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Korean Novelists Association Continues the Literary Spirit of the Late Kim Munsu…Author Lee Won-kyu Receives the 1st Kim Munsu Literary Award

Korean Novelists Association Continues the Literary Spirit of the Late Kim Munsu…Author Lee Won-kyu Receives the 1st Kim Munsu Literary Award

Author Lee Won-kyu, known for delving into national spirit, selected as the inaugural honoree Kim Munsu’s novella “Jeungmyo” was adapted into the film “Myunyeo (猫女)” starring Sun Woo-yong-yeo in 1974
A new chapter for the Korean literary world has finally been opened with the long-awaited establishment of the “Kim Munsu Literary Award.” The Korean Novelists Association held its historic first awards ceremony at Incheon Harbor Park Hotel on the 18th, selecting the novelist “Lee Won-kyu”, who has...
[Bookstore Buzz] Bestselling the Moment It’s Released…Collection of Works That Captured Their 30s from the “Young Writer Award” Winner—Popular as a Movie Adaptation Novel

[Bookstore Buzz] Bestselling the Moment It’s Released…Collection of Works That Captured Their 30s from the “Young Writer Award” Winner—Popular as a Movie Adaptation Novel

Kyobo Bookstore announces its bestseller rankings. The “Young Writer Award Winners’ Works Collection” enters at No. 7 overall, while Andy Weir’s “The Three-Body Space” trilogy rolls back into popularity together.
A Signal of a Generational Shift in the Literary World, “The 17th Young Writer Award”a Power Surge and an SF Master “Andy Weir”’s Solo RunA youthful wave is sweeping through the literary world. This year’s release, “The 17th Young Writer Award Winners’ Works Collection”, has secured a firm spot...
AKMU, also recommended by novelist Han Kang, sets a record with 2.5 billion cumulative Melon streams

AKMU, also recommended by novelist Han Kang, sets a record with 2.5 billion cumulative Melon streams

Achieves the best record among mixed-gender groups 12 years after debut. “Love You Until the End of Goodbye,” recommended by novelist Han Kang, ranks No. 2 on Melon, following BTS’s “Spring Day,” for “Likes.”
AKMU , Melon Breakthrough with “2. 5 Billion Cumulative Streams”… “Best Record Among Mixed-Gender Groups” AchievedThe sibling duo AKMU has surpassed 2. 5 billion cumulative streams on Korea’s largest music platform Melon , setting a new milestone in Korean music history.
Director Song Dong-yoon’s Original Novel ‘Born May 18’ Gets a Film Adaptation—First Poster Revealed!

Director Song Dong-yoon’s Original Novel ‘Born May 18’ Gets a Film Adaptation—First Poster Revealed!

It depicts how three people who had been stuck in their past pain finally meet at a single point and come to understand and heal one another.
Ahead of its May release, the film adaptation of director Song Dong-yoon’s novel 〈Born May 18〉 has unveiled its first poster. After the screening held on March 27 at 7:00 PM at CGV Guri, the film tells the story of three people bound by sorrowful ties: a woman who lives by erasing memories, a woman...
[Publishing Industry Issue] Big-Screen Release Boosts… “Project Hail Mary” Becomes #1 Bestseller

[Publishing Industry Issue] Big-Screen Release Boosts… “Project Hail Mary” Becomes #1 Bestseller

Thanks to the film’s box-office success, Andy Weir’s original novel climbs to No. 1 at Kyobo Bookstore. A surge is also seen in books on Buddhism in the humanities—especially among women in their 30s—which signals a new trend in the publishing industry.
The film’s impact is carrying over to bookstores. Andy Weir’s science-fiction novel 'Project Hail Mary' has taken the No. 1 spot on the general bestseller list, riding on the theater success of the movie of the same name.
‘Itaewon Class’ Gwangjin Writer Returns! Spin-off ‘Janga’ Featuring Villain Jang Dae-hee — Exclusive Release on KakaoPage

‘Itaewon Class’ Gwangjin Writer Returns! Spin-off ‘Janga’ Featuring Villain Jang Dae-hee — Exclusive Release on KakaoPage

Expansion of the 420 Million Views Myth… First Web Novel Depicting the Harrowing Survival Saga of Monster Jang Dae-hee
The world of 〈Itaewon Class〉, which became a symbol of global K-story by sparking the “Park Sae-ro-i Syndrome” across the world, is set to expand again six years later. Kakao Entertainment announced it will exclusively unveil 〈Janga〉, the first web novel by writer Gwangjin and a spin-off that...
Kim Hyang-gi Makes a Surprise Debut as a BL Novel Writer! New Stills for “The Absolute Value of Romance” Released

Kim Hyang-gi Makes a Surprise Debut as a BL Novel Writer! New Stills for “The Absolute Value of Romance” Released

A cheeky double life as the lead in flower-boy teacher stories—new stills revealed... Kim Hyang-gi returns to high school teen drama as a dependable screen favorite
Actor Kim Hyang-gi is back with a teen romance that captures the bold imagination of Generation Z. The Coupang Play series 〈The Absolute Value of Romance〉 has confirmed its release on April 17, and has unveiled brand-new stills that highlight the protagonist Kim Hyang-gi’s irresistible, unexpected...

"The World of Fairies Returns"... 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' Volume 6, Set to Release on October 27, Excites Global Fandom

Sarah J. Maas "Preparing Surprising News of Volume 7 Along with New Volume 6" Expected Official Drop on October 27, 2026... Tension Rises Amid Silence from Bloomsbury Publishing A Myth of 38 Million Copies Sold Worldwide... Will the Protagonist of This New Work Be 'Elain' or 'Lucien'?
The leading figure in the global romantic fantasy craze, Sarah J. Maas's representative series 'A Court of Thorns and Roses ' Volume 6 has a confirmed release date, stirring excitement among readers worldwide. ◆ [Rumors and Reports] 'D-Day' on October 27, 2026. . .
Third-Generation Korean Resident in Japan Oh Seung-ho's Novel Adaptation Film 'Bomb', Set to Release in Korea in March

Third-Generation Korean Resident in Japan Oh Seung-ho's Novel Adaptation Film 'Bomb', Set to Release in Korea in March

Achieved No. 1 at the Japanese Box Office and 12 Awards at the Japanese Academy... A Suspense Thriller Starring Jiro Sato and Yuki Yamada
The film 〈Bomb〉, based on the bestseller by third-generation Korean resident in Japan Oh Seung-ho, has confirmed its domestic release in March. 〈Bomb〉 is a suspense thriller depicting the breathless confrontation between a madman who predicts a series of bombings in the heart of Tokyo and the...
Faker, IVE, and NCT Confirm Animation Adaptation of the Novel 'The Guardian of the Green Tree'

Faker, IVE, and NCT Confirm Animation Adaptation of the Novel 'The Guardian of the Green Tree'

First Animation Film Adaptation of Keigo Higashino's Bestseller... Domestic Release Scheduled for March
Keigo Higashino's mega-hit novel 〈The Guardian of the Green Tree〉, which has surpassed 1 million copies in global circulation, is being reborn as an animated film. Notably, this work has gained significant attention among fans as it is known to be a favorite book of top domestic celebrities,...