The grumpy Jaeseok was in an emergency situation.
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Book Introduction
A story chosen by 700,000 readers!
The novel that teenagers most want to read, "The Grumpy Jaeseok"
The curtain falls on that grand finale!
The representative series of author Go Jeong-wook, who was nominated for the prestigious Lindgren Medal in 2025, "Grumpy Jae-seok," announces the end of its long journey with the tenth story, "Grumpy Jae-seok is on the rise?" (Apple Books).
The "Grumpy Jaeseok" series is a story that has grown with teenagers for 16 years.
The countless failures and realizations experienced by a boy named Hwang Jae-seok, who was neither kind nor smart, represent the hearts of countless 'ordinary teenagers' that our society has turned a blind eye to.
This realistic story, which lacks perfect characters or miraculous twists, evokes even more comfort and empathy because of it.
This 10th installment, the grand finale of the entire series, tells the story of Jae-seok and his friends as they each make their own dash toward a true emergency.
Jaeseok faces many difficulties as he faces the huge wall of college entrance exams.
There are also many obstacles that stand in the way, such as the absence of a mentor, family sacrifice, confusion about career path, and the temptation of the 'easy way'.
Still, Jae-seok tackles the issue of his own future, as he has done so far, 'roughly! But confidently!'
Will Jaeseok be able to achieve what he wants and fly high?
The novel that teenagers most want to read, "The Grumpy Jaeseok"
The curtain falls on that grand finale!
The representative series of author Go Jeong-wook, who was nominated for the prestigious Lindgren Medal in 2025, "Grumpy Jae-seok," announces the end of its long journey with the tenth story, "Grumpy Jae-seok is on the rise?" (Apple Books).
The "Grumpy Jaeseok" series is a story that has grown with teenagers for 16 years.
The countless failures and realizations experienced by a boy named Hwang Jae-seok, who was neither kind nor smart, represent the hearts of countless 'ordinary teenagers' that our society has turned a blind eye to.
This realistic story, which lacks perfect characters or miraculous twists, evokes even more comfort and empathy because of it.
This 10th installment, the grand finale of the entire series, tells the story of Jae-seok and his friends as they each make their own dash toward a true emergency.
Jaeseok faces many difficulties as he faces the huge wall of college entrance exams.
There are also many obstacles that stand in the way, such as the absence of a mentor, family sacrifice, confusion about career path, and the temptation of the 'easy way'.
Still, Jae-seok tackles the issue of his own future, as he has done so far, 'roughly! But confidently!'
Will Jaeseok be able to achieve what he wants and fly high?
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Preview
index
preface
1.
Jaeseok becomes a college student
2.
Mother's unmanned cafe
3.
Meeting with the Ministry of War
4.
I miss Bodam
5.
Shark's performance
6.
Buraqui's contact
7.
Long-legged grandfather
8.
The morning of the 100th day celebration
9.
Ilgu's proposal
10.
On the brink
11.
Breakup notice
12.
The sun has set and the road ahead is long
13.
Shocking news
14.
Buraqui's death
15.
Pain is always by my side
16.
The Ministry of War's dream
17.
small victories
18.
The upcoming college entrance exam
19.
Landlord Jaeseok
20.
Pass and fail
21.
Bodam came to visit
16 Years of Q&A with Jaeseok
Preview of the reader evaluation panel's impressions
1.
Jaeseok becomes a college student
2.
Mother's unmanned cafe
3.
Meeting with the Ministry of War
4.
I miss Bodam
5.
Shark's performance
6.
Buraqui's contact
7.
Long-legged grandfather
8.
The morning of the 100th day celebration
9.
Ilgu's proposal
10.
On the brink
11.
Breakup notice
12.
The sun has set and the road ahead is long
13.
Shocking news
14.
Buraqui's death
15.
Pain is always by my side
16.
The Ministry of War's dream
17.
small victories
18.
The upcoming college entrance exam
19.
Landlord Jaeseok
20.
Pass and fail
21.
Bodam came to visit
16 Years of Q&A with Jaeseok
Preview of the reader evaluation panel's impressions
Detailed image
Into the book
“You will definitely go to college this time too.
There's a saying, "Three generations of people are like a mirror."
Although Minseong encouraged him, his vague words did not provide much comfort to Jaeseok.
Jaeseok lowered his head and took a bite of the fish cake.
The warm soup went down my esophagus, but my heart was still cold.
