Cheonyeo Gwishin

Cheonyeo Gwishin, the virgin ghost, is one of the most iconic spirits in Korean folklore, representing the vengeful soul of an unmarried woman who died young, burdened with deep resentment from an unfulfilled life. Clad in a white funeral hanbok with long black hair obscuring her face and a blood-dripping mouth, she haunts the living, seeking revenge or resolution for her tragic fate. This ghost embodies cultural fears of social expectations, marriage, and premature death, often appearing in tales to warn against injustice towards women, making her a staple in Korean horror and ghost stories.