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[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Successful Import Case of Korean Literature in Japan

Export Case Successful Import Case of Korean Literature in Japan Publishing status of translated Korean literature 2022.03.07 Hayakawa Publishing has been translating and publishing original novels of Korean dramas that succeeded in Japan since the mid-2000s. For example, we published Physician Janggeum (Greenboat Magics) by Kim Sang-Hyeon in 2004 and Seodongyo (Knowledge Smith) by Jung Jae-In and Kim Young-Hyun in 2006. We have been selling novels of successful Korean history and romance dramas in Japan to Japanese K-drama fans.Then, the mega-hit of Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 (Minumsa Publishing) by Cho Nam-Joo in 2018, and Almonds (Changbi Publishers) of Sohn Won-Pyung in 2019 worked as a game-changer in the overseas literature market in Japan, transforming and expanding it. These two books were also massively popular in Korea and highly appraised, with fun storylines. So, the reason behind their popularity in Japan can be largely put to two a...

VOL.44 / 2022.03

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A Genre for All Generations: Young Adult

Special Project A Genre for All Generations: Young Adult The evolution of fiction, scalable to different media 2021.12.06 The genre of fiction is limitless in its scope. Any source that can be narrated into an interesting story can turn into a novel. A particular genre that brought a new sensation to the publishing market, infusing energy into the fiction market, is YA (young adult). The genre of young adult, which was regarded as an off-mainstream genre in Korea as it did not have a distinct feature, has come to the center of the spotlight with various works. Young adult fiction refers to a type of fiction for all age groups, maximizing the fun of reading and often based on fantastical elements. The greatest charm of the genre is that it embraces all generations as well as its primary readership (teenagers). As a type of genre literature or a mixture of its elements, young adult fiction can be categorized by its fast flow and strong power to engage, port...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Jumping Books Publishing House

Korean Publishers Jumping Books Publishing House The joy of jumping into books 2024.03.11 The adolescent period shines brightly because it’s a time when the doors are wide open to whatever you can dream of. And Jumping Books Publishing House, which publishes books for teenagers, has also been shining in a variety of fields, including fiction, non-fiction, humanities, and liberal arts. In addition to publishing books for teenagers, Jumping Books Publishing House is special in that it is a one-man publishing company. It is because the publisher’s CEO does not fear changes and has a love for books - as a film major, he has moved from a film company to a broadcasting station to a publisher, and from an editor to the head of a one-man publishing company. Following is an interview with Lee Hye-Jae, the CEO of Jumping Books Publishing House, who has already published 17 titles since its founding in 2021, enjoying the joy of “jumping into books,” interacting wi...

VOL.68 / 2024.03

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Kim Hwa-Jin

Korean Authors Writer Kim Hwa-Jin The mind of reading, writing, and making books 2024.03.11 At the start of every year, Korea searches for new stars of Korean literature through Shinchunmunye, an annual spring literary contest organized by Korean media outlets that openly accepts literary entries and promotes new writers. As long as the program has existed, it has discovered many outstanding literary figures and reflected the characteristics of each era. Writer Kim Hwa-Jin, who debuted in 2021 through Shinchunmunye and won the Korean Artist Prize in 2023 with her first short story collection, including the work that won the contest, is recognized as a young writer who best captures the current era. As a reader, writer, and literary editor, she is a person who is sincere about reading, writing, and making books. That is what makes Kim Hwa-Jin’s appearance all the more welcome to literary readers. The following is an interview with Kim Hwa-Jin, who works dil...

VOL.68 / 2024.03

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Munhakdongne

Korean Publishers Munhakdongne A Publisher that Makes Books for a Better World 2023.10.04 People say that “10 years changes rivers and mountains.” In other words, 10 years is a long enough time for even rivers and mountains to change. There is a publishing company that has been constantly changing for 30 years, a period during which the river and mountains could have changed three times, and has established itself as one of Korea’s leading publishers. Munhakdongne, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, does not simply stop at publishing quality books, but continues to expand infinitely into the world of books by organizing book reading challenges to read good books with readers, creating platforms to promote quality books more widely, and making spaces to read good books in comfort. However, Munhakdongne’s pride and love for books remain the same as in the beginning. Munhakdongne, which started as a literary publisher and now ...

