The stories behind their books

“I recommend “Holding Hands in Midsummer,” which is good for a light summer read.”

“You have to put down deep roots so that you can stand more firmly as you grow.”

“Everyone, love one another~”

“I’m going to read my first book (manga) today! This was a recommendation. Actually, Ni-Ki has also mentioned this series before. So, I’m going to give it a go.”

“There’s a book by author Kim Eana called *Ordinary Words*.”

“When I opened my eyes in bed, I imagined what the window would look like if I were in the protagonist's position in the novel, what the desk would be like, and how I could open the drawer.”

“I wrote the book thinking that I hoped it might give someone strength.”

“I also recommend <Happiness Doesn't Come Alone> and Sister Lee Hae-in’s essay book <Just Cry When Things Are Hard>.”

“셀렘과 경계, 불안과 편안함을 오가던 나 홀로 여행을 떠올렸다”

“These days, I’ve been copying passages by hand from a book called *The Buddha’s Words, Reinterpreted*. Regardless of religion, I chose this book because I personally found a lot to learn from the sentences in it.”

“박완서의 <그의 외롭고 쓸쓸한 밤> 두 권을 현장에 항상 가지고 다니며 읽었어요.”

“I was really burdened by it. When I heard they were making a musical about Big Bang’s story, like *Shout to the World!*, I was scared at first. And since this was only my second musical, I also wondered whether it was too soon to perform our songs. There were a lot of things I felt cautious about.”

“it looks like the illustrations from the book the little prince.”

“on the side, it looks like the boa constrictor from <the little prince>.”

“돈의 속성/ 부자아빠 가난한아빠 만큼은 진짜 두세 번 읽어볼 책인 거 같고”

“Then, when the members made their remarks, I was really moved. “Ah… this is crazy, like a movie. Right, this is what I had been missing.””

“Thank you, poet #NaTaejoo”

“I read a novel called Horrorstör.”

“This is the first book I’ve ever read while crying.”

“Recently, before watching the film Pavane, I read the original novel, “Pavane for a Dead Princess.””

“I brought it along to read on the plane or during waiting time while filming in Japan, and I finished it there.”

“When a film based on a book comes out, I tend to read the book first.”

“A film clearly shows you a particular image, whereas with a book, I can imagine things in my own mind as I read, and I like being able to immerse myself in it in my own way.”

“문전 구사력도 너무 뛰어나고 사람을 홀리게 하는맞아요. 그런 몰입도가 있더라고요.”

“I hope that those who long to take some time for themselves and find themselves will be sure to read this book.”

“최근에 추천받아 읽으려고 사둔 책도 있어요. 폴커 키츠, 마누엘 투쉬의 <마음의 법칙>. 제 연기 멘토이자, 극단 ‘간다’의 민준호 대표님이 추천해주신 책인데 곧 읽어볼 계획입니다.”

“As I read this book and worked through the problems, I don’t think “really good” is enough to describe it.”

“After reading this book, I thought I wanted everyone to find their own happiness and live at their own pace. We can run, but we can also walk or crawl. Everyone has a different way of living, so this book made me realize that we should respect and be considerate of one another. It's a science fiction novel, but its warm, sensitive expressions touch your heart, so anyone should be able to read it without difficulty.”

“There are so many slim people in the broadcasting industry. It seems that being skinny has become a measure of popularity. Being surrounded by so many thin people, I find myself worrying about my weight every day.”

“It's really fun. I read it in no time.”

“제가 소개시켜 드리고 싶은 책은 요 아스테릭스 폴리 위라는 그래픽 노블이에요”

“Art is close to us. I sincerely respect CEO Kim Do-hoon, who takes it and creates another kind of art. I think this book, too, is a “work” made from another part of Kim Do-hoon’s blood.”

“It's another manga I like. I bought all the collected volumes. It really feels like actual people are in it.”

“It's a book called < 1cm+ >, and a fan gave it to me.”

“I bought the book! I'll enjoy reading it.”

“It felt new to imagine the personalities and ways of speaking of the characters in the book.”

“I’m not very interested in novels, but this book made me so curious about what would happen next that I kept reading.”

“It’s provocative and captivating. It’s the kind of book that makes you want to turn to the next chapter faster.”

