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The Midnight Shift

The Midnight Shift is a 2021 novel by South Korean author Cheon Seon-Ran.[1][2]

Publication history

The novel was originally published in Korean in 2021. An English translation, translated by Gene Png, was released in August 2025.[3]

Themes

In an interview with Mochi, Cheon stated that "above all, I focused on the aspect of vampires as ‘long-lived beings.’ To live a long life, I believe, is to find that all sorrows eventually become the same," adding that the novel was inspired by a trip she took to Mont-Saint-Michel in France, where "I stared out into the dim landscape and felt certain that somewhere out there was a vampire — a solitary being who had lived for an impossibly long time. I wrote in my diary: ‘France, vampire. Must write.’"[4]

Critical reception

Publishers Weekly gave the novel a positive review, saying that "though the worldbuilding occasionally feels inconsistent, Cheon’s nuanced exploration of loneliness and isolation resonates. K-drama fans, especially those drawn to moody supernatural thrillers and complex, character-driven plots, will eagerly devour this genre-blurring tale."[5] Ian Mond of Locus wrote that the novel "never feels like a vampire novel, but rather a nuanced, compassionate meditation on loneliness, family, loyalty, and love."[6]

References

  1. ^ Sor Fern, Ong (2 August 2025). "Book review: Cheon Seon-ran's The Midnight Shift is a fresh take on vampire lore". The Straits Times. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Gothic fantasy x murder mystery: Korean hit The Midnight Shift". Buzz Magazine. 14 August 2025. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  3. ^ Hwang, Dong-hee (30 July 2025). "Cheon Seon-ran's vampire novel 'The Midnight Shift' set for UK release by Bloomsbury". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  4. ^ Ogawa, Malia M. (17 September 2025). "Loneliness Across Borders: Reading "The Midnight Shift" in Translation". Mochi. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  5. ^ "The Midnight Shift". Publishers Weekly. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  6. ^ Mond, Ian (6 December 2025). "The Midnight Shift by Cheon Seon-Ran: Review by Ian Mond". Locus. Retrieved 14 January 2026.

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