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Omniscient Reader: The Prophet Tops Korean Box Office Despite Backlash and Rating Dive

With attendance plunging 40 percent after its opening weekend, the film faces mounting pressure to hit its six-million-viewer break-even threshold.

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Overview

  • The film has maintained its No. 1 position at South Korea’s box office since its July 23 release, registering over 627,000 admissions in its first week.
  • Attendance slipped 40 percent on its second day, highlighting an early loss of momentum despite its top-spot status.
  • Longtime viewers and webtoon fans have criticized the adaptation for altering key characters and straying from Shin Shong’s original plot.
  • Holding a 3.9 rating on IMDb, Omniscient Reader: The Prophet stands as Lee Min Ho’s lowest-scoring project to date.
  • Backed by a 30 billion KRW budget and pre-sold to 113 countries, the film begins its North American and Canadian rollout on August 1.