K-Pop and K-Drama have swept across the globe, capturing hearts from Seoul to São Paulo, from New York to Nairobi. As a Korean, I feel a deep sense of pride watching how the culture of a small nation in the East can bring joy, courage, and strength to people everywhere. But I carry another dream—one that may seem unusual at first. Just as K-Pop and K-Drama have reached the world stage, I long to see K-Myth —the ancient stories and folk traditions of Korea—introduced to a wider audience. These myths hold treasures that are too often overlooked: words of comfort for the weary, symbols of hope for the struggling, and timeless reminders that across cultures and centuries, human beings have wrestled with questions of life, death, meaning, and the divine. And I want to go one step further. What happens when Korea’s myths meet the stories of the Bible? This book invites you into that surprising and beautiful conversation. For centuries, Greco-Roman and Norse myths have shaped the world’s imagination. Yet the myths of Korea—equally rich, profound, and enchanting—have remained hidden treasures. Here, for the first time, Korean folk traditions are set alongside biblical stories, allowing their echoes to speak across time and culture. You will meet Hwanung, the heavenly prince who descends to earth; Sam-Shin Halmi, the grandmother goddess of life; Chilseong-Shin, the Seven Stars of blessing and longevity; Yong-Wang, the Dragon King of the seas; and the siblings who became the Sun and Moon. Each chapter retells these myths in vivid storytelling and then opens a window into the Bible—asking what Christians today might see, hear, and discover when these worlds touch. This is not an academic book or a textbook. It is an invitation to pause in the midst of life’s busyness—to rest, reflect, and rediscover. Like K-Pop and K-Drama, K-Myth carries the power to inspire, to comfort, and to spark wonder. My hope is that these pages will not only introduce you to the fascinating world of Korean mythology but also deepen your appreciation of the gospel’s timeless beauty. Step into a world where folk tales and faith meet, where imagination stirs reflection, and where the ancient voices of Korea whisper alongside the Word of God. What happens when the myths of Korea meet the stories of the Bible? This book invites you into that unexpected and beautiful conversation. For centuries, Greco-Roman and Norse myths have captured the world's imagination. Yet the myths of Korea—equally rich, profound, and enchanting—have often remained hidden treasures. Here, for the first time, Korean folk traditions are placed side by side with biblical stories, allowing their echoes to speak across cultures and centuries. You will meet Hwanung, the heavenly prince who descends to earth, Sam-Shin Halmi, the grandmother goddess of life, Chilseong-Shin, the Seven Stars of blessing and longevity, Yong-Wang, the Dragon King of the seas, and even the siblings who became the Sun and Moon. Each chapter retells these myths in vivid storytelling, then opens a window into the Bible—asking what Christians today might see, hear, and learn when these worlds touch. This is not a textbook. It is a pause in life's busy journey—a place to rest, reflect, and rediscover. Like K-Pop and K-Drama, K-Myth also has the power to inspire, comfort, and spark wonder. My hope is that these pages will not only introduce you to the fascinating world of Korean mythology but also enrich your understanding of the gospel's timeless beauty. Step into a world where folk tales and faith meet, where imagination gives birth to reflection, and where ancient Korean voices whisper anew alongside the Word of God. For centuries, the cultural imagination of the West has been shaped by Greco-Roman and Norse mythology. Zeus, Athena, Hercules, Thor, and Odin have become household names, not merely in academic settings but in everyday entertainment. To know these stories is often considered a mark of education and refinement—legends that "every cultured person should know." Yet beyond these familiar tales lies a vast ocean of other mythologies, particularly from the East, that have too often been overlooked or dismissed. These traditions are no less profound, no less imaginative, and no less worthy of study or enjoyment. But because they have not been woven into the educational canon or the mainstream cultural narrative, they remain hidden in plain sight. Even when Eastern mythological figures do appear in modern popular culture, their origins are usually unnoticed. Think of the strange and enchanting creatures in Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away or the countless fantastical beings in the world of Pokémon. Millions of fans adore them, yet few realize that many of these characters are inspired by ancient texts such as the Shan Hai Jing ( The Classic of Mountains and Seas ), a Chinese compendium of mythic geography, spirits, and monsters. What was once a sacred map of the cosmos has, in fragments,