The more I love, the bigger my world becomes.
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★★★Highly recommended by Seong Hae-na of "The Concubine" and Park Seo-ryeon of "The Princess and the Matchmaker"!★★★
★★★12th Brunch Book Grand Prize Winner★★★
“Where do you keep doing that?
“Are you discovering things you love?”
About the special affection that makes you look forward to tomorrow
Kim Ji-won's first book, "The More I Love, the Bigger My World Gets," is published.
This essay was selected as the grand prize winner in the comprehensive category of the 12th Kakao Brunch Book Publishing Project among over 10,500 entries, receiving praise for being “a praise for people who are immersed and absorbed in something, while also writing to love themselves more.”
“What do you like so much about it?” A person who can explain the reason on the spot as if they were giving a presentation they had prepared for a month, with just one habitual response.
A person who is overwhelmed and excited just thinking about it and doesn't know what to do.
And with that heart, it is the story of someone who tries to live a little brighter in this difficult world.
The author's story offers a new way to expand the world of our country through love to those who have been pessimistic about the world and have turned away from themselves.
Rather than focusing on the overwhelming feeling of affection for someone, I focus on how that affection ultimately changes the person I am.
This is the record of Sun-ae, who decided to become a better person because she likes good people.
★★★12th Brunch Book Grand Prize Winner★★★
“Where do you keep doing that?
“Are you discovering things you love?”
About the special affection that makes you look forward to tomorrow
Kim Ji-won's first book, "The More I Love, the Bigger My World Gets," is published.
This essay was selected as the grand prize winner in the comprehensive category of the 12th Kakao Brunch Book Publishing Project among over 10,500 entries, receiving praise for being “a praise for people who are immersed and absorbed in something, while also writing to love themselves more.”
“What do you like so much about it?” A person who can explain the reason on the spot as if they were giving a presentation they had prepared for a month, with just one habitual response.
A person who is overwhelmed and excited just thinking about it and doesn't know what to do.
And with that heart, it is the story of someone who tries to live a little brighter in this difficult world.
The author's story offers a new way to expand the world of our country through love to those who have been pessimistic about the world and have turned away from themselves.
Rather than focusing on the overwhelming feeling of affection for someone, I focus on how that affection ultimately changes the person I am.
This is the record of Sun-ae, who decided to become a better person because she likes good people.
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index
prolog
Chapter 1 Living as a nerd is like riding a roller coaster
Born with the DNA of a nerd: Falling in love isn't something I can do on my own.
I secretly fangirl while working at a public institution: I don't know why I do it secretly, but
Suffering from fandom for the sake of being good: Being a fan isn't always a good thing.
Soloplay is lonely but comfortable: everything has its pros and cons.
About the addiction of non-commercial goods: photo cards, cup holders, stickers, and
The feelings of a fan enduring a hiatus: The more I wait, the more I yearn for it.
I'm in charge of the seat between standing and sitting: Even those with poor stamina have the right to play off-road.
Even a bear's paws learn Photoshop: Humans evolve out of necessity.
Let's agree to live a reasonably normal life: please don't let me become a fanboy.
Yes! I'm a nerd: My identity, acknowledged.
Smart Consumer Life: Where Did My Paycheck Go?
Chapter 2: My Chronicle of Fandom, From Idols to Pro Gamers
The Most Fiery, Yet Burning Obsession: My Obsession Chronicles 1: Idol Edition
A Light and Long-lasting Obsession: My Obsession Chronicles 2: Actor Edition
The Impact of Narrative and Relationships on Fandom: My Fandom Chronicles, Part 3, Drama
Life-Saving Fanatical Activities: My Fanatical Chronicles 4: Japanese Celebrities
A Very Expensive and Pretty Obsession: My Obsession Chronicles 5: Ball-Jointed Dolls
Beyond Victory, Cheering for Happiness: My Chronicles of Fandom 6: Pro Gamers
A Fandom That Stays with You When You're Lonely: My Fandom Chronicles, Episode 7, Internet Broadcasting
"Even this field?" A fandom that makes you exclaim: My fandom chronicle, part 8, other categories
The moment when fandom begins: This is how fandom usually begins.
