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“My Daughter is a Zombie” maintained its grip on the Korean box office over the Aug. 8–10 weekend, earning $5.9 million from 840,484 admissions.

According to Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film has grossed $22.7 million since its July 30 debut. Directed by Pil Gam-sung, the film is based on the webtoon of the same name. The comedy follows a doting father who embarks on a top-secret training mission to protect his daughter – the last remaining zombie in the world. The film features a star-studded cast including Cho Jung-seok (“Pilot”), Lee Jung-eun (“Parasite”), Cho Yeo-jeong (“Parasite”), Yoon Kyung-ho (“The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”), and Choi Yu-ri (“Alienoid”). The film set a 2025 opening-day admissions record, surpassing “Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning.”

In second place, Brad Pitt racing drama “F1” added $2.6 million, bringing its cumulative total to $28.1 million. New entry “Ballerina,” a “John Wick” universe film, debuted in third place with...

Netflix’s New Korean Legal Drama Stormed Into Global Top 10 Chart! (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Netflix’s new Korean legal drama Beyond the Bar has quickly climbed the platform’s global rankings. The series features Lee Jin-wook, known for his role as Player 246 in Squid Game, as veteran lawyer Yoon Seok-hoon, who guides newcomer Kang Hyo-min in her early career. The story follows their journey through the legal world, blending experience with fresh talent.

Beyond The Bar Enters Netflix’s Top 10 Non-English Shows

Since its release, Beyond the Bar has made it into Netflix’s Top 10 non-English language shows for the week of late July to early August 2025, per Flixpatrol. The series ranked number 10 worldwide, attracting 3.1 million watch hours from 1.8 million viewers. The show also made its presence known in South Korea, Singapore, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Venezuela.

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Omniscient Reader: The Prophet Crosses Key Milestone! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

On July 23, 2025, Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, one of the most anticipated Korean movies of the year, got a theatrical release. The film crossed the expected moviegoers milestone, 13 days after it hit the theatres. Featuring Lee Min-Ho, Ahn Hyo-Seop, Chae Soo-Bin, Blackpink’s Jisoo, and others in important roles, the film is based on the popular webnovel by Sing Shong. For those who don’t know, it’s a fantasy action thriller drama.

The storyline follows Kim Dokja (Ahn Hyo-Seop), the sole reader of the webnovel Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World. One day, his life takes an unusual turn when the fictional world from his webnovel blends into his real world, an apocalypse hits, and only he knows how the story ends in the novel. The movie is all about what he does to help the people and survive the chaos.

South Korean fantasy comedy “My Daughter Is a Zombie” dominated the Korean box office over the Aug. 1–3 weekend, earning $8.3 million from 1.17 million admissions.

According to Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film has grossed $12.5 million since its July 30 debut. The film drew over 430,000 admissions on its opening day, setting a new 2025 record and surpassing “Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning.” It also recorded the year’s highest opening weekend, surpassing Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17.”

Directed by Pil Gam-seong, the film stars Cho Jung-seok, Lee Jung-eun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Choi Yu-ri. The story follows a devoted father – an animal trainer – who brings his infected teenage daughter to his mother’s rural home while society hunts the infected. Despite her transformation, the daughter retains fleeting signs of humanity, and he uses his animal training skills to guide her toward normalcy.

Holding strong in second place...

Korean comedy thriller My Daughter is a Zombie has scored the biggest opening day at the Korean box office this year.

With 430,000 admissions on its premiere on July 30, My Daughter is a Zombie has surpassed Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning for opening day admissions.

Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning previously held the record, bringing 423,000 audience members to theaters on its opening day in South Korea.

Additionally, My Daughter is a Zombie has outperformed 2019 film Extreme Job to achieve the highest opening for a Korean comedy film in history. Extreme Job attracted 368,000 admissions on its opening day.

My Daughter is a Zombie follows Jung-hwan, an animal trainer, and his teenage daughter, Lee Su A. One day, Su A becomes infected by a zombie virus that has swept across the globe. To protect his daughter, Jung-hwan heads to Eunbong-ri, a quiet seaside village where his mother also lives.

As society hunts down the infected,...

Despite the controversies that arose during the production and marketing phase leading up to this film’s debut, Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy is still taking home one singular win, and it might be the only thing that counts to land them that second movie. Back when it was a webnovel, Realies Pictures offered the series an adaptation for five live-action films.

Originally written as a light novel before being adapted into a manhwa, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint remains a very popular series among fans and webtoon lovers today. And while readers have been eagerly awaiting new content, concerns began to boil over when it was revealed that changes were being made to the source material that didn’t make much sense.

Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy is Dominating Other Films at the Box Office Everyone Wants to See How the Live-Action Adaptation Turned Out With Their Own Eyes

According to AnimeNewsNetwork and ScreenDaily,...

Oscars 2026: Korean Films In Race With Harbin, Omniscient Reader, Dark Nuns & More (Photo Credit – Prime Video/Instagram)

After the massive global success of Parasite and Minari, the upcoming 98th Academy Awards might see a few more Korean films in the running for nominations. The Korean Film Council has revealed that 19 films have been submitted for the Oscars 2026 in the International Feature Film category and are currently under review.

The list includes Lee Min-Ho and Ahn Hyo-Seop’s recently released film Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, Lee Byung-Hun and Son Ye-Jin’s No Other Choice, Hyun Bin’s Harbin, and more. Here are the 19 Korean films that are up for consideration—read on!

Oscars 2026: The 19 Films That Are Submitted Omniscient Reader: The Prophet The Old Woman With The Knife Spring Night About Family The Killers The Ugly Yadang: The Snitch Love in the Big City Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning...

South Korea’s Cj Enm is launching First Light StoryHouse, a film and TV development label aimed at amplifying Asian voices worldwide.

Part of the entertainment giant’s Asian Content Initiative, the label was conceived by Cj Group vice chairwoman Miky Lee; producer and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Ampas) president Janet Yang; and East West Bank chairman and CEO Dominic Ng.

The label will be managed by Jerry Kyoungboum Ko, who was named head of Cj Enm’s global film business earlier this year.

First Light StoryHouse will initially focus on identifying and supporting authentic Asian and...

Omniscient Reader: The Prophet (Photo Credit – Instagram)

One of the most anticipated South Korean movies of 2025, Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, based on the popular webtoon Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, has finally been released in the theatres. On July 23, 2025, Lee Min-Ho, Ahn Hyo-Seop, Chae Soo-Bin, and Blackpink’s Jisoo starrer got a theatrical release. Ever since the film was announced, it has received a mixed reaction from netizens and critics.

Since the last few months, the film has been embroiled in various kinds of controversies, from having wrong casting choices to mistreating cast members like Jisoo to alteration of characters from webtoon to the films, and many more reasons. The backlash sparked concerns about its box office. Scroll ahead to know more about its ticket sales and box office details.

How Much Omniscient Reader: The Prophet Sold Tickets?

Despite all the backlash, it seems Omniscient Reader: The Prophet has overcome the crisis,...

South Korean action fantasy Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy led the local box office on its opening weekend as Hollywood tentpole The Fantastic Four: First Steps landed in third place.

The big budget Korean feature earned $3.2m from 427,357 admissions from July 25-27, commanding a 24.5% share of all tickets sold, according to Korean Film Council tracking service Kobis.

Since opening on Wednesday (July 23) through Lotte Entertainment, it has taken $4.5m from 627,885 admissions. While a strong start, it could not match the $5.6m taken by Jurassic World Rebirth over its opening weekend at the beginning of July.

Directed by Kim Byung-woo, the story...

Fantasy action film “Omniscient Reader” opened in first place at the Korean box office, earning $3.2 million from 427,358 admissions over the July 25–27 weekend. According to Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film has grossed $4.5 million since its July 23 debut.

Directed by Kim Byung-woo and based on the popular web novel, the story follows an office worker who finds himself the sole person aware of an apocalyptic narrative coming to life. The cast includes Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Min-ho, and Nana.

Brad Pitt’s “F1” held second place with $2.7 million, lifting its total to $18.6 million. Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” launched in third with $2.2 million and has a cumulative total of $2.7 million.

South Korean animated biblical tale “The King of Kings” dropped to fourth with $1.6 million for a cumulative $5 million. Japanese animated mystery “Detective Conan the Movie: One-Eyed Flashback” followed in fifth, adding $751,181 for a total of $3.7 million.

Sunday Update: Marvel/Disney’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps has come in with an estimated $218M global opening. While this is lower than where we saw it yesterday, it remains above the pre-weekend projection, both worldwide and in terms of international box office. The latter landed at $100M, the top end of our pre-opening projection.

The overseas debut is 13% ahead of Thunderbolts*, 11% ahead of Superman and 4% above Captain America: Brave New World in like-for-like markets at current rates. The Fantastic Four folks also scored the biggest superhero opening of 2025 in Mexico, the UK, France, Italy, Spain and the European and Latin American regions, as well as several smaller markets.

The offshore take of $100M is about 46% of the global total. Normally, in this genre, we see overseas numbers much higher than domestic, but that’s not been the case recently (see Superman‘s bow at 43% from overseas). Is it a sign of the times,...