The fact that Minseong and Hyanggeum were working hard to achieve their dreams was a cause for celebration for Jaeseok, but it was also a reality that made him feel lonely because of the comparison with his own situation.
Under the lights of the food stall, the two friends were silent for a moment.
Minseong's heart swelled with excitement at the ambition he had spoken of, while Jaeseok was lost in thought, unable to shake off his anxiety about the path he must take in the future.
[......] While they were out of touch with their friends, they were constantly trying to find their way.
Jaeseok sincerely congratulated them, but at the same time, he became increasingly concerned about how he should shape his own future.
I nodded and took a sip of the cold fish cake soup.
---p.
48~50
“But you were originally good at writing, but honestly, isn’t it difficult to make a living with that?”
There was a certain amount of realistic concern in Ilgu's words.
Jaeseok was silent for a moment.
In fact, what Ilgu said wasn't wrong.
I knew better than anyone that making a living through writing was not easy.
“Well, that’s true.
“It will be difficult to earn enough to live.”
Ilgu nodded.
"Right? I've seen it in the field, and I've found that the world is really tough without money."
He smiled, lightly touching his tie.
"Why don't you work with me instead? Construction sites always need people.
Honestly, the money is pretty good.
“It’s stable.”
Jaeseok was lost in thought for a moment.
“Construction site…? Like you?”
"How stressed out must you be right now, trying to take the college entrance exam again? Why don't you work at our company, earn some money, and live a more stable life?"
You can write as a hobby.
“I’m not asking you to work.”
Jaeseok couldn't respond and looked away for a moment.
Even though I knew that Ilgu's words were realistic, I couldn't make a decision easily.
The thought of giving up writing kept running through my head.
This social atmosphere that makes you feel like you have nothing else to do if you give up on college keeps holding you back.
---p.
78~79
That night, Jaeseok sat at his desk and fell into deep thought again.
It's not meditation, nor is it unconsciousness, but it's a conversation with myself during the busy exam period.
I learned that going to college isn't just for myself.
It was my mother's dream and the meaning of life.
It was the parents' wish that their children would find their own happiness no matter what they did.
As my thoughts cleared up, my head felt clearer.
It became clear to me that I had to live for my mother.
That pledge gave Jaeseok great strength.
I realized again that the only way to prove my love for my mother was to try my best until the end.
---p.
105
“How did you last so long?”
Mr. Kim Tae-ho thought for a moment and then said.
“Because I haven’t forgotten why I write.
“At first, I started writing because I wanted to be recognized, but later on, I felt compelled to write with the thought that whatever I wanted to say, no matter how small, was important.”
Jaeseok quietly chewed on the teacher's words.
“Jaeseok, the important thing is not to forget why you want to write.
Even if the results aren't good right now, if you keep writing, one day someone will come along who will listen to your voice."
Jaeseok felt his heart slowly calming down as he heard those words.
There's a saying, "Three generations of people are like a mirror."
Although Minseong encouraged him, his vague words did not provide much comfort to Jaeseok.
Jaeseok lowered his head and took a bite of the fish cake.
The warm soup went down my esophagus, but my heart was still cold.
The fact that Minseong and Hyanggeum were working hard to achieve their dreams was a cause for celebration for Jaeseok, but it was also a reality that made him feel lonely because of the comparison with his own situation.
Under the lights of the food stall, the two friends were silent for a moment.
Minseong's heart swelled with excitement at the ambition he had spoken of, while Jaeseok was lost in thought, unable to shake off his anxiety about the path he must take in the future.
[......] While they were out of touch with their friends, they were constantly trying to find their way.
Jaeseok sincerely congratulated them, but at the same time, he became increasingly concerned about how he should shape his own future.
I nodded and took a sip of the cold fish cake soup.
---p.
48~50
“But you were originally good at writing, but honestly, isn’t it difficult to make a living with that?”
There was a certain amount of realistic concern in Ilgu's words.
Jaeseok was silent for a moment.
In fact, what Ilgu said wasn't wrong.
I knew better than anyone that making a living through writing was not easy.
“Well, that’s true.
“It will be difficult to earn enough to live.”
Ilgu nodded.
"Right? I've seen it in the field, and I've found that the world is really tough without money."
He smiled, lightly touching his tie.
"Why don't you work with me instead? Construction sites always need people.
Honestly, the money is pretty good.
