Korean Literature Night with Author You-Jeong Jeong (October 20)

The event includes an introduction to the Korean literature scene today by Emory University Professor Jennifer Wang Medina, the live discussion and QandA with Jeong moderated by the George Washington University Professor Dr. Immanuel Kim, and a screening of the 2015 film Shoot Me in the Heart, based on Jeong's novel of the same name.

Jeong, whose novels include Shoot Me in the Heart, The Good Son, and Seven Years of Darkness, has been described as an international phenomenon, hailed for her artfully dark and psychological thrillers. Her novels have debuted as national bestsellers in Korea and have been widely read in translation worldwide. Jeong will discuss her writing career, influences, creative process, and future plans, as well as taking questions from the audience, followed by a reception and free screening of the 2015 film Shoot Me in the Heart, based on her novel of the same name.

This special event is sponsored by Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI Korea) and is also part of Korean Cultural Festival DC 2022, offering a month of cultural events throughout Washington, D.C. through Nov. 1 (details here).

"You-Jeong Jeong is a certified international phenomenon... Genuinely surprising and ultimately satisfying... Seven Years of Darkness [bolsters] the case for Jeong as one among the best at writing psychological suspense." - Los Angeles Times

Korean Literature Night with You-Jeong Jeong
Thursday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Jack Morton Auditorium at the George Washington University

805 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052

Discussion at 6 p.m., reception at 7 p.m., and screening at 8 p.m. (101 min; rated ages 15 and older).

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/1376053-0?pid=5072

Price: Free: USD 0.00

Category: Arts | Books and Literature