The movie "All-Knowing Reader's Point of View" (directed by Kim Byung-woo) is gearing up for a successful box office run. According to the Integrated Computer Network for Movie Ticket Sales managed by the Korean Film Council, "All-Knowing Reader's Point of View" ranked first at the box office on the 24th, attracting 122,490 viewers on its opening day.
It also set a new record for the highest opening score of the year, surpassing "The Opposition," which drew about 104,000 viewers. This marks the highest audience count for a Korean film on its opening day in 2025.
"All-Knowing Reader's Point of View" is a fantasy action film where the dungeon world from the novel becomes reality. The story follows Kim Reader (played by Ahn Hyo-seop), the sole reader, as he battles for survival.
The film recorded an 85% Golden Egg Index in CGV, captivating audiences with its fresh themes and fast-paced development. However, it also faced criticism for differing from the original storyline.
Meanwhile, "F1: The Movie" (directed by Joseph Kosinski) recorded an audience count of 40,780 on the same day, placing it second at the box office. "Detective Conan: The Phantom of the Eyes" (directed by Shigehara Katsuya) came in third, with 26,840 viewers.
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