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Book Introduction
Monk, is Buddhism fun?
The “hip Buddhism” craze shows no sign of cooling down.
When comedian Yoon Seong-ho performed a Buddhist scripture DJ performance under his alter ego 'Monk Iljin (now Monk Newjin)' at the 2023 Lotus Lantern Festival, it became a hot topic on social media with comments like, "Buddhism is having fun again without me."
The 2025 Seoul International Buddhist Expo recorded over 200,000 visitors, with over 70% of them being in their 20s and 30s.
The number of applicants for the temple stay program for single men and women, "I am a Buddhist - Sinheungsa," hosted by the Social Welfare Foundation of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, also reached a record high (2,620 people in total).
The live broadcast of the Cheondojae service for the idol group 'Lion Boys' of the K-pop Demon Hunters, presided over by Buddhist monk Beop-beop, created a huge sensation, surpassing 4,000 viewers.
Inspired by idol fandom culture, the 'Buddha Birthday Cafe' opened at Yeonhwasa Temple in Seoul ahead of Buddha's Birthday, and a pop-up store filled with unique Buddhist goods, including Haetal Company's 'Enlighten!' T-shirts, was packed with customers.
Buddhism is evolving by utilizing various cultural tools to resonate with the MZ generation, which values experience and sharing.
Is "hip Buddhism" just a passing fad? This issue suggests otherwise, as interviewees like Venerable Junhan (chief priest of Just Be Hongdae Seonwon), who says, "Buddhism was always hip," and Venerable Myojang (Director of Planning at the Jogye Order and former CEO of the Jogye Order Social Welfare Foundation), who adds, "As long as the Buddha's teachings remain firm, people will recognize its value, no matter how it appears."
In "Monk, Is Buddhism Fun?", we look into the lives of various young people, both inside and outside the Buddhist community, who find solace and peace in Buddhism beyond just fun.
- writing.
Song Hee-won (editor of the monthly magazine "Bulkwang")
The “hip Buddhism” craze shows no sign of cooling down.
When comedian Yoon Seong-ho performed a Buddhist scripture DJ performance under his alter ego 'Monk Iljin (now Monk Newjin)' at the 2023 Lotus Lantern Festival, it became a hot topic on social media with comments like, "Buddhism is having fun again without me."
The 2025 Seoul International Buddhist Expo recorded over 200,000 visitors, with over 70% of them being in their 20s and 30s.
The number of applicants for the temple stay program for single men and women, "I am a Buddhist - Sinheungsa," hosted by the Social Welfare Foundation of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, also reached a record high (2,620 people in total).
The live broadcast of the Cheondojae service for the idol group 'Lion Boys' of the K-pop Demon Hunters, presided over by Buddhist monk Beop-beop, created a huge sensation, surpassing 4,000 viewers.
Inspired by idol fandom culture, the 'Buddha Birthday Cafe' opened at Yeonhwasa Temple in Seoul ahead of Buddha's Birthday, and a pop-up store filled with unique Buddhist goods, including Haetal Company's 'Enlighten!' T-shirts, was packed with customers.
Buddhism is evolving by utilizing various cultural tools to resonate with the MZ generation, which values experience and sharing.
Is "hip Buddhism" just a passing fad? This issue suggests otherwise, as interviewees like Venerable Junhan (chief priest of Just Be Hongdae Seonwon), who says, "Buddhism was always hip," and Venerable Myojang (Director of Planning at the Jogye Order and former CEO of the Jogye Order Social Welfare Foundation), who adds, "As long as the Buddha's teachings remain firm, people will recognize its value, no matter how it appears."
In "Monk, Is Buddhism Fun?", we look into the lives of various young people, both inside and outside the Buddhist community, who find solace and peace in Buddhism beyond just fun.
- writing.
Song Hee-won (editor of the monthly magazine "Bulkwang")
index
Monk, is Buddhism fun?
From the city center to a training space in the great outdoors
“Young people, become great free people!”
- Just Be Hongdae Seonwon abbot, Venerable Junhan
organize.
Song Hee-won photo.
Yoo Dong-young
The young Buddha as seen from the Eightfold Path
Buddha's enlightenment,
The pathos of 'brilliant' youth
writing.
Photo by Gomi Sook.
Beopjusa Temple's "Paradise Painting"
I love you, you reborn child. Just keep practicing hard.
A Family's Enlightenment! Practice
- Monk Taehyun, CEOs of Haetal Company, Yeojin Joo and Hyunwoo Joo
writing.
Song Hee-won photo.
