Gaseumeuro uneun sae
Native title: 가슴으로 우는 새
Translated title: A Bird Crying with Its Heart
Author: Mun-geun, Jeon
Genre: Family Saga
Year: 2026 | Pages: 338 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9791175980907
Silence was a choice for survival, and memory was a resistance to staying alive. Leaving behind the layers of scars, she never gave up, moving forward, step by step!
Misuk, who lived in a rural village near Baekun Mountain, grew up and exchanged marriage promises with her love. Dreaming of a bright future, she was suddenly visited by Dalsu, a former guerrilla fighter, who told her the shocking story of her birth and tragic fate...
Some cries are silent. They are choked in the throat, lost in the lips, and ultimately resonate only within the heart. This novel is the story of those unspoken cries.
The times demanded silence, and silence became a condition of survival. Only those who remained silent survived, and only those who forgot could move on. But everyone knew: forgetting was not the end, but the beginning of a deeper wound. The characters in this novel endured by remaining silent, surviving by persevering, but ultimately, their lives begin to falter again in the face of the weeping that builds within their hearts.
'The Bird That Cries with Its Heart' is not the narrative of an individual, but a record of emotions that have transcended an era. Faces unorganized by history, lives relegated to statistics and chronology, and deaths never fully mourned by anyone. This novel cautiously poses questions atop the rubble: did we truly deserve to cry, or do we still live without it?
Gopseulmeori sonyeo
Native title: 곱슬머리 소녀
Translated title: Curly-haired Girl
Author: Jae-dong, Shin
Genre: Family Saga / Social Novel
Year: 2026 | Pages: 256 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9791175980747
The story of a single person's life, one that transcended an era of migration and loss, and how the curly-haired girl came to light
This novel begins with a man's question. Born in Japan and living as a Japanese, his name overlaps with Korean and American times. 'Curly-haired Girl' traces the lives of his grandmother and father, whom he encounters as he searches for his roots, and the lives of immigrants. It then traces back in time to the life of Baek Gwang-seon, a woman who crossed the Pacific Ocean. Her journey from Jemulpo to Honolulu and back to the American continent is a record of immigration, labor, faith, and loss, and a portrait of a generation that was forced to be lumped together as an immigrant generation.
'Curly-haired Girl' illuminates the choices and silences made at the lowest levels of life, not at the center of grand historical narratives, restoring the lives of individuals pushed outside the grand narrative like a garden. It is the unrecorded life of a woman, a day in the life of an immigrant who disappeared without a name. Beyond an individual's family history, it quietly captures the inner lives of those forced to live at the borders of nationality and language. As scattered names connect, the story reaches us today, turning the page
Eoduun sup
Native title: 어두운 숲
Translated title: Dark Forest
Author: Geon-woo, Jeon
Genre: Horror
Year: 2025 | Pages: 280 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9791124028223
This time, it's 'The Forest'. Jeon Geon-woo, who brought a refreshing shock to the Korean horror genre, has released his latest work, 'Dark Forest', following his long-form novel 'Dark Water' published last year. Since his debut, author Jeon has captivated readers across the horror, mystery, and thriller genres. This sequel, which continues the legacy of 'Dark Water', delivers a breathtaking plot with sophisticated psychological descriptions and a terrifying atmosphere.
Web novelist Min Si-hyun discovers 'Dark Forest' with friends he met on a ghost tour. It's a place where bizarre incidents recur online, earning it the moniker 'Korean Aokigahara'. Min, who experiences paranormal psychometric abilities through a Swiss Army knife he picks up, encounters a terrifying and unimaginable occult ritual. Set in a gloomy and eerie setting, the second story of Min Si-hyeon and Park Soo-moo's shaman, Yoon Dong-wook, promises a tension and immersion rivaling that of his predecessor, 'Dark Water'.
