Lee Min Ho and Ahn Hyo Seop’s new movie Omniscient Reader: The Prophet is facing massive backlash.
A leaked scene featuring Lee as Yoo Joong Hyuk and Ahn as Kim Dok Ja went viral on X. Netizens slammed the cinematography as amateurish, comparing it to an advertisement or even a comedy skit. Many are baffled how a supposedly high-budget film has such poor CGI and camera work.
“i can’t stop laughing most of the reviews talk about how bad the cgi, script, and acting are but i was not prepared for how amateur the cinematography looks
is this the director’s first movie?? why is this shot like an advertisement??? it literally looks like a comedy skit ” — ryn on X
Critics even joked the movie looks like a blatant money laundering scheme.
“this movie has to be a money laundering attempt it’s the only explanation i can come up with” — hayabussy on X
Fans of the original webtoon also slammed Ahn’s portrayal of Kim Dok Ja, claiming the script misrepresents the character.
“KIM DOKJA IS NOT KIM DOKJA-ING??? WHY IS AHS’ EXPRESSIONS LIKE THAT??? kdj is all assertive and smug in this scene despite getting choked, not scared shitless ong why he keep on twitching while talking to yjh bro” — xera on X
“cringe af and why is kim dokja so scared? lol hes supposed to provoke junghyuk in this scene..” — z on X
Beyond the scene controversy, Omniscient Reader is already under fire after the director’s recent remarks about casting BLACKPINK’s Jisoo as Lee Ji Hye sparked debate.
The controversy is gaining traction as fans monitor the situation ahead of the movie’s release.
