American Painter Alice Dalton Brown Designs Her First Korean Book Cover in Collaboration with Jeong Young Wook

Artwork by American painter Alice Dalton Brown has been used for the first time on the cover of a Korean trade book. Publisher Booklog Company announced that Brown's work "Gentle Whisper" was selected as the main cover for Jeong Young Wook's new copybook 『All the Lovely Words Seem to Have Been Born for You』, officially published on May 21. The new book brings together 100 self-affirming sentences by Jeong Young Wook and is designed so readers can copy them by hand. The publisher said the art collaboration came about because the message of the text and Brown's light-filled painterly imagery were judged to complement each other.

ART & BOOK | Author Jeong Young Wook × Musical Actor Sungyeon | COAP EASY Spring Concert | Gangwon Provincial Arboretum

Forest, music, and sentences. Capturing the moments of ART & BOOK shared at the arboretum 🌿 Reading, conversation, and music with author Jeong Young Wook and musical actor Sungyeon. 『To Salvation』 『Well Was, Well Is, Well Will Be』 LOVE & ART FESTIVAL COAP EASY Spring Concert

Jeong Young Wook releases his first transcription book... "self-affirmation and comfort" for the 2030 generation

Essayist Jeong Young Wook, beloved by readers through numerous bestsellers such as 『Well Was Well Is Well Be』 and 『잔잔하게 그러나 단단하게 (Calm, yet firm)』, has published his first transcription book, 『모든 사랑스러운 말들은 너를 위해 태어난 것 같다 (All tender words seem to be born for you)』. A limited first edition featuring "a print of the author's handwritten signature" is available. Released by Booklog Company on May 21, this new title was completed by carefully selecting writings that resonated with readers among his existing works, refining them to suit transcription, and adding newly written manuscripts. It contains a total of 100 pieces centered on four keywords: "self-affirmation," "hope," "relationships," and "love." Bringing together "transcription" — which has recently established itself as a trend in reading culture — and Jeong Young Wook's sentences, the book proposes an experience that goes beyond reading to writing. Source: Daily Economy (https://www.kdpress.co.kr)

An Era When a Clean Past Is an Asset | Jeong Young Wook, Author of 《Well Was Well Is Well Be》

How did a computer science dropout who couldn't finish a single book become a million-copy bestselling author?<br><br>Poverty, running away from home, factory work… The story of author Jeong Young Wook, who turned all of that pain into writing.<br><br>A candid interview with Jeong Young Wook, who broke through a decade-long essay-writing plateau and returned with his new book 《To Salvation (구원에게)》. From a writing philosophy that flips the maxim "to write well you must read well" on its head, to the journey of self-publishing manuscripts rejected by publishing houses, to how he sublimated poverty and family wounds into forgiveness and prose — the conversation is packed with insights every creator should hear.

Gangwon Provincial Art Arboretum Bathed in Spring Light Hosts 'LOVE & ART FESTIVAL'

A festival celebrating Gangwon's verdant nature unfolds.<br><br>On May 3, the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Forest Science Research Institute will host the 'LOVE & ART FESTIVAL' at the Provincial Art Arboretum. A diverse array of performances and experiences will run from 10 AM to 8 PM, completing a festival enjoyed by the whole family.<br><br>The highlight stage of the festival will be the 'COAP EASY Spring Concert' running from 2 PM to 4 PM. The concert begins with a traditional open-air theater performance titled 'The King's Tree, Embracing Spring,' which tells the story of the Nyssa sinensis.

Who Saves Me? Interview with Jeong Young Wook, Author of the Trilogy — How He Launched a Publisher in His 20s and Has Sold One Million Copies

Bookrum's Jeong Young Wook Holds Signing to Celebrate 『To Salvation』

Jeong Young Wook's new essay 『To Salvation』 — released in February after a two-year hiatus — entered the top tier of Kyobo's poetry/essay bestseller chart, and the author met readers in person at the signing tour. His cumulative sales now exceed one million copies.

Jeong Young Wook Wraps Up Kyobo Signing Tour for 『To Salvation』

Jeong Young Wook, flagship author of Bookrum, successfully concluded a nationwide Kyobo Book Centre signing tour celebrating his new essay collection 『To Salvation』, which entered the Kyobo poetry/essay bestseller top 4 right after release.

