With the rise of all things Korean, including music, films, food, and dramas, it's only fitting that Korean authors are also gaining well-deserved recognition. They are not just making a splash – they're causing a literary tsunami! So, if you're an avid reader on the hunt for your next summer literary adventure, don't miss out on these five captivating books penned by talented Korean writers.

1. "Crying in H-Mart": A memoir released in 2018. Even BTS Jungkook was seen in a live stream, having purchased this book. A heart-wrenching recollection of a Korean American losing her mother and making her way to form her own identity, Michelle Zauner tells her story of what it was like growing up.

2. "Pachinko": Written by Min Jin Lee, "Pachinko" is a story about a young lady named Sunja who falls for a wealthy stranger promising her the world; Sunja finds out that she's pregnant and more than that, she discovers that her lover is actually married himself. A call for much drama, what will Sunja do?

3. "Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982": A chilling story when a woman finds herself impersonating the voices of other women, both alive and dead. Her husband seeks the help of a psychiatrist, and what ensues is a riveting story that you don't want to miss reading.

4. "The Court Dancer": A French diplomat is enraptured by the Joseon Dynasty's culture, but what steals his eye isn't just the culture of Yi Jin, a performer of the traditional Dance of the Spring Oriole. Yi Jin finds herself following the diplomat for a completely different life than she's used to, but what will happen between the two?

5. "Almond: A Novel": A recommended read by BTS Suga, "Almond" is about a boy born with a brain condition called Alexithymia which renders it hard for him to feel emotions. That is until Yunjae's sixteenth birthday, when everything takes a turn.

What are some of your favorite books written by Korean authors?