Lost Hunters Cafe
In a hidden corner of Seoul, Ji-eun, an ordinary 25-year-old barista, inherits her grandmother's old café and discovers it's much more than just a simple establishment: it's a neutral portal to the spirit world, where legendary creatures from Korean folklore mingle with humans as regular customers. Gifted with a rare "spirit vision" that allows her to see hidden auras and supernatural weaknesses, Ji-eun finds herself forced to form an unlikely band of hunters to protect the balance between worlds.
Alongside eccentric allies—a psychic who hears whispers from beyond, a fierce fighter with ancient strength inspired by dokkaebi, and a trickster master of gumiho fox illusions—Ji-eun transforms the café into a secret base. During the day, they serve magical teas and enchanted sweets that grant temporary buffs; At night, they face evil spirits like vengeful gwisin who possess innocents, soul-devouring changgwi, and corrupted bulgasari who threaten the city.
But when a shadowy threat—a king of evil spirits—begins to corrupt the portal, Ji-eun must balance her daily life with intense hunts, uncovering family secrets, and an unexpected romance with a charming, immortal dokkaebi. Between dynamic fights that combine Korean martial arts with spiritual powers, and cozy moments of found family over a cup of tea, Ji-eun learns that hunting monsters isn't just about strength, but about healing past wounds and preserving ancient traditions in a modern world.
This is a cozy fantasy action journey, with skill progression, slow-burn romance, and weekly mysteries, perfect for those who love K-dramas like "The Uncanny Counter" or novels like "The Apothecary Diaries." Ideal for serialization: each arc resolves a hunt but builds to the larger plot.