The Moon Caught in the Pine Tree Vol. 3: A Historical Korean Novel for Learners
- Mar 14
- 2 min read
『소나무에 걸린 달』 제3권이 세상에 나왔습니다! 🎉
Volume 3 of The Moon Caught in the Pine Tree is out in the world!
PAPERBACK - Buy on Amazon
EBOOK - Buy on Amazon or on Google Play Books
제2권 마지막에 나왔던 월향의 용꿈, 기억하나요?
Do you remember Wolhyang’s dragon dream that appeared at the end of Volume 2?
제3권은 그 꿈 이야기로 시작해요. (네, 그냥 꿈은 아니었어요 👀)
Volume 3 begins with that dream. (And no—it wasn’t a normal dream 👀)
용꿈은 한국인에게 큰 의미가 있어요. 자세한 내용은 제3권에 나와요.
Dragon dreams hold special meaning for Koreans. You’ll find the details in Volume 3.
다른 재밌는 한국 문화 및 한국어 표현도 제3권에 많이 넣었어요. 이야기와 그림으로 배우므로, 공부가 공부 같지 않을 거예요.
I included lots of other fun Korean cultural elements and Korean expressions in Volume 3. Because you learn through story and illustrations, studying won’t feel like studying.
세상에서 제일 재밌는 한국어 학습이 제 소설 시리즈들의 목표잖아요!
As you know, my novel series aims to be the most enjoyable way to learn Korean in the world!
『소나무에 걸린 달』에서는 챕터에 어울리는 K-pop 노래를 추천하고 있는데요. 제1권과 제2권처럼 유튜브 플레이리스트를 만들어서 Reader’s Guide 섹션에 QR 코드를 넣었어요.
In The Moon Caught in the Pine Tree, I recommend K-pop songs that fit each chapter. Just like in Volumes 1 and 2, I created a YouTube playlist and included a QR code in the Reader’s Guide section.
Care to write a review? 🎁
I would be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave a review for Vol. 1, Vol. 2 or the new Vol. 3 (or all of them!).
I'm offering a downloadable Korean Script Mini-Book in PDF format (full-color illustrations; no English translations) for each review you submit. For example, if you leave a review for Vol. 2, you’ll receive the Vol. 2 Korean Script Mini-Book.
How to Get Your Mini-Book(s):
Leave a review on Amazon or Google Play Books.
Email me a quick screenshot of your review(s).
Get the full-color, no-translation Mini-Book(s) and test your Korean reading skills!
제4권은 2026년 1분기에 출간할 거예요. 빠르면 2월 말, 늦으면 3월을 생각하고 있어요.
Volume 4 is planned for release in the first quarter of 2026. I’m aiming for late February at the earliest, or March at the latest.
독자 여러분이 너무 많이 기다리지 않도록 매일 열심히 쓸게요. 😁
I’ll keep writing every day so you won’t have to wait too long.
[Update on 2026/03/14]
The Moon Caught in the Pine Tree is now complete as a 4-volume series. Ready to binge the entire story from beginning to end?
Written by Saehee Um
Saehee Um is the creator of ToonToon Korean and the author of illustrated novels for Korean learners. Her books combine binge-worthy storytelling, real-life dialogue, and cultural insights to make learning Korean engaging and fun.
She writes Korean learning novels presented in a K-drama-style script, helping learners improve their Korean through dramatic stories and immersive dialogue.
