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South Korean actress known for K-dramas 'True Beauty' and 'Forecasting Love and Weather'.

Also written Mun Ka Young · Mun Kayoung

23 books read & recommended

23 books read or recommended by Mun Ka-young (문가영), a Korean actor, gathered from interviews, YouTube, and SNS sources.

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Books Mun Ka-young has read (23)

A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen — book cover Analects by Confucius — book cover Animal Farm by George Orwell — book cover A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf — book cover Deutsche Liebe by F. Max Müller — book cover Good Night Mom by Marsha Norman — book cover Hunger by Choi Jin-young — book cover La comedia di Dante Alighieri by Dante Alighieri — book cover La Fete de L'insignifiance by Milan Kundera — book cover Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry — book cover Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit — book cover Please Look After Mom by Shin Kyung-sook — book cover Reading Women: How the Great Books of Feminism Changed My Life by Stefanie Stahl — book cover Record of a Journey to Mujin by Kim Seungok — book cover Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare — book cover Running with Scissors: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs — book cover The Challenge of Feminism by Jeong Hui-jin — book cover The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde — book cover The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli — book cover The Pure and the Impure by Colette — book cover The Razor's Edge by William Somerset Maugham — book cover The Vegetarian by Han Kang — book cover The White Book by Han Kang — book cover

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from 23 books

Most-read genre: Fiction (16 books), frequent keywords: Korean Fiction (5) · English-language Fiction (4)

Genres 22 books with a known genre

  • Fiction 16
  • Society 3
  • Poetry 1
  • Essays 1
  • Humanities 1

Frequent keywords bookstore categories · 2+ books · tap to see the books

HungerRecord of a Journey to MujinPlease Look After MomThe VegetarianThe White BookRunning with Scissors: A MemoirThe Picture of Dorian GrayAnimal FarmThe Razor's EdgeDeutsche LiebeRomeo and JulietLa comedia di Dante AlighieriThe Pure and the ImpureLe Petit Prince
Korean · Translated
5 : 11

Of 16 literary books: 5 Korean, 11 translated

Authors picked more than once
Han Kang 2
  1. 1 A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen — book cover
    A Doll's House | Et Dukkehjem (인형의 집)
    Henrik Ibsen

    Read during a period of deep interest in women's studies, when feminist books outnumbered the classics for a while. (Source: Ilneun Saram, Minumsa)

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  2. 2 Analects by Confucius — book cover
    Analects | 論語 (논어)
    Confucius (孔子)
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    👥 Also read by 1: Rowoon All readers →
  3. 3 Animal Farm by George Orwell — book cover
    Animal Farm (동물농장)
    George Orwell

    A recent finish Moon Ga-young recommends, even to co-star Kim Dong-wook: it can be a lot of fun. (Source: Naver)

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    👥 Also read by 3: Gaeul (IVE)Karina (aespa)Richard Yongjae O'Neill All readers →
  4. 4 A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf — book cover
    A Room of One's Own (자기만의 방)
    Virginia Woolf

    One of the feminist books Moon Ga-young has openly said to have read. (Source: Nate News)

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    👥 Also read by 2: Park Ha-sunJAEJAE All readers →
  5. 5 Deutsche Liebe by F. Max Müller — book cover
    Deutsche Liebe (독일인의 사랑)
    F. Max Müller

    Moon Ga-young suggested this book for the film's read-aloud scene. (Source: Daum News)

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  6. 6 Good Night Mom by Marsha Norman — book cover
    Good Night Mom * (잘자요 엄마)
    Marsha Norman

    Read during a period of deep interest in women's studies, when feminist books outnumbered the classics for a while. (Source: Ilneun Saram, Minumsa)

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  7. 7 Hunger by Choi Jin-young — book cover
    Hunger (구의 증명)
    Choi Jin-young

    She named Choi Jin-young's The Proof of Gu. (Source: Eunhaengnamu on X)

