator. Her fans applaud her for her outstanding acting in the saeguk drama Love in the Moonlight. Soo-Bin’s other popular works are, for instance, I’m Not a Robot, Cheer Up, Where Stars Land, and The Rebel.
Lee Hyun Sung
Lee Hyun Sung is a character in the web novel known as ‘Pure Steel Sword.’ He is a former army lieutenant who used to work under Yoon Jun Hyuk but became an ally of Dokja. Moreover, Lee Hyun Sung is a straightforward and honest man who is loyal to his people.
Shin Seung-ho will play the character of Lee Hyun Sung, a South Korean actor and model who used to be a football player. So far, he has done popular and hit projects, such as A-teen, Love Alarm, D.P., Alchemy of Souls, The Good and Bad Mother, and Weak Hero Class 1.
Jung Hee Won
She had a minor role in the web novel Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse and died at the beginning of the story. Hee Won was part of the marginalized group from the Geumho Station. But after Dojka and his company saved her, she emerged as one of the strongest characters. Hence, she always plays a vital role and is referred to as the ‘sword’ of the group.
Nana is a South Korean singer and actress. She started her career as an idol singer and debuted as a member of the K-pop group After School. They are a group under Pledis Entertainment which is well known for its talent in South Korea. Later, Nana debuted in a sub-unit, Orange Caramel. Nana has acted in many television dramas, for instance, Love Weaves Through a Millennium, The Good Wife, Kill It, and Justice.
Han Myung Oh
He was the finance department head of Dojka’s previous company. He was part of the Dojka’s company but later became a vassal of the demon king Asmodeus in the Demon Realm. Han Myung Oh’s personality is overbearing and unlikable. Most people tend to avoid him, but after his daughter was born, there was a drastic change in his personality.
Choi Young Joon, a 43-year-old actor, started as an idol but decided to become an actor after his band, 7Dayz, disbanded. He has worked in many movies and dramas. Some of his famous works are Flower of Evil, Arthdal Chronicles, Hospital Playlist, Vincenzo, Our Blues, and Gyeongseong Creature.
Gong Pil Doo
In the web novel, he was one of the main villains of the Ten Evils. But he became a member of the Kim Dojka company and acted as the main base defence. Gong Pil Doo is a former leader of the Landlord Alliance, and his appearance is of a bearded middle-aged man.
Park Ho-san is going to play the role of Gong Pil Doo. He is a well-respected and well-known South Korean actor who is known for his phenomenal acting in stage plays. He has acted in Prison Playbook, My Mister, Lawless Lawyer, and The Penthouse.
Lee Ji Hye
Lee Ji Hye is an ex-high school student in the web novel who was fighting under the leadership of Yoon Jung Hyuk but later joined Dojka. She is one of the most powerful incarnations and is considered a talented fighter with an overwhelming amount of potential. You can also describe Ji Hye as tough but sweet.
A popular K-pop group, Blackpink, member Kim Jisoo, will play the role of Lee Ji Hye. Blackpink is a group under YG Entertainment who is known for their unique style and charm. Along with BTS, Blackpink led the Hallyu Wave and is considered to be the first K-pop group to perform and headline at Coachella. Kim Jisoo is one of the members of Blackpink who started her acting career with a cameo role in The Producers. In addition, her debut work was the JTBC series Snowdrop which was her first leading role in the K-drama.
Is Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Getting A Movie?
Yes, the Omniscient Reader’s viewpoint is getting a movie. Kim Byung Woo and Won Dong Yun are the directors and producers of the upcoming live-action movie. Kim Byung Woo has directed many movies, for instance: The Terror Live, a summer hit. Moreover, producer Wong Dong Yun has also produced some notable works, for example, Millions in My Account, 200 Pounds Beauty, Masquerade, and Along with Gods.
When Will the Omniscient Reader Webtoon Movie Be Out?
There was a rumour that Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint would be getting its movie in May 2023. Although no confirmation about the release date has been given from the production side, you can expect the live-action movie to be released around the first half of 2025.
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