Usually, a star-studded K-Drama cast will launch excitement for the project, like the eternally popular Goblin and Descendants of The Sun.
However, a recently revealed all-star line-up has left many less than impressed.
In January 2024, the cast of a remake of the webtoon Omniscient Reader (also known as Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint) was revealed to include BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, Lee Min Ho, Ahn Hyo Seop, Nana, Chae Soo Bin, Shin Seung Ho, and Park Ho San.
While many of the actors have been acclaimed for their past performances in works, there have been less than enthusiastic reactions from some online.
A popular X account shared that the film would air in 2025 and featured images of the cast alongside their webtoon counterparts.
‘Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint’ starring BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, Lee Minho, Ahn Hyoseop, Chae Soobin, Nana, and Shin Seungho will premiere in Summer 2025. pic.twitter.com/Ky0dmea4yC
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 28, 2024
Several tweets criticizing the cast went viral, with some hitting over three million views. In particular, Lee Min Ho’s casting seems to be the most controversial.
i’m a hater and i will hate, this casting sucks ASS. https://t.co/5P7DBbzEG5
— ًnico ratiorine enthusiast (@yutascvlt) May 28, 2024
Even kim dokja himself wouldn’t have approved of yjh’s casting 💀💀 https://t.co/QWnwsRfKV3
— Lia⁷🍉 🎀 (@weverse_police) May 29, 2024
still so funny to me that the casting director looked at ahn hyoseop and thought “yeah he should play the guy who is commonly known for being plain looking and constantly gets called ugly in the story” https://t.co/tvVwkCiF73
— millions yaoi (@stinger1348) May 28, 2024
The disrespect of charecters is insane not one ORV reader is happy with this lame ass casting its all non ORV readers / pretenders getting all cheery 😭😭😭 https://t.co/5Bj4P5fvpF
— vin (@cyphergojo) May 28, 2024
Some have stated that the criticism has more to do with the source content more than anything, rather than the cast.
The webtoon is about a reader dealing with the real world suddenly being thrust into the world of the series he was reading. This, and how long the series is, make it unlikely for some that the drama will impress.
kpop fans read a book challenge impossible. i hate the entire cast btw not just jisoo. orv was never meant to be a movie, it’s about a reader. the message is literally about being a reader. READING. READ. READ THE FUCKING NOVEL IF YOUR IDOL LOVES IT SO MUCH. READ IT FOR HER! https://t.co/SkTHWyh7fr
— yeon (@holomaid) May 28, 2024
i still hate the casting but what i hate even more is the fact that they are making it into a live action like orv is one such story i believe should better remain as a literary masterpiece bc no movie or series can do justice to it https://t.co/iuF9L92tDm
— 🌺⁷ (@jeongcfgguk) May 29, 2024
im so sad about this i wish they wouldnt use one of my fav books to make money like this https://t.co/GEq77bZzMr
— reen ♡ (@hsyplush) May 28, 2024
Only time will tell if the movie will live up to fans’ expectations. You can read more about the drama below.
BLINKs Defend BLACKPINK’s Jisoo After Receiving Criticism For The Role She Was Cast For In “Omniscient Readers”
