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"Born in '82, Kim Ji-young (paperback)" by Cho Nam-joo is a must-read for all male researchers. Things like papers, research funding, positions, and achievements come after that. Really, think properly about the social structure of academia. (This book isn't directly related to academia, but [link to review])

"I was born in '98 and finally got to see Kim Ji-young, but I feel so sorry for Aileen, who was so upset just because she read this book."

The tweet translates to: "Our vocalist, when introduced by a Korean performer as 'I'm Kim Ji-young,' responded with a big smile, 'I love kimchi!' I think that’s what they heard, but it was so quick that I couldn’t jump in to help..."

The translation of the tweet is: "What is this book that feels like Kim Ji-young, Born 1982? I want to read it soon."

Published on December 7, 2024, Newspaper Book Reviews ● Asahi (12/7) "Modern and Contemporary History of Women in Korea: From Opening Up to 'Kim Ji-young'" by Choi Sung-hee, Keio University Press, 2860 yen "Complete History of Japanese Kanji" by Takuya Okimori, Chikuma Shinsho, 1320 yen "Vatican Secret Documents and the Outbreak of War between Japan and the United States" by Tadashi Tsumura, dZERO, 2090 yen.

"I finished reading 'Kim Ji-young, Born 1982.' Women are not even allowed to be born, and even if they study hard and get good grades, they are at a disadvantage when it comes to employment. After getting married and having children, they are called 'pests.' The last words of the male psychiatrist encapsulated all the misogyny, and it made me extremely angry. #IWantToConnectWithBookLovers"

2024 Reflection: This year, my family and I ran around in Shiga, Niigata, Kyoto, Okayama, Tokyo, Ehime, Osaka, and Korea (after consideration, we decided not to go to Ghana 🇬🇭). Through the translation of "Kim Ji-young" and music reviews, I spent the year thinking about the society, culture, and history of Korea and Japan. Despite falling ill several times along the way, I did my best in my own way.

The tweet translates to: "Dance is increasingly becoming twerk-style, right? Since the people at the forefront are like that, I wonder if when I go to clubs in Korea, all the girls dance like that. And then I think about 'Kim Ji-young, Born 1982' and Han Kang, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature, and I feel like I can understand it in a countercultural way."

"I finished reading 'Kim Ji-young, Born 1982.' It was tough... I read it slowly, feeling exhausted (not because of the writing, but because I was directly confronted with the overwhelming misogyny that a modern middle-aged woman would likely encounter). By the end, it felt almost like horror, but now I feel like I'm doing much better than Ji-young."

#PoppoAdvent2024 On the 13th day, we have Kakari Mana. This year, you can read the vivid writings of a Dostoevsky enthusiast! Additionally, there's an attempt to read "Kim Ji-young, Born 1982" in Korean. Both are interesting because they are read and discussed not alone, but with multiple people. Grab it! The happiness of a book club - Otaku and Book Club - comettempura kakari01.hatenablog.com/entry/2024/12/…

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✨ A female specialist with 32 years of experience ✨ Director Kim Ji-yong performs surgeries personally from consultations to operations 🥰 WESHE Cosmetic Surgery is located on the Cheongdam-dong brand street 🙆‍♀️ #weshe #wesheCosmeticSurgery #wesheplasticsurgery #breastsurgery #KimJiYong #Korea #KoreanPlasticSurgery #CosmeticSurgery #BreastAugmentation #BreastSurgery #Seoul #Gangnam #VisitKorea #KoreaTravel pic.x.com/pG7DT20nsK

✨ A female specialist with 32 years of experience ✨ Director Kim Ji-young performs surgeries personally from consultations to operations 🥰 WESHE Plastic Surgery is located on the Cheongdam-dong brand street 🙆‍♀️ #weshe #wesheplasticsurgery #breastsurgery #KimJiYoung #Korea #KoreanPlasticSurgery #CosmeticSurgery #BreastAugmentation #BreastSurgery #Seoul #Gangnam #VisitKorea #KoreaTravel pic.x.com/uYsoELwI24

Here’s the translation of the tweet: "Recommended books to learn about gender issues 📚 'Kim Ji-young, Born 1982' is a work that visualizes the gender issues present in society, where hope for the future is born amidst despair, reminding us that 'you are not alone.' #Books #BookRecommendation chikumashobo.co.jp/special/kimjiy… pic.x.com/TBEyhpWfzY"

"I collected evidence by visiting and filed complaints with related companies and organizations. The scrutiny has particularly focused on female entertainers, especially idols. Some have been labeled as 'meguru' simply for using a smartphone case that says 'Girls Can Do Anything,' or for reading 'Kim Ji-young, Born 1982,' they are labeled as 'meguru' or feminists."