The moment a live-action adaptation of any beloved series is mentioned, sirens start blaring in the fandom. This is exactly what happened when the live-action Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint was first announced. The trailer looked decent, but featured some huge disparities from the original story. This was a warning sign, and fans were prepared for disappointment.

The live-action has finally been released, and it’s garnering negative reviews on websites like IMDb. Interestingly, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint fans have been celebrating this negative reception, and it’s completely understandable. The negative reception is important for the makers to understand how beloved Orv is, and that it shouldn’t be tampered with heavily.

Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy Fulfilled Expectations, Just the Negative Ones

Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy was first announced in 2024, and a trailer was also released shortly afterwards. The first trailer was visually interesting, but it changed some key aspects of the story.

South Korean action fantasy Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy has been picked up for distribution in 113 territories and topped the local box office on its opening day.

The big budget feature, based on popular web novel and webtoon, has been picked up for Taiwan (Cai Chang), Japan (Twin), the Philippines (Pioneer), Thailand (Sahamongkol) and Australia (K-Movie).

Review: ’Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy’

Purple Plan will open the film in Indonesia on July 30 followed by Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei on July 31. In Hong Kong, a July 31 release will be handled by Intercontinental Film Distributors, Neofilms, Emperor Motion Pictures and Just Distribution Hk.

As previously announced,...

Over the last few years anime industry has been growing at an exceptional rate, and now that it has become a part of the mainstream media, it is getting the respect it deserves. While the majority of the credit goes to the stories that are adapted from popular manga projects, the manhwa adaptations have also contributed greatly to the success of the art form.

In fact, with the new and upcoming projects, it feels like manhwa anime adaptations might become the new trend. The main reason behind this is the growing influence of Webtoon, the digital comics app that originated in South Korea and is slowly taking over the entire world. The platform has revolutionized how the world reads comics, and it is only going to get better from here on.

This was confirmed by the chief strategy officer and head of global at Webtoon Entertainment, Yongsoo Kim, through Variety.

Blackpink’s Jisoo Sparks Casting Debate in Omniscient Reader—Here’s What the Director Had to Say(Photo Credit –X)

Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, one of the most anticipated Korean films scheduled for release on July 23, 2025, is based on a popular novel. Starring Lee Min-Ho, Ahn Hyo-Seop, Chae Soo-Bin, Jisoo, and others, the movie has already created quite a buzz online. However, ahead of its release, the production team and director have faced considerable criticism over their casting choices. Now, the director has addressed all the concerning issues at a recent press conference.

For those who don’t know, the storyline revolves around the sole reader of a web novel, Kim Dok-Ja (Ahn Hyo-Seop), who one day finds the fictional world colliding with his real world, creating an apocalypse. How he joins hands with the novel’s hero Yoo Joong-Hyuk (Lee Min-Ho) and other allies to save them from the...

Season 2 of the Solo Leveling anime took the world by storm in January 2025. Although season 1 was also a huge hit, it was season 2 that broke the Internet plenty of times. The anime halted airing just two months ago, and by the looks of it, Netflix is trying to strike while the iron is hot.

Netflix has just announced a live-action adaptation of the hit series, further expanding its media adaptations. The series first debuted as a web novel that got adapted into a webtoon and an anime. Finally, Netflix has revealed that a live-action film with Korean actor Byeon Woo-Seok as Jinwoo will be streamed. However, along with utter glee, fans are also a bit skeptical about the situation, especially due to Netflix’s history with live-action adaptations of anime/manga.

Netflix’s History With Live-Action Isn’t Looking Good for Solo Leveling

Solo Leveling might be getting a Korean drama adaptation,...

Have webtoons become the new source for anime adaptations? Following the success of Solo Leveling, plus several new releases that have been announced, it's no secret that the industry has found a new trend. And it continues with Eleceed, a 2018 webtoon by Jeho Son (Noblesse) and Zhena, which will be given an anime adaptation and is set to release next year.

A teaser video was published on the Eleceed YouTube channel, featuring the show's characters and some action-packed scenes straight from the webtoon. It also introduces the show's main characters: Kayden, a secret agent who's lying low as a cat, and Jiwoo Seo, an independent awakener who teams up with Kayden. The show will be animated by Dandelion Animation Studio (The First Slam Dunk), directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori, and written by Yousuke Kuroda (My Hero Academia).

Eleceed's plot reads, "Jiwoo is a kind-hearted young man who harnesses the lightning-quick reflexes...

