Fantasy books set in South Korea (7)
Find more books set in South Korea by genre:
Cultural
Horror
Psychology
Contemporary fiction
Historical fiction
Folklore
Fantasy
Romance
Young Adult
Adult
Feminism
Short story
Thriller
Crime
Mystery
Adventure
Comic
Humor
Memoir
Science fiction
Self-help
Philosophical
Spirituality
Biography
Essay
Dystopia
Historical
Domestic fiction
Political
Textbook
Drama
1.
The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly by Sun-mi Hwang EN
Country: Asia / 
South Korea
South Korea
Description:
!--[if supportFields]span style='mso-element:field-begin'/spanspan style='mso-spacerun:yes' /spanMERGEFIELD AI_Copy ![endif]--This is the story of a hen named Sprout. No longer content to lay eggs on command only to have them carted off to the market, she glimpses her future every morning through the barn doors, where the other animals roam free, and comes up with a plan to escape into the wild—and to hatch an egg of her own. An anthem for individuality and motherhood, The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly has captivated millions of readers in Korea. Now the novel is making its way around the worl... continue
3.
Country: Asia / South Korea
South Korea
Description:
From the acclaimed author and translator of Cursed Bunny, a fresh, uncanny, and utterly profound collection of stories set in near and distant futures that reflect our deepest fears—and deepest desires. Bora Chung’s inimitable blend of horror, absurdity, and dark humor reaches its peak in these tales of loss and discovery, dystopia and idealism, death and immortality. In a thrilling translation by the acclaimed Anton Hur, readers will experience a variety of possible fates for humanity, from total demise via a disease whose only symptom is casual cannibalism to a world in which even dreams can... continue
4.
Return to the DallerGut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee EN
Country: Asia / South Korea
South Korea
Description:
The second book of Miye Lee's whimsical and moving duology, translated from the Korean language by Sandy Joosun Lee.[Bokinfo].
5.
Five Broken Blades (Deluxe Limited Edition) by Mai Corland EN
Country: Asia / South Korea
South Korea
Description:
Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last―featuring gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork, as well as exclusive endpapers by Juho Choi and special design features such as luxe metallic jacket stock. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover while supplies last in the US and Canada only. The instant New York Times bestseller It’s the season for treason... The king of Yusan must die. The five most dangerous liars in the land have been mysteriously summoned to work together for a single ... continue
6.
A Magical Girl Retires by Seolyeon Park EN
Country: Asia / South Korea
South Korea
Description:
A millennial turned magical girl must combat climate change and credit card debt in this delightful, witty, and wildly imaginative ode to magical girl manga. Twenty-nine, depressed, and drowning in credit card debt after losing her job during the pandemic, a millennial woman decides to end her troubles by jumping off Seoul's Mapo Bridge. But her suicide attempt is interrupted by a girl dressed all in white--her guardian angel. Ah Roa is a clairvoyant magical girl on a mission to find the greatest magical girl of all time. And Park Seolyeon's protagonist just may be that special someone. But th... continue
7.
The Rainfall Market by You Yeong-Gwang EN
Country: Asia / South Korea
South Korea
Description:
If you could swap your life for a better one, which would you choose? On the outskirts of Rainbow Town, there is an old, abandoned house. They say that if you send a letter detailing your misfortunes there, you could receive a ticket. If you bring this ticket to the house on the first day of the rainy season, you'll be granted entrance into the mysterious Rainfall Market—where you can choose to completely change your life. No one is more surprised than Serin when she receives a ticket. Lonely and with no real prospects for a future, Serin ventures to the market, determined to create a better l... continue