Bestselling author Baek Se-hee dies at 35, sparking global mourning. Her book on mental health resonated worldwide, saving lives.
October/18/2025 17:53
The news of the death of Baek Se-hee, the author of the bestseller 'I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki,' has been reported, and voices of mourning continue. As an author of an essay that attracted attention not only in Korea but also worldwide, this news has been reported overseas. The BBC reported yesterday (17th), 'Writer Baek Se-hee has passed away at the young age of 35. Her book, published in 2018, recorded conversations with a psychiatrist about depression, and the theme of mental health resonated with readers worldwide, becoming a cultural phenomenon.' Baek Se-hee saved five lives through organ donation. The Korea Organ Donation Agency revealed, 'Baek Se-hee provided her heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys (both sides) to five people before passing away.' 'I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki,' published in 2018, has been translated into 25 languages and sold over 500,000 copies in Korea, with over 100,000 copies sold in the UK and Japan. Anton Hwa, who translated Baek's work into English, wrote on his Instagram, 'While her organs saved five lives, readers will know that her writing saved the hearts of millions. I express my deepest condolences to her family.' Messages of tribute from readers continue on Baek Se-hee's social media. One net user wrote, 'Thank you for saving us with your honesty,' while another reader shared, 'I was deeply comforted every time I read the book, and I grew alongside it.' BTS's RM also loved 'I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki,' and the popularity of Korean literature is hot! Attention is drawn to the favorite books of Korean idols that have also become a topic in Japan.
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