1. Cho Nam Joo
Author
Cho Nam-joo is the author of international bestseller Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, a novel that sparked fierce debate about gender inequality and sexism in South Korea. The book tells the story of a woman who experiences sexual harassment and discrimination throughout her life. The novel was praised by K-pop stars like Sooyoung of Girls Generation, Irene of Red Velvet and RM of BTS, and was eventually made into a film. It has since been translated and sold in more than 20 countries, taking off in China, Taiwan and Japan.
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