★ Rights sold to Indonesia and Thailand!

★ Film and television rights snapped up quickly!

★ Chosen as the Book of the Year by Brilliant Tales G!

★ The "Lemonade Grandma," who is reclusive and battles dementia, pairs with a young, incisively intelligent boy, forming an unconventional duo that embarks on a series of intriguing and convoluted investigations.

★ In a dementia care facility that markets itself as "heaven on earth," a perfect storm of chaos is brewing. From the pressing issue of "dementia" to the grim reality of abandoned infant corpses, drug trafficking, precarious employment, domestic violence, and the corruption of the elite, all are starkly exposed within its walls. The underbelly of society weaves together like dark streams, prompting the question: what secrets lurk within this hospital that appears serene on the surface?

Brilliant Tales G, launched by Golden Bough, a leading literary publisher in South Korea, is an online novel platform designed to offer readers a space for digital literature engagement and to foster a positive link between online and print publishing. This platform wields considerable influence in South Korea's genre literature scene. Notable authors such as Buk Award-nominated Jung Bora, visionary writer Cheon Seon-ran, SF Award-winning talent Shim Neo-ul, and best-selling author of "Parental Interview," Lee Hee-young, have all gained attention through their work on this platform, cementing its status as a pivotal gateway in Korean genre literature.

The author's other work: "Prisoners of the Bird Home"

This suspense novel is set in the high-end dementia care facility for the elderly known as "Dolom Village." The story begins with a scream shattering the peace of the facility, and a newborn's corpse, wrapped in plastic, is discovered in the dump. Beneath the facade of a southern resort lies a multitude of dark secrets.

The protagonists are the eccentric "Lemonade Grandma," owner of the land on which "Dolom Village" is built, and a boy known simply as "the child," the son of a doctor. Their unlikely partnership sets off to unravel the mystery. As they delve deeper, they uncover a plethora of corruption and misconduct, including domestic violence, drug trafficking, and upper-class corruption, all cleverly concealed by the facility's glossy image.

Through the eyes of this unique duo, the novel exposes the dark side of society and the true nature of people when faced with adversity. The author employs a distinct sense of humor and a sharp pen to portray the complexities and contradictions of human nature, prompting readers to ponder deeply.

This work transcends the genre of suspense, offering a profound reflection on societal phenomena and an exploration of the interplay between wealth, power, and human nature.

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Excerpt from the text:
"I'm going to tell my mom."
"Didn't we agree to keep it a secret?"
"One must learn a secret before they can keep it!"
Grandma chuckled, smoke billowing from her nose as she laughed. After her laughter subsided, she coughed for a while.
"A week ago, a baby died here. I'm looking for the one responsible."
The child's eyes sparkled with curiosity. After finishing her smoke, Grandma wiped her warm forehead with a handkerchief and secured it to her cane.
"Why don't you look for the culprit too? It will keep you from getting bored while you're here."
Grandma bent down and whispered into the child's ear.
"Look closely, everyone here could be the one we're looking for."
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"Grandma, what's your name?"
It was then that we realized we didn't know each other's names. Typically, people exchange names upon meeting, but our encounter was far from typical.
"Don't bother asking my name. I won't be here for long."
"My name is..."
"Don't tell me your name either. It would only make parting sadder. You can simply be called 'child.'"
Grandma tapped her pipe, wiped her warm forehead with a handkerchief, and secured it to her cane. Grandma and I looked at each other in silence, and in the awkwardness, I could only gaze at the rolling leaves.
"But if you have something to say, you can say it to me anytime. All I have left is time."
Grandma looked down at me from behind her red glasses, and for some reason, I felt reassured and smiled. As I smiled, one corner of Grandma's mouth also slightly rose.
"How about 'Lemonade Grandma'?"
"Lemonade Grandma?"
"Because Grandma, you always drink lemonade. If I call you that, it will also distinguish you from other grandmas."
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Looking at an aging body is always shocking. Even though I know that one day I too will grow old, an aging body resembles a slowly decaying old tree rather than a vibrant human body. Our spiritual world is so focused on "youth." When we think of the "human body," don't we picture one that is firm, wrinkle-free, and brimming with vitality? But like the blooming and withering of flowers, that is only temporary, and we spend more time coexisting with a slowly decaying body. This is natural and to be expected, yet few people acknowledge it. Even fewer find beauty in an aging body. "Old age" is often accompanied by descriptors like ugly, dirty, and stupid. The label "old age" that people apply to the elderly is like newspaper covering cheap feces on the road. "Old age" is just concealed so that others don't see it. Those who don't even have newspaper are left exposed, emitting a foul odor.
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Some people say they feel uncomfortable seeing the rooms in the examination institute, but I liken it to first-class seats on an airplane. Though I've never been in first class, I've seen many images online. The layout is similar to my room: a bed, a desk, a small window. I even have a tiny shower room. The only difference is that I don't know where I'm headed.

Hyun Yirang
She has a keen interest in women's narratives and Korean mythology, focusing primarily on writing online novels and genre literature. Her published works include a romantic fantasy novel based on Korean mythology, "Shen Bian," a modern romance novel, "Narrow-minded," and a realistic satirical novel, "Lemonade Grandma," among others. "Lemonade Grandma" was honored as the 2019 Brilliant Tales G Book of the Year.