From someday, one corner of the bookstore 'entertainment book' occupies one place.
As everyone is writing freely, it seems to catch pens from TV entertainers to YouTubers and influencers.
Since the entertainment industry 'publishing boom' in the 2010s, there has been a boom in publishing again. The public's interest in 'entertainment books' is steadily high. In the past, most of the older actors and stars who had experienced generous lives published books, mostly in the form of essays about autobiographical stories and personal philosophy.
The recent trend has changed: Idol, rapper, new actor, and many other stars, regardless of age, are publishing books. Girls' group members such as Jessica from Girls' Generation, Hye Rim from Wonder Girls, and Kwon Min-ah from AOA made their debut as writers. The types of books have also become noticeably diverse, from essays to novels, scenarios, developments, and cookbooks.
'Nobody's perfect,' rapper Swings recently defined his essay collection 'HEAT' as such. It is a book that captures the process from 2007 debut to becoming a top rapper in Korea, and the inner thoughts that have matured and hardened since the 30s.
"HEAT" was also the bestseller when it was published in November last year, ranking fourth in the book rankings most sold for a week at Kyobo Bookstore (as of November 09-15, 2020).
This year, stars from each field have come to readers with a new work.
Singer Yang Hee-eun, who celebrated his 51st anniversary, published his fourth essay, "Yes," in April. "Yes," "I can do that," and so on, borrowed Yang Hee-eun's usual speech, which shakes off any anxiety, as it is in the title. It is a book that warmly and affectionately captures the past life, songs, and precious moments of everyday life as if reading the story of an old friend.
Kim Na-young, a broadcaster, said, "I feel like I am eating rice that I have made warmly throughout my reading." "I hope that many of the 'young Hee-eun' in the world where life is not easy will be comforted as I did."
Actor Choi Gwi-hwa released his scenario 'Q'orianka Kilcher Time' in e-books and audio books in March. The audiobook was produced with the goal of a play genre and gradually developed into a movie scenario. A total of 10 people participated in the audiobook, including Choi Gwi-hwa himself.
'Q'orianka Kilcher Time' is a story about a gyeongchan who was playing a gambling game, hearing about his mother's obituary ahead of Chuseok, meeting his sister in the funeral hall for 10 years, pregnant brother, It was completed based on my story. I was selected as the best work of the month by registering with the Screenplay Market of the Film Promotion Committee.
Yoon Eun-hye, a famous actor in the entertainment industry, has published a cookbook with his own secrets. "Do Eat Again: Yoon Eun-hye with the cherished" published in February contains a total of 85 recipes. This cookbook, which starts with the introduction phrase 'Glessful One', has filled the hearts of Yoon Eun-hye, who conveys Thank You to the grateful people, through food.
Actor Choi Minsoo's wife and Miss Korea's Kangju made a communication development book 'Kangju communicates' in April. This is the second time after the first book, "I'll Tell You," about communication with family members. From my first job to the present, I am based on my experiences in various workplaces. As a communicator, I look into the professional aspect and show how I have communicated and worked.
Actor Lee Kwang-gi wrote a story about the sublimation of the sadness that left his son 12 years ago. Lee Kwang-gi, who had lost his son, "The tears I shed became flowers," published in January, and thought of death, put a hopeful story that was reborn as an evangelist of donation and sharing.