Chapter 3: Behind the Scenes of Fandom
With an unwavering heart: to continue on despite this
What I Learned from Loving a Failed Idol: Escaping the Trap of Meritocracy
Even Love Doesn't Last: Why You Need to Love It Right Now
Have you ever cried in an airplane hangar?: Surprisingly, I have.
On My Favorite Becoming a Virtual Idol: The Sadness of Not Being able to Call My Favorite My Favorite
I hope my baby does well: I hope my baby gets into that position.
There's no end to fandom: Even though the fiery passion is gone, I hope you do well.
Chapter 4: The Shit Philosophy of a Passing Geek
Obsession is a great escape: getting energy to live from what you love.
The relationship between a fan and a celebrity is: I support your daily life, eat well and sleep well!
A Room Without Loneliness, We Wish Each Other Well: A Room Without Loneliness, Communicating Through Photos
Etiquette when leaving: Make sure to leave it as a good memory
Latte's fandom: Comparing the fandoms of the 1st and 5th generations
Fandom is ultimately about loving myself: What I felt while listening to the novel critiques.
Epilogue
Chapter 1 Living as a nerd is like riding a roller coaster
Born with the DNA of a nerd: Falling in love isn't something I can do on my own.
I secretly fangirl while working at a public institution: I don't know why I do it secretly, but
Suffering from fandom for the sake of being good: Being a fan isn't always a good thing.
Soloplay is lonely but comfortable: everything has its pros and cons.
About the addiction of non-commercial goods: photo cards, cup holders, stickers, and
The feelings of a fan enduring a hiatus: The more I wait, the more I yearn for it.
I'm in charge of the seat between standing and sitting: Even those with poor stamina have the right to play off-road.
Even a bear's paws learn Photoshop: Humans evolve out of necessity.
Let's agree to live a reasonably normal life: please don't let me become a fanboy.
Yes! I'm a nerd: My identity, acknowledged.
Smart Consumer Life: Where Did My Paycheck Go?
Chapter 2: My Chronicle of Fandom, From Idols to Pro Gamers
The Most Fiery, Yet Burning Obsession: My Obsession Chronicles 1: Idol Edition
A Light and Long-lasting Obsession: My Obsession Chronicles 2: Actor Edition
The Impact of Narrative and Relationships on Fandom: My Fandom Chronicles, Part 3, Drama
Life-Saving Fanatical Activities: My Fanatical Chronicles 4: Japanese Celebrities
A Very Expensive and Pretty Obsession: My Obsession Chronicles 5: Ball-Jointed Dolls
Beyond Victory, Cheering for Happiness: My Chronicles of Fandom 6: Pro Gamers
A Fandom That Stays with You When You're Lonely: My Fandom Chronicles, Episode 7, Internet Broadcasting
"Even this field?" A fandom that makes you exclaim: My fandom chronicle, part 8, other categories
The moment when fandom begins: This is how fandom usually begins.
Chapter 3: Behind the Scenes of Fandom
With an unwavering heart: to continue on despite this
What I Learned from Loving a Failed Idol: Escaping the Trap of Meritocracy
Even Love Doesn't Last: Why You Need to Love It Right Now
Have you ever cried in an airplane hangar?: Surprisingly, I have.
On My Favorite Becoming a Virtual Idol: The Sadness of Not Being able to Call My Favorite My Favorite
I hope my baby does well: I hope my baby gets into that position.
There's no end to fandom: Even though the fiery passion is gone, I hope you do well.
Chapter 4: The Shit Philosophy of a Passing Geek
Obsession is a great escape: getting energy to live from what you love.
The relationship between a fan and a celebrity is: I support your daily life, eat well and sleep well!
A Room Without Loneliness, We Wish Each Other Well: A Room Without Loneliness, Communicating Through Photos
Etiquette when leaving: Make sure to leave it as a good memory
Latte's fandom: Comparing the fandoms of the 1st and 5th generations
Fandom is ultimately about loving myself: What I felt while listening to the novel critiques.
Epilogue
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Into the book
The sweet excitement of becoming a fan is fleeting, and after that, you have to go through the joy, anxiety, and pain as friends. That is fandom.
