Based on the classic Korean novel, The Tale of Sim Chong, the story follows two women of different social standings that have the same desire: to leave this world behind.

After Shim Chong rescues this new wife from the river their encounter ignites both love and secret intents.

Written by Seri and illustrated by Biwan, Her Tale of Shim Chong, was serialized online via Comico from September 12, 2017, to March 19, 2019.

[1][2] On February 24, 2020, ACO began releasing an audio drama of Her Tale of Shim Chong through their GLC++ label.

[5] Francisca Santos, writing for We Got This Covered, included Her Tale of Shim Chong in their 15 best romance manhwa, remarking that "grabbing the reader's attention, the narrative and dialogue in this story are beautifully written, entangling the mysticism and historical contexts very poetically.