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Upcoming film Omniscient Reader: The Prophet is facing backlash for allegedly using BLACKPINK’s Jisoo for international marketing clout.
Fans noticed that the international movie poster for the film looks noticeably different from the original Korean version. In the domestic poster, actress Chae Soo Bin is prominently placed at the front, while Jisoo stands further in the background alongside other cast members.
However, in the international version, Jisoo’s position has been shifted to the front, and her image appears significantly larger, giving her the spotlight.
This edit has sparked accusations that the film is using Jisoo’s global fame as a member of BLACKPINK to draw in international audiences while keeping her in the shadows for local promotions.
when the movie isn’t selling pic.twitter.com/0bax9KkxUu
— wake up, electric touch (@PRODJlSOO) July 18, 2025
Many fans expressed discomfort with what they see as misleading marketing tactics.
its so damn disrespectful for both jisoo and chae soobin wtf https://t.co/yMEDhJb89O
— 🌊🎏🫧 (@nayaawh) July 18, 2025
Others also pointed out that even the director cast her for this reason.
fuck them,i'm glad Jisoo didn't promote with them. the director didn't bother to even defend her from the rabid fans but rather implied that if it wasn't jisoo,the character wouldn't be that known, second they're literally treating her just as ''a name'' rather than an actress. https://t.co/dxNibb11Ug pic.twitter.com/9NAM62TaG6
— Youcef⁴ ⵣ | 🇩🇿 | is JUMPING (@BPYoucef) July 18, 2025
At the time of writing, the film’s production team has not issued a statement regarding the discrepancy between the posters. Omniscient Reader: The Prophet is an adaptation of the popular web novel and stars Lee Min Ho, Ahn Hyo Seop, Chae Soo Bin, and Jisoo in supporting roles. The movie is slated for release later this year.
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