Excitement is building among BLINKs as the news broke that BLACKPINK member Jisoo is in talks to star in the upcoming movie Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint.
On Tuesday, October 24, Korean media reported that industry insiders revealed that Jisoo had been offered a role in the film adaptation of the popular web novel.
In response to these reports, YG Entertainment confirmed the news. “BLACKPINK’s Jisoo received an offer to star in Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint and is reviewing the offer positively,” the label said, according to Soompi.
#LeeMinHo #AhnHyoSeop #Jisoo and #Nana web novel based movie <#OmniscientReader> reportedly to start filming in this December, investment 30 billion won. Supporting cast includes #ChaeSooBin #ShinSeungHo #JungSungIl and #ParkHoSan.
<#TheTerrorLive>’s Kim Byung-woo as director. pic.twitter.com/RMmgKSaTq9
— K-Drama Casting (@kdramacasting) October 24, 2023
What we know so far about ‘Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint’
For those unfamiliar, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint will be a movie adaptation of a well-loved web novel of the same name.
It revolves around Kim Dok Ja, the protagonist, who unexpectedly finds himself in a world shaped by the narrative of the web novel he had been reading. His mission is to restore the world to its original state.
According to previous reports, popular actors Ahn Hyo Seop and Lee Min Ho are being considered for the roles of Kim Dok Ja and Yoo Jung Hyuk, respectively. Notably, Yoo Jung Hyuk is the main character in the web novel that Kim Dok Ja reads.
BLACKPINK's JISOO, Lee Min-ho, Ahn Hyo-seop and Nana are reportedly confirmed for the new movie 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint' cast.
Filming will start in December. https://t.co/jDOQuun6mH pic.twitter.com/LnVyGK54XU
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) October 24, 2023
Furthermore, reports claim that if Jisoo accepts the offer, she is likely to portray the character Lee Ji Hye, a student that Yoo Jung Hyuk takes under his wing.
Other cast members who are reported to be in the movie are Jung Sung II and Park Ho San. Meanwhile, Chase Soo Bin, Shin Seung Ho, and Nana are reportedly offered to portray the characters of Yoo Sang Ah, Lee Hyun Sung, and Jung Hee Won, respectively.
Aside from these, other details about the movie, such as its target premiere date have yet to be announced.
Actress Jisoo is back!
Following the news, fans couldn’t help but share their excitement on social media. Many are rejoicing as Jisoo’s potential involvement in Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint marks a significant step in her acting career.
To recall, she made her acting debut with the action-romance series Snowdrop. There, she garnered recognition for her performance in her first leading role and even won the “Outstanding Actress Award” at the 17th Seoul International Drama Awards.
Recently, she also made a cameo appearance in the film Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman.
Aside from Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, Jisoo was also reported to be in talks for starring in a zombie drama. While there’s no confirmation yet about these acting projects, fans are eagerly anticipating to see more of the idol venturing into acting.
In other news, YG Entertainment still remains mum about the contract status of BLACKPINK members.
Featured image: BLACKPINK shares photo of Jisoo from filming ‘Flower.’ Credit: Facebook/BLACKPINK