A writer who has captivated critics and readers with flowing narratives, solid plots, twists and irony.
16 representative short films commemorating Kim Young-ha's 30th anniversary

The first book commemorating Kim Young-ha's 30th anniversary, "Kim Young-ha's 30th Anniversary Short Story Collection," has been published.
『Short Story Selection』 is a book that contains 16 representative works in reverse order of publication, from the most recent work, “Only Two People,” to the debut work, “Meditation on a Mirror.”
Although it is an overwhelming volume of nearly 644 pages, the unique stories that shine with Kim Young-ha's unique writing skills are interwoven together, making it read like a Decameron-style omnibus novel contained within Kim Young-ha's narrative frame.

『Short Stories』 inevitably contains Kim Young-ha's inner transformation.
From the beginning, he retained the irony and reversal that caught everyone off guard, which was his strong point, while deepening his compassion for humans who are swayed by the tricks of fate.
Like rewinding a video, this is a precious opportunity to glimpse the history of an author through a single book.

From “Only Two People,” which won the 26th Oh Young-su Literary Award with the comment that “it is a masterpiece that hints at the existence of inexplicable and irreversible indicators in human life,” to “Looking for a Child,” which won the 9th Kim Yu-jeong Literary Award with the comment that “reading Kim Young-ha’s work made me realize again that a novel is not about presenting vague answers, but about asking questions toward reality,” to “Corn and I,” which won the grand prize at the 36th Yi Sang Literary Award and was praised as a novel that “suggests new possibilities for fantasy novels,” to “Treasure Ship,” which won the 4th Hwang Sun-won Literary Award, and “Your Tree,” which won the 44th Hyundai Literary Award.
『Short Story Selection』 also includes award-winning works by Kim Young-ha, who have received critical acclaim over the past thirty years.

The original novels that were made into movies and dramas, receiving love and acclaim from readers, are also included.
The original novels of “What Happened to the Man Stuck in the Elevator?”, which aired on MBC’s “Best Theater” in 2000, the movie “My Brother Has Returned” released in 2014, and “Looking for a Child,” which aired on JTBC in 2021 and won three awards including the grand prize at the 16th Seoul Drama Awards, can also be found in “Short Stories.”

What is the secret behind Kim Young-ha's novels being read so consistently, for so long, and in so many different forms?
As 30 years have passed and the author has published 25 books, it would be difficult to clearly explain the reason in one or two sentences.
Perhaps this book will provide the answer.
For longtime readers who have followed his work, as well as those seeking a new perspective on Kim Young-ha's literary world, this "Short Story Selection" will serve as a faithful guide.