The Lord of Mysteries anime hype is real, and there’s no denying that. But will it be the best that fans are claiming it to be? Probably not, at least not when compared to Omniscient Readers’ Viewpoint! If you’re still riding the high of Lord of the Mysteries’ intricate plot twists and character developments, it’s time to shift gears.

The upcoming anime adaptation of Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is about to blow the lid off the fantasy genre, showcasing how it’s done. With its mind-bending premise and a protagonist who’s basically the reader of his life story, Orv will dominate the anime industry. Even the most die-hard Lotm fans will be won over by Orv’s unique charm.

Orv’s Mc Alone Eclipses the Entire Premise of Lord of the Mysteries!

It is Kim Dokja’s world, and we are just living in it – this...

Webtoon Entertainment’s Line Digital Frontier has greenlit an anime adaptation of the popular webcomic “Eleceed,” tapping Oscar-nominated DandeLion Animation Studio to bring the action series to screens.

The adaptation marks another major move in Webtoon’s aggressive push into animation, with the company developing 20 anime titles slated for 2025. “Eleceed,” created by Jeho Son and Zhena, has racked up over 1.4 billion global views on the platform and is published in 10 languages, making it one of Webtoon’s top-performing action titles worldwide.

The series follows Jiwoo Seo, a kind-hearted teenager with hidden powers, and Kayden, a powerful being who takes refuge in the form of a stray cat after being injured. Their unlikely partnership leads them through battles against formidable enemies and deep-rooted conspiracies.

Hiroshi Nishikiori, known for “Idolish7 Movie” and “Honey Lemon Soda,” will direct the adaptation, with “My Hero Academia” scribe Yousuke Kuroda handling series composition and script. Character...

Cinemas in South Korea are set to record their lowest attendance figures in more than two decades after a lacklustre first half of the year.

A total of 40.73 million people had attended theatres in the country through June 22, according to data released by the Korean Film Council, with projections of around 42 million by the end of the month. This is 33% down on the 62.93 million recorded for the first half of 2024 and would mark the lowest H1 performance since 2004, when 21.82 million tickets were sold.

This excludes the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021. But even in 2022, as the industry worked to recover from...

The world has been introduced to a reality where webtoons have been turned into anime and live-action movies and series. One of the success stories in that regard is Solo Leveling, the smash-hit anime which has won Anime of the Year at Crunchyroll's annual Anime Awards. The anime has become highly popular, and it already has a spiritual successor in the anime adaptation, Omniscient Reader. However, before Omniscient Reader makes its way to anime, the project will arrive on the big screen as a live-action movie. Now, fans can excitedly look forward to the movie's arrival as a major update has been released.

Fresh off the stoves is a new trailer recently revealed by Lotte Entertainment for Omniscient Reader’s upcoming live-action movie. The film will be titled The Prophet. Contained in the trailer is confirmation of a release date for the film, which will premiere in theaters across South Korea on July 23rd,...

Over the years, the anime community has witnessed various genres making their mark. And when it comes to the emotional genre, the usual names like Your Lie in April, Clannad, and Grave of the Fireflies take the spotlight. While these titles certainly earn their tearjerking reputations, many noteworthy anime have never received the recognition they truly deserve.

These titles may not be mainstream, but the plots and characters they present offer a raw, beautiful experience that stays with fans for a long time after the final scene. For fans who are willing to explore these hidden gems of the emotional genre, here are 5 sad anime that are worth the emotional investment.

Beyond the classics: 5 Underrated sad anime that hit just as hard 1. Colorful (2010) A still from Colorful | Credits: Ascension

Directed by Keiichi Hara, Colorful is a hauntingly sad anime story revolving around a soul who is given a second chance.

In recent years, webtoons have seen increasing success when being translated into anime or live-action. The most recent smash hit, Solo Leveling, has reached unprecedented heights through its first two seasons, becoming the most-watched series on Crunchyroll and winning Anime of the Year at the streamer's annual Anime Awards. Now, Webtoon Entertainment’s Line Digital Frontier, which handles Japan-based Line Manga and ebookjapan services, is developing one of its blockbuster webcomics into what the company hopes will be its next big hit — Teenage Mercenary. Created by Yc and Rakyeon, the globally popular series is getting an anime adaptation, joining a slate of 20 new titles the company has plans to expand to the medium in the near future.

Teenage Mercenary centers on Ijin Yu, a child survivor of a deadly plane crash who is forced into the life of a mercenary to survive after his parents' deaths. Ten years later, as a teenager,...

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is an adventure fantasy series that departs from the usual anime. Instead of showcasing the magic and swords world or focusing exclusively on combat, Frieren explores themes of incredible depth. The small moments in life and the various moments of nostalgia take precedence over overbearing combat prowess.

