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In this study, I compared the lives of two genius intellectuals(Choi Chi-Won and Kim Si-Sup) who were ahead of their time. I also looked into the world of works and major issues of and 『Geumo Shinhwa』, where their lives are projected. Through this, I tried to reexamine the status of these works in the history of Korean novels. Despite the distance of 600 years, Choi Chi-won and Kim Si-seup resemble each other in many ways. They were the best intellectuals of their time, and they could not be in harmony with the times. After experiencing ideological wanderings, they unfortunately turned their back on the world. and 『Geumo Shinhwa』 occupy an important place in the history of early Korean novels. By dealing with the unacceptable relationship between the protagonist as problematic individuals and the world that oppresses them, the two works opened up the novel era in the history of korean literature.