VOL.74/2024.09

#K-Book

 

#K-Drama

KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform

2022.01.03

 

Dokkaebi, Vol. 1 & 2

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Dokkaebi, Vol. 1 & 2 Dining Menu
Author | Kim Eun-sook, Kim Su-yeon
Publisher | RH KOREA.CO.,LTD
Publication Date | 2017-01-31
ISBN | 9788925560960
No. of pages | 288
Dimensions | 128 * 188

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Jeannie Hwang
Email | jeanniehwang@rhk.co.kr
Phone | +82-2-6443-8915

 

3. Book Intro

 

Dokkaebi, tvN's widely-acclaimed television drama, has been published as a novel, containing all of its heart-breaking story, unexpected twists, warm messages, and heart-wrenching dialogue. The show was hailed by many for its dense, charming narrative and an extensive cast of characters, encompassing the birth of Dokkaebi, the historical background of his birth, the previous and present life of Dokkaebi, Dokkaebi's bride, and the angel of death. Furthermore, it told a multi-layer story of relationships, fate, will, choice, and life and death.
This novelization tells screenwriter Kim Eun-sook's original story over two volumes. The novel features untold stories of characters from the hit television drama and adds Kim's unique sense of emotionally-charged dialogue and vivid character depictions. This new take on Dokkaebi's multi-dimensional story gives readers a different perspective on the drama, as well as the pleasure of sitting down to read an engaging novel.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=881

 

 

SKY Castle

1. Publication Details

 

Title | SKY Castle
Author | Yu Hyeon-mi
Publisher | Wisdomhouse Mediagroup Inc.
Publication Date | 2019-03-13
ISBN | 9791189709822
No. of pages | 484
Dimensions | 148 * 210

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Julia Kwon
Email | ohappyday@wisdomhouse.co.kr
Phone | +82-31-936-4199

 

3. Book Intro

 

This is the unabridged screenplay for SKY Castle, the K-drama that was selected as the number-one favorite TV program among Koreans in January 2019. SKY Castle was not only recognized for its topicality, quality, and popularity but also successfully incorporated messages of social criticism, realistically portrayed the desires of upper-class women living in posh homes, and blurred the boundaries between fact and fiction. The screenplay by Yu Hyeon-mi, a writer with a keen sensibility for tension and humor, is contained in its entirety in this book. Also included are scenes that did not make air, adding to the joy of reading the complete story directly from the writer's mind.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4545

 

 

The Descendants of the Sun

1. Publication Details

 

Title | The Descendants of the Sun
Author | Son Hyunkyoung
Publisher | Wisdomhouse Mediagroup Inc.
Publication Date | 2016-07-07
ISBN | 9788959130320
No. of pages | 260
Dimensions | 147 * 210

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Julia Kwon
Email | ohappyday@wisdomhouse.co.kr
Phone | +82-31-936-4199

 

3. Book Intro

 

The drama “Descendants of the Sun,” the winner of the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards which has gained widespread popularity not only in South Korea but also across Asia, has been made into a novel.
The novel is about the love between Yoo Sijin, the captain of a South Korean Special Forces unit, and the lovely medical doctor Kang Moyeon, as well as the love between Sergeant major Seo Daeyoung, who loves only one person, and First Lieutenant Yoon Myungju, who dedicates herself to her lover. The four characters show love that overcomes the most extreme situations and goes beyond the limits of the world. The faithfulness of soldiers who protect the country and the humane efforts of doctors who save lives are also one of the attractive features of “Descendants of the Sun.”
Son Hyunkyoung, who has transformed several dramas such as Lovers in Prague, My Princess, and Secret Garden into novels, has produced a more appealing story with her delicate touch. In the novel, the backstories and emotions of the characters that could not be expressed in the drama are portrayed in detail. Thus, readers will be able to find a different kind of pleasure.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=255

 

 

Are You Human?: scripts

 

Title | Are You Human?: scripts
Author | Jo Jungjoo
Publisher | RH KOREA.CO.,LTD
Publication Date | 2018-08-17
ISBN | 9788925564388
No. of pages | 450
Dimensions | 153 * 225

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Bak Seongah
Email | sabak@rhk.co.kr
Phone | +82-2-6443-8845

 

3. Book Intro

 

This is the unabridged screenplay for Are You Human?, the K-drama with a sharp and direct title that asks the question, “What is humanity?” and reveals the rock bottom of human beings filled with greed and selfishness. This screenplay fully captures all the twists that unexpectedly shocked and thrilled viewers with each episode, where all the predictions deduced after watching trailers for the following episode turned out to be wrong. The writer's unique sentence structures and unedited emotional lines come alive on the pages, and readers will be able to grasp the psychological conflicts between characters that were not seen on the screen.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4305

 

 

Romance Is a Bonus Book: scripts

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Romance Is a Bonus Book: scripts
Author | Jung Hyunjung
Publisher | RH KOREA.CO.,LTD
Publication Date | 2019-04-22
ISBN | 9788925566146
No. of pages | 420
Dimensions | 152 * 224

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Bak Seongah
Email | sabak@rhk.co.kr
Phone | +82-2-6443-8845

 

3. Book Intro

 

This is the unabridged screenplay for the K-drama Romance Is a Bonus Book, which tells the story of publishers who fight fiercely to bring new books into the world.
This is the complete screenplay for this special K-drama. Thanks to emotional lines that are vividly conveyed through the writer's unique sensibilities, readers can dive deeper into the show that moved their hearts and get a different sense of fun than watching the show.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4303

 

 

Hot Stove League – Screenplay Set Collection

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Hot Stove League – Screenplay Set Collection
Author | Lee Jieun
Publisher | Gimm-Young Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date | 2020-02-28
ISBN | 9788934900184
No. of pages | 488
Dimensions | 152 * 225