“It’s stable.”
Jaeseok was lost in thought for a moment.
“Construction site…? Like you?”
"How stressed out must you be right now, trying to take the college entrance exam again? Why don't you work at our company, earn some money, and live a more stable life?"
You can write as a hobby.
“I’m not asking you to work.”
Jaeseok couldn't respond and looked away for a moment.
Even though I knew that Ilgu's words were realistic, I couldn't make a decision easily.
The thought of giving up writing kept running through my head.
This social atmosphere that makes you feel like you have nothing else to do if you give up on college keeps holding you back.
---p.
78~79
That night, Jaeseok sat at his desk and fell into deep thought again.
It's not meditation, nor is it unconsciousness, but it's a conversation with myself during the busy exam period.
I learned that going to college isn't just for myself.
It was my mother's dream and the meaning of life.
It was the parents' wish that their children would find their own happiness no matter what they did.
As my thoughts cleared up, my head felt clearer.
It became clear to me that I had to live for my mother.
That pledge gave Jaeseok great strength.
I realized again that the only way to prove my love for my mother was to try my best until the end.
---p.
105
“How did you last so long?”
Mr. Kim Tae-ho thought for a moment and then said.
“Because I haven’t forgotten why I write.
“At first, I started writing because I wanted to be recognized, but later on, I felt compelled to write with the thought that whatever I wanted to say, no matter how small, was important.”
Jaeseok quietly chewed on the teacher's words.
“Jaeseok, the important thing is not to forget why you want to write.
Even if the results aren't good right now, if you keep writing, one day someone will come along who will listen to your voice."
Jaeseok felt his heart slowly calming down as he heard those words.
---p.
109
109
Publisher's Review
If you just work hard, everything will come true?
Reality is not that easy!
Three years have passed.
Jaeseok, who was accepted to Y University's Creative Writing Department, is having an exciting time.
Currently, we are preparing a play to be performed at the fall festival using a script written by Jaeseok.
As he leaves the school gate to go to a meeting after rehearsal, someone suddenly speaks to Jaeseok.
Looking back, it was Grandpa Buraqui.
A scolding for sleeping in a place like this.
I woke up and realized it was a dream.
I fell asleep for a moment in front of the academy convenience store.
The real Jaeseok is a third-time repeater.
I've already failed the college entrance exam twice.
My college entrance exam scores were lacking, and my writing skills were also a bit lacking.
Jae-seok, who is no longer a high school student, is a third-time repeater who has failed the college entrance exam twice.
As he prepares for his third college entrance exam, he is carrying the weight of a life completely different from before.
The absence of Grandfather Buraqui, who had been the compass of his life for a long time, a mother who puts her son's support before herself, and friends who, unlike her, have already started running towards what they each want.
However, Jae-seok is shaken by his friend's words that "you can't make a living by writing," but he doesn't stop asking himself what he truly wants.
“Do not retreat, do not cower,
“May you all be those who do not bow your heads in cowardice!”
Writer Go Jeong-wook, who has realistically captured the stories of young people through interviews and thorough preparation for each work, has once again captured a realistic story this time, instead of a vague "It'll be okay."
He does not show Jae-seok's flashy success in this "Grumpy Jae-seok's Emergency," which is Jae-seok's last story.
“As a writer who knows reality, I couldn’t just show readers an irresponsible and fantastical ending,” says writer Go Jeong-wook.
Instead of showing optimistic happiness, he wanted to show the harsh reality, and say that despite that, with help, support, and effort from those around you, you can still make life wonderful.
No one can ever fly easily.
And flying doesn't solve everything.
This is the message conveyed by Jaeseok's last story.
Everyone lives a difficult and challenging life.
But if you meet a good mentor, make good friends, and keep trying, there is definitely hope.
You will definitely be able to fly.
This final story will resonate deeply with longtime readers and provide a warm starting point for first-time readers.
Reality is not that easy!
Three years have passed.
Jaeseok, who was accepted to Y University's Creative Writing Department, is having an exciting time.
Currently, we are preparing a play to be performed at the fall festival using a script written by Jaeseok.
As he leaves the school gate to go to a meeting after rehearsal, someone suddenly speaks to Jaeseok.
Looking back, it was Grandpa Buraqui.
A scolding for sleeping in a place like this.
I woke up and realized it was a dream.
I fell asleep for a moment in front of the academy convenience store.