--- From "Living as a nerd is like riding a roller coaster"
When I take an unintentional hiatus due to a break in my favorite series, what I fear most is not the worry that my favorite series will never return, nor the fear that my heart will cool down during the hiatus.
The scariest thing is when other fans leave the fandom.
--- From "Living as a nerd is like riding a roller coaster"
I have such poor stamina and even now, the thing I hate the most in the world is exercising to stay healthy, but I still get motivated (even if it's only occasionally, and I can't help it) by doing fan activities.
However, I hope that in future concerts, standing is allowed to a certain extent.
My sister says she really has no stamina now.
And I have to go to work tomorrow.
--- From "Living as a nerd is like riding a roller coaster"
Being able to reminisce about seasons is one of the most unique advantages of being a drama fan.
The dramas that I was so engraved in my mind that I fell in love with them are so deeply engraved in my mind that whenever the season that was the setting of the drama comes around, I remember them without fail and get emotional.
--- From "Chapter 2: My Chronicle of Fandom, From Idols to Pro Gamers"
As I watched the sun rise brightly, thousands of viewers each shared their New Year's wishes in the chat, and the streamer read them one by one, wishing them a Happy New Year. I felt a sense of accomplishment, and my heart was touched.
Although we were alone, we were definitely together.
--- From "Chapter 2: My Chronicle of Fandom, From Idols to Pro Gamers"
But now I know.
Just as I, as a fan, knew that even if the idol I liked failed in the public eye, he or she lived harder than anyone else and was a talented idol, everyone, whether they failed or succeeded, lived their lives diligently in their own place and were quite good people.
Thanks to this, I am now someone who never judges others solely by their results.
--- From "Chapter 3: Behind the Scenes of Obsession"
In my head, which was filled with negative thoughts, pretty and sweet words take root, and a smile naturally appears on my face.
You also gain the freedom to genuinely rejoice and celebrate the accomplishments of others, even if they are not your own.
Ultimately, fandom gives me positive energy and allows me to radiate positive energy.
Because I like good people, I become a good person too.
--- From "Chapter 3: Behind the Scenes of Obsession"
Why not take a step back from reality and have some fun by being a fan? What matters is that you're having fun and feeling happy while you're fangirling.
How fortunate it is to be able to gain energy through fandom when you are exhausted and have no energy left in reality.
--- From "Chapter 4: The Shit Philosophy of a Passing Geek"
But no matter what I did to make my favorite successful, one thing remained constant.
I did it because I liked it, not because my favorite person told me to.
In the end, these are the things I wanted to like.
The actions that I did for my own good do not give me the right to attack the object of my fandom.
--- From "Chapter 4: The Shit Philosophy of a Passing Geek"
How can fandom be a bad thing? I heard about this concern in the author's words.
In the end, fandom is just another way of loving myself.
The absolute love for my beloved was ultimately just another form of love for me.
--- From "Living as a nerd is like riding a roller coaster"
When I take an unintentional hiatus due to a break in my favorite series, what I fear most is not the worry that my favorite series will never return, nor the fear that my heart will cool down during the hiatus.
The scariest thing is when other fans leave the fandom.
--- From "Living as a nerd is like riding a roller coaster"
I have such poor stamina and even now, the thing I hate the most in the world is exercising to stay healthy, but I still get motivated (even if it's only occasionally, and I can't help it) by doing fan activities.
However, I hope that in future concerts, standing is allowed to a certain extent.
My sister says she really has no stamina now.
And I have to go to work tomorrow.
--- From "Living as a nerd is like riding a roller coaster"
Being able to reminisce about seasons is one of the most unique advantages of being a drama fan.
The dramas that I was so engraved in my mind that I fell in love with them are so deeply engraved in my mind that whenever the season that was the setting of the drama comes around, I remember them without fail and get emotional.
--- From "Chapter 2: My Chronicle of Fandom, From Idols to Pro Gamers"
As I watched the sun rise brightly, thousands of viewers each shared their New Year's wishes in the chat, and the streamer read them one by one, wishing them a Happy New Year. I felt a sense of accomplishment, and my heart was touched.