Jeong Young Wook's 『To Salvation』 Becomes an Instant Bestseller — Facing the Bare Face of Love

『To Salvation』 entered Kyobo Online's poetry/essay top 4 right after release, and three Bookrum titles simultaneously made Kyobo's poetry/essay top 10. Jeong Young Wook's cumulative sales have already passed one million copies.

Jeong Young Wook Opens 『To Salvation』 Book Exhibition in Mangwon

To celebrate his new release, Jeong Young Wook opens a free book exhibition at Café Pasado Mangwon in Mapo-gu, Seoul, running through June 30 and translating the themes of 『To Salvation』 into a physical space.

[New Release] Jeong Young Wook's 『To Salvation』: An Essay Collection on the Shadow Side of Love

After about two years, Jeong Young Wook — known for essays such as "Well Was, Well Is, Well Will Be" and "Calmly, Yet Firmly" — returns with 『To Salvation』, which faces the cracks and quiet residue of love rather than its brightest moments.

[Visit] Lahan Select Gyeongju: Reading in the Lobby and Meeting a Million-Copy Author

At Lahan Select Gyeongju's Youth Book Concert, essayist Jeong Young Wook — whose works have sold over 1.1 million copies — opened the event by asking "What does youth mean to you?" and read passages from "Well Was, Well Is, Well Will Be" to the mixed-age audience.

Comfort for Weary Youth: Lahan Hotel Hosts a Youth Book Concert with Jeong Young Wook

Bestselling essayist Jeong Young Wook, who has reached 1.1 million readers through works like "Well Was, Well Is, Well Will Be", will meet young readers in Gyeongju at a Youth Book Concert hosted by Lahan Hotel on Youth Day, September 20.

Lahan Select Gyeongju Hosts "Youth Book Concert" with Jeong Young Wook on Youth Day

Lahan Hotel announced that essayist Jeong Young Wook — author of 1.1 million-plus-selling essays and CEO of Bookrum — will host a Youth Book Concert at the rooftop garden of Lahan Select Gyeongju on September 20, combining book talk with music.

Everything About Indie Publishing, with Jeong Young Wook — Essayist Loved by a Million Readers | From Writing to Publishing & Marketing

[Kim Ho-i's Book Talk] Jeong Young Wook's Lecture on 『In the End, Just Do It』

In his early 30s, Jeong Young Wook has already published eight books and topped 700,000 copies sold. Known for "You Tried Hard, That's Enough" and "Well Was, Well Is, Well Will Be", the essayist returns with 『In the End, Just Do It』, a continuation of his quiet comfort for the MZ generation.

"Time Didn't Solve It — You Endured It" | Jeong Young Wook | Author of 『In the End, Just Do It』

Writer Jeong Young Wook — May my sentences support your life one day...

Sometimes, the empathy and understanding of "I experienced that, too" can be more powerful than words of consolation or encouragement. Perhaps this is why people turn to books when they find it difficult to tell anyone about their troubles. Jeong Young Wook, a prolific non-fiction writer, has been showing heartfelt solidarity and great support to readers through his books. As a writer and the head of a publishing company, he says he publishes books with the hope that they will be "a book that is given to you as a gift from someone who cares about you one day." Writer Jeong continues to interact with readers through social media and never stops challenging himself. His determination to stay steadfast in his writing career reminds us of the saying, "Sincerity works." Following is an interview with Jeong Young Wook, a writer who deeply empathizes with the pain we encounter in our lives and writes stories that heal our hearts.

[Bestsellers] 『In the End, Just Do It』 · 『Daily Admiration』 · 『Lessons from 1,000 Lives』 (April 2)

Topstar News' regular bestseller round-up aggregates the TOP 100 charts of Kyobo Book Centre, YES24, Aladin and other major Korean online bookstores — a quick read on the titles entering or re-entering those lists on April 2.

Raising the Brand Value of the Author: Bookrum

SNS and online communities have made literature more accessible, bringing forward new voices; this profile looks at how Bookrum, led by Jeong Young Wook, has become a publishing home that lifts the "brand value" of its authors.

