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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 17 MIN

Sleep Story: The Tragic Reign of King Yeonsangun | Slow Night Tales

from Slow Night Ancient Tales · host Kyle Kichul Yun

Welcome back to *Slow Night, Ancient Tales*. Tonight, immerse yourself in a haunting, full length narrative of the ancient Joseon Dynasty: Kim Dong-in’s masterpiece, **"The King Who Plucks the Bipa."**Journey to Gyeongbokgung Palace during its golden age. Follow the heartbreaking path of a young Crown Prince who possesses everything, yet possesses nothing. Starving for the affection he never received from his family, his quiet loneliness is suddenly transformed into terrifying madness.Upon discovering a horrifying secret hidden within a blood-stained handkerchief—the truth about his deposed mother, Queen Yun—the new King turns his solitary bipa music into a battle cry for revenge.This is a bedtime story about ancient history, tragic literature, and the raw human emotions of loneliness and vengeance. It is a full story, read slowly, perfect for relaxation, sleep, or study.Close your eyes. Let us tell you an ancient tale.

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