The real Jaeseok is a third-time repeater.
I've already failed the college entrance exam twice.
My college entrance exam scores were lacking, and my writing skills were also a bit lacking.
Jae-seok, who is no longer a high school student, is a third-time repeater who has failed the college entrance exam twice.
As he prepares for his third college entrance exam, he is carrying the weight of a life completely different from before.
The absence of Grandfather Buraqui, who had been the compass of his life for a long time, a mother who puts her son's support before herself, and friends who, unlike her, have already started running towards what they each want.
However, Jae-seok is shaken by his friend's words that "you can't make a living by writing," but he doesn't stop asking himself what he truly wants.
“Do not retreat, do not cower,
“May you all be those who do not bow your heads in cowardice!”
Writer Go Jeong-wook, who has realistically captured the stories of young people through interviews and thorough preparation for each work, has once again captured a realistic story this time, instead of a vague "It'll be okay."
He does not show Jae-seok's flashy success in this "Grumpy Jae-seok's Emergency," which is Jae-seok's last story.
“As a writer who knows reality, I couldn’t just show readers an irresponsible and fantastical ending,” says writer Go Jeong-wook.
Instead of showing optimistic happiness, he wanted to show the harsh reality, and say that despite that, with help, support, and effort from those around you, you can still make life wonderful.
No one can ever fly easily.
And flying doesn't solve everything.
This is the message conveyed by Jaeseok's last story.
Everyone lives a difficult and challenging life.
But if you meet a good mentor, make good friends, and keep trying, there is definitely hope.
You will definitely be able to fly.
This final story will resonate deeply with longtime readers and provide a warm starting point for first-time readers.
A word from the pre-reading reader review panel
Reading "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was Emergency" was like receiving a letter from an old friend.
I still vividly remember meeting Jaeseok for the first time in a corner of the library during my school days.
Jaeseok and I were similar back then, but I was an adult and Jaeseok was just becoming an adult.
The sight was unfamiliar yet welcome.
Looking back, I think I was able to become deeply immersed in Jaeseok's story because it overlapped with my own emotions.
Jaeseok, whom I met again after some time, is still awkward and complicated, but inside he definitely has a different temperature than before.
As the title 'Emergency' suggests, it seems he is now preparing to spread his own wings.
As the 10-volume series was born, we grew together on the path that Jaeseok walked.
The heart that hurts, is hurt, and sometimes hates, but ultimately wants to understand.
That's the message this series has consistently conveyed to us.
If I were to go back to Jaeseok's age, what kind of emergency would I dream of?
It's a time that's hard for me to imagine now, but I'm sure that back then, I, too, was slowly changing the direction of my heart with a single word from someone or a single book.
I think "The Grumpy Jae-seok Was Emergency" is a quiet hope for all those who want to face their emotions and relationships again in this complex world.
The light of life that Jaeseok conveys will remain in my heart for a long time, to the point where it is regrettable to say that it is over.
_Jeon Yun-seo
Rather than showing a fantastic ending, the author said that he wanted the audience to cheer on Jae-seok as he struggles to achieve his dream in a realistic way. As such, the emotions Jae-seok feels while repeating the college entrance exam for the third time and the way he strives to achieve his dream until the end resonated with me more because it felt like the direction I should take.
"The Grumpy Jaeseok" is a book that gives us the strength to persevere to achieve our dreams, so that we, high school students and repeat test takers of this era, can survive the battlefield of college entrance exams.
Ultimately, I also find strength in imagining Jaeseok's future success as a writer.
Cheer up, Jaeseok! Cheer up, all the college entrance exam takers in Korea! _Kim Seonwoo, 1st year, Gyeongnam Foreign Language High School
When I saw the title, "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was on the Rise," I had high hopes that Jaeseok would easily get into a good university or win a major award for his writing.
But reality isn't easy, and frustrating things happen all the time.
Still, Jae-seok, despite the twists and turns, stubbornly overcomes difficulties big and small, studying, writing, applying, and challenging himself again.
Even in the midst of a busy exam preparation period, he takes time to look after the disabled grandfather's Buraqui.
I end up supporting Jaeseok, who has such a warm heart, like family.
It's a shame that it's the last episode.
I read it with interest, feeling anxious and sleepy, and feeling like Jae-seok's anxious heart was swaying along with me.
_@feelingyard Healing Garden
Author Go Jeong-wook is a writer who has consistently written about the youth of today from the beginning until now.
