The film 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' has climbed to the top of the pre-sale charts with its release just 9 days away.
'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' is a fantasy action film where the world of a novel, which has been serialized for over a decade, becomes reality on the day it concludes. The story follows 'Kim Dokja', the novel's sole reader, who, along with the novel's protagonist 'Yoo Joonghyuk' and his allies, strives to survive in this now-doomed world. The film stars Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Min-ho, Chae Soo-bin, and JISOO.
As of the morning of the 14th, according to the Integrated Computer Network for Cinema Tickets, 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' has achieved a pre-sale rate of 20.6% (as of 10:30 AM), securing its position as the number one in pre-sales. It has outpaced current box office leaders such as 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' and 'Superman', as well as competing releases like 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' and 'My Daughter Is a Zombie', proving its high anticipation among audiences.
Given its basis on a globally popular webtoon, 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' has garnered significant excitement from fans. With an investment of approximately 30 billion won by Lotte Entertainment, one of the top four investment distributors in South Korea, the film boasts the scale and buzz befitting a blockbuster intended for peak season.
Lotte Entertainment has announced the earliest release date among its contemporaries, set for July 23rd. Leading the pre-sale charts well over a week before its premiere, the film is poised for a massive audience turnout on opening day.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)