Review
The Korean Myths: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes and Legends is a collaborative work of Korean history, foklore, and myths by Heinz Insu Fenkl and Bella Dalton-Fenkl. As a BTS ARMY and a K-drama fanatic, I am highly influenced by anything Korean. I have already been introduced to Korean culture, myths, entertainment, and a lot more but there are also many things I learned from this book that I didn’t know before. I like the fact that while Koreans are heavy on preserving their origins & traditions, they also embrace change and are partially accepting of the modern society in today's era. “Partially” because there are still many, many things that their culture and some parts of society aren’t completely amenable with. Proud to say that I have watched practically all the widely known and successful films and K-dramas that were mentioned in this book. Although the title says Korean Myths, this book is definitely way much more than that.
Overall, I am giving this book 5 out of 5 stars for documenting the essence of Korean culture, history, myths, legends, and the entertainment industry. I do, however, wish there was more mention of BTS impact other than their economic contribution and the fact that they are the most awarded Korean artists in the history of modern era. There is definitely more to BTS that I was waiting to be mentioned but of course, this book isn't just about them. Hence, I gave this book a perfect rating for making sure all the significant parts of history and today’s modern era were mentioned. This book is the perfect book for anyone who loves anything Korean, so I highly recommend it to all enthusiasts.
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