Recommendation
A person who writes prologues diligently and roughly

Chapter 1.
Remember and record

Still, it's pretty good, right?
Someday my song will be empty too
A person who uses it like sujebi
Keep writing without being perfect
cassette tape recorder
If you can skillfully take notes on your music with your Apple Watch,
Living a righteous life with my own money
2020
We are in an endless process
My goal for this year is to do it roughly

Chapter 2.
I'm a musician

Like watering a song
A song that is stuck with someone
So don't be my homework
Creative work as a profession is 'not a good thing'
Give me a beat
Your new guitar strokes
I could have done better
Let's go to spring before the barley tea gets cold
There are no sharp points
The art of idling
Sleeping in an unfamiliar place
Anything, somehow
Do you like dogtooth violets?
Without leaving anything behind

Chapter 3.
Even if the comfort ends in failure

That could have been it
Sending royalties
Everything is karma
Even if the comfort ends in failure
Desperation
Have you ever cried at work?
As long as it doesn't disturb the neighbors
T-shirt Chronicles
The taste of carefully brewed coffee
Living as a fan of a magazine that's on indefinite hiatus
You too could become extinct
Interview
10 Years with Radio
My doctor
happiness

Epilogue
Song list

Crossing analog and digital
Try out various recording tools
Among them, the 'essence of records and memories' explored
“What does it mean to remain?”

Author Deokwon Yoon attempts to record things in various ways by writing lyrics and texts.
From handwritten notepads to the groundbreaking handheld PC Modia of the early 2000s, to cloud-connected laptops and smartphones.
I'm trying out both analog and digital tools one by one. This is an extension of my enthusiasm for 'would I be able to use it better if I change my equipment?' and a way of putting that question into practice.
Indeed, will recording with more expensive equipment actually improve the quality of the content? This question persists not only when recording sentences but also when recording melodies.
When working on a song with cassette tapes or when working with digital equipment with all the features.
While the latter is generally faster and easier, the author wonders whether it actually produces better results (songs).

The author explores the essence of records by experiencing two major methods of 'writing': analog and digital.
I realize that equipment is only an aid, and that ultimately, the judgment and intuition of what to record and what value it will have are more important factors in creating a satisfactory result.
The interesting point is that what looks and sounds smooth isn't necessarily a good result.
For example, when recording sound on a cassette tape, the sound quality deteriorates, but you can intentionally create some elements that are pleasant to listen to.
By examining the characteristics of such subtle records, the author reflects on the meaning of materiality and analog.
“What does it mean to remain?” “How long will this thing last?” Revealing a curiosity about memory and records, the author pledges not to miss the records of moments.
If you do that, you'll end up with one or two works that you think are pretty good.
The book contains many glimpses into the creative process of 'Broccoli You Too', which we enjoyed as a sound source, as well as the concerns and attempts made as a creator.

The more daunting and difficult the creative work is,
The fun of the process, discovered through hard work
“Within the limits of not disturbing the neighbors
“I want to do a lot of fun and enjoyable things.”

The author experiences creative struggles and exhaustion, but he also attempts to cope with these difficulties through interesting endeavors.
“It’s true that having a new instrument makes you feel like you can do something new,” he says, sharing an anecdote from a music store where he went to buy a new guitar.
The details of the song's creation are revealed in the passage where it is said that a sound can only be produced when a certain instrument is played in a certain way at a certain time.
Working alone in the quiet dawn can be overwhelming and lonely, but I sometimes turn on the rhythm machine that plays sounds according to the set beat and play various chords on the mini keyboard to come up with musical ideas.


It helps to shake off the stuffiness by being with people as well as objects.
Although the author is an introvert and shy, he actively makes plans to meet with colleagues.
And I truly feel the value of those moments when we share our work's difficulties or encourage each other by saying, "Let's do our best."
The process of a creator struggling to come up with something and trying something new behind the resulting song is sometimes pleasant and sometimes touching, adding a variety of emotional flavors to the book.
The author's pledge to "do many fun and enjoyable things without disturbing my neighbors" also fills the reader's heart with joy.


Author Deokwon Yoon expresses his wishes in his own words through various attempts.
Rather than hitting the jackpot, I hope it will be a song that stays in someone's heart for a long time, and although it doesn't get easier no matter how many times I write it, I hope the process of making it is enjoyable.
As we approach the 20th anniversary of our band activities, our concerns about the end are also the same.
The author endlessly thinks about what kind of songs he wants to leave behind in the world, what kind of musician he wants to be remembered as, and how he should live to achieve that, even if he ever leaves the stage.
The book conveys the energy of striving and constantly pursuing something, the exact opposite of helplessness.
Even if you don't work in music, anyone can gain the strength to reflect on their work and life, think about meaning, and find direction from "A Person Who Writes Hard and Roughly."

『No Encore Requests』 『Yuja Tea』
Exceptional observation and expressive power,
Behind-the-scenes stories closely related to daily life revealed!

As can be seen in works such as 『Yujacha』, 『Industrial Tower』, and 『Congratulatory Money』, the author's observational skills in expressing small objects in a unique way are also evident in the book.
In this book, the author reveals how he created the expressions that have captured the attention of many in his songs, and what thought process was behind the resulting lyrics.

I have my own method for getting ideas when writing lyrics and for verifying the lyrics I've written.
This is an attempt to express the sentence in reverse.
For example, it is like this.

Forget what you need to forget.
→ Let's not forget what we must not forget.

Please remember just one of the ten days we spent together.

→ You can probably forget nine out of ten days we spent together.

Sometimes I simply reverse the order, sometimes I reverse the cause and effect, and sometimes I use the 'contrast' principle I learned in math class to be a little more logical.

_Pages 75-76, from “We Are in an Endless Process”

The process of creating lyrics, song titles, etc. is closely related to daily life, so each step of the process is an interesting episode.
Representative stories include the process of completing a song by borrowing the title of her favorite comic book, “Narrow-minded Schoolgirl,” and the story of how she wrote the song “Right Life” while recovering from difficult times by cleaning and organizing her house, drinking water, sleeping well, and eating well.
On the way to a company outing with colleagues on Yeongjong Island, I saw an advertisement for a paid phone on the bus and wrote lyrics on the spot.
It is also impressive that he compares his writing style to the act of making dumplings, and that he uses everyday subjects such as assignments at the Korea National Open University, old houses, and coffee to solidify his mindset for music.
In particular, the author's anecdote from his elementary school days and his own interpretation of the word 'roughly' in the book's title are powerful.

The book also contains stories that express a wide range of emotions, from exciting and fun experiences to moments of despair and grief.
It also mentions social disasters that should be remembered regardless of their timeliness, and depicts what individuals and society would like to be like in the world we live in together.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Broccoli You Too's songs, as well as anyone who enjoys reading books about writing and wants to experience unique observation and expressive power.
Reading "The Hardworking, Rough Writer" will make you want to write something hard, yet roughly, in your own way, and reflect on its meaning.