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A South Korean author, Baek Se-hee, who wrote a memoir about her struggles with depression, has died at the age of 35. Her book, "I Want to Die but I Want To Eat Tteokbokki", was published in 2018 and became an international bestseller after being translated into English in 2022.
The author's conversation with her psychiatrist formed the basis of the memoir, a cultural phenomenon that has resonated with readers worldwide. The book explores themes of mental health, depression, and finding comfort in everyday joys. Tteokbokki, a popular Korean dish of chewy rice cakes served in a spicy sauce or stew, becomes a symbol of her inner conflict.
Baek Se-hee's life was marked by five years working for a publishing house before taking up creative writing in university. Her second book, "I Want to Die but I Still Want To Eat Tteokbokki", was published in 2019 and its English translation came out in 2024.
The cause of death is not yet known. The author's organs have been donated, saving the lives of five people, according to the Korean Organ Donation Agency. Her sister stated that Baek Se-hee wanted to "share her heart with others through her work" and inspire hope.
Tributes poured in on social media, describing deep comfort found in every sentence and growing alongside the author's words. One user expressed indescribable respect for achieving a book that can lift people up from such personal struggles.
Support is available from organizations like BBC Action Line, Befrienders UK, or visiting their respective websites for guidance and information on mental health issues.
In South Korea, her death marks a significant loss of a writer who gave voice to the country's ongoing conversation about mental illness.
The author's conversation with her psychiatrist formed the basis of the memoir, a cultural phenomenon that has resonated with readers worldwide. The book explores themes of mental health, depression, and finding comfort in everyday joys. Tteokbokki, a popular Korean dish of chewy rice cakes served in a spicy sauce or stew, becomes a symbol of her inner conflict.
Baek Se-hee's life was marked by five years working for a publishing house before taking up creative writing in university. Her second book, "I Want to Die but I Still Want To Eat Tteokbokki", was published in 2019 and its English translation came out in 2024.
The cause of death is not yet known. The author's organs have been donated, saving the lives of five people, according to the Korean Organ Donation Agency. Her sister stated that Baek Se-hee wanted to "share her heart with others through her work" and inspire hope.
Tributes poured in on social media, describing deep comfort found in every sentence and growing alongside the author's words. One user expressed indescribable respect for achieving a book that can lift people up from such personal struggles.
Support is available from organizations like BBC Action Line, Befrienders UK, or visiting their respective websites for guidance and information on mental health issues.
In South Korea, her death marks a significant loss of a writer who gave voice to the country's ongoing conversation about mental illness.