Frieren is a series that delves into the mysteries of the world, including mortality and unrequited love. Compared to anime like Solo Leveling, it can be said that they are on opposite extremes when it comes to narration and character development.

Frieren showcases the beauty of storytelling through a fantastical tale

Frieren is the tale of an elf mage of the same name. Elves are long-lived creatures; compared to human lifespans, they can live for a much longer time. This disparity in life level might not seem like much, but when it comes to cultivating relationships, the difference starts to show.

Redice Studio has been dropping some absolute bangers, turning their amazing webtoons into anime masterpieces like Solo Leveling. The anime adaptation from A-1 Pictures had Sung Jin-woo leveling up like crazy, with some of the best action and art.

It even got 116k likes on Crunchyroll, and there is a huge fan base singing the praises of those stellar visuals and storytelling! And not just Solo Leveling, Redice Studio has got another webtoon masterpiece under its belt, i.e., Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint (Orv), known for its unique blend of compelling storytelling, meta-narrative elements, and relatable themes.

Aniplex and Crunchyroll have taken up the adaptation duties for an Orv anime, which we might get to see this year. Crazy, right? But wait, Redice has got more gems in their catalogue that need the anime treatment too.

1. Nano Machine

Nano Machine follows Cheon Yeo-Woo, a martial arts underdog who randomly gets a sci-fi nano machine upgrade.

What Are Netizens Saying About Roh Yoon-Seo’s Exit From All Of Us Are Dead Season 2?(Photo Credit –Instagram/Netflix)

Netflix’s All of Us Are Dead season 2 is seemingly in deep water as one of the cast members, Roh Yoon-Seo, has reportedly dropped out of the show (via AllKpop). There was a lot of anticipation and excitement revolving around the zombie survival series, but if the K-drama doesn’t return with the sequel, it will leave many fans disheartened. The report has already sparked a conversation online, and people are concerned about the show.

Season 1 was released in 2022 and became one of the most-watched K-drama shows on Netflix, ranking second after Squid Game. People loved the zombie apocalypse storyline that merged with teenage romance, friendship, school politics, and more. Every episode kept the viewers on the edge of their seats. The drama continues to earn applause from the audience...

What Are Netizens Saying About Blackpink Jisoo’s Omniscient Reader: The Prophet?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

One of the most anticipated movies of 2025, Omniscient Reader: The Prophet (based on Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint), got embroiled in controversy after the film’s character poster and teaser were released. The project has a line-up of stars, including Ahn Hyo-Seop, Lee Min-Ho, Blackpink’s Jisoo, and more. But as soon as the teaser was released, the viewers got disheartened, and angry netizens believed the makers of the movie had removed the essence of the original web novel by erasing the essential historical context of the original story.

Social media platforms are trending with the hashtag Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, and the discussion keeps on reeling, sparking a debate among the global audience and the Korean netizens who have read the novel. The fantasy action film revolves around an ongoing, long-running novel that suddenly slips into...

Much to the delight of fans, Ize Press revealed the highly anticipated cover for the first volume of the English print edition of the iconic apocalyptic fantasy novel Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint. With embossing, debossing, and silver foil accents, the Ize Press edition of the Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint novels will feature intricate die-cut covers with full-color illustrations originally used in the Korean editions. This elegant cover provides a unique look that will appeal to readers of Western genre fiction as well as the core fanbase of the series. The first volume collects chapters 1–25 of the original webnovel by singNsong.

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint (novel)

By singNsong

Kill each other within the time limit or die. It’s just another evening commute on the train, until the passengers are given an order they can’t disobey. Utter chaos ensues, but ordinary office worker Dokja Kim only feels an unsettling calm. He...

When comparing Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint (Orv) and Solo Leveling, the contrast is clear. Although both works are predominantly Korean, there is a world of difference in how they approach the narrative.

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint. [Credit: Munpia]

Solo Leveling is extremely popular and has managed to become the hegemon on major streaming sites like Crunchyroll, challenging all-time bests like Attack on Titan and One Piece. But no one can deny that the series thrives on over-the-top action, an overpowered protagonist, and a compelling power-leveling narrative.

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is different from Solo Leveling in this regard. It not only fleshes out the side characters (probably more than the main character), but it has a protagonist that is not just interesting but also relatable. Because at some point in our lives, we have all been Kim Dokja.

A protagonist you relate to, not admire from afar

Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling is cool.

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is a unique series that stands out not just because of its unique setting or its layered storytelling, the series revolutionizes the concept of supporting characters.

