Omniscient Reader Lee Min-ho mentioned the risk management and cautious aspects of living as a Hallyu star.

On the morning of the 17th, an interview with Lee Min-ho, the actor starring in the film 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet,' took place at a cafe in Sokgyeok-dong, Jongno District, Seoul.

'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' (directed by Kim Byung-woo, produced by Lotte Entertainment and Smilegate, distributed by Lotte Entertainment, produced by Realize Pictures Co., Ltd., co-produced by MYM Entertainment and Smilegate Realize, and The Present Company) is a fantasy action film in which the world within a novel becomes reality on the day the novel, which has been serialized for over 10 years, concludes, and the sole reader, Kim Dok-ja (played by Ahn Hyo-seop), alongside the main character Yoo Jung-hyuk (played by Lee Min-ho), and his companions, survives in a destroyed world.

With a total production cost of approximately 30 billion won, this blockbuster is based on the popular web novel of the same name, which has been loved by global fans. Following a recent webtoon adaptation, it has been reborn as a film this year, featuring Hallyu stars Lee Min-ho, Ahn Hyo-seop, and the global girl group BLACKPINK's Jisoo. In addition, this is a new work presented by director Kim Byung-woo, who directed 'The Terror Live' (2013) and 'PMC: The Bunker' (2018), after a 7-year break, and it was produced by Realize Pictures, known for making the 'Along with the Gods' series, which surpassed 10 million viewers.

Lee Min-ho delivered a passionate performance as the protagonist Yoo Jung-hyuk, who has been serialized for over 10 years. Yoo Jung-hyuk, the main character of the novel 'Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World,' is a character with overwhelming skills and resilience, able to clear all scenarios through a regression skill that allows him to start over from the beginning even after death. He returns to the screen for the first time in 10 years since 'Gangnam 1970.'

Regarding his feelings ahead of the release, he noted, "I feel very burdened. It seems that movies receive much clearer evaluations than others," and added, "Personally, the reason it took me 10 years to work on a movie is that I wanted to do movies from my 30s, when I feel I could become a deeper actor, rather than in my 20s."

Recently, he has been selected as the number one Hallyu star for 12 consecutive years, but he said, "I just think similarly to Yoo Jung-hyuk. I quietly do what I can in the given circumstances. It's a value system that’s very similar to Yoo Jung-hyuk's. I never thought that I had to become 'Hallyu star Lee Min-ho' since my debut."

Lee Min-ho, who has been active without incidents or accidents since his debut, stated that he thinks, "I could fall at any moment," as he goes about his life.

He said, "I don't feel anxious because of that, but I live thinking I could become that way. I sometimes feel that it's all due to personal emotions and desires. In those moments, I try to think about more important things. Ultimately, personal issues or things of that nature stem from personal desires, which cause problems."

He added, "Rather than thinking about myself, I tend to think about the weight of my family or the projects I'm involved in, and I try to restrain my desires by thinking about something greater than myself." Despite this, he admitted, "It’s a sensitive situation, so you never know when an issue might arise. On the other hand, I feel that if I’m always mindful and keep these things in mind, I won’t be able to live my life as myself. I could become that way too, but I try to restrain myself as much as I can and maintain a healthy life."

Meanwhile, 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' is set to be released on the 23rd.

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