BLACKPINK’s Jisoo faces questions over late screen time in Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint
Director Kim Byung Woo opened up about casting BLACKPINK’s Jisoo in the upcoming fantasy action film Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint.
Jisoo plays Lee Ji Hye, a powerful high school fighter linked to Admiral Yi Sun Sin’s constellation. She follows Yoo Jung Hyeok and calls him master in the story.
Kim Byung Woo revealed the controversy around her late appearance in the movie.
“The timing of her appearance in the film is late.”
— Director Kim Byung Woo
He explained structural limits made it impossible for her character to show up earlier, even though she’s important in the original work.
The director admitted casting Jisoo was a strategic move. Her fame boosts her character’s presence despite limited screen time.
“If it weren’t for Jisoo, I probably would have just passed without knowing,”
— Director Kim Byung Woo
On Jisoo’s actual screen time, he added:
“There are no edits, so it’s just the amount written in the scenario.”
— Director Kim Byung Woo
The director left the door open for a sequel, saying:
“If we can make a sequel, we will have to think about how to build it in the future.”
— Director Kim Byung Woo
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint premieres July 23. Fans are watching closely to see how much Jisoo’s role will impact the film.
