She has stated that “she wanted to eradicate prejudice toward gay couples and make homosexuality no longer a taboo subject.” It may be pure coincidence, but I think that it’s important to note that JK was reading a book (and had it next to him so that the camera would capture it) by an author who is well known for openly discussing and normalizing same sex relationships. Kim has been heavily criticized for her work especially her openness in dealing with the subject of same-sex relationships. Author Bio: Soohyun Kim received the B.S. One of her main works is a drama called “ Life is Beautiful” about a same sex relationship between two young men. Affiliations: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea. Kim Soo Hyun is a South Korean author and screenwriter who specializes in stories about how “ traditional values conflict with the new.” She is known for talking about “controversial” issues in SK. One of the pictures showed a shyly smiling local taxi driver who, according to Kim, impressed his customers with his kindness.I did a little digging about the book that JK had beside him while packing in the recent Bon Voyage episode and I found some interesting information regarding the author of the book and the subjects she is known for. Kim showed off pictures of the recent trip with her three friends featuring the Tottori Sand Dunes, crab cuisine and “yokai” ghouls and hobgoblins created by the famed manga artist Shigeru Mizuki (1922-2015). “I believe that cultural communication that will develop each others’ empathy will deepen even though there are political conflicts.” “What? Is it the worst?” she said of the bilateral ties. Probably, we share what is afflicting us.”Ĭurrently, some people say that the bilateral relationship is the worst since the end of World War II due to conflicts that arise in the deep gap of historical awareness between South Korea and Japan.ĭespite the state of bilateral relations, Kim recalled her recent enjoyable interactions with Japanese locals in Tottori Prefecture during a trip via a direct flight from Seoul. “I sense that Japanese people also feel the pressure that you should do what everyone else is doing. “I wanted to convey that, ‘Do not bound yourself with a standard that was created by someone on their own,’” said Kim. The book is read mainly by those who are in their 20s or 30s, who face severe competition while feeling less rewarded for their efforts than their parents’ generation, who enjoyed the benefits of South Korea’s rapid economic growth. With illustrations, she exhorts people to love themselves, which is very important, according to Kim. Kim felt discouraged after failing to find a job at a major company after graduating from college as she couldn’t help but see herself as “being miserable.”ĭuring that period, she would eagerly read self-help social psychology books, which saved her, prompting her to take up a pen. 2021 19 People 1 Love Report Sort By: Authors Order Son Chang Min South. The book’s popularity is partly due to Jung-kook, a member of the South Korean male pop group BTS, who posted that he loved it on social networking sites. 26 people for Talented Young Korean Actresses: Kim So Hyun, Kim Yoo Jung. More than 700,000 copies of the book have been sold in South Korea, and 180,000 copies have been published for the Japanese edition since its launch in Japan half a year ago. Kim Soo-hyun, 32, is the author of “I Decided to Live As Me,” a book of popular essays for youths. SEOUL-With shrewd advice offered in light and easy-to-digest expressions, a Korean author offers a supportive push to youths who are struggling with their lives.
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