Slow Night Ancient Tales

Hello, and welcome to Slow Night, Ancient Tales.

Tonight, we bring you the ninth episode of the classic novel "The Tale of Lee Dae-bong."

The cold armor of the Grand Commander Ae-hwang moves toward the enemy lines, her meticulous strategy and unrelenting momentum filling the battlefield of the night.

Let the footsteps of that great army reach you like a distant drumbeat, and let your own heart sink into a calm, boundless stillness.

Have a warm and peaceful night.

Welcome to Slow Night, Ancient Tales.
Tonight we bring you Yi Hyo-seok's short story "Pastoral of the Street." Yeong-ok,
who has come to Seoul chasing a dream of becoming a singer after an early marriage
and brief widowhood, spends a single day with her vocal teacher, Myeong-ho —
starting with a game of miniature golf, and leading to an unexpected gift and an
invitation to perform on the radio. A subtle tension simmers beneath the glamour of
the city in this delicately written modern Korean short story, a quiet companion
for falling asleep.
🌙 Recommended for you if you:
- Love early modern Korean literature and delicate psychological detail
- Are interested in 1930s urban life and popular culture
- Want to end your day with calm narration
⏰ Timeline
00:00 Opening
00:41 Narration
08:20 Closing
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Welcome to Slow Night, Ancient Tales.
Tonight we bring you "The Unpaid Tab," from Kim Dong-in's Book of Historical Tales.
A virgin courtesan from Pyongyang named Dongjeongwol marries an unattractive,
illiterate woodcutter and moves to the capital to open a tavern — quietly extending
credit to disgruntled scholars pushed out of power. That connection would eventually
lead to the deposing of King Gwanghaegun and the enthronement of King Injo, in one
of the most dramatic turns in Joseon history. This engaging blend of history and
legend makes for a gentle companion for falling asleep.
🌙 Recommended for you if you:
- Are interested in Korean history and Joseon-era legends
- Enjoy Kim Dong-in's compelling storytelling style
- Want to drift off to sleep with calm narration
⏰ Timeline
00:00 Opening
00:38 Narration
08:53 Closing
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ℹ️ A Note on the Author
Kim Dong-in is remembered as a pioneering figure in modern Korean literature, known
for his contributions to naturalism and aestheticism. He was also officially
designated as a pro-Japanese collaborator in 2009 by South Korea's Presidential
Committee for the Inspection of Collaborative Acts under Japanese Imperialism.

Welcome to Slow Night, Ancient Tales.
Tonight we bring you an old Korean folktale recorded in the Compendium of Korean
Oral Literature — "The Murderous Classmate Yu Gong-yeop." A minister's daughter
leaves a cryptic set of gestures for the students at a village school to decode.
One student unravels its secret meaning; another overhears it and schemes to
claim her first. After a tragic murder and a wrongful accusation, it is a clever
twelve-year-old girl who uncovers the truth through a hundred days of prayer. This
quiet mystery, rich with the charm of traditional Korean storytelling, makes for a
gentle companion for falling asleep.
🌙 Recommended for you if you:
- Love oral folktales once told by grandparents around the fire
- Enjoy traditional Korean folklore and stories of wisdom
- Want to drift off to sleep with calm narration
⏰ Timeline
00:00 Opening
00:37 Narration
08:42 Closing
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Source: Adapted from a 1979 oral recording in the Compendium of Korean Oral Literature (Academy of Korean Studies, kdp.aks.ac.kr/gubi).

Welcome to Slow Night, Ancient Tales.
Tonight we bring you Na Do-hyang's short story "Before I Found Myself." Su-nim, a
young mother earning her living at a rice mill, cares for her sick infant son, Mose,
amid the judgment of the world and the weight of poverty. Faith and waiting are all
she has left to hold onto. This early modern Korean short story, rich with delicate
psychological detail and the hard lives of the poor in 1920s Korea, makes for a
quiet, lingering companion for falling asleep.
🌙 Recommended for you if you:
- Love early modern Korean literature and delicate psychological detail
- Are drawn to stories set against the backdrop of 1920s Korea
- Want to end your day with calm narration
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Welcome to Slow Night, Ancient Tales.
Tonight we bring you a story from the Samguk Yusa, the great chronicle of Korea's
Three Kingdoms compiled by the monk Iryeon — the tale of how Buddhism first arrived
in Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. A monk who crossed the northern border carrying
statues and sacred texts no one could read. A princess healed by incense and quiet
prayer. And a devoted monk who, in the end, simply vanished from the world. This
gentle legend of unfamiliar faith taking root in ancient soil makes for a calm
companion for falling asleep.
🌙 Recommended for you if you:
- Love the Samguk Yusa and classic Korean legends
- Are interested in stories touching on Buddhist history
- Want to drift off to sleep with calm narration
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Welcome to Slow Night, Ancient Tales.
Tonight we bring you the fifth episode of Hyun Jin-geon's short story "The Fading
Mist." Chang-seop has been waiting anxiously for a reply ever since sending a letter
to Jeong-ae. Returning home from a night of drinking with friends, he finds an
unexpected pink envelope waiting on his desk. Caught between excitement and
drunkenness, he dashes through the midnight streets — his restless heart carried
along by Hyun Jin-geon's delicate emotional detail, in a gentle companion for
falling asleep.
🌙 Recommended for you if you:
- Enjoyed the previous episode
- Love early modern Korean literature and quiet, emotional narratives
- Want to drift off to sleep with calm narration
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If you missed the previous episode, you can catch up on our channel. Sleep well 🌙

Hello, and welcome to Slow Night, Ancient Tales.
Tonight, we continue with the eighth episode of the classic novel "The Tale of Lee Dae-bong."
We find Ae-hwang, now risen to the rank of Grand Commander, commanding her troops with quiet authority — standing firm to uphold military discipline even in the face of an old, deep-seated grudge.
Just as our heroine walks forward with unshaken resolve through the roughest of storms, may your own tomorrow stand just as firm.
Settle in tonight, and let this old story carry you gently along.

Welcome to Slow Night, Ancient Tales.
Tonight we bring you Yi Hyo-seok's short story "A Rose Falls Ill." When their theater
troupe suddenly collapses, actors Hyeon-bo and Nam-juk find themselves stranded with
nowhere to go. A chance encounter with a street fight brings them back together after
seven years apart, and they spend a brief, melancholy summer in each other's company.
This delicate portrait of youth adrift in the currents of its era makes for a quiet,
lingering companion for falling asleep.
🌙 Recommended for you if you:
- Love early modern Korean literature and delicate psychological detail
- Are drawn to stories set against the backdrop of 1930s colonial Korea
- Want to end your day with calm narration
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Welcome to 'Slow Night, Ancient Tales'. Tonight, we bring you a captivating piece of classic Korean literature, "Won Du-pyo (The Man in the Sack)" by Kim Dong-in.

Drift away to the Joseon Dynasty as we narrate the thrilling tale of Won Du-pyo, a hidden hero behind a historical rebellion, and his daring escape. Let the calm and soothing narration guide you into a deep, peaceful sleep while you explore the fascinating world of Korean history.

Wishing you a restful and quiet night.

ℹ️ A Note on the Author

Kim Dong-in is remembered as a pioneering figure in modern Korean literature,

known for his contributions to naturalism and aestheticism. He was also

officially designated as a pro-Japanese collaborator in 2009 by South Korea's

Presidential Committee for the Inspection of Collaborative Acts under Japanese

Imperialism.