The Legends of MeoShín'Ké: An Illustrated Guide to Korean Monsters and Mythology

by Hwa Hwa Studio, Sung Ryu (Translator)

South Korea’s bestselling illustrated guidebook, now available in English!  Discover over 50 mythological creatures from East Asian folklore, meticulously researched and brought to life with stunning artwork. For fans of Floriography, Freaky Folklore, and Korean culture.

Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of MeoShin'Ke, a stunningly illustrated handbook that unveils the ancient, awe-inspiring myths and creatures and monsters from Korean folklore. Each page introduces readers to over 50 mythological beings, all vividly brought to life with full-page artwork, fascinating lore, fun facts, and more. Whether you’re a mythology enthusiast, a storyteller, a game master looking to enrich your campaigns, or a fan of East Asian culture and K-pop, The Legends of MeoShin’Ke stands as the most extensive compendium of Korean monsters and myths. This beautifully illustrated encyclopedic handbook is not just a guide; it's a cross-generational bridge that brings the untold legends of Korea to life.

Featured creatures
• The gumiho, or Nine-tailed fox
• The dokkaebi, or Korean goblin
• The Bulgasari monster
• The Imugi, a serpent-like dragon
• The Cheonyeo Gwishin, a young ghost
• The Sibiji-shin, aka the Twelve Animal Shin or  the 12 Zodiac signs (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig)
• & more!

Kindle Edition

Published October 21, 2025

Reviews

[Val ── .✦ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for this ARC of The Legends of MeoShín'Ké. OMG! This is incredible! It's filled with information that reminded me of a Pokédex. It's so fun! The book is full of colorful illustrations of monsters and mythology, Korean folk, an interesting classification system for the creatures; and when you think you have already finished the book, you find a fantastic surprise at the end of it! I'd really recommend this one to people who enjoy artwork and folktales. You can really see the hard work that is put into this.

[Michelle Graf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley and Andrew McMeel Publishing for the ARC.

It's an interesting guide to Korean folklore mixed with some original deviations. The biggest draw is it's pop artstyle. It sounded like this will be a part of a bigger comic universe, so I'm excited to see what else will come from it.

[Bre · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun guide to learn more about Korean mythology and creatures. I recognized some from watching anime and discovered some new ones.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and HwaHwa Studio for the Arc!