Overview

• The film adapts a 2018 web novel and hit webtoon with a dystopian fantasy premise in which a reader becomes trapped in the story world.
• A new trailer unveiled June 16 showcased the blend of reality and fantasy and prompted a June 17 press conference in Seoul to explain creative decisions.
• Lee Min-ho, Ahn Hyo-seop, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and other ensemble members highlighted the movie’s themes of human connection and resilience.
• Fans objected to Jisoo’s character swapping her signature knife for a gun and questioned her casting; Kim defended both choices as essential for dramatic impact.
• Supported by a reported 30 billion won budget from Lotte Entertainment and Realize Pictures, the film opens in theaters on July 23, 2025.