#Korea#KoreanAuthor#BaekSehe#mentalhealthawareness #bestselling Best-selling Korean writer Baek Sehee, who wrote “I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki” and “I Want to Die But I Still Want to Eat Tteokbokki 2,” passed away on October 12, 2025. Her books represent an honest therapy memoir about depression and living life in tranquillity — honest, raw, yet inspiring. I read her books very recently, and it honestly felt like a warm hug 🫂. Here is my letter to Sehee......
Dear Sehee,
It was a bright summer. I had just changed schools. My parents said I needed to study well here, but studying for 12 hours a day, I started this strict routine that little did I know would break me both as a person and as a young teenager.
I felt such complex emotions that I couldn’t even explain to anyone what was happening to me. But I knew something was happening because all I could do at school was sit still in a class of 200 students, while my tears flowed, and no one seemed to care.
I somehow told my parents everything. They said it was just a “phase.” I survived it, but barely.
Then, after a year, I came across a book on my phone. It was called' I Want to Die, but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki'.
It perfectly captured everything I had felt all this time. How could someone come up with such an interesting and deeply unsettling title? I was shocked, but I was also immensely hooked.
I started reading it and I was just fascinated by the kind of person you are, honest, kind and someone who loves and cares dearly. Your story about fearing a new friend you made was so similar to mine, I just couldn’t stop myself from thinking of giving you a warm hug if I could.
My most connected part was your struggle with the societal expectations in us as people and about the weight gain issue. I seriously felt it right deep in my heart.
I came to know a lot about you, your self-respect and your deep interest and dedication to your job, working all the way from university to your dream job. I just couldn’t stop thinking about how wonderful a person you are.
Your books changed my whole perspective on life. I understood not to be too tough on myself. I understood it’s okay to sometimes feel down and it’s only human to do so.
Your struggle with being the person who engages in conversations with friends was also something that deeply connected with me.
I read both of your books in just one week. I closed both of them, sighed in relief, and noted down in my bucket list to meet you one day and have a warm chat with you, maybe try to know more about this wonderful human being all the way in Korea. I wanted to be your friend.
I really wish I had just messaged you on Instagram that day
Anyway, I will always remember and cherish you as someone close to me without knowing each other actually. I hope you found peace.
Thank you, Sehee, for everything, literally every single thing.
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Best-selling Korean writer Baek Sehee, who wrote “I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki” and “I Want to Die But I Still Want to Eat Tteokbokki 2,” passed away on October 12, 2025. Her books represent an honest therapy memoir about depression and living life in tranquillity — honest, raw, yet inspiring. I read her books very recently, and it honestly felt like a warm hug 🫂. Here is my letter to Sehee......
Dear Sehee,
It was a bright summer. I had just changed schools. My parents said I needed to study well here, but studying for 12 hours a day, I started this strict routine that little did I know would break me both as a person and as a young teenager.
I felt such complex emotions that I couldn’t even explain to anyone what was happening to me. But I knew something was happening because all I could do at school was sit still in a class of 200 students, while my tears flowed, and no one seemed to care.
I somehow told my parents everything.
They said it was just a “phase.”
I survived it, but barely.
Then, after a year, I came across a book on my phone.
It was called' I Want to Die, but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki'.
It perfectly captured everything I had felt all this time.
How could someone come up with such an interesting and deeply unsettling title?
I was shocked, but I was also immensely hooked.
I started reading it and I was just fascinated by the kind of person you are, honest, kind and someone who loves and cares dearly. Your story about fearing a new friend you made was so similar to mine, I just couldn’t stop myself from thinking of giving you a warm hug if I could.
My most connected part was your struggle with the societal expectations in us as people and about the weight gain issue. I seriously felt it right deep in my heart.
I came to know a lot about you, your self-respect and your deep interest and dedication to your job, working all the way from university to your dream job. I just couldn’t stop thinking about how wonderful a person you are.
Your books changed my whole perspective on life. I understood not to be too tough on myself. I understood it’s okay to sometimes feel down and it’s only human to do so.
Your struggle with being the person who engages in conversations with friends was also something that deeply connected with me.
I read both of your books in just one week. I closed both of them, sighed in relief, and noted down in my bucket list to meet you one day and have a warm chat with you, maybe try to know more about this wonderful human being all the way in Korea. I wanted to be your friend.
I really wish I had just messaged you on Instagram that day
Anyway, I will always remember and cherish you as someone close to me without knowing each other actually.
I hope you found peace.
Thank you, Sehee, for everything, literally every single thing.
I love you ❤️
Please Read her Beautiful Books if You can!..
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Beyond Hallyu
Hey everyone! ❤️
Welcome to all the new subscribers - so glad you’re here! 🎉
Lately, I’ve been thinking about trying something new on the channel. Along with Shorts, I’m planning to make long-form videos on analytical topics like “What is Hallyu?” and the rise of Korean pop culture. 🎥🇰🇷
Would you be interested in that?
👇 Vote in the poll & drop your thoughts in the comments! 💬
Let’s build this together 💕
Thank You for Everything
Forever Grateful
BEYOND HALLYU
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Hey Guys,
I am really thankful for all those who watch my videos
Every view is so precious,it makes me feel soo happy
I love my 5 subscribers
Thank You for Everything
I want to ask you guys about one thing:
What kind of videos do you what me to make?
Any recommendations are very precious
Yours,
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