Dokkaebi announces the rules on the subway in Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint | Credits: Ize Press

Usually, it is the protagonist who is at the forefront, always pulling the side characters to his level, supporting, saving, and helping them. It feels like the side characters only exist to make the protagonist shine further. But this familiar trope has been subverted by Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint.

There is a sense of collective growth in the series, and it turns out that the entire Kim Dokja company has been working hard and making almost impossible efforts to save him from his fate.

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint changed the set tropes in the isekai genre

The isekai genre has exploded in popularity over the years,...

Ahn Hyo Seop Offered To Play Mysterious Farmer In New Rom-Com? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Get ready, fans, cause Ahn Hyo Seop is set for his next big role. As per the latest updates, the actor has been offered a lead role in a new romantic comedy. He was last seen in the 2023 hit drama A Time Called You. So, fans are eagerly looking forward to his return.

On March 17, Korean media outlet ize reported that Ahn Hyo Seop has received an offer to star in the upcoming romantic comedy Sold Out Again Today Too (working title). In response to the report, his agency, The Present Company, confirmed, “He is currently reviewing the project.”

The upcoming drama is a healing romantic comedy about two workaholics who pour their hearts and souls into their work every day yet feel a distanced void inside. Things begin to change after they cross paths. As...

The next level growth of Chugong’s Solo Leveling has been revolutionary, especially for the manhwa industry, and it is all thanks to its anime adaptation by A-1 Pictures. The series has not only proven its worth by bringing out the essence of the Solo Leveling’s story but has also opened the path for other prominent manhwa and Korean novel series.

Solo Leveling Anime Adaptation | Credit: A-1 Pictures

The success of Solo Leveling is reflected by the fact that the series has taken over Demon Slayer as the second most popular anime series on Crunchyroll. With its ongoing second season, the series has managed to dethrone some of the biggest names in the industry and it still has a long way to go before it finally reaches its conclusion.

It might feel like Solo Leveling is the best of the manhwa world, but there are a few projects that...

The Beginning After the End is on the animated adaptation bandwagon and has everyone excited. TurtleMe’s manhwa is turning heads for its interesting and engaging plotline, characters, and the world it is set in. It is reincarnation with a twist, yet it might be heading toward its doom with this move.

Arthur Leywin from The Beginning After The End | Credit: Studio A-Cat

In particular, the anime’s visual left most fans divided. Needless to say, their concern is valid especially with how modern anime are botched. Sakamoto Days started with a bang and ended with a whimper and Tbate should avoid that.

The Beginning After the End’s visual has fans divided

The Beginning After The End (Tbate) is one of the anticipated adaptations along with Orv and The Boxer. The manhwa created quite a stir and went on to gain popularity for its themes and tropes. Yes, reincarnation...

Fans have already claimed Solo Leveling’s second season as one of the best anime of 2025 and we’re only 3 months in. A-1 Pictures, the studio behind Solo Leveling, has done a fantastic job.

Other manhwa-to-anime adaptations, however, haven’t been receiving the same amount of love and effort from their studios. Recently, Studio A-Cat released their preview of The Beginning After The End’s anime adaptation, and fans are not impressed.

Arthur Leywin from The Beginning After The End. [Credit: Studio A-Cat]

Considering the mediocre nature of its animation, fans begrudgingly joke that all the energy towards a great manhwa-to-anime adaptation will go towards Solo Leveling. Tower of God, too, was a disappointment after the quality dipped in Season 2.

One manhwa, in particular, has a special place in any anime fans’ hearts: Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint. It’s coming soon to Crunchyroll, although the studio and potential release date are unknown. However,...

Manhwa adaptations have been increasing in popularity among the anime community, with some reaching heights of success and others failing as a result of poor execution. Solo Leveling has set the bar high with its adaptation by A-1 Pictures, creating immense hype and delivering top-class visuals and animation.

A still from the first sneak peek of The Beginning After the End anime. | Credit: Studio A-cat

Amidst this surge of manhwa adaptations, Crunchyroll announced in October 2024 that The Beginning After the End (Tbate) would finally receive its long-awaited anime adaptation. Now you’d think that the fans would be excited about it, but instead, their excitement quickly turned into concern when they learned that Studio A-cat is the studio working on it.

The first look of The Beginning After the End anime: A mixed bag of hope and disappointment

So you know Studio A-cat, right? They’ve done Battle Game in 5 Seconds,...

Manhwa being made into anime series has become more commonplace in recent years. One of the most popular manhwa into anime examples is Solo Leveling, which is now already one of the top anime of the year and possibly of all time. Fans love these stories and the amazing illustrations that come with them. Fans are very excited about recent additions to the manhwa-into-anime genre, as well as the ones that have been announced and will be coming soon.