Yoo Dong-young
I am a monk, Buddhism is to me
Our role in the bonds of time is 'indifferent hospitality'.
- Monk Myojang, Director of Planning at the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
writing.
Hadhae photo.
Yoo Dong-young
Diagnosing Hip Buddhism
The moment when old becomes hip, the return of Buddhism
writing.
Kim Se-yeon
The Na'rsisist's Guide to Using the Bow
Do you like me?
Text and photos.
doctor
One Step Further into Buddha ①
This is how 'today's college students' encounter Buddhism.
- Yoon Jeong-eun, Korean University Student Buddhist Association
Jeon Ho-bin, a Buddhist fellow from Dongguk University's central Buddhist club, "Dongbul"
Text and photos.
Do it
One Step Further into Buddha ②
Build virtue through service and become closer to Buddhism.
- Song Seung-min and Jeon Woo-ju, members of the Jogyesa Youth Association
Text and photos.
Song Hee-won
Introduction to the Buddhist Community
If Buddhism alone is a little lonely
Why not join one of these gatherings?
writing.
Do it
Survey on the MZ Generation's Perception of Buddhism
“What is Buddhism to young people?”
organize.
Song Hee-won
Fall Travel: Double the Happiness with Temple Stay
- Special discounts for the month of November at 113 temples
writing.
Kim Nam-soo's photo.
Korean Buddhist Cultural Foundation
Hip-Hip Editor's Buddhism Today
Backpacking, camping, and temple stays meet! - Bowonsa Temple's "Campstay"
writing.
Song Hee-won photo.
Yoo Dong-young
The story of the Four Noble Truths found in the painting
In the fate of ‘falling down the drain’ and ‘getting caught’
Painting the landscape of the times - Banksy
writing.
Monk Boyle
Bulkwangsan Walk
writing.
Do it
Bulkwangseojae
Subscription and Sponsorship Guide
From the city center to a training space in the great outdoors
“Young people, become great free people!”
- Just Be Hongdae Seonwon abbot, Venerable Junhan
organize.
Song Hee-won photo.
Yoo Dong-young
The young Buddha as seen from the Eightfold Path
Buddha's enlightenment,
The pathos of 'brilliant' youth
writing.
Photo by Gomi Sook.
Beopjusa Temple's "Paradise Painting"
I love you, you reborn child. Just keep practicing hard.
A Family's Enlightenment! Practice
- Monk Taehyun, CEOs of Haetal Company, Yeojin Joo and Hyunwoo Joo
writing.
Song Hee-won photo.
Yoo Dong-young
I am a monk, Buddhism is to me
Our role in the bonds of time is 'indifferent hospitality'.
- Monk Myojang, Director of Planning at the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
writing.
Hadhae photo.
Yoo Dong-young
Diagnosing Hip Buddhism
The moment when old becomes hip, the return of Buddhism
writing.
Kim Se-yeon
The Na'rsisist's Guide to Using the Bow
Do you like me?
Text and photos.
doctor
One Step Further into Buddha ①
This is how 'today's college students' encounter Buddhism.
- Yoon Jeong-eun, Korean University Student Buddhist Association
Jeon Ho-bin, a Buddhist fellow from Dongguk University's central Buddhist club, "Dongbul"
Text and photos.
Do it
One Step Further into Buddha ②
Build virtue through service and become closer to Buddhism.
- Song Seung-min and Jeon Woo-ju, members of the Jogyesa Youth Association
Text and photos.
Song Hee-won
Introduction to the Buddhist Community
If Buddhism alone is a little lonely
Why not join one of these gatherings?
writing.
Do it
Survey on the MZ Generation's Perception of Buddhism
“What is Buddhism to young people?”
organize.
Song Hee-won
Fall Travel: Double the Happiness with Temple Stay
- Special discounts for the month of November at 113 temples
writing.
Kim Nam-soo's photo.
Korean Buddhist Cultural Foundation
Hip-Hip Editor's Buddhism Today
Backpacking, camping, and temple stays meet! - Bowonsa Temple's "Campstay"
writing.
Song Hee-won photo.
Yoo Dong-young
The story of the Four Noble Truths found in the painting
In the fate of ‘falling down the drain’ and ‘getting caught’
Painting the landscape of the times - Banksy
writing.
Monk Boyle
Bulkwangsan Walk
writing.
Do it
Bulkwangseojae
Subscription and Sponsorship Guide
Detailed image
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: September 26, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 176 pages | 171*248*20mm
- ISBN13: 9791172612108
- ISBN10: 1172612102
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