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    👥 Also read by 14: Gawon (MEOVV)Kim Min-haMartin (CORTIS)Juhoon (CORTIS)HanroroKim MinjuHyun-jin (Stray Kids)LEO(ALPHA DRIVE ONE)G-Dragon (BIGBANG)Jo Yu-riYUNAH(ILLIT)Seolyun(NMIXX)HeeJin(ARTMS)KIM CHAEHYUN(Kep1er) All readers →
  8. 8 La comedia di Dante Alighieri by Dante Alighieri — book cover
    La comedia di Dante Alighieri | La comedia di Dante Alighieri (신곡)
    Dante Alighieri

    Finished while appearing on tvN's book talk show. When thoughts pile up or mood dips, Moon Ga-young finds answers and calm in books. (Source: Chosun Ilbo)

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    👥 Also read by 3: Lim YunchanEdward LeeG-Dragon (BIGBANG) All readers →
  9. 9 La Fete de L'insignifiance by Milan Kundera — book cover
    La Fete de L'insignifiance | La Fete de L'insignifiance (무의미의 축제)
    Milan Kundera

    Moon Ga-young knows its page 147 line by heart: insignificance is the essence of existence. The first book to teach that the world needn't always be taken seriously. (Source: Dong-A Ilbo)

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    👥 Also read by 2: Jinyoung (GOT7)Huh Yunjin (LE SSERAFIM) All readers →
  10. 10 Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry — book cover
    Le Petit Prince | Le Petit Prince (어린왕자)
    Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

    First tried soon after arriving in Korea, when reading in Korean still felt unfamiliar and hard; finishing it came only much later. (Source: Ilneun Saram, Minumsa)

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    👥 Also read by 21: Kim Hyo-jinSion (NCT WISH)Yeri (Red Velvet)Lee Bo-youngLee Se-youngJung So-minJeong Eun-ji (Apink)Jonghyun (SHINee)Jinyoung (GOT7)Kino (PENTAGON)Paul KimHan Ji-minLim YunchanEdward LeePark Hye-sooWOOYOUNG(ATEEZ)WOONHAK(BOYNEXTDOOR)Kwon Eun-biMinseoPark Eun-binPark Ji-young All readers →
  11. 11 Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit — book cover
    Men Explain Things to Me (남자들은 자꾸 나를 가르치려 든다)
    Rebecca Solnit

    One of the feminist books Moon Ga-young has openly said to have read. (Source: Nate News)

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  12. 12 Please Look After Mom by Shin Kyung-sook — book cover
    Please Look After Mom (엄마를 부탁해)
    Shin Kyung-sook
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    👥 Also read by 5: Park Hae-jinV (BTS)Uhm Ji-wonJinyoung (GOT7)Lim Hwa-young All readers →
  13. 13 Reading Women: How the Great Books of Feminism Changed My Life by Stefanie Stahl — book cover
    Reading Women: How the Great Books of Feminism Changed My Life (빨래하는 페미니즘)
    Stefanie Stahl

    One of the feminist books Moon Ga-young has openly said to have read. (Source: Nate News)

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  14. 14 Record of a Journey to Mujin by Kim Seungok — book cover
    Record of a Journey to Mujin (무진기행)
    Kim Seungok

    Mentioned as a book planned for a reread. (Source: Ilneun Saram, Minumsa)

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    👥 Also read by 6: YozohChang KihaPark Ji-HwanHukky ShibasekiBong Tae-gyuYi Kwang-su All readers →
  15. 15 Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare — book cover
    Romeo and Juliet (로미오와 줄리엣)
    William Shakespeare

    Mentioned as a book being reread lately. (Source: Ilneun Saram, Minumsa)

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    👥 Also read by 4: Park Jung-minYeri (Red Velvet)ChanmiChoi Hee-seo All readers →
  16. 16 Running with Scissors: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs — book cover
    Running with Scissors: A Memoir (가위 들고 달리기)
    Augusten Burroughs *

    Recommended by Moon Ga-young's sister. It's out of print, so tracking down a used copy took some effort. (Source: Marie Claire Korea)

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  17. 17 The Challenge of Feminism by Jeong Hui-jin — book cover
    The Challenge of Feminism (페미니즘의 도전)
    Jeong Hui-jin

