Kim Shin-ryong thought passing the civil service exam would be the biggest challenge of his new life in Joseon.

Then he got lost.

Again.

On the road to Hanyang, familiar names begin appearing wherever he goes.

A desperate father searches for Cheong.

A young woman introduces herself as Chunhyang.

A mistreated girl named Kongji is tormented by her cruel family.

These aren't coincidences, they're the heroes and heroines of Korea's most famous folktales, and their stories are unfolding for real.

Armed with memories of the original tales, a scholar's wit, and unexpected martial prowess, Shin-ryong can't help stepping in whenever tragedy is about to strike.

Before long, the wandering scholar who only wanted to pass an exam becomes an unlikely legend, rewriting one folktale after another as monsters, spirits, and grateful heroines begin to follow in his wake.