Beekee Hosts 'Capturing Thoughts Through Writing' Live Lecture with Author Jeong Young Wook in March

Creator tech platform Beekee will host a live writing lecture with author Jeong Young Wook on March 15.<br><br>Jeong Young Wook is an 8-year active writer and founder of Bookrum Publishing, having published over 7 books with sales exceeding 400,000 copies. His representative work, 'Well Was Well Is Well Be,' has sold over 200,000 copies and remained a bestseller for over 70 weeks.<br><br>In this lecture with Beekee, author Jeong Young Wook will focus on "Capturing Scattered Thoughts Through Writing" for office workers struggling to express their thoughts in writing, especially those accustomed to digital content. Whether you're facing challenges with business writing like reports, proposals, and emails, or seeking to develop better writing habits, anyone wanting to express their thoughts clearly through writing can participate.

[Kim Ho-i's Book Talk] Jeong Young Wook's Lecture on Courage and Comfort

Jeong Young Wook tells readers that he knows their exhaustion and wounds, and that somewhere — without conditions or reasons — there is still someone rooting for them. The column reflects on his lecture about courage and comfort.

Essayist Jeong Young Wook: "Young Writers Carry a Sensibility Only They Can"

In an interview, Jeong Young Wook — author of "You Tried Hard, That's Enough" and "The Practice of Loving Myself" — says he draws inspiration from the everyday, and that young readers respond to a specific sensibility that only writers of the same age can express.

["Maybe You're Right"] Jeong Young Wook's Daily Calendar of 365 Comforts

Jeong Young Wook's "Maybe You're Right" daily calendar gathers 365 days of comfort and quiet encouragement, paired with the illustrations of Ponomaru — not empty positivity, but honest acknowledgment that it may still turn out fine.

The Success Principle I Learned by Becoming a Property Owner at 31 (with Jeong Young Wook)

"Words to Heal and Move On": Jeong Young Wook's New Essay 『Let's Love Again』

Five years after his debut 『I'll Write You a Letter』, essayist Jeong Young Wook returns to the subject of love with 『Let's Love Again』 (arte, Oct 2022) — an essay for those working through a breakup and the lingering expectation of a next bond.

"We Tried to Look Fine, We Tried to Endure": Jeong Young Wook's 『You Tried Hard, That's Enough』

A book for anyone carrying the anxieties of life, love and wounds. Jeong Young Wook's essay offers no single answer — it simply says: you tried hard, and that is enough.

[How to Become an Attractive Woman] — from a 500,000-Copy Author, Jeong Young Wook

Mind Class × Bookrum: A Joint Project to Overcome "Corona Blue"

Meditation app Koggiri operator Mind Class (CEO Moon Seong-hwa) announced a partnership with Bookrum (CEO Jeong Young Wook) to create audio healing content for listeners struggling with "Corona Blue" — the lingering low mood of the pandemic era.

Jeong Young Wook's Message of Affirmation

In a Woman Sense interview, Jeong Young Wook shares that "Well Was, Well Is, Well Will Be" is like a small morning spell — a phrase he likes to repeat to start the day with positive energy.

"Be a Good Person for Yourself, Not a Nice Person for Others": Bookrum CEO Jeong Young Wook's 『The Practice of Loving Myself』

In his bestseller 『The Practice of Loving Myself』, Jeong Young Wook — author and CEO of Bookrum — argues that the real starting point for healthy relationships, mature love and a happy life is learning to love and grow yourself first.

[Lecturer's Library] Jeong Young Wook's 『The Practice of Loving Myself』 — Self-Centered Comfort

Jeong Young Wook argues that amid busy lives where others and tasks always come first, the real starting point for healthy relationships, mature love and a happy life is to love and grow oneself.

Jeong Young Wook Releases 『Well Was, Well Is, Well Will Be』, Follow-up to 『You Tried Hard, That's Enough』

Young essayist Jeong Young Wook returns with 『Well Was, Well Is, Well Will Be』, an essay that shifts tone and narrator mid-text and sends a simple line to everyone just trying to get by: "It's fine. All of it is fine."