From a story about a firefighter with supernatural powers to a sweet coming-of-age story about a young girl who faces bullying, there are all sorts of new manhwa that have either been released recently or are due for release soon. All of these manhwa are available to read online, and readers will be glad they read these series when they debut as anime. Having the inside scoop and knowing what's about...

Popular manhwa series have taken center stage with the live-action and anime adaptations of Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint coming up. Not just Orv, we already have the ongoing Solo Leveling anime and the upcoming ‘The Beginning After the End’ anime. Every time a new series gets popular or catches the public eye, a flurry of competitive analysis begins to spring up.

A panel from Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint manhwa | Credits: Ize Press

And, that’s exactly what’s happening in the manhwa sphere, as everything gets compared to Solo Leveling. Even though Solo Leveling sits at the top of the manhwa world with its massive popularity, the others are catching up soon enough. Interestingly, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is even a step ahead, although it’s a risky step.

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is one step ahead of Solo Leveling Sung Jinwoo during a fight in Solo Leveling anime | Credits:...

The Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint live-action adaptation has already sparked controversy with the many changes it made using creative liberties. One of the biggest concerns is its treatment of Lee Jihye.

Dokja fighting in Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint | Credit: Webtoon

Lee Jihye is an important character who grows along with Dokja in the series. Her sense of justice, courage, and pride are all embodied in her combat style. Using a sword to defend herself, even when she seemed like a weak and naive child, Jihye grew to be one of the strongest survivors and a proud member of Kim Dokja’s Company.

The live adaptation decided to just replace her sword with a gun without any proper basis. This isn’t just an aesthetic change as it fundamentally alters her character, fighting style, and relationships.

Lee Jihye’s sword isn’t a weapon, it’s her identity

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Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Review- Ahn Hyo-Seop, Lee Min-Ho & Blackpink’s Jisoo Join Forces To Save The World (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Blackpink’s Jisoo is debuting on the big screens with upcoming film, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint. At the same time, Lee Min-Ho, Ahn Hyo-Seop, and the other star cast have joined hands to make this Korean movie extraordinarily superior. K-drama and Korean movie fans have been anticipating with bated breath, as we have never seen anything like this. Ever since the announcement of this film, it has become the talk of the town.

Now, the trailer and poster have dropped, and we cannot wait for the film to be released in the theatres. The film is based on the popular novel Omniscient Reader, which revolves around a fantasy novel that becomes a reality. Scroll ahead to read more.

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Manhwas are taking the internet by storm and Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is no exception to that. The popular webtoon stands top-tier in many ways, especially through its well-paced plot, characters, and impressive world-building.

Other than that, it offers novelty in terms of its perspectives. While most manhwas are centered around cliche tropes of power, Sing Shong makes the most of these tropes by twisting it completely. There is, however, a standalone aspect that makes it superior to most new-age series.

Megumi, Nobara, and Yuji in a still from the anime | Credit: Mappa

Where most series abandon their key elements, the series makes the most of it. Apart from using common tropes, Sing Shong renders it unique by interplaying this key element within the plot. The author’s approach is what makes the series superior to other series.

In retrospect, Sakamoto Days failed miserably to do justice to its core elements.

It is the age of anime adaptations and Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is no exception to that. With most manhwas getting their animated releases, 2025 would be a fruitful year for the readers.

To animate a manhwa is a task in itself, as it is a bumpy road considering pacing, animation, and all that jazz. And while Sing Shong’s series is promising, there are several caveats to that as well.

Yoo Joonghyuk and Kim Dokja in a still from the manhwa | Credit: Munpia

With the manhwa getting its anime, fans couldn’t help but feel thrilled. And while their excitement and anticipation are valid, there are downsides to it. Their initial zing might backfire in most cases, especially with the upcoming series.

Interestingly, it contrasts with One Piece and its soaring popularity. While both are top-notch narratives in the shonen genre, Oda’s series has an upper hand because of its key ingredient to success.

Solo Leveling introduced many new fans to the world of manhwa, as it makes the perfect getaway series given its popularity and simplicity. The manhwa is massively popular, and the anime is doing justice to every aspect of the manga with the glorious animation. Studio A-1 Pictures has done a great job, and with the second season currently airing, the overall quality of the anime seems to be getting better.

Igris and Sung Jinwoo during the fight against Baruka in Solo Leveling | Credits: Studio A-1 Pictures

However, Solo Leveling anime might be setting the bar too high for the upcoming anime adaptations of the popular manhwa series. The Tower of God anime serves as a cautionary tale, and fans should be prepared for the worst as more and more manhwa series gear up for their anime debut.