Jeon Geon-woo's signature delicate psychological portrayal and rapid-fire plot create the quintessence of horror fiction. 'Dark Forest' once again draws readers into the darkness of the abyss
Deoreophyeojin seongji sunryee daehayeo
Native title: 더럽혀진 성지 순례에 대하여
Translated title: On the Defiled Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Author: Ji, Seth
Genre: Horror
Year: 2025 | Pages: 304 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9791194979708
Translated
Sethe Ji has established himself as a horror genius, topping bestseller lists with every work he releases.
This work tells the story of a freelance editor, seeking to secure the publication of a fan book for a YouTuber specializing in exploring haunted sites with a low subscriber base, recruiting a woman who can see ghosts.
Together, they revisit these haunted sites and fabricate content to suit the reader's tastes. With three-dimensional characters and a compelling plot, this novel transcends the horror genre and embodies the distinct qualities of a full-fledged mystery novel. The dialogue between the three characters, set in a ruined space, evokes a live broadcast, creating a uniquely immersive experience.
Furthermore, the author delicately probes the unspoken, brooding abyss, a tangible reality that everyone harbors, striking at the reader's most vulnerable points. If you've ever been swayed by malicious emotions like jealousy, hatred, or obsession, and found yourself in a chilling situation, do not open this book! Before you know it, you will be drawn into a cycle of cursed reincarnation, from which even death cannot escape
Keopigoedam
Native title: 커피괴담
Translated title: Coffee Ghost Story
Author: Riku, Onda
Genre: Horror
Year: 2025 | Pages: 324 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9791170403470
Translated
We invite you to 'Coffee Ghost Stories', a gathering of eerie ghost stories that unfold as they visit old Japanese cafes.
Record company producer Damon Tsukazaki receives an invitation one day from his friend Onoe in Kyoto. Braving the sweltering heat, Damon heads to an old Kyoto cafe, where he encounters Onoe and another friend, Mizushima. Onoe suggests to his friends, whom he hasn't seen in a while, that they hold a gathering called 'Coffee Ghost Stories', where they will tour cafes and tell each other ghost stories. Damon, unable to resist, sits down and listens...
The quiet moments of an old café, moments imbued with a strange energy, and the stories the author personally experienced and heard leave a gentle yet profound lingering impression, drawing the reader into a chilling world
Jikigo sipeun maeumui danpyeon
Native title: 지키고 싶은 마음의 단편 (斷片)
Translated title: Fragments of a Heart I Want to Protect
Author: Su-su, Kim
Genre: Short Stories
Year: 2026 | Pages: 168 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9791190604741
Six fragments of a scattered heart, a collection of short stories weaving together moments we hope will never disappear
At some point in our lives, we face a question deep within our hearts: What do I wish to hold onto?
This collection chronicles the moments of those who, amidst fading relationships, wavering daily lives, and perhaps even lost dreams, ultimately embrace a single heart. We invite you on this quiet journey to discover how a single, tiny piece of our heart can transform our lives, and how far we're willing to go to protect what we long to protect
Poktanbeomgwa sarinbeom iyagi
Native title: 폭탄범과 살인범 이야기
Translated title: The Story of the Bomber and the Murderer
Author: Riko, Kubo
Genre: Mystery
Year: 2025 | Pages: 304 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9791193324738
'You don't have to forgive me. You can hate me for the rest of your life'.
A mysterious story about a couple harboring secrets, woven together like a thread of love, draws readers in.
The 43rd Mystery Novel Rookie Award winner.
Sayoko lost her left eye in an explosion. Her husband, Kuuya, was actually the bomber who stole her eye. One day, a girl chasing the murderer appears before them, and the couple's daily life begins to crack... How far will they go to protect the one they love? A touching mystery masterpiece depicting the passionate yet chilling warmth of love! As the truth slowly emerges, a quiet snow falls in a corner of the reader's heart.
'It was a bomb I created in the past that took the left eye of the woman I love'
Kill Your Darlings
Native title: 킬 유어 달링
Author: Swanson, Peter
Genre: Thriller
Year: 2025 | Pages: 360 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9791172540944
Every couple has a secret. But what if that secret involves murder?
