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New Books
Learn Korean with K-pop: K-pop Songs since 2018
by Annika Chung
This introductory Korean language book contains 15 K-pop songs by popular Korean bands including BTS, Seventeen, MONSTA X, ATEEZ, and Blackpink among many others. Similar to the organization of the previous K-pop books by the same author (Chung, A. 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020), this book provides a detailed analysis of songs with explanations of key words and grammatical rules related to the lyrics. While the previous K-pop books that dealt with older K-pop songs from the early 2000s, this book focuses on selected K-pop songs since 2018. Readers can practice vocabulary and conversational phrases in each lesson with the help of audio files available at the publisher’s website. If you want to speed up memorizing key words and phrases, you can take quizzes available in all lessons.
ISBN 978-1-989043-60-8
The Island of Goddesses
by Mirae Jeong
Did you know that Jeju island is the birthplace of more than 300 mythologies and folklores depicting thousands of deities? This book offers a glimpse into its mythical past by narrating the stories of goddesses of Jeju island. It also explores the island’s fascinating history from its foundation to its post-Korean War period and explains some significant historical events that left long-lasting impacts on Jeju islanders’ distinctive culture and identity. Each chapter features informative photos of figures and places relevant to the historical narratives. By shedding light on ancient mythologies and legendary stories about the islanders’ resilient culture, this book will keep history buffs enchanted with Jeju island and satisfies the curiosity of any cultural inquirers.
ISBN 978-1-989043-58-5
Jeju Island: Travel Guide
by Mirae Jeong
Formed by volcanic eruptions that took place about 2 million years ago, the beautiful landscape of Jeju island is diverse, from steep mountains to rolling hills and rugged cliffs. Jeju’s coastline is dotted with nature trails, palm trees, fishing villages, and pristine beaches with turquoise blue waters. The island has also an astonishing array of cafés, restaurants, and bustling food markets. Not surprisingly, Jeju island is a popular destination for beach-goers, hikers, and foodies in South Korea and beyond. Featuring stunning photos of major attractions on Jeju Island, this travel guide offers practical tips and advice as to where visitors can find the best beaches, hiking paths, cafés, and local markets.
ISBN 978-1-989043-59-2
Korean Historical Dramas: Heroes and Villains in Korean History
Watching Korean historical TV dramas and films is a highly entertaining way to gain knowledge of Korean history. This book is written as a guide to navigate through a host of historical Korean dramas. Separating facts from fiction, it provides a historical context of some events dramatized in films and TV series. Each chapter begins with an overview of major political events and important historical figures from the prehistoric time to the present-day. The history section is interlaced with an overview of K-dramas relevant to historical figures under the spotlight.
K-pop Song Lyrics! Collected Volumes 1, 2 & 3
K-pop Volume 1 with German Translation