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Korean books of note
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Endless trials and tribulations on journey to adulthood
“How to Grow Up Without Dying” By Kang Ji-young Vookda Known for her gripping noir series “The Killer’s Shopping Mall,” which has been adapted into a Disney+ series starring Lee Dong-wook, author Kang Ji-young has captivated audiences with her dark, thrilling narratives. In her latest novel, Kang ex
Nov. 17, 2024 - 08:30:57
Park Seol-yeon‘s magical mayhem returns with credit card-wielding heroine
“A Magical Girl Rehired” By Park Seo-lyeon Changbi Publishers Spoiler alert for those who have yet to dive into the first installment of Park Seol-yeon’s magical girl series, “A Magical Girl Retires.” Translated by Anton Hur, the novel offers a wildly imaginative and witty twist on the magical girl
Nov. 16, 2024 - 16:01:01
‘A Thousand Blues’ author brings dystopian short story collection
“Mouer” By Cheon Seon-ran Munhakdongne Publishing In a distant future where humanity has endured 3,000 years of punishment following Judgment Day, language itself is banned, deemed the root of greed, mistrust and hatred. Instead, people communicate through “ui-eum” -- a form of thought-transmitted m
Nov. 16, 2024 - 10:00:56
Can knowing your past life save your present one?
"The Novice Shaman Reading Past Lives" By Lee Sun-young Clayhouse A pair of novice shamans claim that past-life insights can unravel present-day problems. With their help, people find a second chance at life in this heartwarming drama infused with comedy and emotion. The fortune-telling shop Miss Ko
Sept. 22, 2024 - 08:00:47
Architectural wonder, love story in Paris from award-winning architect/novelist
"To Where the Light Leads" By Baek Hee-sung Book Romance Lumiere Clerget is a disheartened architect who, despite designing beautiful homes for others, struggles to find a place he can call his own. One day, he receives a call from his real estate agent who has miraculously found him an affordable l
Sept. 21, 2024 - 16:00:52
'Loh Ki-wan' author explores life, death, meaninglessness of war
"Light and Melody" By Cho Hae-jin Munhakdongne Publishing “Light and Melody” intertwines the stories of Kwon-eun, a documentary photographer, and Seung-joon, a journalist, whose paths cross again seven years after they rekindle their bond from cherished childhood memories. Kwon-eun is left physicall
Sept. 21, 2024 - 10:00:47
Collection explores society's ethical dilemmas
"International Between the Two" By Kim Ki-tae Munhakdongne Publishing Writer Kim Ki-tae, who debuted in 2022, has quickly garnered attention in the literary scene, earning many recognitions such as the Young Writer Award and the Yi Sang Literary Award. In a field dominated by female writers, Kim sta
July 15, 2024 - 09:01:13
'See You Again' invites readers to heartwarming conversation over hearty meal
"See You Again" By Kim Ji-yun Clayhouse Embark on a heartwarming journey with a hearty meal through “See You Again,” a new novel by bestselling author Kim Ji-yun, centered around a small "dosirak" eatery in Hyehwa-dong. (Dosirak is a meal packed in a box for school, work or a picnic.) The story revo
July 14, 2024 - 09:01:13
Bestselling author returns with hyperrealism to uncover office villains
"Office Pantry" By Lee Mi-ye Hanki Following the runaway bestselling healing fantasy, "DallerGut Dream Department Store," which sold over 1.5 million copies in Korea, author Lee Mi-ye returns with a new venture into hyperrealism with "Office Pantry." "Who do you dislike the most?" -- Is it the perso
July 13, 2024 - 16:01:13
Time-slip fantasy explores love, friendship and choices
"Shaker" By Lee Hee-young Rabbit Hole Bestselling author Lee Hee-young of "Paint," which sold over 400,000 copies, has released has released "Shaker," a time-slip fantasy. "Shaker" follows 32-year-old Na-woo, who, after a fateful encounter with a stray cat, finds himself reliving the most painful me
June 9, 2024 - 09:00:57
Space opera romance set against looming war
“The Proposal” By Bae Myung-hoon Book House A leading voice in the Korean science fiction scene, author Bae Myung-hoon has revised his 2013 novella “The Proposal” after 11 years. In an extensive revision, the author rewrote almost every sentence, updating descriptions and expressions to align with c
June 8, 2024 - 16:01:02
What if AI learns the most primal evils
“Anti Sapiens” By Lee Jung-myung EunHaengNaMu Publishing Eight years ago, during the historic Baduk, also known as Go, match between Lee Se-dol and AlphaGo, developed by DeepMind Technologies, what caught Lee Jung-myung’s attention was Aja Huang, then the lead programmer at DeepMind, who physically
June 8, 2024 - 16:01:00
Bee expert solves mysterious murder in 1930s Korea
"The Yellow Lady" By Lee Alam Safehouse Inc. In the gloomy and turbulent period of the 1930s, Han Kyung-ae, also known as the "Yellow Lady," returns to Gyeongseong, the name for present-day Seoul during the Japanese colonial period. Benefiting from her affluent pro-Japanese family background, she tr
May 12, 2024 - 09:01:02
Million-selling Kim Ho-yeon returns with nostalgic novel
"My Don Quixote" By Kim Ho-yeon Namu Bench Novelist Kim Ho-yeon, known for his bestselling "The Second Chance Convenience Store" series (previously known as the "Uncanny Convenience Store"), which has sold a whopping 1.5 million copies, returns with “My Don Quixote." Inspired by Cervantes' "Don Quix
May 11, 2024 - 16:01:10
Aching first love in revamped coming-of-age novel 'Elsa's Ha-in'
"Elsa's Ha-in" By Kang Ji-young Jaeum & Moeum Publishing Author Kang Ji-young, best known for the novel "A Shop for Killers," which has been adapted into a Disney+ drama series of the same title starring Lee Dong-wook, revised and rewrote the ending of her 2013 coming-of-age novel "Elsa's Ha-in." "I
May 11, 2024 - 09:31:00
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