Plucking Gold in a Bean Patch by Kim Yu-jeong | Bedtime Stories for Adults

Episode DescriptionThis description is structured to hook the listener, provide relevant keywords for Spotify's search algorithm, and set a relaxing tone.Welcome to Slow Night Sleepy Stories. Tonight, we travel back to 1935 to read a classic piece of Korean literature: Plucking Gold in a Bean Patch (금 따는 콩밭) by the renowned author Kim Yu-jeong.In this story, we follow Yeong-sik, a hardworking farmer whose life is turned upside down by the sudden, desperate hope of finding a gold vein hidden right beneath his humble bean patch. Seduced by the whispers of a man named Su-jae, Yeong-sik abandons his crops and his reason, digging deep into the dark earth. It is a subtly tragic yet darkly humorous tale about human greed, vain joys, and the exhausting pursuit of unattainable dreams.Are you, too, feeling exhausted from chasing after things just out of reach today? Let the dusty pages of this old story bring a gentle comfort to the end of your weary day. Leave tomorrow's worries for the morning sun, and let my voice guide you into a deep, peaceful slumber.Good night, and sleep well. 🌙🎧 In this episode:Author: Kim Yu-jeong (김유정)Story: Plucking Gold in a Bean Patch (1935)Mood: Calm, reflective, vintage storytelling, sleep-inducing✨ Subscribe and follow the podcast for more soothing literary escapes every week.