The movie ‘Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint ‘, which was adapted from the web novel of the same name, has finally been unveiled.The film adaptation of the original work, which has been the subject of much controversy, now only leaves its evaluation.Will the movie’ Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint ‘be able to satisfy both fans of the original work and those who do not know the original work?

On the afternoon of the 15th, a press conference for the movie’ Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint ‘(hereafter referred to as’ Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint ‘) was held at Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.Actors Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Min-ho, Chae Soo-bin, Shin Seung-ho, Nana, and director Kim Byung-woo attended the press conference that day.

On this day, Director Kim Byung-woo responded to the question of whether fans who do not know the original work will be able to understand the movie by saying, “It is one of the things I paid the most attention to while working on the script.During the editing process, we asked many questions and thoroughly checked the reactions.In our opinion, we think it has no effect on enjoying it regardless of the original work.”



Also, regarding the part at the end of the movie where a sequel can be inferred, he said, “When we first met about this movie, I told you verbally.Rather than saying that a full-fledged contract has been made, I know that there is a next story.It has been progressing to some extent, but I think it depends on how much this movie is loved,” drawing attention.

Nana said about her experience acting on a blue screen, “I had no experience acting on a blue screen, and this was my first time.Worried about that? I worried a lot about whether I could concentrate while imagining and whether I could fully express my real emotions.When I went to the set and started acting, the clothes and makeup were all ready.Everyone was serious.So, my worries and concerns were completely gone because I was able to freely imagine and add more movements that I wanted to do and act.I think I was able to concentrate better because I was imagining.In order to imagine, the director gave me sufficient explanations and storyboards to help me understand.I didn’ t feel any great difficulty or discomfort.”



Shin Seung-ho added, “Fortunately and thankfully, I have been shooting in front of a blue screen for a long time before filming this piece.That’s why I didn’t feel any adjustment period or difficulties.I tried to put in a lot of effort and focus because I was filming without the presence of the character in front of me.I don’t know if it’s a good method to think of it as being there, but I did think and calculate a lot about what the image would look like on the screen.”



Director Kim Byung-woo recently explained the meaning of ‘exclusive’ in the midst of the crisis in the Korean film market, saying, “I felt it very, very strongly.I wanted to prove to the audience that there are still fun movies through this film.In a way, I tried to discard as many things that were repeated during the production process as possible, and I and the actors focused the most on whether we could create fun that the audience had not yet known in the freshest way.I just hope that it is fully conveyed on screen.”



When asked about the burden of the original work, Ahn Hyo-seop said, “When I first read the script, I didn’t realize it was this big.I thought the script alone was attractive.As an actor and a movie lover, I had high expectations.I think that if there are a lot of expectations, you feel burdened and it will inevitably have a negative impact.” He added, “All I could do was stay true to the script, talk a lot, and do my best.I filmed every day without being embarrassed and giving it my all.My hope is that not only fans of the original work, but also those who aren’t can enjoy the work.”

Director Kim Byung-woo responded to the same question by saying, “Creating something based on a very famous original work can be burdensome as it raises expectations.Our initial goal was to make people enjoy this piece regardless of whether they have seen the original work or not.I also know that some people may look at it with some discomfort because they know the original work.” He then said, “If you sit on Subway Line 3 without any burden, things will happen, and we will take care of the rest.”



Ahn Hyo-seop said about the recent release of ‘Exclusive’ amid the continued popularity of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters ‘(hereafter referred to as’ K-Pop Demon Hunters ‘), “I didn’ t know(‘K-Pop Demon Hunters ‘) would do this well.I’m grateful if it can be of help.’K-Pop Demon Hunters ‘is having a great time,” and “I hope our film can receive good energy from that,” drawing attention.

Finally, Ahn Hyo-seop said about the many controversies about the differences between the original work of’ Exclusive ‘and the movie, “I pursue perfection, but it can’ t be perfect.I tried to do it for the enjoyment of as many people as possible, but there must have been some parts that I was concerned about.I think I put in everything I could think of in the short 2 hours.I want to place significance on the fact that there are such attempts and challenges.I hope you enjoy this work.”



Meanwhile, ‘Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint ‘is a fantasy action film about a novel that has been serialized for over 10 years, but on the day it ends, the world in the novel becomes reality, and the only reader, Kim Dok-ja(played by Ahn Hyo-seop), must survive in the destroyed world with the novel’s main character, Yoo Joong-hyuk(played by Lee Min-ho), and his colleagues.It will be released on the 23rd.

Reporter Yoonna Choi com Donga.com yyynnn@donga

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