Although we were alone, we were definitely together.
--- From "Chapter 2: My Chronicle of Fandom, From Idols to Pro Gamers"
But now I know.
Just as I, as a fan, knew that even if the idol I liked failed in the public eye, he or she lived harder than anyone else and was a talented idol, everyone, whether they failed or succeeded, lived their lives diligently in their own place and were quite good people.
Thanks to this, I am now someone who never judges others solely by their results.
--- From "Chapter 3: Behind the Scenes of Obsession"
In my head, which was filled with negative thoughts, pretty and sweet words take root, and a smile naturally appears on my face.
You also gain the freedom to genuinely rejoice and celebrate the accomplishments of others, even if they are not your own.
Ultimately, fandom gives me positive energy and allows me to radiate positive energy.
Because I like good people, I become a good person too.
--- From "Chapter 3: Behind the Scenes of Obsession"
Why not take a step back from reality and have some fun by being a fan? What matters is that you're having fun and feeling happy while you're fangirling.
How fortunate it is to be able to gain energy through fandom when you are exhausted and have no energy left in reality.
--- From "Chapter 4: The Shit Philosophy of a Passing Geek"
But no matter what I did to make my favorite successful, one thing remained constant.
I did it because I liked it, not because my favorite person told me to.
In the end, these are the things I wanted to like.
The actions that I did for my own good do not give me the right to attack the object of my fandom.
--- From "Chapter 4: The Shit Philosophy of a Passing Geek"
How can fandom be a bad thing? I heard about this concern in the author's words.
In the end, fandom is just another way of loving myself.
The absolute love for my beloved was ultimately just another form of love for me.
--- From "Chapter 4: The Shit Philosophy of a Passing Geek"
Publisher's Review
The beginning of a new love
The country's borders have expanded one step further into the world.
In a world where even the most passionate feelings for one another are fleeting, why do some people pour out their boundless love for celebrities they don't even know? This love requires money, time, stamina, and a strong mentality.
The financial ability to buy dozens of copies of the same album to help your favorite artist achieve career heights, the effort to create an account on a music site and stream it endlessly, the sincerity to go to a concert in the evening and wait in line early in the morning just to buy concert goods, and even the mentality to laugh it off without getting scratched by an acquaintance's cruel question disguised as concern, "Did you see the news about the person you like?"
If being a nerd were considered a profession, it would be a truly extreme profession.
The author, who has been a fan of idols, dramas, actors, professional gamers, and dolls for over 20 years, says:
On days when going to work was too difficult and I couldn't find any courage anywhere, I heard my favorite's encouraging words and gained strength to go to work. When I didn't have the strength to get up again, I suddenly realized that my favorite was also getting strength from somewhere, and that's why I was able to get up again.
It was a heart that appeared by my side at the most difficult times and comforted me so that I wouldn't break down.
This is why novelist Seong Hae-na described it as “a love that can melt despair.”
The concentration of pure love that doesn't change even when the favorite changes
That is my asset and the identity that makes me who I am.
The author's favorite things have changed constantly since he was very young and has been obsessed with them.
Starting with the first generation idols who held concerts at Jamsil Stadium, to the actors who grew up to dominate TV screens and rock South Korea, to the pro gamers who were so famous that they would be embarrassed to be second in the country, to the unknown idols that 98 out of 100 people don't know, to the rookie actors who just stepped into the world of acting, to the Japanese idols who were sincere in their love even though they couldn't communicate in the language, the range of love was so limitless that it was impossible to dare to set limits.
Even if your heart for your favorite person doesn't burn as brightly as it used to, even if your favorite person appears on the social news page and disappoints you in an instant, even if your favorite person changes over time, even if you no longer have the energy to see them off on the way home from work, there are some things that remain constant.
It is the 'concentration of pure love'.
The author's pure love for his beloved grew stronger as time passed and moved him.
I made him go to a concert in Seoul alone, got him a Japanese language certificate so he could watch his favorite videos without subtitles, and learned Photoshop so he could make unofficial goods.
The results of this pure love are even more dazzling.