Tom and Wendy, married for over 25 years, are enjoying a wonderful marriage. But when Tom, an English professor, reveals to his acquaintances that he is writing a mystery novel that includes a murder case, their relationship begins to crack. This is because the novel is based on a crime committed by Tom and Wendy together. When the world discovers the sins of her past, committed out of love and sworn to remain buried until death, Wendy devises a way to ensure that this secret will never leak out: she kills Tom. Why did these two, who once loved each other passionately like the main characters in a movie, have to meet this ending?
Peter Swanson, author of the fast-paced plot, dramatic twists, and boldly challenging the boundaries between good and evil, has rightfully earned the title of 'master of the modern thriller'. A 'reverse thriller', it begins in the present and then moves back to the past, uncovering the reasons for their inevitable destruction. The strange relationship between a married couple and accomplices, the chilling moments when intimacy turns to distrust, and the surprising truth and unexpected conclusion are enough to captivate thriller readers who have been waiting for a unique suspense
Nabi buin sarin sageon
Native title: 나비 부인 살인 사건
Translated title: The Murder of Madame Butterfly
Author: Yokomizo, Seishi
Genre: Crime
Year: 2025 | Pages: 448 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9791171258734
Translated
An actress's body was discovered in a contrabass case ahead of a performance of the opera 'Madame Butterfly'. A meticulously planned murder unfolds behind the scenes.
After a successful performance of 'Madame Butterfly' in Tokyo, the Hara Sakura Opera Troupe splits into two groups for the Osaka performance two days later. First, the troupe's leader and leading actress, the renowned soprano Hara Sakura, will head to Osaka with the advance party, while the rest of the troupe will take an overnight train to Osaka on the day of the performance and rehearse. However, for some reason, Hara Sakura disappears after checking in and leaving the hotel. She doesn't show up until the next rehearsal.
Meanwhile, the troupe discovers a contrabass at the entrance to the dressing room. However, the unexpected weight causes them to drop it, causing the case lid to open... Inside, instead of a contrabass, they find 'Madame Butterfly' Hara Sakura, covered in roses.
A colorful narrative, ingenious tricks, Yokomizo's challenge to the Western mystery masters
Sarangdo bogwoni doelkkayo?
Native title: 사랑도 복원이 될까요?
Translated title: Can Love Be Restored?
Author: Ra-eum, Song
Genre: Romance
Year: 2025 | Pages: 416 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9791193190586
'Can Love Be Restored?' is a comical and touching romance set in Gurye, Jeollanam-do. This is the first full-length romance novel by Song Ra-eum, author of 'The OK Super Nitrogen Theft Case' and 'Insect Detective Kangchung'.
Drawing on the impressions and fond memories she received during a vacation to Gurye several years ago, the novel tells the story of a love that has consciously or unconsciously sprouted and nurtured during her subsequent trips to the region. The two main characters, Hwang Seol, a woman who repairs old books, and Jeong Yu-geon, a man who protects an injured bear, are both people who restore things. However, they are clumsy at restoring something within themselves.
The story of two people who meet through fate and move beyond coincidence to inevitability, a story of how they encounter misunderstandings and conflicts, ultimately healing each other's wounds and restoring their 'relationships' and 'selves'. A story that conveys that love is a process of mending an imperfect life together, 'Can Love Be Restored?'
The author, who has written impressive fairy tales, says, 'Love is not salvation, but an adventure of the heart toward growth,' and argues that romance and fairy tales share similarities. Here is a 'love fairy tale for adults'
Sarangeul baeuneun sigan
Native title: 사랑을 배우는 시간
Translated title: Learning to Love
Author: Min-gyu, Jeong
Genre: Romance
Year: 2025 | Pages: 118 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9791124039236
'Learning to Love' is a sentimental novel about wounds, recovery, and inner human growth. Yoon-ha, a college student who doubts love, and Ji-hoon, a photographer who harbors a past loss. Their meeting was not a fleeting coincidence, but a journey of learning to understand each other.
Through his mother's final letter, Yoon-ha realizes that 'love is a courage a little greater than fear', and Ji-hoon, confronting the shadows of his past, learns that love is not an end in itself, but rather a 'different form of continuity'.
