Thriller hit Omniscient Reader: German cinema release in September!

Thriller hit Omniscient Reader: German cinema release in September!

In South Korea, a lot is happening in the field of cinema! The new thriller "Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy", based on the web novel of the same name, celebrates its premiere in the South Korean cinemas on July 23, 2025. Directed by the talented Kim Byung-Woo, known for his work such as "The Terror Live" and "PMC: The Bunker". The story revolves around an ordinary office worker, Kim Dok-Ja, who discovers that the events of his unpopular online novel actually become reality and that he has to avert the impending destruction of the world, whereupon the novel "Three Ways To Survive The Apocalypse" refers.

The leading roles are prominently occupied: Ahn Hyo-Seop, which gives his film debut, plays the central figure Kim Dok-yes, while Lee Min-Ho, known from the series "Pachinko", takes on the role of Yoo Jung-Hyuk. Chae Soo-Bin, Shin Seung-Ho, Kim Ji-Soo and Nana, the K-Pop singer, are also part of the star ensemble. Production is carried out by the new company Smilegate Realize, which is not only responsible for securing the copyrights of the original, but also wants to build a market for Korean content, as Baek Min-Jeong, CEO from Smilegate Realize announced.

German theatrical release and pre -performance

There are also exciting news for all fans in Germany: Capelight Pictures has acquired the rental rights, and the German theatrical release is scheduled for September 11, 2025. But not only that: As part of the Fantasy Film Festival 2025, "Omniscient Reader" is shown in advance in seven cities. The dates are determined as follows:

• Berlin and Hamburg: September 10th to September 10th
• Munich, Nuremberg and Stuttgart: September 10th to September 17th
• Frankfurt and Cologne: 17th to September 24th

These pre -performs offer a great opportunity for fans to take a first look at the exciting material.

background to the South Korean film industry

The Korean film has a long and moving story. From the beginning in the late 19th century, when the Cinématographe came to Korea, to today's blockbusters such as "Parasite", which celebrated international success. This success story is shaped by many facets, including national pride and a heyday in the 1960s when the South Korean film gained popularity rapidly. The industry has experienced enormous growth, both in the number of films and the number of spectators in recent years.

Nowadays, exciting stories and innovative ideas are enjoying a steadily growing popularity - as you can see from the recent development around "Omniscient Reader". The work reflects the ongoing trend that South Korean films and series are in demand not only in their own country, but also internationally.

With "Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy", the audience can look forward to another highlight from South Korea! The action around Kim Dok-yes and his efforts to save the world could soon shine on many screens and impressively shows that the South Korean cinema is constantly in the rise.

For more information and updates about the film and cinema situation in South Korea, you can report the reports of Filmstarts , Cindrama and Wikipedia