[2021 LOVESOME] Everything About Jeong Young Wook! "We All Tried Hard. That's Enough 😊" | YES24

Seoul's Nodeul Island Spring Festival "Lovesome" — Book Concert with Jeong Young Wook and Others

Seoul holds 2021 Lovesome Festival — "You Tried Hard, That's Enough" — at Nodeul Island on April 3 with music, a book concert featuring Jeong Young Wook, Yoon Jeong-eun, Lee Pyeong, and Kim Jun, and a YES24-supported online broadcast.

Spring "2021 Lovesome Festival" — April 3 Online Livestream

Seoul announced that 2021 Lovesome Festival — "You Tried Hard, That's Enough" will be held at Nodeul Island on April 3, with two music stages at LIVEHOUSE featuring Daybreak, N.Flying, Lacuna, SURL, Gaho, Sunwoo Jung-a, YEBIT, 10cm and more.

"2021 Lovesome Festival" at Nodeul Island on April 3

Ticketing partner YES24 says on-site tickets for the "2021 Lovesome Festival — You Tried Hard, That's Enough" sold out within one minute, with strong early demand on the online stream as well.

"Lovesome Festival" Returns in April — Gaho, Seol among Performers [Official]

The 2021 Lovesome Festival — a spring gathering of books, music and nature — returns on April 3 at Nodeul Island, combining in-person and online stages with four acts per session due to distancing rules.

Bookrum's 『The Practice of Loving Myself』 Named Kyobo Sentence of the Year

In the 2020 Kyobo Sentence of the Year — voted by readers on kyobobook.co.kr between Nov 2–20 — Jeong Young Wook's 『The Practice of Loving Myself』 won with the line "I'll live as someone good to myself, not a nice person for others." The line will be printed on Kyobo's 2021 shopping bags.

Bookrum's 『The Practice of Loving Myself』 Designated Kyobo Sentence of the Year

Bookrum announced that Jeong Young Wook's 『The Practice of Loving Myself』 topped the 2020 Kyobo Sentence of the Year reader poll (Nov 2–20) with the line "I'll live as someone good to myself, not a nice person for others" — to appear on Kyobo's 2021 shopping bags and related goods.

"2020 Love of Life Talk Concert" Held

The 2020 Love of Life Talk Concert, hosted by LifeLine Korea under the theme "There, There, 2020", was held at Sebitseom Floating Island with three essayists — An Jeong-eun, Yoon Jeong-eun, and Jeong Young Wook — and musical guests Maktub & Iraon and HYNN.

"There, There" — Comfort for Everyone Weathering the Pandemic

Under the theme "There, There, 2020", 120 pre-registered participants attended a talk concert featuring essayists An Jeong-eun, Yoon Jeong-eun and Jeong Young Wook, hosted by actress Kim Ha-young, with performances by Maktub & Iraon and HYNN (Park Hye-won).

Video to Boost Self-Esteem: People You Should Avoid (with 『The Practice of Loving Myself』 Author Jeong Young Wook)

Bookrum Releases Jeong Young Wook's New Essay 『The Practice of Loving Myself』

Bookrum announced the release of 『The Practice of Loving Myself』 by Jeong Young Wook — a self-compassion essay in three chapters (Surroundings, Affection, Life) drawn from years of conversation with his readers.

Jeong Young Wook: "Try Saying, 'Let's Grab a Meal Sometime'"

"Let's grab a meal" is a way of saying I miss you. In 『When We Say "Let's Grab a Meal"』 Jeong Young Wook compares feelings to familiar foods and reflects on what kind of "flavor" we are to the people around us.

Bookrum Releases 『When We Say "Let's Grab a Meal"』 — A Tasty Recipe for Human Relationships

Bookrum released 『When We Say "Let's Grab a Meal"』 by Jeong Young Wook, a bestselling essayist already in the running for author of the year. The book uses food to reflect on self and others — how to protect one's self-esteem and how to fully welcome those around us.

ConnectsBook Sells Indie Title 『I'll Write You a Letter』 by Jeong Young Wook with Handwritten Postcard & Magnet Bookmark

STUnitas's bookstore brand ConnectsBook launches an exclusive package of the popular indie title 『I'll Write You a Letter』 in partnership with indie bookstore Mundeuk, including a handwritten postcard and a magnet bookmark from the author.