Through characters who are sometimes clumsy and sometimes prickly, we have dealt head-on with concerns that we tend to ignore.
In the last volume, "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was on the Rise," I felt like the messages I had been sending had borne fruit.
I still like the narrative structure that focuses on 'growth' rather than 'success'.
A work that is not limited to a specific person, but expanded so that anyone who has difficulty pursuing their dreams can receive deep resonance.
This is a work that cheers us on as we watch our Jae-seok, who is no longer a prickly child, but has learned how to protect himself.
Some of the young readers who first encountered the "Grumpy Jaeseok" series may have grown up now, but Jaeseok's story will continue to live in the hearts of many.
Just like Jaeseok's emergency, each of our emergencies will begin someday.
Jaeseok, the young man who has just begun to spread his wings! We support his flight.
_ Lee Jin-mi
Introducing the "Grumpy Jaeseok" series
Hope Mentor of Korea! Writer Go Jeong-wook
The "Grumpy Jaeseok" series!
《The Grumpy Jaeseok》 is a series that has been chosen by 700,000 readers and is evaluated as the most Korean youth novel.
In 2025, the final installment in the series, "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was Emergency," was published, marking the end of the epic journey as the tenth story.
The series, which started with "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Disappeared?", which dealt with school violence and the changes in problem students, continued with "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Returned?", which pointed out the problems of the audition craze that has become a cultural trend among teenagers, the third story "Grumpy Jaeseok Got Angry?", which deals with the hottest topics among students these days, such as "dating" and "teen sexual culture", "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Changed?", which contains topics that allow people to think about the beauty of their individuality and not losing their individuality in a world where "lookism" is rampant, "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Exploded?", which deals head-on with the "bullying" problem among students, "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Made a Decision?", which presents the various realities and difficulties of teenagers addicted to games, and even their dreams for the future, "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Realized?", which depicts the sincere friendships and relationships with friends that are not included in textbooks, and "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Discovered", which searches for the true meaning of "money". Shouted?, and the ninth is “Grumpy Jae-seok Grew Up,” which contains study methods to make dreams come true.
The final tenth story, instead of showing optimistic success, shows a cold reality, and tells us that we must still fill our days faithfully, step by step, so that we can prepare for an 'emergency'.
A word from the pre-reading reader review panel
Reading "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was Emergency" was like receiving a letter from an old friend.
I still vividly remember meeting Jaeseok for the first time in a corner of the library during my school days.
Jaeseok and I were similar back then, but I was an adult and Jaeseok was just becoming an adult.
The sight was unfamiliar yet welcome.
Looking back, I think I was able to become deeply immersed in Jaeseok's story because it overlapped with my own emotions.
Jaeseok, whom I met again after some time, is still awkward and complicated, but inside he definitely has a different temperature than before.
As the title 'Emergency' suggests, it seems he is now preparing to spread his own wings.
As the 10-volume series was born, we grew together on the path that Jaeseok walked.
The heart that hurts, is hurt, and sometimes hates, but ultimately wants to understand.
That's the message this series has consistently conveyed to us.
If I were to go back to Jaeseok's age, what kind of emergency would I dream of?
It's a time that's hard for me to imagine now, but I'm sure that back then, I, too, was slowly changing the direction of my heart with a single word from someone or a single book.
I think "The Grumpy Jae-seok Was Emergency" is a quiet hope for all those who want to face their emotions and relationships again in this complex world.
The light of life that Jaeseok conveys will remain in my heart for a long time, to the point where it is regrettable to say that it is over.
_Jeon Yun-seo
Rather than showing a fantastic ending, the author said that he wanted the audience to cheer on Jae-seok as he struggles to achieve his dream in a realistic way. As such, the emotions Jae-seok feels while repeating the college entrance exam for the third time and the way he strives to achieve his dream until the end resonated with me more because it felt like the direction I should take.
"The Grumpy Jaeseok" is a book that gives us the strength to persevere to achieve our dreams, so that we, high school students and repeat test takers of this era, can survive the battlefield of college entrance exams.
Ultimately, I also find strength in imagining Jaeseok's future success as a writer.
Cheer up, Jaeseok! Cheer up, all the college entrance exam takers in Korea! _Kim Seonwoo, 1st year, Gyeongnam Foreign Language High School
When I saw the title, "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was on the Rise," I had high hopes that Jaeseok would easily get into a good university or win a major award for his writing.
