by Jinwoo Park
The Art of Letting Go: Why Greatness Matters Less for Creatives
In the end, we must all discover the freedom and joy in creating for the sake of art itself. One of the most important journeys for any creative is learning to let go of greatness. At some point, we must confront the realization that our pursuit of being extraordinary might not end with our name etched in history. It’s a difficult moment, but also a liberating one.
by Jinwoo Park
The Golden Thread That Connects Us All
Han Kang Reveals to Us What We Writers Must Do In a World of Pain and Turmoil Han Kang delivered her Nobel Prize lecture in literature on December 7th at the Swedish Academy. There was so much beauty and wisdom in that lecture, but I want to focus on her questions. Specifically, the questions that drive her literary force.Thanks for reading Jinwoo's Book Club ! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.
by Jinwoo Park
Where to Begin with Han Kang: Why ‘Human Acts’ Should Be Your First
Even among her magnificent portfolio, Human Acts shines as her most significant. When Han Kang received the Nobel Prize in Literature on October 10, 2024, it felt like the world was finally catching up to something that had been clear to me for years. It was surreal—a dream come true. Not only did Korea finally receive its first Nobel Prize in Literature, but it was awarded to an author I have admired and championed for years.
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