They say the prince was never found.
Only a trail of white fur and blood was discovered along the still waters of Anapji.
Some whispered that she returned—the fox who once loved the king.
Her beauty was beyond human. Her wrath, unforgettable.
Tonight, let me tell you a story hidden beneath the surface of Korea’s royal pond.
1. The Disappearance at Anapji
In the golden days of Silla, there was a young prince born of a royal concubine.
One quiet night, he took a walk by the glowing Anapji pond. The moon was full—strangely red, like blood soaking silk. He was never seen again.
His attendants claimed they saw a woman, dressed in white, watching him from a distance.
“She wasn’t walking,” one whispered. “She was gliding.”
The only trace left behind? A splash of crimson on the stones... and something soft. Like fur.
2. The Woman with Fox Ears
Fishermen near Anapji spoke of her—
A woman with gleaming eyes, always near the shore at night.
She had the grace of a dancer, the silence of the dead.
Legend says she was a gumiho—one who had once fallen in love with a king long ago.
Betrayed and burned, she cursed his bloodline.
Every hundred years, she would return to claim another heart.
One thing was found near the prince’s last footsteps:
A glowing orb, slick with red. Some say it was a yeowoo guseul, a fox bead—
The heart of a gumiho.
3. Echoes of the Past
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Today, Anapji is a romantic spot for night strolls. But some visitors report hearing whispers in the reeds.
A few even claimed to see a woman in white, hair flowing like mist, fading into the trees.
One hotel staff member recalled checking security footage late at night.
“There was a woman standing at the pond. Then… she was gone. Like she melted into the night.”
Coincidence? Or a spirit still wandering?
Conclusion
The Gumiho’s sorrow didn’t end with one prince.
Her curse lingers—waiting, watching, haunting.
Maybe you’ll see her too, the next time you walk by the water.
🔮 Coming Soon:
Gumiho in Modern Seoul – Urban Myths and Real Sightings (Part 3)