But reality isn't easy, and frustrating things happen all the time.
Still, Jae-seok bravely overcomes hardships big and small through twists and turns, studies, writes, applies, and challenges again.
Even in the midst of a busy exam preparation period, he takes time to look after the disabled grandfather's Buraqui.
I end up supporting Jaeseok, who has such a warm heart, like family.
It's a shame that it's the last episode.
I read it with interest, feeling anxious and sleepy, and feeling like Jae-seok's anxious heart was swaying along with me.
_@feelingyard Healing Garden
Author Go Jeong-wook is a writer who has consistently written about real-life youth from the beginning until now.
Through characters who are sometimes clumsy and sometimes prickly, we have dealt head-on with concerns that we tend to ignore.
In the last volume, "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was on the Rise," I felt like the messages I had been sending had borne fruit.
I still like the narrative structure that focuses on 'growth' rather than 'success'.
A work that is not limited to a specific person, but expanded so that anyone who has difficulty pursuing their dreams can receive deep resonance.
This is a work that cheers us on as we watch our Jae-seok, who is no longer a prickly child, but has learned how to protect himself.
Some of the young readers who first encountered the "Grumpy Jaeseok" series may have grown up now, but Jaeseok's story will continue to live in the hearts of many.
Just like Jaeseok's emergency, each of our emergencies will begin someday.
Jaeseok, the young man who has just begun to spread his wings! We support his flight.
_ Lee Jin-mi
Introducing the "Grumpy Jaeseok" series
Hope Mentor of Korea! Writer Go Jeong-wook
The "Grumpy Jaeseok" series!
《The Grumpy Jaeseok》 is a series that has been chosen by 700,000 readers and is evaluated as the most Korean youth novel.
In 2025, the final installment in the series, "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was Emergency," was published, marking the end of the epic journey as the tenth story.
The series, which started with "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Disappeared?", which dealt with school violence and the changes in problem students, continued with "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Returned?", which pointed out the problems of the audition craze that has become a cultural trend among teenagers, the third story "Grumpy Jaeseok Got Angry?", which deals with the hottest topics among students these days, such as "dating" and "teen sexual culture", "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Changed?", which contains topics that allow people to think about the beauty of their individuality and not losing their individuality in a world where "lookism" is rampant, "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Exploded?", which deals head-on with the "bullying" problem among students, "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Made a Decision?", which presents the various realities and difficulties of teenagers addicted to games, and even their dreams for the future, "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Realized?", which depicts the sincere friendships and relationships with friends that are not included in textbooks, and "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Discovered", which searches for the true meaning of "money". Shouted?, and the ninth is “Grumpy Jae-seok Grew Up,” which contains study methods to make dreams come true.
The final tenth story, instead of showing optimistic success, shows a cold reality, and tells us that we must still fill our days faithfully, step by step, so that we can prepare for an 'emergency'.
Reading "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was Emergency" was like receiving a letter from an old friend.
I still vividly remember meeting Jaeseok for the first time in a corner of the library during my school days.
Jaeseok and I were similar back then, but I was an adult and Jaeseok was just becoming an adult.
The sight was unfamiliar yet welcome.
Looking back, I think I was able to become deeply immersed in Jaeseok's story because it overlapped with my own emotions.
Jaeseok, whom I met again after some time, is still awkward and complicated, but inside he definitely has a different temperature than before.
As the title 'Emergency' suggests, it seems he is now preparing to spread his own wings.
As the 10-volume series was born, we grew together on the path that Jaeseok walked.
The heart that hurts, is hurt, and sometimes hates, but ultimately wants to understand.
That's the message this series has consistently conveyed to us.
If I were to go back to Jaeseok's age, what kind of emergency would I dream of?
It's a time that's hard for me to imagine now, but I'm sure that back then, I, too, was slowly changing the direction of my heart with a single word from someone or a single book.
I think "The Grumpy Jae-seok Was Emergency" is a quiet hope for all those who want to face their emotions and relationships again in this complex world.
The light of life that Jaeseok conveys will remain in my heart for a long time, to the point where it is regrettable to say that it is over.
_Jeon Yun-seo
Rather than showing a fantastic ending, the author said that he wanted the audience to cheer on Jae-seok as he struggles to achieve his dream in a realistic way. As such, the emotions Jae-seok feels while repeating the college entrance exam for the third time and the way he strives to achieve his dream until the end resonated with me more because it felt like the direction I should take.
