New Exorcism Record, New World Volume 1 (Hardcover)

Author Lee Woo-hyuk · Publisher Banta · Published 2026-06-23 · ISBN 9791175773370

About the Book

"20 years after the End of Days crisis.
The world is once again calling upon the exorcists."

The legendary four exorcists return as mentors and masters
to face increasingly cunning and powerful demons,
and a new generation of exorcists steps forward to carry on their legacy.

The New Exorcist Chronicles continues the story after the "End of Days" and "Book 3 of the Side Stories" from The Exorcist Chronicles, set about 20 years after the 'End of Days Crisis' (Great Crisis), during which the previous four exorcists risked their lives to protect the world. As signs that the 20 years of peace, during which evil lay dormant, are about to be shattered emerge across the globe, traces of 'Grimoires' – magical creatures that can birth new demons – are discovered. This leads to an ominous prediction that, unlike in the past, demons will directly manifest their true forms in the human world. Furthermore, with the speculated epicenter being South Korea, the stronghold of the exorcists who were active during the End of Days, The New Exorcist Chronicles opens with extreme tension.

The four original exorcists—Father Park, Lee Hyeon-am, Jang Jun-hu, and Hyeon Seung-hui—now legends, still demonstrate formidable power against a more potent evil. Moreover, they display a newfound maturity and wisdom as mentors and masters guiding the next generation of exorcists. This perfectly fulfills the expectations of existing readers who have long awaited a reunion with these legends.

Meanwhile, the introduction of new faces joining the exorcists forms a major pillar of the 'New Era' volume of The New Exorcist Chronicles. Led by 'Kim Yang-doo,' a taekwondo boy born with a rare constitution that can accept spiritual power but suffers from an unknown pain without knowing this fact, a new generation of exorcists with three-dimensional and distinct personalities appears one after another. Just as The Exorcist Chronicles did before, the process by which individuals with different wounds, backgrounds, and, most importantly, overflowing humanity are reborn as true exorcists is symbolic in itself. This is because the grand theme of the struggle between good and evil, which permeates the entire series, is fully projected through the struggles and growth of imperfect beings, namely humans.

“We are no longer alone, nor are we suffering.
This is the battle of the new era.”

The birth of a flawed but endearing new hero, and the solidarity between master and disciple.
The catharsis of the most perfect classic growth narrative.

In this 'New Era' volume, which marks the beginning of a grand journey, author Lee Woo-hyuk intentionally chose a light-hearted, classic growth or heroic narrative style. As an introductory part where many new and old characters must be introduced for the first time, this is the author's meticulous arrangement to instantly captivate readers. The author announced that while this 'New Era' volume is a cheerful and vibrant prelude announcing the birth of new heroes, the subsequent 'Evil Era' volume will fully reveal the profound and dark abyss inherent in the occult genre.

The main axis of this classic development is 'Kim Yang-doo,' the central character of The New Exorcist Chronicles: New Era and a new-generation exorcist who has newly appeared in the 'Exorcist Chronicles Universe.' As the author states, the process of this character, "who is far from perfect and rather clumsy but not unlikable and easy to approach," gradually awakening and growing with the help of his master guarantees a classic and engaging enjoyment that anyone can deeply empathize with.

The most brilliant aspect of the work is undoubtedly the alliance between the new and old exorcists. The first-generation exorcists, whose personalities and abilities have become stronger with the passage of time, become reliable mentors for the new generation, imparting their power and wisdom. The disciples who inherit the baton gradually grow and advance, overcoming their inner fears. In particular, the battle scenes where masters and disciples unite to confront immense evil demonstrate intergenerational solidarity beyond mere assistance, creating a profound lingering impression that only The New Exorcist Chronicles series can provide.

As Lee Hyeon-am's line says, "We have the next generation. We just need to work together. We are no longer alone, nor are we suffering. (...) This is the battle of the new era, different from the past," the passionate development of exorcists growing 'together' completes cathartic scenes that meet readers' expectations.

Powerful visuals like tattoos etched on the skin,
completed through collaboration with a tattoo artist.

The cover illustration for The New Exorcist Chronicles was created by tattoo artist 'Tayong.' Like tattoos etched on the skin, the aesthetically rich lines meticulously rendered on a textured paper surface with an embossed feel reveal a unique presence. 'Studio Forb,' responsible for the design, focused on visualizing 'Grimoire,' the book-shaped yet living magical creature that is a core motif of the work. The eyes on the cover, which seem to gaze directly at the reader, maximize the overwhelming tension of the work and the dark, peculiar mood of the occult genre.

Meanwhile, special appendices personally written by the author are included at the beginning and end of each volume of the 'New Era' series. These appendices organize the worldview, including the 'Eight Realms of the Universe,' and the settings of major characters spanning both previous and new works, providing existing fans with the joy of expanding the worldview and new readers with a perfect narrative guide.

Table of Contents

[Frontispiece Appendix] The Four Original Exorcists
Omen
The Fight Resumes
Feigning Illness
Chase
The Amazing Young Man
Revenge
White Reaper
Yang-doo's Choice
[Appendix] The Great Crisis, and the Realm of Transcendence