★Rights sold to Russia, Turkiye, English (UK).
★“I want to try living alone on that deserted island.” A life on a deserted island in search of a pause from an exhausting life. A comforting story of a protagonist who leaves the city for voluntary isolation. A gentle, healing novel that celebrates the fundamental joys of life

Exhausted by social relationships and work life in the city, the protagonist, in her late 20s, lives alone on a small deserted island. With the sea painted red by the sunset and the sound of crashing waves, the protagonist reminisces about her city life and reflects on why she left for the island. Through her daily routine on the island of growing crops, gardening plants, and cooking. The protagonist experiences an emotional transformation through the joys that can only be found on the island, such as admiring the starry night sky, watching fish in the sea and birds in the sky.

After graduating from college, Ji-an works at a lighting company. Ji-an’s “Energetic Ms. Ji-an” strategy that helped her hold her own no matter what anyone says and maintain her work life is working fine until she meets Mr. Bae, her manager at work, who doesn’t like her and scolds her for every mistake she makes. She could just do her job perfectly, but it’s not easy for Ji-an, who has lost her confidence. Ji-an slowly becomes exhausted, making big and small mistakes one after another. One day on the subway, Ji-an suddenly experiences shortness of breath. She thinks it’s nothing, but it affects Ji-an, turning her gloomy, day by day. A few months later, Ji-an is abruptly transferred to a new team. When she asks why, her manager remains silent. Even without an answer, Ji-an knows why.

Ji-an turns in a resignation to her company and arrives at the Port Domun at the end of winter. While learning how to dive from her helper, Hyun-joo, and the ladies, a thought crosses Ji-an’s mind that she wants to live alone on that island afar. And she actualizes her wish.

The protagonist’s experiences in social life are relatable, thereby conveying a message of empathy and consolation to the readers here and now.

About the author
Park Hae-soo lives in a seaside village in Gangwon Province, where he spends his time writing. He enjoys swimming in the summer and taking walks during other seasons. He is a member of the creator group “The Possibility of Clouds,” which was formed to create new and exciting stories.

About the illustrator
Creating art and writing with warm tones and heartfelt emotion across various fields. In a quiet place where the changing seasons are vivid, she records days filled with a love for life.