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The journey of isekai becoming popular was a long one, but the way that the world perceives the isekai genre today makes it feel like it was worth it. The resurgence of the isekai genre is here and it has brought immense success to many anime.

Sora, Shiro, and Zell in No Game No Life | Credits: Madhouse

There are many current isekai series that are extremely popular and well-known, like Re: Zero, Solo Leveling, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint (Orv), The Beginning After The End (Tbate), and Zenshu. This renewed sense of interest and the surge in popularity is proof that the audience is still captivated by the fantastical worlds.

When isekai anime has intricate storytelling and relatable protagonists thrown into almost unimaginable settings, the fans seem to eat it up and push it to a very high rank.

Isekai is at its peak and ready to thrive

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Netflix’s 2025 lineup is shaping up to be a standout year, with hits like Squid Game Season 2 and highly anticipated anime titles such as Sakamoto Days and The Summer Hikaru Died. Among Netflix’s vast catalog of movies and shows, Squid Game is one of the unique entries.

A snippet from Squid Game Season 2 | Credits: Netflix

Squid Game Season 1 was a massive, massive sensation, not only in South Korea but around the world. The shocking ending of Squid Game Season 2 left viewers on a cliffhanger, fueling excitement and eager anticipation for updates on Season 3.

Amid Squid Game‘s global fame, fans have drawn intriguing parallels between Gi-hun and Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, sparking excitement and praise across both fandoms.

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The premiere of Solo Leveling Season 2 shook the entire internet. With its return, the series is on track to break into the Top 3 Highest Rated Anime, potentially surpassing even Jujutsu Kaisen. In recent years, manhwa and webtoons have seen a surge in popularity.

Naturally, anime fans are excited to explore other popular Korean manhwa titles set to release in 2025, which have the potential to dominate the internet with their rich storytelling and stand alongside Solo Leveling.

A still of Igris and Sung Jinwoo from Season 2 Episode 1 | Credits: A-1 Pictures

The anime community is buzzing with excitement, as The Beginning After the End, a.k.a, Tbate recently announced its anime adaptation for a 2025 release window.

With its captivating blend of fantasy, reincarnation themes, and character-driven storytelling, Tbate is set to be a must-watch. However, it isn’t the true successor to Solo Leveling, as another manhwa title, slated for a 2025 anime adaptation,...

Time ticks down to the return of Solo Leveling Season 2, which received a new visual and footage in the latest Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- compilation film trailer.

Via the Solo Leveling official X (formerly Twitter), its highly anticipated compilation film Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- unveiled a new trailer, featuring never-before-seen scenes from Season 2. One of Jin-woo's most fearsome enemies, established in Season 1 when Jin-woo kills Hwang Dongsuk in self-defense, resurfaced via the new trailer. It featured his older, enraged brother, Hwang Dongsoo, exchanging blows with a Hunters Association member. This is before showcasing further fight scenes between Jin-woo and the ice-elf Baruka. Readers can check out the new Solo Leveling Season 2 scenes and the new ReAwakening visual below.

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Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is one of the jewels of the manhwa world, which was first released as a webtoon series. Written by Sing-Shong and illustrated by Sleepy-c, this masterpiece reached millions of followers worldwide across many cultures.

The story follows Dok-Ja, a bookworm who gets transported into his favorite novel, “Omniscient Reader”, and starts a new life in the world of that story. With his prior knowledge, he navigates through the intricate plots of the novel, influencing the course of events and characters. However, one major complaint fans have about this series, is its extremely slow pacing!

Yuseung from Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint | Credits: Sleepy-c (Redice Studio)

So, the upcoming anime might be the key to simplifying the storyline for more viewers. The anime may fix the webtoon’s biggest problem: its tortuous pacing. Condensing the content and rearranging the plot will introduce this captivating series to an even larger following.

For decades, the anime world was filled with only manga adaptations while manhwa, Korea’s bright manga counterparts, stayed low profiled and could hardly catch the attention of the big anime studios. However, everything is going to change now, as 2025 is about to bring us some of the most popular manhwa adaptations that fans have been long waiting for.

A panel from the Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint manhwa | Credits: Sleepy-c

Such manhwa adaptations that really have the potential to stage a revolution in the industry are mostly comprised of Solo Leveling Season 2, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint (Orv), and The Breaker of the Eternal Timeline (Tbate). This would certainly create a shift towards a new era for anime, i.e. the reign of Korean comics, with these most beloved and popular manhwa series making their entry.

The Boxer A panel from The Boxer manhwa | Credits: Naver Webtoons

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