    One of the feminist books Moon Ga-young has openly said to have read. (Source: Nate News)

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    👥 Also read by 1: Lim Hyun-joo All readers →
  18. 18 The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde — book cover
    The Picture of Dorian Gray (도리안 그레이의 초상)
    Oscar Wilde

    Named as the book most completely lost in. (Source: Ilneun Saram, Minumsa)

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    👥 Also read by 1: Gawon (MEOVV) All readers →
  19. 19 The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli — book cover
    The Prince (군주론)
    Niccolò Machiavelli

    She appeared on the episode of tvN's book talk show devoted to The Prince. (Source: Kyeongin Ilbo)

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    👥 Also read by 1: Gaeul (IVE) All readers →
  20. 20 The Pure and the Impure by Colette — book cover
    The Pure and the Impure (순수와 비순수)
    Colette

    Moon Ga-young's pick, per Cosmopolitan: a novel about the mysterious, complex inner life behind human behavior. (Source: Cosmopolitan Korea)

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  21. 21 The Razor's Edge by William Somerset Maugham — book cover
    The Razor's Edge (면도날)
    William Somerset Maugham

    Known as the book Moon Ga-young rereads every year, a reminder of what life is really about. (Source: Personal blog)

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    👥 Also read by 1: Hwang Boreumbyeol All readers →
  22. 22 The Vegetarian by Han Kang — book cover
    The Vegetarian (채식주의자)
    Han Kang

    Described as a book whose afterglow lingers long. (Source: Ilneun Saram, Minumsa)

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    👥 Also read by 13: Yeri (Red Velvet)Jun Hyo-seongJinyoung (GOT7)Choi Hee-seoHeo Seong-beomHong KyungJang Yoon JooHyun-jin (Stray Kids)JIUNG (P1Harmony)Yerin HaBong Tae-gyuJAEJAEHeeJin(ARTMS) All readers →
  23. 23 The White Book by Han Kang — book cover
    The White Book (흰)
    Han Kang

    Mentioned giving it to a manager as a gift after reading Han Kang's The Vegetarian. (Source: Ilneun Saram, Minumsa)

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    👥 Also read by 12: Gawon (MEOVV)Yeri (Red Velvet)Jun Hyo-seongJonghyun (SHINee)Jisoo(BLACKPINK)Karina (aespa)Ha Yeon-jooHanroroHong KyungPark SoHyun(tripleS)Yerin HaLeejeong(WHIB) All readers →

Book titles and author names marked with an asterisk (*) are machine-translated from Korean. No official English edition was confirmed for them, so read them as approximations of the Korean original shown next to them.

🤝 Celebrities with similar reading taste

They recommended some of the same books. The number is how many books they share.

Yeri (Red Velvet) 4 Jinyoung (GOT7) 4 Gawon (MEOVV) 3 Gaeul (IVE) 2 Bong Tae-gyu 2 Edward Lee 2 Lim Yunchan 2 JAEJAE 2 Jun Hyo-seong 2 Jonghyun (SHINee) 2 G-Dragon (BIGBANG) 2 Choi Hee-seo 2

Mun Ka-young book recommendations — FAQ

What books does Mun Ka-young recommend?

Mun Ka-young's book recommendations in this archive: Running with Scissors: A Memoir, Hunger, The Prince, Men Explain Things to Me and Analects, and 18 more. Every book on this page is linked to the interview, YouTube video, SNS post or photo where it came up.

How many books has Mun Ka-young read?

Mun Ka-young has 23 books recorded here so far, read or recommended in public Korean-language sources. The list grows whenever a new book mention turns up.

Where do these Mun Ka-young book recommendations come from?

Book recommendations are only part of it. This reading list also includes books Mun Ka-young said they were reading or mentioned in interviews, YouTube clips, variety shows, fan-cafe posts and SNS, as well as books spotted in photo shoots and everyday photos. Books Mun Ka-young wrote, and the original books behind works they starred in, are left out. Everything comes from public sources, and each entry keeps its link so you can check it yourself.