VOL.63 / 2023.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Chang Kang-myoung

Korean Authors Writer Chang Kang-myoung Literature is the fine art of addressing human suffering 2023.10.04 There is a novelist who persistently delves into the issues of contemporary Korean society - writer Chang Kang-myoung. As he says that literature is the fine art of addressing human suffering, Chang Kang-myoung deems it his responsibility as a novelist to talk about that suffering. Following is an interview with writer Chang, who focuses on telling the stories of the pain of himself and those around him, which he knows best, as we, the modern people, cannot understand the suffering of people who lived 50 or 100 years ago. It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers. Hello, everyone. I’m novelist Chang Kang-myoung. I made my debut as a novelist after working as a newspaper journalist for 11 years. As a journalist, I trained myself to write ...

VOL.63 / 2023.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Baik Soulinne

Korean Authors Writer Baik Soulinne Tirelessly, Steadily, and Delightfully – for a Long Time 2023.09.04 “Irreplaceable, beautiful sentences” is how writer Baik Soulinne’s works are commented on by her readers. Actively releasing stories of all styles, be they fiction, non-fiction, full-length, or short story, writer Baik has garnered much support from the Korean literary circle and readers with her unique, friendly viewpoint in her works. She recently published a new title – Brilliant Regards (Munhakdongne), through which she sends “brilliant” encouragement to all her readers. In her short interview, we could feel her warm attitude towards novels and writing. Following is a more in-depth story about writer Baik Soulinne, who says it’s her goal to write “tirelessly, steadily, and delightfully for a long time” with a “loving mind for fiction.” It’s a pleasure to have...

VOL.62 / 2023.09

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Lim Kyoung-Sun

Korean Authors Writer Lim Kyoung-Sun A Figure of Diligence who Shifts Between Emotion and Reason 2023.08.07 Writing for 19 years and publishing 20 books, Lim Kyoung-Sun is a sincere and genuine writer. She has recently published Living as Myself (Maumsanchaek). She spent her childhood in several countries, and she used to be an office worker for 12 years before she decided to become a full-time writer. Writer Lim has been writing candidly about work, love, human relationships, and attitudes toward life based on her experience. While she releases novels and essays alternately and interacts with her readers in a sometimes emotional and sometimes rational manner, following is an interview about her story of being a writer who never stops writing new works, just like her daily running routine that has been kept for 4 years. It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Pleas...

VOL.61 / 2023.08

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Anonbooks

Korean Publishers Anonbooks A Publisher that Makes Books to Enrich Quiet, Peaceful Time 2023.05.02 People say that literature is the window to a beautiful world. Literature has been portraying human life, evolving anywhere where there’s language. Some literature has been developing vibrantly with its own distinct color. And there’s a new publishing house that specializes in such literature. It is Anonbooks, established in 2021. Since its establishment, Anonbooks has been focusing on publishing fiction and non-fiction, concentrating on producing modern Korean literature, involving authors from all careers, be they professional or newly debuted. Following is an interview with Anonbooks, a 2-year-old publisher that hopes to give readers a quiet, peaceful time with their tranquil literature. Logo of Anonbooks It’s an honor to have you on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Anonbooks to our international readers,...

VOL.58 / 2023.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Son Bo-Mi

Korean Authors Writer Son Bo-Mi I write like I make small steps forward every day 2023.05.02 Writer Son Bo-Mi has swept various literary awards in Korea and is highly recognized in the literary world – she has won the most Young Writer’s Awards as well as the grand prize of the 45th Yi Sang Literary Award in 2022. She is also loved by her readers for her encouraging, consoling, and sympathizing works. Writer Son being recognized for both her literary work and popularity seems to be driven by her constant attempts to take on challenges, a warm perspective towards the world, and the humble and diligent attitude that the author has towards her works. It’s already her 14th year as a writer – writer Son has never been idle in writing, diligently keeping up with the planned amount that she sets every day. Following is an interview with writer Son Bo-Mi, who has been steadily making progress with her work, and not distracted by the outpouring of compliments fr...

VOL.58 / 2023.05

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