"The Grumpy Jaeseok" is a book that gives us the strength to persevere to achieve our dreams, so that we, high school students and repeat test takers of this era, can survive the battlefield of college entrance exams.
Ultimately, I also find strength in imagining Jaeseok's future success as a writer.
Cheer up, Jaeseok! Cheer up, all the college entrance exam takers in Korea! _Kim Seonwoo, 1st year, Gyeongnam Foreign Language High School
When I saw the title, "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was on the Rise," I had high hopes that Jaeseok would easily get into a good university or win a major award for his writing.
But reality isn't easy, and frustrating things happen all the time.
Still, Jae-seok, despite the twists and turns, stubbornly overcomes difficulties big and small, studying, writing, applying, and challenging himself again.
Even in the midst of a busy exam preparation period, he takes time to look after the disabled grandfather's Buraqui.
I end up supporting Jaeseok, who has such a warm heart, like family.
It's a shame that it's the last episode.
I read it with interest, feeling anxious and sleepy, and feeling like Jae-seok's anxious heart was swaying along with me.
_@feelingyard Healing Garden
Author Go Jeong-wook is a writer who has consistently written about the youth of today from the beginning until now.
Through characters who are sometimes clumsy and sometimes prickly, we have dealt head-on with concerns that we tend to ignore.
In the last volume, "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was on the Rise," I felt like the messages I had been sending had borne fruit.
I still like the narrative structure that focuses on 'growth' rather than 'success'.
A work that is not limited to a specific person, but expanded so that anyone who has difficulty pursuing their dreams can receive deep resonance.
This is a work that cheers us on as we watch our Jae-seok, who is no longer a prickly child, but has learned how to protect himself.
Some of the young readers who first encountered the "Grumpy Jaeseok" series may have grown up now, but Jaeseok's story will continue to live in the hearts of many.
Just like Jaeseok's emergency, each of our emergencies will begin someday.
Jaeseok, the young man who has just begun to spread his wings! We support his flight.
_ Lee Jin-mi
Introducing the "Grumpy Jaeseok" series
Hope Mentor of Korea! Writer Go Jeong-wook
The "Grumpy Jaeseok" series!
《The Grumpy Jaeseok》 is a series that has been chosen by 700,000 readers and is evaluated as the most Korean youth novel.
In 2025, the final installment in the series, "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was Emergency," was published, marking the end of the epic journey as the tenth story.
The series, which started with "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Disappeared?", which dealt with school violence and the changes in problem students, continued with "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Returned?", which pointed out the problems of the audition craze that has become a cultural trend among teenagers, the third story "Grumpy Jaeseok Got Angry?", which deals with the hottest topics among students these days, such as "dating" and "teen sexual culture", "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Changed?", which contains topics that allow people to think about the beauty of their individuality and not losing their individuality in a world where "lookism" is rampant, "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Exploded?", which deals head-on with the "bullying" problem among students, "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Made a Decision?", which presents the various realities and difficulties of teenagers addicted to games, and even their dreams for the future, "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Realized?", which depicts the sincere friendships and relationships with friends that are not included in textbooks, and "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Discovered", which searches for the true meaning of "money". Shouted?, and the ninth is “Grumpy Jae-seok Grew Up,” which contains study methods to make dreams come true.
The final tenth story, instead of showing optimistic success, shows a cold reality, and tells us that we must still fill our days faithfully, step by step, so that we can prepare for an 'emergency'.
A word from the pre-reading reader review panel
Reading "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was Emergency" was like receiving a letter from an old friend.
I still vividly remember meeting Jaeseok for the first time in a corner of the library during my school days.
Jaeseok and I were similar back then, but I was an adult and Jaeseok was just becoming an adult.
The sight was unfamiliar yet welcome.
Looking back, I think I was able to become deeply immersed in Jaeseok's story because it overlapped with my own emotions.
Jaeseok, whom I met again after some time, is still awkward and complicated, but inside he definitely has a different temperature than before.
As the title 'Emergency' suggests, it seems he is now preparing to spread his own wings.
As the 10-volume series was born, we grew together on the path that Jaeseok walked.
The heart that hurts, is hurt, and sometimes hates, but ultimately wants to understand.
That's the message this series has consistently conveyed to us.