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Lim Heekang
Email | lim@gimmyoung.com
Phone | +82-2-3668-3286

 

3. Book Intro

 

K-drama Hot Stove League tells the story of Baek Seung-su, who is hired to manage the Dreams, a baseball team with the worst record in the league. The show recorded 16.5% national viewership after three weeks of airing, breaking the stereotype that sports-based dramas are doomed to fail. The show was lauded for dealing with conflicts and growth in human relationships. The book is a complete rendition of the show's screenplay, featuring solid composition and excellent dialogue.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4439

 

 

Angel’s Last Mission: Love - Screenplay Book (1~2, SET)

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Angel’s Last Mission: Love - Screenplay Book (1~2, SET)
Author | Choi Yunkyo
Publisher | Gimm-Young Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date | 2019-07-17
ISBN | 9788934996781
No. of pages | 410
Dimensions | 152 * 225

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Lim Heekang
Email | lim@gimmyoung.com
Phone | +82-2-3668-3286

 

3. Book Intro

 

This is the screenplay for the K-drama Angel's Last Mission: Love, famed for its emotionally-charged fantasy story. The show garnered much praise from viewers thanks to Shin Hye-sun who took the role of a ballerina with a cold but tender heart, and Kim Myung-soo in the role of a lovely angel. This book features lines from extra scenes that did not air on the show, allowing readers a glimpse into a more complete version of the story.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4440

 

 

My Dear Friends

1. Publication Details

 

Title | My Dear Friends
Author | Noh Heekyung
Publisher | Booklog company
Publication Date | 2016-07-22
ISBN | 9791187292265
No. of pages | 400
Dimensions | 127 * 188

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Kim Okja
Email | blc2009@hanmail.net
Phone | +82-2-738-0214

 

3. Book Intro

 

This book is the original work of the drama “My Dear Friends.” It looks into the real lives of our parents and the older people today, which have been hardly dealt with in any drama or novel, gaining huge popularity and praise from all generations.
Wan, the writer in the story, portrays the stories of her mother and her mother’s friends in a forthright, detailed, and somewhat straightforward manner, shifting from the first-person perspective to the third-person perspective. Wan’s descriptions on the other characters are not only pleasurable to read, but also allow readers to get a grasp of their untold stories and emotions
In the beginning of the book, Wan feels that her mother and her mother’s friends are just old folks who are rigid, inflexible, audacious, and selfish. She feels like they are incomprehensible and does not feel like trying to understand them. However, she gradually realizes that those in their 60s and 70s have similar wounds and concerns as she does.
Life is hard for everyone, and the value of life lies in the fact that if we stick together through thick and thin, we can learn the importance of the family and friends with whom we will live the rest of our lives.
Many people might think that, once they get old, they will have no regrets about anything. There will be nothing to be concerned about, to argue about, and to struggle with except for declining health. So being old means that you are no longer the main character of your life and just have to step back, confine yourself in the back room, and live in silence with your mouth shut. These things may be what most of us have thought.
However, writer Noh Heekyung has broken this stereotype and brought these “older people” into the roles of the main characters. These characters say, “I’m the hero of my life! My life is mine, so I’ll live however I want!” They declare, “I’m gonna fly freely like birds before I die on the street,” rather than waiting to die confined in a hospital or nursing home. They storm out of the house because they “feel like having a bottle of dark beer without caring about others.”
Their stories touch the hearts of not only the older generation but also the younger one because, as Noh said, the path they have followed is the one we will take.

* http://k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=369

 

 

Romance Playlist

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Romance Playlist
Author | Antoi, Dew
Publisher | Daewon C.I. Inc.
Publication Date | 2019-06-30
ISBN | 9791164129546
No. of pages | 216
Dimensions | 130 * 188

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Lee Hanbyeol
Email | hblee@dwci.co.kr
Phone | +82-2-2071-2160

 

3. Book Intro

 

“Romance Playlist,” which recorded a total of four hundred million views and resulted in a “pink syndrome” in the website drama zone, is published as a novel.
The lively campus romance of youth in their twenties and the five characters’ loves and friendships are presented in a novel with a more emotionally stirring sensibility.
The different themes of When friendship turns into love, A friend who comes into your life, like a gift, Parting with someone you love, and Seeing again someone you parted from are common and universal; hence, almost anyone can relate to it. The novel captured a more realistic aspect in a more thorough way and was much beloved my many people.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=2748

 

 

Temperature of Love: scripts

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Temperature of Love: scripts
Author | Ha Myunghee
Publisher | RH KOREA.CO.,LTD
Publication Date | 2017-12-28
ISBN | 9788925562902
No. of pages | 444
Dimensions | 154 * 226

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Bak Seongah
Email | sabak@rhk.co.kr
Phone | +82-2-6443-8845

 

3. Book Intro

 

Although Ha Myunghee has written novels and essays, this marks the first time that she has published a screenplay. As a writer famous for screenplays that convey emotions, Ha Myunghee chose Temperature of Love for her first publication because she wanted to convey the words and various emotions of the characters that did not make it on air.
“Ha Myunghee's scripts are delicate. The emotions are challenging to convey on screen, but I knew I wanted to express every detail,” said actress Seo Hyun-jin. Actress Lee Mi-sook even said, "Ha Myunghee's lines can't be properly delivered if your head is not in the game."
What makes the publication of Ha Myunghee's screenplay special is that this is the perfect opportunity to see the stage directions and emotions contained in the lines that even the actors had difficulty fully expressing. The words of love from the heart of Ha that couldn't be delivered on the show can now be read unabridged.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4304

 

 

 

 

---