“After reading this book, my image of The Great Library changed a little.”

“I recommend it. Give it a read.”

“I have read the manga since I was little, so its characters have influenced me.”

“Writer Yoo Hee-seon, your warm heart comes through. I’m cheering you on. #I’llReadItWell #Don’tCarelesslyTalkAboutMe book”

“A book I want to take out and read whenever I think of my beloved pet who went to Dog Star. I related to Jiyul’s feelings and was deeply moved by Byeol’s love!”

“This is really interesting. You absolutely have to read it. People who create things absolutely have to read this. It’s a book called Sparks of Genius.”

“"Thrillers are the best airplane reads and this one is an all-time fave when I need a little escape from reality. I am personally addicted to stories about people who will go wild lengths to get what they want."”

“The Devotion of Suspect X.”

“I read a book called “Courage To Be Disliked” which something you read in life, it really helped when I was stressed, it also helped me to become more mature.”

“The Giving Tree, but this feels less like it’s a person I am and more like an ideal I want to become.”

“제가 직접 브이라이브에서 ‘그냥 좋으니까 좋아(조유미)’의 일부분을 낭독하거나 라디오 프로그램 ‘STATION Z’에서 노래 가사를 낭독했을 때는 좋긴 했지만 아쉬운 마음이 더 컸어요.”

“I was so immersed in the work that I read it in one sitting despite being busy with activities. I even recommended it directly to the members.”

“I think it’s this very moment. I’m looking at “You Have to Look at It for a Long Time to Find It Lovely” right now. It’s a book I’ve been reading lately, and at some point while reading it, I just felt something romantic. I tend to find romance even in the smallest things.”

“When I first heard about this book, I couldn't help laughing. ‘A whole book about Bibi Curry?’ But after reading it to the end, I completely changed my mind. I could feel how the owner, who likes me, had thoughtfully put each and every word on the page with sincerity and honesty. It's wonderful and impressive, and I feel both pleased and proud. Someday, I'll definitely take Bibi to have Bibi Curry. Bibi can't eat curry, but they'll give Bibi an apple, right? Lucky you, Bibi. They say they like you more than me. Let's go soon. Let's just drop by. Even if I can't go inside, I'll have the car waiting out front.”

“A book that spoon-feeds you.”

“Father, I thank you for letting me know, even if only vaguely, the joy of a life focused on you.”

““I’m really often hurt by words, and when that reached its peak, I needed kind words. When I thought I should soothe my heart with a book, I came across a book called The Temperature of Language. The title felt warm from the start, so I was drawn to it. Since then, I keep reading it whenever I have time. It gives me a sense of calm whenever I’m tired. I often feel the depth of words and the power of words with a ‘warm temperature.’””

“I’m Karon’s mom, Kim Jae-kyung, pleased to greet you as an author.”

“Finding this book was a great stroke of luck. It helped me understand fans a little better and made me want to become a better version of myself. I too want to hold on to the precious feeling of admiring someone.”

“아 저는 파울로 코엘료의 연금술사 라는 책을 추천하려고 바꿨어요”

“The Little Prince”

“Alain de Botton’s *Status Anxiety* and Lee Seok-won’s *The Ordinary Existence*. They left a deep impression on me when I read them, and have stayed in my memory for a long time.”

“대박 ㅠㅠ 꼭 다읽어봐여!!”

“I recently bought this book. It’s called *8 Rules of Love* by Jay Shetty. Um, it’s a cute title, right? It feels a little cheesy. So normally, I don’t think I would have picked it up at a bookstore.”

““I’m proud of my mentor.””

““One Piece””

““Rebonds” is a particularly special project to me. I’m very proud and excited to be part of this project supporting UNICEF. This initiative shows how important it is to protect and support those in need, especially children. Every child deserves equal opportunities in life, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that the most vulnerable receive essential support.”

“When I first encountered God, I had so many questions. This book played a major role in helping me resolve them. It was also the first Christian book I read. What especially impressed me was how the author, who had lived as a Buddhist for nearly 50 years, explains why Jesus is the answer and the truth.”

“I really like reading mystery novels, and there’s a book called *The Awakening of Magic* that I started but didn’t finish a while ago. It’s a quiet book, but the ending isn’t quiet; I think I might read it again.”