Her love for J-POP has inspired her to translate a knitting book written in Japanese that her close friend likes, and her love for her favorite idol has inspired her, who has never been far from design, to create her own merchandise.
The anecdote about going to the airport hangar to watch the final match of his favorite player became a secret weapon that others did not have, leaving a good impression on the interviewer.
As novelist Park Seo-ryeon, who recommended this book, said, “This love that grows with me is my life, my asset, and ultimately, my identity.” Things that some people dismissed as useless turned out to be solid assets and identities in life.
I recommend this to these people!
- People with experience in fandom
- Anyone who has ever struggled to keep up with their favorite streams
- Someone who can't spend 50,000 won on clothes but can easily spend 50,000 won on goods
- For those who are curious about the psychological state of the fans around you
- For those who want to know how to become a fan
- People who find it difficult to like something deeply
- People who find everyday life boring and boring
The country's borders have expanded one step further into the world.
In a world where even the most passionate feelings for one another are fleeting, why do some people pour out their boundless love for celebrities they don't even know? This love requires money, time, stamina, and a strong mentality.
The financial ability to buy dozens of copies of the same album to help your favorite artist achieve career heights, the effort to create an account on a music site and stream it endlessly, the sincerity to go to a concert in the evening and wait in line early in the morning just to buy concert goods, and even the mentality to laugh it off without getting scratched by an acquaintance's cruel question disguised as concern, "Did you see the news about the person you like?"
If being a nerd were considered a profession, it would be a truly extreme profession.
The author, who has been a fan of idols, dramas, actors, professional gamers, and dolls for over 20 years, says:
On days when going to work was too difficult and I couldn't find any courage anywhere, I heard my favorite's encouraging words and gained strength to go to work. When I didn't have the strength to get up again, I suddenly realized that my favorite was also getting strength from somewhere, and that's why I was able to get up again.
It was a heart that appeared by my side at the most difficult times and comforted me so that I wouldn't break down.
This is why novelist Seong Hae-na described it as “a love that can melt despair.”
The concentration of pure love that doesn't change even when the favorite changes
That is my asset and the identity that makes me who I am.
The author's favorite things have changed constantly since he was very young and has been obsessed with them.
Starting with the first generation idols who held concerts at Jamsil Stadium, to the actors who grew up to dominate TV screens and rock South Korea, to the pro gamers who were so famous that they would be embarrassed to be second in the country, to the unknown idols that 98 out of 100 people don't know, to the rookie actors who just stepped into the world of acting, to the Japanese idols who were sincere in their love even though they couldn't communicate in the language, the range of love was so limitless that it was impossible to dare to set limits.
Even if your heart for your favorite person doesn't burn as brightly as it used to, even if your favorite person appears on the social news page and disappoints you in an instant, even if your favorite person changes over time, even if you no longer have the energy to see them off on the way home from work, there are some things that remain constant.
It is the 'concentration of pure love'.
The author's pure love for his beloved grew stronger as time passed and moved him.
I made him go to a concert in Seoul alone, got him a Japanese language certificate so he could watch his favorite videos without subtitles, and learned Photoshop so he could make unofficial goods.
The results of this pure love are even more dazzling.
Her love for J-POP has inspired her to translate a knitting book written in Japanese that her close friend likes, and her love for her favorite idol has inspired her, who has never been far from design, to create her own merchandise.
The anecdote about going to the airport hangar to watch the final match of his favorite player became a secret weapon that others did not have, leaving a good impression on the interviewer.
As novelist Park Seo-ryeon, who recommended this book, said, “This love that grows with me is my life, my asset, and ultimately, my identity.” Things that some people dismissed as useless turned out to be solid assets and identities in life.
I recommend this to these people!
- People with experience in fandom
- Anyone who has ever struggled to keep up with their favorite streams
- Someone who can't spend 50,000 won on clothes but can easily spend 50,000 won on goods
- For those who are curious about the psychological state of the fans around you
- For those who want to know how to become a fan
- People who find it difficult to like something deeply
- People who find everyday life boring and boring
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: July 10, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 196 pages | 258g | 120*188*17mm
- ISBN13: 9788925573434
- ISBN10: 8925573431
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