Book Talk on the 23rd
Auditory Exhibition from May 19 to June 9
The "Listening Novel" book talk and exhibition, presented by Muje Publishing, which was founded by actor Park Jungmin, will be held at "LCDC SEOUL," a multi-purpose cultural space operated by SJ Group in Seongsu-dong, on May 23.
"LCDC SEOUL" is a multi-purpose cultural space run by the fashion company SJ Group, and this event has been organized as part of its consumer-participatory signature program lectures.
This event will feature an auditory exhibition and a talk show with invited authors. Previously, author Kim Geumhee's new work "First Summer, Wanju" was pre-released to people with disabilities, and now it will be made available to non-disabled audiences along with a book talk show. The event is designed so that visitors can experience the novel solely through sound, relying only on their sense of hearing in a darkened exhibition hall. Up to eight people can enter per session, with each session lasting 30 minutes. Reservations are required in advance via Instagram until June 9.
The book talk show will be hosted by Park Jungmin, actor and CEO of Muje Publishing. Ninety audience members will be invited to share the meaning of the book together with author Kim Geumhee. There will also be a book signing event, 500 copies of a limited edition cover book, and a variety of merchandise available.
"First Summer, Wanju," published last month, is an audiobook performed by professional voice actors and more than ten actors, including Go Minshi, Yum Jungah, Choi Yangrak, Kim Euisung, Park Junmyeon, and Bae Seongwoo. The novel delicately portrays the process of healing through unexpected connections with new people, even amid the pain and wounds of life. The print edition is also available and is currently ranked in the top five of Kyobo Bookstore's bestseller list in the fiction category.
Actor Park Jungmin, who has transformed into the CEO of Muje Publishing and is personally preparing for the event, stated, "Muje started with the purpose of telling the stories of marginalized things that have no title and can contain anything. That’s why we designed the space using interior materials, sounds, and videos that are not flashy but can best express our intentions." He added, "Our goal is to create books that can also be read by non-visually impaired people, and through novels experienced in sound rather than ink, we hope to provide a meaningful indirect experience."
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