Seven Seas Licenses Be a Light in the Dark Sea Novel Series

(February 5, 2025) – Seven Seas Entertainment is pleased to announce the license acquisition of the Korean novel series Be a Light in the Dark Sea by Softcoral. A story of one man's attempt to survive under the sea in the wake of madness and chaos. The hit Korean novel finally available in English print!

When dentist Park Mu-hyun decided to live in the underwater station known as the North Pacific International Undersea Base (NPIUS), he anticipated a quaint and quiet life in the deep sea. But five days into his new home, the living quarters begin to leak. In fact, the entire station has been plunged into disarray after being attacked by a mysterious group! With only moments to act, Park Mu-hyun grabs his backpack and begins to make a run for it.

Even though he has no idea where to go or what to do, Park Mu-hyun must navigate the once peaceful station and survive the madness and havoc that has befallen the residents. Between crazed cults and deception at every turn, can Park Mu-hyun find a way out?

Be a Light in the Dark Sea (Novel) Vol. 1 will be released in April 2026 for $19.99 USA / $25.99 CAN, with the series available in large-trim paperback editions.

About Seven Seas Entertainment
Established in 2004, Seven Seas Entertainment is an award-winning publisher that specializes in bringing the best of Japanese manga and light novels to English-language audiences alongside the hottest danmei, webtoons, and other books from around the globe, as well as producing audiobooks, original comics, and youth literature. All of Seven Seas' print book imprints are distributed throughout the world by Penguin Random House Publisher Services. For more information, visit sevenseasentertainment.com