If I were to go back to Jaeseok's age, what kind of emergency would I dream of?
It's a time that's hard for me to imagine now, but I'm sure that back then, I, too, was slowly changing the direction of my heart with a single word from someone or a single book.
I think "The Grumpy Jae-seok Was Emergency" is a quiet hope for all those who want to face their emotions and relationships again in this complex world.
The light of life that Jaeseok conveys will remain in my heart for a long time, to the point where it is regrettable to say that it is over.
_Jeon Yun-seo
Rather than showing a fantastic ending, the author said that he wanted the audience to cheer on Jae-seok as he struggles to achieve his dream in a realistic way. As such, the emotions Jae-seok feels while repeating the college entrance exam for the third time and the way he strives to achieve his dream until the end resonated with me more because it felt like the direction I should take.
"The Grumpy Jaeseok" is a book that gives us the strength to persevere to achieve our dreams, so that we, high school students and repeat test takers of this era, can survive the battlefield of college entrance exams.
Ultimately, I also find strength in imagining Jaeseok's future success as a writer.
Cheer up, Jaeseok! Cheer up, all the college entrance exam takers in Korea! _Kim Seonwoo, 1st year, Gyeongnam Foreign Language High School
When I saw the title, "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was on the Rise," I had high hopes that Jaeseok would easily get into a good university or win a major award for his writing.
But reality isn't easy, and frustrating things happen all the time.
Still, Jae-seok bravely overcomes hardships big and small through twists and turns, studies, writes, applies, and challenges again.
Even in the midst of a busy exam preparation period, he takes time to look after the disabled grandfather's Buraqui.
I end up supporting Jaeseok, who has such a warm heart, like family.
It's a shame that it's the last episode.
I read it with interest, feeling anxious and sleepy, and feeling like Jae-seok's anxious heart was swaying along with me.
_@feelingyard Healing Garden
Author Go Jeong-wook is a writer who has consistently written about real-life youth from the beginning until now.
Through characters who are sometimes clumsy and sometimes prickly, we have dealt head-on with concerns that we tend to ignore.
In the last volume, "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was on the Rise," I felt like the messages I had been sending had borne fruit.
I still like the narrative structure that focuses on 'growth' rather than 'success'.
A work that is not limited to a specific person, but expanded so that anyone who has difficulty pursuing their dreams can receive deep resonance.
This is a work that cheers us on as we watch our Jae-seok, who is no longer a prickly child, but has learned how to protect himself.
Some of the young readers who first encountered the "Grumpy Jaeseok" series may have grown up now, but Jaeseok's story will continue to live in the hearts of many.
Just like Jaeseok's emergency, each of our emergencies will begin someday.
Jaeseok, the young man who has just begun to spread his wings! We support his flight.
_ Lee Jin-mi
Introducing the "Grumpy Jaeseok" series
Hope Mentor of Korea! Writer Go Jeong-wook
The "Grumpy Jaeseok" series!
《The Grumpy Jaeseok》 is a series that has been chosen by 700,000 readers and is evaluated as the most Korean youth novel.
In 2025, the final installment in the series, "The Grumpy Jaeseok Was Emergency," was published, marking the end of the epic journey as the tenth story.
The series, which started with "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Disappeared?", which dealt with school violence and the changes in problem students, continued with "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Returned?", which pointed out the problems of the audition craze that has become a cultural trend among teenagers, the third story "Grumpy Jaeseok Got Angry?", which deals with the hottest topics among students these days, such as "dating" and "teen sexual culture", "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Changed?", which contains topics that allow people to think about the beauty of their individuality and not losing their individuality in a world where "lookism" is rampant, "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Exploded?", which deals head-on with the "bullying" problem among students, "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Made a Decision?", which presents the various realities and difficulties of teenagers addicted to games, and even their dreams for the future, "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Realized?", which depicts the sincere friendships and relationships with friends that are not included in textbooks, and "Grumpy Jaeseok Has Discovered", which searches for the true meaning of "money". Shouted?, and the ninth is “Grumpy Jae-seok Grew Up,” which contains study methods to make dreams come true.
The final tenth story, instead of showing optimistic success, shows a cold reality, and tells us that we must still fill our days faithfully, step by step, so that we can prepare for an 'emergency'.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: July 22, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 220 pages | 341g | 140*200*12mm
- ISBN13: 9791192641966
- ISBN10: 1192641965
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