This novel doesn't simply portray love as 'feelings for someone'. Rather, it portrays it as 'a process of self-healing, a strength that enables one to endure life. This book captures the emotional cycle of learning from others, the warmth of that time, in refined prose.
Love is not a feeling that is completed, but a time of learning about oneself through each other
Neoneun eopsneunde, naui modeun gyejeoreun neo
Native title: 너는 없는데, 나의 모든 계절은 너
Translated title: You Are Not There, but All My Seasons Are with You
Author: Idagam
Genre: Romance
Year: 2025 | Pages: 54 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9791112116529
I loved someone beyond my reach for four seasons.
You, who never existed, changed my entire life. You were never mine, but perhaps you were the reason I lived.
So she writes. To turn this impermanent love into an eternal story
Gagongbeom
Native title: 가공범
Translated title: Fictitious Crime
Author: Higashino, Keigo
Genre: Crime / Mystery
Year: 2025 | Pages: 528 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9791170612759
Translated
Keigo Higashino celebrates his 40th anniversary as an author! With an eye for truth and a step toward sincerity, Tsutomu Godai begins a new series. 'I never thought the day would come when I would write about this subject matter'. - Keigo Higashino.
The bodies of a famous politician and a former actor are found in a burned-out mansion. What happened to these men who lived such glamorous lives? What secrets do they harbor? Detective Godai travels across Japan to unravel the mystery of this seemingly intractable case. His seemingly trivial suspicions, however, build up, ultimately revealing a devastating secret. This work showcases Keigo Higashino's captivating power, even without a genius character or outrageous crime.
Fictitious Crime: Winner of the 2025 Japan Mystery Literature Award. Keigo Higashino, is a leading Japanese author and the author of the unprecedented feat of surpassing 100 million copies sold in Japan
Gongheohan sipjaga
Native title: 공허한 십자가
Translated title: Empty Cross
Author: Higashino, Keigo
Genre: Thriller / Mystery
Year: 2025 | Pages: 428 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9788954473163
Translated
A revised edition commemorating the 40th anniversary of the debut of mystery master Keigo Higashino, a social mystery masterpiece, has been released! Keigo Higashino's 'Empty Cross' explores the sharp questions of atonement and punishment, returning to readers in a new form. With its signature overwhelming density and unpredictable plot twists, 'Empty Cross' is undeniably Higashino's masterpiece. Now, with the artwork of photographer Okto Lee, this masterpiece offers an even more immersive experience.
'Empty Cross' begins with Nakahara, the protagonist who has just lost his daughter, receiving news of his ex-wife's death from a detective. Twenty years ago, the two went their separate ways after their daughter's murder. Years later, Nakahara, who has lost a family member in a murder, delves into the tangled web of secrets woven within the case. Keigo Higashino delivers a profound message of guilt, punishment, and forgiveness in this captivating and captivating story.
Keigo Higashino - Japan's bestselling and multi-prize winning author
Busannamja namgimuk
Native title: 부산남자 남기묵
Translated title: Busan Man, Nam Gi-muk
Author: Yoon-gil, Lee
Genre: Family Saga / Social Novel
Year: 2026 | Pages: 304 | Origin: KOR | ISBN: 9788979736601
'Busan Man, Nam Gi-muk' is a maritime novel that follows the life of a Busan native who has lived alongside the sea. Nam Gi-muk, who grew up in the docks, breakwaters, and narrow alleys permeated by the salty wind, abandons a stable job on land and chooses the sea.
He is not a hero who braves the waves, but a worker on a deep-sea fishing boat, silently enduring the wear and tear of his body during repeated voyages. His days are a simple repetition of departure, fishing, and anchoring, but within that simplicity lies a layer of ineffable emotions and the remnants of choices.
Life on the sea is always a fraction of a second from death, and even survival is less a choice and more a coincidence. This novel portrays the sea not as a romantic but as a living reality, not as a memory but as a weight of the present tense. The sea becomes a question, not a consolation, and silence becomes a means of survival, not an avoidance
