Sung-il Kim
Sung-il Kim’s storytelling emerges from the vibrant streets of Seoul, where history and modernity collide in unexpected ways. Born in 1974, he began writing fiction later in life, bringing a mature perspective to his work that blends the fantastical with the deeply human. His novels often inhabit the space between science fiction, fantasy, and horror, weaving themes of power, identity, and survival into worlds that feel both expansive and intimate. Kim’s debut English-translated novel, Blood of the Old Kings, marked a significant moment not only for him but for Korean speculative fiction on the global stage. The book’s intricate…