“I’m not really into scary movies, but I find it so much fun to feel tense while reading a book. I like thrillers and mystery novels.”

““I also read a book called ‘Shoko’s Smile.’””

“I’ve been very interested in composing lately, and the book contains a lot of things that people like me, who want to compose popular music, would want to know for themselves. People tend to think composing is difficult, but it explains very clearly and simply what composing is and how to do it. One of our songs is included in the book, too, so I thought, “That’s how this song was made,” and it brought back a lot of memories of recording and singing it at the time. It also helped me with composing.”

“The book is called "Verbal Abuse of Comfort."”

“It's a poetry book by Doyoon Na.”

“This book is summarized in one sentence on the cover.”

“Although it's a poetry book, it's like... realistic, and it describes negative and sad emotions so well.”

“You might wonder, "Huh? How's reading that book gonna help you get comforted?" but...”

“Just like the title of this book "Verbal Abuse of Comfort,"”

“So here's a poem. Let me read it to you.”

“So there are lots of poems with this kind of a vibe.”

“I think the overflowing comfort from these poems really will comfort you.”

“So I recommend you read this poetry book when you're exhausted and going through a hard time.”

“It’s a name taken from a character in the webtoon *Tower of God*. I was so gentle-natured, so the CEO gave me the name to make me tougher.”

“I think I've read these three books several times: The Lighthouse Keeper, You Too Are a Sky Lily, and Yeontan-gil.”

“These days, I'm reading Jonas Jonasson's novel *Killer Anders and His Friends*.”

“The most recent book I read was a novel called Whale, which comedian Park Ji-sun gave me.”

“It's really fun.”

“I was happy because, while reading that book on the rooftop, I realized for the first time that I was enjoying this moment.”

“I had to appear on a broadcast and comment, and I referred to *The Temperature of Language* at the time.”

“You might think that a story about losing someone precious and getting the chance to see them one last time is a familiar premise, but the stories and heartfelt longing of each character will move you. I especially want to recommend this book to anyone who misses someone, or who wants to make up with someone after a fight but is hesitating. I hope you don’t lose someone precious in a moment of impulsive emotion and regret it later.”

“I’m studying Japanese on my own using Japanese books. I work hard at it whenever I have free time between schedules.”

“There was nothing to do at the training camp, so I read books. I also kept a diary, and I cried twice.”

“As I was writing this book...”

“I wanted to build my own stage with “Ruby.””

“내가 좋아하는 것, 내가 조금은 즐기면서 할 수 있는 뭔가 생활 패턴을 적을 수 있는 거 같아서 좋은 것 같아요.”

“This book is so good ❤️❤️”

“Ah, is that it?”

“I thought a lot about this. Fans are of various ages, but there are many relatively young fans. So I brought a must-read that I think would be good to read during adolescence,”

“It is a quick-results diet book for getting bikini-ready for summer.”

“I like the title ‘Knowledge and Love’ better than ‘Narcissus and Goldmund.’”

“It’s a book that brings so many emotions, from warmth to sadness. In particular, it made me reflect on my mother once again.”

“It’s a book called My Pinky Son. I wrote a recommendation for it because of my longstanding connection with Hong Won-gi, who has the rare disease progeria.”

“It’s very good.”

“The first Korean poetry collection I read when I was first learning Korean was *You Sometimes Think of Me, While I Sometimes Think of Something Else*.”

“Honestly, I’m not that amazing a person, but in the book I seem like such an amazing and wonderful person. (Laughs) It made me think I should treat myself a little better. It also gave me the confidence that I can do even better going forward.”

“그 타이탄의 도구들이라는 책을 읽다가”

“마츠모트 타이어의 작품들은 다 너무 추천드려요. 예를 들면은 핑퐁고 몬스터”

“Because I never even imagined that I would publish a book, I feel more fulfilled than I did when releasing an album.”

“I recently read Harry Potter.”

“Two people, each with their own wounds, meet and make each other's everyday lives feel okay. To me, you're that kind of friend.”

“I decided to take part in this project because I thought this book could give many people an experience like the one they might have from a moving film or song.”

“The Courage to Be Disliked.”