Born in 1982

The novel achieved great success in Korea; it also introduced its author to the global literary scene, as the novel was translated into more than 18 languages, sold over a million copies, and reached the longlist of the American National Book Award in 2020 for Best Translated Literary Work. It was also chosen by Time magazine as one of the best translated books into English in 2020. In the novel, "Kim Ji Young" lives in a small apartment on the outskirts of the Korean capital, Seoul, calmly passing her early thirties. Her marriage is stable, and she recently left her job to care for her newborn daughter — as is expected of Korean women — but behind this quiet life, strong waves crash inside our heroine's soul; Kim's circumstances quickly change as she stays at home for longer periods, and she begins to assume the personalities of other women. As she delves deeper into this state, her loving husband begins his journey with her to understand the reasons and find a way out, a journey that holds many surprises for him — and for us.