"Their Day" By Cha In-pyo Sayuwagonggam Publishers Actor-novelist Cha In-pyo has recently released a revised edition of his second novel “Today’s Forecast,” now retitled “Their Day.” The new edition of this omnibus human drama-comedy follows the tumultuous day of four men, depicting their struggles with humor and heart. Originally published in 2011, the novel has been extensively rewritten, adding a new protagonist and reworking its narrative. In doing so, Cha offers a fresh portrayal of middle

"The Grand Greenhouse Renovation Report" By Kim Keum-hee Changbi Publishers The Grand Greenhouse at Changgyeonggung is the first glass greenhouse in Korea and was once the largest in the East. The place holds a controversial history as a symbol of Japanese imperialism, as the palace was demoted into a recreational park with a zoo and botanical garden during the Japanese colonial period. Kim Geum-hee’s latest historical novel, "The Grand Greenhouse Renovation Report," is set against the backdrop

"The Wishseekers" By You Yeong-gwang Clayhouse You Yeong-gwang, author of the breakout bestseller "The Rainfall Market,” returns with a YA novel that intertwines self-discovery, fantasy and adventure. The author wrote the draft of “The Wishseekers” eight years ago and shared it with just 350 readers through a 2021 crowdfunding campaign. Now, it's seeing its official release. The story follows Paul, a blind boy struggling to survive each day with his alcoholic father in the desolate Castle of Wan

“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

“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

“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

"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

"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

"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

"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