LIFESTYLE
LIFESTYLE
[Book Review] Yeonmi Park’s ‘In Order to Live’
A memoir full of hard-won freedom, feeling and frankness. Yeonmi Park’s story is as harrowing as it is awe-inspiring, and makes for an impactful and unforgettable read.
[Book Review] Axie Oh’s ‘XOXO’
A cello prodigy meets a mysterious K-pop idol in this charming, feel-good YA novel that has you rooting for the pair’s romance from the moment they meet by chance one night in LA.
[Book Review] Your next dream read: Miye Lee’s ‘Dallergut Dream Department Store’
An eccentric department store selling dreams and adventures, and an enthusiastic new hire – welcome to a world of wonder, healing, and self-discovery in Dallergut Dream Department Store.
[Book Review] ‘I Want to Die But I Still Want to Eat Tteokbokki’
I Will Live for Tteokbokki, and Baek Se-hee. I devoured the first one, and now I’m here to tell you that I devoured the second one too and have a huge craving for tteokbokki.
[Book Review] Okhui Lee’s ‘A Girl From Busan’ is a gripping tale of immigration and the American Dream
While ‘A Girl From Busan: A Mother’s Prayer’ reflects on the harsh realities of life as an immigrant, at its core this is a story of hope — with a dash of show business.
Must-read Korean Literature
Perhaps you’re just beginning your journey into the world of Korean Literature and need guidance on where to start, or are looking to expand your Korean Literature bookshelf with something new.
ENHYPEN chooses your next book
We know that ENGENE will love to read these personalised book recommendations — it’s “Fate”!
LE SSERAFIM chooses your next book
Be FEARLESS and jump into a new book recommendation inspired by your LE SSERAFIM bias!
WayV chooses your next book
If you have a favourite member of the SM Entertainment NCT Chinese sub-unit, WayV, (it’s a tough decision, we know) then we have the perfect book for your TBR list based on your choice!
Rating K-Pop idol book recommendations
Whether they’ve been spotted carrying their latest read at an airport or have personally recommended books to fans through interviews, idols have helped to make reading cool again!
Your Korean ‘to-be-read’ list
You may already be familiar with the terms Bookstagram and BookTok, which reading communities have cultivated on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.