In Lee Mun-Yeol's short story “Lucky Day”, the theme of personal tragedy is revealed through a new creative approach. The 1980s and 1990s in Korean literature were characterized by the rise of human spirituality and inner crisis. Lee Mun-Yeol, one of the major writers of that time, created stories that dealt with social and spiritual issues. His unique characteristic is his ability to create new and unique artistic images that reflect the psychological states of contemporary people through in-depth research.